, 1860-05-22

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lSpeeAiDbrateh to the n. I. ueraldl
| WAsurseroS. May II. 1860.
This indeed was great day for the Japanes
"a gala dar truly, not only FIR their Hiphuesso
| the Princes, but fGr the world of Wasbip ctop
ls legislators and its governors, its wealthy an,
l.s middle classes, its hacks aud its flackmen
Nillard's hotel suddenly became the very cen
fer OF attraction, md not only wers its larg'
halls crowded, but the sidewalks we're blocked
up. md the streets rendered almost ippassahl,
with The Marine Band and the soldiers. tht
hacks and the private carriages. In tbs mair
llhll OF the hotel cigars were smoked. iokes
Mayed, and the Japanese sharply looked 4f1er
one amusing Incident il worth detailing. a
well known lawyer, and strict member Of Dr.
Gur1ey's church, and once Attorney General o1
the Commonwealth Of Virginia, who is noted
for the rotundity Of his person no less than bis
hearty coed humor, accidentally came into con.
tuct with perambulating Japanese, who re.
garded him for lew moments in unbouuded
astonishment. Recovering himself, he touched
tue corporation Of Mr. F. F. Y, not once, but
twice, and circulated "solidw Now for the
explaua1iop: The Japanese had found that Ia.
dies hoops yielded to gentle pressure, and he
supposed that the unnatural circumference Of
bis new made acquaintance resulted from SIM
liar cause.
From tie uncommon interest manifested at
Wlllard's, it was plain that the White House
would be taken by storm unless the police
proved more efficient than they did on their
trst entrance to the city. Everybody wanted
to be present at the interview with our honored
President, aud every body hoped to be the ia.
vored exception to the rule which Mr., Commis.
sioner Blake declared he would faithfully carry
out. It was notorious that none were to be ad-
mitted except The members Of the Cabinet, mud
the members Of tue legislative branch OF our
11rn rArr n1iraH
TO Ie no exception, even in favor Of The press
Still, there were scores Of the hopeful to be
fouud, who gare the police, who had as early al
nine o'clock, taken position at the gates, every
possible annoyance. One o.ahead young gen
,ieman attempted TO cross the Rubicon under
the wing Of distinguished member Of Con.
tress from New York, but it Was no 70. Ano-
ther, ofmanfy proportions, commanding appear
ance aud pleasing address, was more successful
and actually ran the gauntlet as membar Of
Congress. These IRE but sample of the
lodges resorted to to obtain admission. To
enumerate all would be tedious. The readest
passport was pair Of magnificent 81 es aud ex-
ssen by the stony hearted policemen.
The famous Est Room of the Presidential
mansion began to fill ut m early hour, the ma
Jority OF those admitted being ladies', There
were several artists abcut, sketching the room.
and reporters taking notes. which gave the i'm
preston that something very solemn and unu~
snal was about to take place. Sorwas this dis
Marshal Of the District Of Columbia. Mr. Selden,
who appeared in full dress, with white kids, aud
little fat'gued p; bis twenty years of public
service. Sir. Selden WAS accompanied by
James Buchanan, Jr., the Presidents Private
Secretary, to whom be was describing the order
Of proceeding. From their conversation
learned that the President was 10 take posi-
nm ifY1rS rSoHt cfu1r of H.
cn the west side. with bis Cabinet arranged be.
hind him, and that the officers of the navy and
osu1y were to form two lines to tie door Of en-
trance.
at eleven o'clock, Senator'S and members,
with their wives. daughters and children, began
to arrive in rapid euccession, which promised
very little OF au audience 10 Senator Duvis. who
Senator Douglas. Now succeeded the hum Of
conversation and the rusting Of fe-
male apparel. Love. politics, and even religion
for the tall form Of the Chaplain of The House.
Rev. Mr. Stockton, was prominent in the crowd
were proniscuously discussed. The ladies'
declared they would not be able to ece The Ja-
p"nese, and then followed the endearors, vain,
1odeed, OF their escorts to get them in the front
line. But ADORE all could be heard the most Gu.
! lous remarks about these ''idols OF the hour"
Their per-onal appearance, their singular dress.
and their funny custom Of dressing the hair.
The entrance Of the splendidly uniformed off.
