Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-09
The Japanese Emba.,y IN B.,,,u.,.

The japanese Embassy In Baltimere
The Baltimore American gives the following
account Of the reception Of the japanese Embassy
In that city:
The splendid spacious BALL, fthe MARYLAND In.
stitute, which had justsbeen used by the Union
Christian Association for holding their festival
was decorated with wreaths, evergreens dses'
&c. The many beautiful booths, from which All
the articles except those used for ornament had
previously been removed, added greatly to the
beauty OF the room, and upon entering il the
japanese seemed to wonder at the unusuaI and
unexpected character Of the apartment Reauti-
fully and fancifully constructed retreats festooued
with flowers, were tastefully arranged throughout
| with diminutive fagr, tri-colored draperv' SC.
The large stage was likewise decorated with
draPery and evergreens. Chairs of magnificent
manufacture Were provided for the higher digni.
Embassy
After order had to some extent been COM
| manded, and the military had all entered IL Q
| hall, Mayor Swami arose and in very orief
speech welcomed the strangers and rendered them
the Inequalities Of the city. In delivering his re-
marks the Mayor bowed very low, indeed he
made quite multitude Of profound bows He
addressed himself to the Chief Embassador who
sat in the centre, with three other dignitayes on
each side Of him. As soon as he Commenced
speaking the seven japanese occupying the first
semi-circle arose and bowed. An interpreter,
dressed In European style, and apparently an
American, stood upon the right of the Mayofr and
caught every word that was uttered which sem
tence by sentence he translated into Dutch and
delivered TO japanese Interpreter, who trans
mitted the same In his native tongue to the Prince
and the rest
Each time the japanese Interpreter delivered
MS sentences to his superiors the sentiments were
received with great respect by the ambassadors
attentively listened to all he said with bowed
heads. Nothing the Mayor gave utterapce to
however was heard except by those to whom he
spoke The response Of the Japanese Prince was
hQl rgd and fntnr 4
tone of voice. 1t was, we are told highly an
preciative of the generous reception given them
by our people.
The WELCOME OF THE MAYOR
Your E1cellencies: Ii affords me 81 ncere pleas
ure TO welcome you to the Inequalities of the city
OF baltimore, and to express the gratf cati On we
feel In receiving YOU as guests Coo perating
most cordially with his Excellency the President
OF the United States in facilitating, by every
means In our power, the objects of Your mission
represent here, as the official head of this CITY
the wishes Of more than a quarter of a million Of
people, engaged in the pursuits of an expanded
and varied commerce. Your presence in this
country, alike creditable to his majesty the Ty-
coon, and complimentary to a great and rising
nation, Will not be without its effect upon all
classes OF our citizens, and Just appreciation
everywhere of the kind and liberal spirit viii ch
has prompted your visit. The city of Baltimore
is the first OF chain of populous cities TO which
your attention will be directed. We, people
noldlng commercial relations with every part of
the civilized world, are not without a knoWl-
cage OF the power and resources Of the mighty
empire which you represent. They have in
sIuctea me, through their authorized agents, to
extend to you this welcome. In discharging this
pleasing duty, you will permit me to express the
hope that your mission, so literally conceived by
your lllustrioCs sovereign, and so ably conducted
by your ExcellenCies, may prove mutually adj
vantdgeous, and may rebound, in all future time
TO the commercial prosperity and advancement
OF the two great nations
The ceremonies being over, the stand was va
lime and all he
occupying seats thereon except the japanese and
tnelr Immediate attendants, the Army and Navy
omcers When the military had finally vacated
the Hall and the throng had some w hat decreased
the Japanese also escorted to their carriages
amid the greatest press of people anxious to catch
glimpse Of the strangers
During the interim occupied by the military in
vacatlnS the Hall the Japanese appeared quite re-
leved, and conversed freely among themselves
helr artists seized the opportunity for sketching
ana the public for presenting them with litho-
placed in their vehicles, the procession was re-
formed and continued on its route
The Procession FROM THE INSTITUTE
Alter leaving the Institute, the line of march
was resumed In the same order. From Baltimore
to Aisquith St there was an immense crowd con-
Sregated, also along Aisq nth and Madison SITS
On Alsquith street, and at various points on the
route, along Madison street towards the Wash
lngton Monument, flags were extended across the
streets, and among the crowds of spectators were
numerous children with miniature Japanese and
American flags. The windows Were thronged
with ladies, as were also sidewalks and door
with the waving of handkerchiefs which they
answered with bows and smiles and the waving
of their fans
On the arrival at the Washington Monument
the japanese gaZed with silent admiration on that
noble structure, and were evidently sorry when It
was lost to their view
The enlivening strains of music, together with
the multltudes Of ladies occupying every avail
able window in the vicinity, the waving Of hand
ke!chiefs, and other demonstrations appeared to
please our distinguished guests, who We're con-
SANITY waving their fans, smiling and bowling TO
the vast cowd In attendance.
ne route down Charles street was also crowded,
ana the military showed TO great advantage. On
the
ARRIVAL AT THE GILMoR House
The japanese were escorted into the hotel and
thelf peculiar manner of ascending the steps was
at once the object of comment They appeared,
however, not TO have suffered very much from
the fatigues Of the day, and were evidently much
pleased with the polite attention they met with
After being comfortably seated they were in
vited TO the balcony Of the Hotel to witness the
procession dehle past the building
The invitation was accepted and they Assem-
bled there with the Naval Commission. his honor
the Mayor, accompanied By his aids, and other
invited guests They witnessed the demon,tra
ton with evident satisfaction especially the Pie
Department, the nature OF which was explained
to them r"
Our volunteer soldiery also excited their coun
mendation, and they appeared to be particuIarIv
pleased with the brilliant uniforms of a Dortion
Of the troops. P0' ''oi
RECEPTION AT THE GILMOR House
The arrangements made by the Messrs Stone
OF the Gllmor House, for the reception and ac
commodation Of the Embassy, could not fail IN
nave given the most perfect satisfaction In the
nrs place. the main stories OF the front part of the
hotel We're reserved exclusively for their accom-
modaron, and this arrangement was strictly car
ied out No Intrusion was experienced, and
they enjoyed ali the privacy of dwelling, The
central parlor Of the second floor fitted up ia a
style OF regal magnifcence served as a dining
room Tor the four ambassadors, whilst to the leh
the splendid furnished suite Of rooms served "a
chambers for them. All connecting with each
other rendered 1t more agreeable. The attaches
OF the I'm bassY were accommodated on the left.
ana the remainder found excellent rooms In the
story above They expressed themselves much
pleased with the general arrangements Pre-
viousiy they have much exposed to the intrusions
OF the curious and inquisitive, but in this case
thelr apartments were quite free from such
THE EMBASSY AT THE GILMoR HousE
The members of the Embassy after their ar.
rival at the Hotel retired their rooms for rest
and refreshment. They soon, however with the
exception OF the chief dignitaries, reappeared and
made themselves at home, running about the
house and mingling sociaby with everybody. and
evidently enjoying chat wherever II sy could
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