, 1860-05-22

costly, and will be DISPLAYED ia the presence {
the President and his Cabinet, Is soon Is the
sigphy, their readiness Tor "a interview of thi
~ natarss. =. &. which will probably b. tomorrow @
The striking resemblance Of features in th
Japanese to the American Indian, suggests th
idea that they are one race Of people, the lut
ter slightly changed by the climate and til
centuries they hare lived under it. The ten
dency Of the limestone formations Of this coun
try to develop bone will also aid some .hat il
accounting for differences so slight These hi
erogiyphica which were found NJ Kansas m,
Nebraska, and which the Indians Of the pres
ent day cauuot decipher, bear very strong re-
semblance to the present Japanese character
1t is to be hoped that copies Of these inscrip
lions will be shown to the Japanese, which ma,
at once disclose the sources whence our INDIAN
spra0E.
The Joint Special Committee from the Com
mon Council Of New York, after the presenta
| ton to-day, had m interview with tie Presideu
in regard to the contemplated visit of The Japa
nese. and stated that they desired to extend tht
Invitation Of the Common Z 'uncii to the En-
busy. The President referred them to Captain
Dupont, who lad the msttez in charge. The
matter rill probably be decided this evening ol
| r. General Cass gives grand bail to the Japa
nese Embassy, on Friday evening of this week
1t will undoubted J be u most brilliant affair
The fashionable world at the West End is on the
qui 1iue. and grand time is anticipated.
The japanese will be invited to visit thf
| House, and to risit the Navy Yard, and will at.
tend tue deliberations Of the House probably on
Saturday next.
TIE CEREMONIES At TIE EKcEP71oS. >
WAsu1ko1ox. Nay Il. 1850.
The japanese Embassy, attended by their off.
cers and the naval Commission, left Wiltard's
Hotel at about half past eleven this morning. on
their way to the Presidents house. They rode
IN open carriages. Twenty-Five uniformed po-
i,cemen were in front, and the same number in
the rear, while the marine md ordnance men
ETC OF the Marine Band.
1he chief Prince WIS arrayed in q rich bro
cade purple silk sack, with ample overhangine
sleeves. and flowing trowsers ot the same color.
Ihesother two dlgnitarles were in gre en-, Of SIM
liar texture aud fashion. They wore caps like
ladies. inverted capes, fastened on the crown Of
TIE head By strings passing under the chic.
They carried pixies, halbe1ds, and emblems Of
their rank- The inferior officers wore small
lats, consisting Of round band, with trinngu-
lar crowns. u!so tied to the head by strings IN
der the chin.
The prominent points we're occupied BY
anxious spectators, and the streets we're crowd
dents house.
Meanwhile, in the east room had assembled a
brilliant b. company. among whom we're tho New
York Nunicipnl Committee, who came hither
to invite the Japanese to visit that city.
Contrary to the programme and expectation,
there was q large attendance Of ladies, who &c.
companied the members Of Congress and 9TH
ers holding prominent public positions.
Ine navy officers formed in line in the east
room, prominent among whom was Captain
Ia.nall. while the army officers formed another
line, Lieutenant General Scott being prominent,
together With his staff.
Bet" cen these lines was an open space about
twenty-five feet wide, to bo the scene Of tho
grand presentation.
The interest was intense, and the usual stir
characterized the preliminary proceedings.
lbe folding doors were opened at noon, when
the President Of the United States entered, ac-
companied bJ tue Cabinet officers They took
position on the east side, iacing to the west
Secretary Caes retired TO the ante-rpom, and
returned with the Japunese Commissioners and
their attendants, who made several profound
bows Us they approached tna President and
Cabinet.
Tben one Of the japanese opened a series Of
paper boxes, one within another, md produced
several letters, which we're handed to the
President, and By bin, to General Cass.
The principal Japanese then addressed tie
President as follows:
Address OF THE JAPANESE.
that wc respectfully expressto bis Majesty the
President Of tue 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 Plenipotentiarles Of botl,
countries have negotiated and concluded
treaty.
