The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-19
Of their kneeling subordinates. to another
room. where they consumed nearly a a uarter
o. an hour in preparing for their return 10
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Of their kneeling subordinatea To another
room. where they consumed nearly a a uartsr
q an hour IN preparing for their return to
their quarters. -
In finally retiring through the larse hs,, NJ
the Presidents House, the same forrfs a. -
their entrance were observed by the Japanese
guards, VINO lined the way by which the Am .
bassadors passed. The carriages were re.mm. !.
ed by each OF the high oficials and the whole
procession went back from the Executive man.
sion In the same order in which it had ar.
rived. >- - :
by quarter past one O'Clock. all the .Tanar.
csc ofiicers had aiighted and retired to their
apartments at their hotel. the escortine mill
mry and police were dismissed, and the whole
pageant, which thus occupied one hour and
three-qGarters. was at an end
NIGHT WITH THE JAPANKsE.
A correspondent of the Philadelphia Buile-
ttn gives description OF the first night of the
japanese on the steamer Philadelphia:
The state-rooms aft were devoted to the hest
blood of the Embassy the apartments next
the stern were sacred to Sinnee and his com.
peers; The treasure with which it was thought,
the way.) was stored in that OF Moroota Okla
taro, over which, while he relaxed his vigil
ance, \ sentry kept guard the treaty in it's
cottage, (for its receptacle resembles not re.
moteiy the trellaced cottage of the country,
shining with lacker,) stood in the cen tire OF the
saloon. The berths were appropriated by the
subordinates Of the Embassy. Their favoriie
weapons were hung around, their immediate
was the most novel that can be imagined for
an American steamboat. AS the night wore
on, the japanese formed genial groups aud
STOPPING on the floor and leaning over each
others shoulders, regarded with infinite Gu.
rtosity whatever arrested their attention.
Many OF them have contracted English mild
iy-ati OF Them can say 81 thank you" land
invariably do say it for the least atten-
tion.) all acquire the language on sound
with facility that is nothing short of mar
Nelious, and several are able to sustain a
conversation with little hindrance. The
high men came forth. and communicated
with evident delight with the Americans. The
artists (of whom shall presently speak) drew
sketches tor those who wanted them. AL per.
sonal articles shown the people were carefully
examined, and it was not often necessary to
explain their uses. A portable dress ing case,
belonging 10 one of the gentlemen, lined with
oil-cloth mot the gentleman) and hay ing com.
partments for the toilette pieces, was greatly
admired. Our paper money excited much Gu
riosity and comment. A marble top of a table
engaged the earnest eyes of the Prince him.
self, and he made a note of il. A map of Japan
from Perry's record, was exhibited to several
minor officials, and they were able at a glance
to point out the various provinces and cities
The japanese were constantly smoking their
tobacco, which is carried in pouches, for which
there are ingenious clasps, and is mild of
faint and pleasant flavor. 1t is smoked in
pipes, the stems of wood. the bowls of brass,
and capable of holding about half a thimble
full. The smoke is breathed, and emitted in
neaVy NoluineS from the mouth and nOStrilS.
One pipe admits of not more than three good
pufs. Several men smoked cigars with appa-
rem qualification.
BY midnight drowsiness had overcome ami
ability and curiosity. smiling good
night" and a characteristic salute with the
whole body were bestowed upon the new
friend, and the omnipotent Morpheus soon
counted the Embassy among has willing sub
lects. Gentle snores stole from dim berths,
telling OF dreams OF Ecsi- Yama, the beloved
noun 'ain, and of the loved ones of Yeddo.-
Many OF the crossword men were coiied un-
der blankets, on the floor; some, unable to
compose themselves, either in that humble po-
siiion or in the berths, sought Nod on the
sofas.
Very early they were up doing and getting
done up. The Japanese are scrupulously neat.
Their changes of dress are more frequent than
those ofa watering-pl place belle. Their hair is
often in the barber's hands. The tonsorial
operation is peculiar the hair is plated with
short metallic rods, tthe subject often sitting
bo legged on the floor,) and creased until it
glitters.