Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-05-30

bassador presented his letter of eredence,
which the President cordially received,
both parties bOwing gracefully. The prin-
cipal ambassador then read an address to
the President in japanese, which had to
; be interpreted into Dutch and thence into
English, thus
"His Majesty, the Tycoon, has CON-
manded US that we respectfully express to
His Majesty the President of the United
States, in his name, as follows:
Desiring to establish on a firm and
lasting foundation the relations of peace
and commerce, so happily existing between
the two countries, that lately the plenipo-
tentiaries of both countries have negotiat
ed and concluded treaty. Now he has
ordered us to exchange the ratification of
the treaty in your principal city of Wash
ington. Heneeforth he hopes that the
friendly relation shall be held more and
more lasting. and he is very happy to have
your friendly feeling, that you have
brought us to the United States, and will
send us back to Japan in your man-Of-
war"
This address was then handed to the
Japanese interpreter, who read it to Mr.
POrtman. and he IN turn interpreted it to
the President. The latter then handed it
to Secretary Cass Here the japanese all
made another low bow, which the Presi-
dent returned.
One Of the embassy now took from q
magnificent box the letter accrediting
them to the government of he United
States, unrOlling from it the folds of its
large and magnificent scarlet satin envel-
Ope. 1t was formally handed by the am
bassador to the President, who, in turn,
delivered it to Secretary Cass.
The embassy, bowling twice again, slow
ly retired from-the room, to bring in the
imperial ambassador, who, according to
japanese etiquette, could not be present
at the delivery of the letter. They soon,
however, returned with the imperial am
bassador, bowling again, and signifying
their readiness to- receive the Presidents
reply. Mr. Buchanan thereupOn read the
following address:
81 give you a cordial welcome, as repre-
sentatives of His Imperial Majesty, the
Tycoon of Japan, to the American govern
ment.
1--WE are all much gratifed that the |
first embassy which your great empire has
ever accredited to any foreign power has
been sent to the United States. 1 trust
that this will be the harbinger of perpetu-
al peace and friendship between the two
The treaty of commerce, whose
you are about to- exchange
with the Secretary of State, cannot fail to
be productive of benefits and blessings to
the people both Of Japan and the United
States. L can say for myself and promise
or my successors. that it shall be carried
INTO execution in faithful and friendly
'pirit, so as to secure to both countries all
he advantages they may justly expect
rom the happy auspices under which it
las been negotiated and ratified. 1 rejoice
hat you are pleased with the kind treat
nent you have received on board our yes
els of war whilst on your passage to this
ountry. You shall be sent back in the
anne manner to your native land, under
he protection of the American flag
leanwhile, during your residence amongst
S, which l hope may be prolonged, so as
enable you to visit different portions of
ar country, We shall be happy to extend 0
yCu all the hospitality and kindness en- a
lently due to the great and friendly SOW
reign whom you so worthily represent" u
To this Interpretation of the speech the L
visitors listened with deep n
,tention, and at the close all bowed most a
racefully whilst pleasure seemed to mark l.
Ieh countenance. The President handed 81
copy of his speech to the chief embassa-
u. IL
Then followed the ceremony of introduc- ii
on. Each of the cabinet ministers ad- G
need in order, and on shaking hands ev
any agreeable remarks were by the in ii
rpreters communicated, and reciprocated
! the ambassadors Then came Lieuten-
It General Scott and other time-honored 81
terans, both of the army and navy, who w
re well surveyed by the strangers. The CO.
IN. Mr.. Pennington, speaker of the Ia
'use of Representatives, was also present ne
d introduced Vice-President Breckin- ke
ge was called for but did not happen to tn
present; the mayor of Washington, Col. br
rret, was next introduced. Several Ia an
s came up next, but with them there eaC
5 no shaking of hands. Thus half an tu
If was most delightfully."- spent. when lar
II of the chief officers of the embassy pie
. entered, and after bowling twice, as a /
the President also, they took positions Opl
ind their chiefs. The ceremonies hay
been concluded, the whole embassy re-
d slowly, walking backwards. and roc
ring twice. The procession was again ogi
ned, and all returned in handsome ere
e to their hotel. fou
IN returning to their quarters this af- ed
lOOn l learn that the embassy were. 3
lly gratifed at the days proceedings.
express great admiration for the Pres b
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