New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

; ,, ono s,,ord which appeared TO DC aV'mPo- l
,sn.,,,~o fro,, their custom 90 thereafter they
never appeared without two When 'nei' Nv ~
49,. hoaanoo seer thew invited the attention Oh '"e
-. a.. .ore srecimens Of Japanese meehan'ca'
IN g ,vlicb the most important was an improve
80, 80, -, ,he American Sharps rifle, oy which tue
o,es Of that weapon are much ihcreaSeu'
VI. ,,o cabin courtesies were going on the mid
:, +" 80 docks grew more and more busy. The
7cers issued orders the lower officers, AMI
ne ,.,or officers confded important directions to the
.o,apts who worked with an activity quite refresh
49,: 90 witness In the staterooms Of the middle deck
Gentlemen were seen encasng their legs in elegant Hk
trowsers undergoing the operation OF har-dressing,
and superntendng their share of the business gene
rally all at the came time Occasionally they would
nause and draw from their sides the little metal pipes
which they always keep by them and assuage their rs
ing excitement by sundry soothing pulls On the lower
decks other officers arryed themselves in fresh cloth
ing, frequently running about wholly innocent OF artI
cal covering. and unreservedy displaying wel-shaped
and muscular frames Now and then smiling gentle
man would check his mpetuosty for the sole purpose
of going about and shaking everybodye hand, Us II the
idea had suddenly entered his mind that perfect cord
atty could not be otherwise sustained. Some would
exhibit little curosities that came in their way when
hacking, and one, who had 10 knowledge OF our
language when he started from Japan, revealed some
pages of accurate English writing of which he seemed
| yery proud After the successful accomplishment OF
their toilets, they all assembled to the middle deck
which showed more animation than ever. Those whose
affairs were happily settled for the me were seated
upon chairs and stools tanning themselves with great
assduty seemingly as if to produce by ncessant exer
else heahful glow, rather than for opposite pur-
.la1r. ,ol, oontnu
heard: Come here" Help me with this, Look
"out for treaty box which treaty box was large
easket about feet long, feet high and feet broad,
covered with red leather, and nclosed in sort of
lachered-wood cage protect from all dangers. All
the japanese were in the best possible humor, which
appears indeed TO be their normal condition, and their
amiable smile the one common point of similarity As
the hours passed along, they sought their special
friends on board the Roanoke, and babe them farewell
with evident affection, giving them, in some cases,
valuable presents, to keep in remembrance. Very
prominent among the throng the three physicians
with shaven heads exceeding wise in men, but smil-
ing as afiably as the rest.
The transportation of the baggage took up good
deal of attention Much of this left behind, to be
brought to Washington at another time but much also
was too necessary the comfort of the japanese to be
separated from them. Nevertheless, Namoura, who
made Jokes and enjoyed them said to Captain Gardner
of the Roanoke" Captain, the treaty and the money
are the only necessary baggage, you know; the rest
SIS nothing" Next in Importance, it appeared, came
their weapons-spears, pixies, swords, &c.-wblch
were beautifully made and finished with such delcacy
that rough treatment had to be very carefully guarded
against The handles of these weapons are all thcky
nlad with gems and precious metals, giving them
great value.
AT l2l o'clock Commander Dimmck of Fortress
Monroe, close by which the Roanoke lay came on
board with thirty of his officers, to invite the Embas-
sadors TO visit the Notifications which they appeared
quite willing to do A little while after, party from
Norfolk who called themselves eminent citizens, came
down in a tug boat, visited the Philadelphia, made
facetous remarks for nearly hour, and then started
back again, satisfied with nothing but themselves.
The japanese secondary officers and servants began
board the Philadelphia at but the princ-
, pal ambassadors remained the Roanoke until half
a past two o'clock. For time previous elaborate
arrangements pointing to the establishment and salts
faction of the japanese palate, visible in the
| steamers cabin. Tables laden with flowers,
fruits, meats confectioneres, and other sufficient aids
10 appetite all deity ntermngled that it next
to impossible to distinguish where floral nature ended
and saccharine began. All the recognized necess
ties of those festivals in which appeal except to in
ward delectaton is made. were fully represented.
To designate the positions at table of the japanese Off
GERS, the assistance Of the third interpreter Tataec
| Owajsero, otherwise and more Familiarity known
Tommy were invoked lie wrote, according to
Instructions the names of the officers and distributed
them by the several plates with a amusing de-
gree of confidence and ease. The youngest and the
livelies and one of the most comely Of the party
Tommy" has gained for himself general affection
that sometimes threatens Interfere with his pros
poets; forit is said that often advancing with too
venturesome bOldness he calls down upon himself
sharp censure from his superors This however, has
not yet brought him TO grief, for his spirits are
| of as lively nature as ever was known.
| He perpetually laughs sings. lie says droll
things at the most unexpected times. His appearance
is exceedingly agreeable. He is rather short and
plump with full round face, that always oyerhows
! with mrth His features small and regular, and
| bis eyes twinkle ike stars December night. He
dresses with much TASTE too and suspect he quite
conscious of his youthful advantages he is only
teen for l saw him. as soon as he was released from
his duties in the arrangement of the guests surveying
| himself in large mirror at the head of the upper
cabin with evident and quite natural satisfaction. But
it must not be supposed that Tommy is all frivolity
He has a foil TO his levities, occasional serious
mens, in which he develops very mechanical turn of
mind lie often very curious about the manu-
| facture of chairs and tables, and he told
that his first and most ardent desire was reaching
| Washington to visit the Patent Office That Tommy"
has endearng qualities is proved by his possession of
nickname. No that is disagreeable ever gets
nice nick name. When be first came on board the Phil