GERS ot the army and pavy wss the signal for
desperate flirtations on the part Of the gay Young
ladies', Who were smiling nlost bewl.chinelt.
some OF the plain and unpretenaing legislators
we're very differently Affected. The golden dress
ind prominent position Of these faithful sub
ccls seemed to disgust them, and one Of them
very upfec1'nKIy remarked that they should not
have appeared in apparel su handsome, Ut 1eaet
until Of the bill increasing their
pay. General Scott lowered abore the crowd.
aad, for u time a's|east was the "observed Of ali
observers" lie had quite an audience for
Hu4rier Of IN hour, ana shook hands with scores
Ut the first in the land. His ere. clear as crys
al. seemed to take in every thug, and one and
III pronounced him the noblest REPRESENTATIVE
If u hero aud soldier.
hut the hustle and confusion at the door in
creased, aud many exclaimed, "Here come the
lapaneae," It was fllse alarm. 1t YVES only
speaker Pennington, with about fifty members
+ Congress and officers Of the House. The
douse Aad thken recess, suspendrd d The rubljc
business until those haviug it in charge could
earn whe,hrr or not mutual intercourse with
heir Oriental peers would not stimulate them
o renewed exertionS. Il East Ruon Mt this
1olns gave evidence Of its incapacty to contain
he sovereigus Of the nation, and the necessity
or i new mansion Of granter proportions and
enlarged accommodations. The situation Of
he fortunate inmates was deplorable; they
Fere crowded together without order of any
sind. Each person occupied what position he
stature. his ntighbor's bat continually closed
lis wide stretched eyes. Even the ladies'. the
privileged class Of our republic, suffered from
be pressure.
But attention was directed from these petty
By the entrance Of the President IF |
le Cnited States, accompanied by tue Cabinet,
md tile determined Efforts Of Mr.. Commissioner
70 tn Ehr In r.
pen line Of the army and navy officers, through
Each the Jaranese could approach the Chief |
jagis.Tate ofall the Suites If the Union, Dy |
lint Of mutt b pushing and little coaxng, sui. |
icirut snace wss cleared, and the arrangement |
rms perfected. This did not prevent converse.
inn, however. and charming young innocent
of1iy inquired whether or not the japanese
Eou!d crawl in on their knees, after the Eastern
ashton. Nobody knew and 1t is just possible |
hat more than one half of those present are not |
whit wiser, because neither the japanese nor |
be President could be seen from \ Distance, !
little group got into an argument about the |
Residents throne, and would not be convinced |
hat he did not ait under canopy Of velvet and
cd trimming.
Wbi!s, The confusion WIS greatest, the Ma
ine Band wal heard outside, which caused
ush Tor the wiudows, and announced the arri-
al Of the cortege. All was expectancy and t
disappointment. The Japanese were in no
urry 10 enter, and completed their prepara-
ions with the greatest deliberations. In tue
aeautine, the limited furniture Of the East
Loon, vas seized, and used to eleva!e the H.
les. The elegant rosewood chairs mud sofas,
he pride of rural Americans, were wheeled !
ROM their positions against the wall, aud con.
crtcd into platforms for distinguished Ameri
IN indies Of fashion and beauty. One of the |
hairs accommodated three laties aud Sena-
Or in this manner. Even the marble slabs uu-
ind |
retty young lady rendered herself Conspicuous
= setting herself in u looking glass with an
ltcunt frame.
But am forgetting the entrance Of the Ja-
snese, with all the customary forms Of hon.
pe OF their own country. Immediately there
uccteded loud taking and little storm of
isses. Silence cnsued, but nothing could be
elres By calling attention to the continued ef-
'rss Of all the little meu to lock over the heads
f the crowd by standing on tiptue. Sill there
'as very general good humor On the part Of |
I 'se who couldn't see or hear; but several Of
te disappointed declared that they had been
~, and It wouldn't pay to look at the Japan.
~. Aportion Of tile Presidents address Was
udib1t u. distance, however, and when be
pnke Of the ratification Of the treaty, and the
apHnesc betrayed by their expressive coun.
.nancts how pleased they were. one Of the dis
Ppointed fex Eaid that "rat" was the on,v
ing TINT was inteliieible to them. Perhaps
lis gentleman is mistaken. Who ever heard
the Japanese eating rails? Il is to be hoped
lat the Japanese COOKS will reply.
The. renlL, Is were cont nued 1T random, aud
rIy"k cd nlt!e bursts Of laughter. The crowd
as frequently criticised, and one gentleman
smarked thatit rcsemb:ed the Charleston Con-
ention; but delegate corrected him by say
r. that there we're more ladies in the institute
Charleston, than there we're in the East nom.
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