The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15

Correspondence of the N. Y.Herald- -.-.

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Correspondence of the N. Y. Herald ----.--.
WASHINGTON, June 2.
Yesterday large, number, OF presents,
consisting of little of everything, which
had accumulated in the hands of the Naval
COMMITTEES, intended for the Japanese EN-
bassy, were presented by Captain Dupont.
The presents were Fl ON manufactures mostly,
including splendid collection of American
seeds from the American Agricultural and
Horticultural societies. "'
The presents had been accommodating ever
since before the Embassy reached w flashing
ingtoD, but the committee deemed it advis-
able to present them all at once, instead OF
presenting them as they same, in order to
save trouble for themselves as we'll as for
the Embassy. laltaY 4o+I s,.j B. l,u
I Yesterday, Governor Seward, of New
York, called to see the Ambassadors at
Williard's, and was presented to them by
Captain Dupont, through Mr.. Portman,
the interpreter. The Ambassadors replied
to the Governor through the interpreter in
the following neat little speech t.a.
Governor, we are much grati6ed to have
the honor of making your acquaintance, and
are obliged to you for taking the trouble to
come to see us. . We had heard of you be-
fore we; came to this country. We hope
to meet you again in New York r-a4
/, To this the Governor replied that he
hoped to have that pleasure before their
return to their country; that whatever he
could contribute to make their visit pleasant
and interesting whilst North be would most
cheerlully do for them that he hoped the
news about the Niagara would not 10 the
least interfere with their visit in this COUP
try. - 2" 1888 :'i - 1'1,4 f..f' -a .~
Yesterday afternoon the Princes and some
half dozen others visited the Smithsonian
Institution. Professor Henry gave an in
teresting experiment on atmospheric air
pressure and the galvanic battery, electric
light, etc., the different experiments lasting
over two hours, after which the Ambassa-
doris and suite were entertained by Madame
Henry and her accomplished daug hters at
magnificent collation.. After social chat
and smoke all round they were shown the
collection of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles
and other curiosities of the establishment.
After expressing themselves much pleased
for what they had seen, and the friendly
manner in which they had been treated,
they took leave of Madame and Professor
Henry and daughters and returned to their
rooms.
) Last night the ambassadors, Tommy"
and two or three others went to Wizards
Concert Hall to hear blind boy perform
on the piano. There was large attendance
in anticipation of seeing the Celestials.
Captain Dupont went home last night to
stop till Monday, in order to give them
little chance to rest. But there is 70 use of
trying to keep the ladies out That is im>
possible. Tommy the ladies will see.
To-day party of some dozen, including
the princes, in company with Captain Por-
ter, went out riding on horse. back, and they
attracted the same curious crowd of boys,
niggers, loafers, &C., 10 the street wherever
they went, as the company of mounted raga-
mullins which sometimes parade the streets
in the vicinity OF Dry Dock, New York.
They have style peculiarly their own of
riding, which is standing up in their stir
rups and churning up and down when the
horse trOts or goes faster than walk.
Each rider carries from two or three swords
apiece, his hat about the size OF common
umbrella, and he generally barelegged at
that .........- So
Among the presents which the girls have
sent "Tommy" is Testament. This
Tommy" is good deal troubled about. as
the Bible is prohibited in bis country.
"Tommy" cannot come up to the scratch to
send back the pious gift, but trembles all
over for fear the Tycoon will hear that he
is inclined to become a Christian; then
Tommy" will have to rip himself open.
Yankee ingenuity cannot be excelled, as
is shown from the tact that several of this
class are here doing fine business in sell.
ing, at most extravaganza prices, Japanese
trlnkets of every description, brought here
from New York, the parties alleging, how.
ever, that they were purchased from the
Embassy.
5 WASHINGTON, June 6.
The Japanese princes, accompanied by
their principal officers proceeded to the ex-
ecutive mansion to-day at noon, to take
leave of the President. The latter received
them in the blue room, in company with
General Cass, and several other gentlemen.
The interview was cordial. The President
among other things informed them that he
selected for the commission, several of the
most gallant officers of our navy, who in
peace were most kind, but in war we de-
pend upon them for our defence. He
trusted, however, that they would never be
required to operate against Japan. The
distinguished visitors through their inter-
prefer expressed their high appreciation of
the Presidents address as on a former ocI
casion, and alluded to the handsome recep.
ton with which they have met, and of the
many kind attentions bestowed on them.
The President presented to each of the
princes large gold medal, bearing his
likeness and a suitable inscription, and also
number of beautifully bound illustrated
American books .t.r ,,,
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