Now be has ordered US to exchange the rati-
tcation Of the treaty in your principal city Of
Washington.
llenceforth he hopss that the friendly rela.
tians shall be held more aud more lusting, and
will he very happy to hare your ftiendly u feel
ing.
That you hare brought us to the United
States. and will send US back to Japan, in your
man-of war.
HaEing delivered their message, they retired.
bowing u ,le President and Cabinet repeatedly
on 1eariDg their presence. They soon, hover
when the Presiden. addressed them Is follows
Ar. Portman interpreting TO the JApaueto in.
teTpreter. and the latter communicating with
the principal envoy:
REPLY or TIE PRESIDENT.
give yodVh cordial welcome as representa.
t'ves Of his Imperial Majesty, the Tycoon If
Japan, to the american Government. We are
all much gratitied that the first Embassy which
your great Umpire las ever accredited to any
States. trust that this will he the harbipcer
OF perpetual peace and friendship between Tie
two countries. The treaty of commerce, whose
ratification you are about to exchange with fhe
Secretary Of State, cannot fail to be productive
ot henehls aud blessings to the people both Of
Japan aud the United States. / can sar tor
myself, and promise for my successors. that it
sta!l be carried into execution in faithful and
friendly .pirt, 50 as to secure 10 both countries
all the advantages they may Justly expect trum
the happy auspices under ahIch it has been me-
go''ated and ratiied. l rejoice that sou are
pleased with the kind treatment which you hare
received On board Of our vessels OF war whilst
sent back in the same manner to your natiya
land under the protection Of the American f1a.,
AeaoWhile, during your residence amonp Us.
Which hope may be prolonged, 50 as to enable
you to visit the different portions of cur coun-
try, we shall be hapry to extend to you all the
hospitality and Kindness evidently due IN tile
shi1y represent.
The President handed them d copy Of his ad-
dress, and then shook hands w1,h Them.
Tue subordinate Japanese officers we're a1so
brought in and introduced.
:, Captain Dupont vas prominent in this part Of
The ceremony.
The Cabinet officers were presented in tle
following order: Mr.. Cobb, Mr. Floyd, Mr,
loucey, NT. Thompson, Mr. Holt, Mr. Black.
aod their relative official positions briefly ex,
7lained.
Lieutenant General Scott was next intro
'uced, nud they warmly greeted him, being
evldcntly delighted with his t1ne, commanding
appearance, and In view Of his public position.
Gen. Csss asked for Vice President B,eckiu-
ridge, 10 INTRODUCES him, but he vas absent
Speaker Pennington, as Speaker Of the Bouse |
vas next Introduced to tbs distinguished yis. |
tors.
The japanese nga:n made their profound bows,
Then the Impressive scene closed.
Gen. cass privately said, referring to their
ample trousers, "thas they would Il Ok better
With hoops"
The crowd slowly dispersed. I
The Japanese returned to their hotel in fha |
same order in which they went tu the Presiden,'s
aouse, evidently delighted with the imposing;
proceedings.
It should be III the above stated, that the Jan.
anese did not present uniform appearances in |
heir costume, which differed according to their |
'aoks or positions.
Among other army officers present were Lieu
.nant General Scott; Generals Tottea, Jessup,
Thomas, Cook, Craige, Childs, Taylor; Major
samsey; mud OF the navy. Captains Shubrick,
buchanan, Tatnalt; and Colonel Harris. of tha
marine CORPS. They were in tull dress and mr.
'ented splendid appearance. 4 French naval |
'tileer was also in the distinguished throDg. In
eoua'ou " otaeF gentlemen holding high pub.
'e positions wrre Minister Preston and Assist
ant Secretary cf State Appleton.
Iha letter accrediting The Japanese Couuis-
''oners 70 the government of the United States
Eas unrolled from II large and magnificent scar
ct satin env*l9rc. Wuen the Embassr 6rst ra.
iEed from the East Room it was for The purnose
i bringing with them the Imperial Or princ:pal
Ambassador, who according TO thei: et:ouette
:onld not be present ut the delivery Of The let'
er accredlting them.
The demeanor Of the Japanese was exceed.
pgly grave and solemn. Their srnearanrs con.
fasted strangely but mpressively with that Of