The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-19

The whole affair was Of most agreeable character and
must have recalled to their minds by the contrast the
rough handling they have received by Washington sat
more and Philadelphia crowds. On the part Of our own
people, no one who has been brought contact with the
Japanese has failed to discover genty good breeding
and Intelligence in them worthy Of the highest respect
Their pocncss especially has been the theme Of all
praise and ono gentleman utterancc 70 his ideas
this point in remark that the whole ground
There is more Language said he, Sin one bow and
pie" II is emrhatcally true, and il some Of our cit
gems in high places Keep their weather eye opcn they
rn,as while thew are among vs Than h ss =, w
found in the guide books TO poencss which their
lack requires them TO keeas they do their after dinner
speechcs-constantiy on hand.
THE JAPANESE AT THE METROPOLITAN.
The Metropolitan all alive yesterday morning with
preparations the official reception Of the Embassy by
Governor Morgan and Mayor Wood at the City Hail.
The deputation from the Phiadephia Committee Of Ar
rangements, who came to New York with the Embassy
and took part in the reception Of Saturday last started
for home yesterday evening" after being present at the
official reception. On Sunday they driven through
the Central Park, and expressed themselves delighted
with Its admirable arrangements and natural beauty.
Paramount with its immense flight Of steps, miniature
fountains and dirty looking statues, seemed 10 have
greatly fallen in their estimation and by the time Of
their departure they able To praise Of the
features OF our metropolis, without complacenty
adding, But then we have In Philadelphia, you know"
These gentlemen heartily welcomed, and were most
| Hospitality entertained r..
PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION.
The Japanese people who value etiquette most
highly and are punctous in regard 10 their every
movement Frcnchmcn said to be upon points Of
honor and Sanards in their forms Of address In their
behalf therefore, the Naval Commission raised the ques
ton whether in strict accordance with the require
ments Of the code Of etiquette for ambassadors Of the Ty
COON representatives OF great emperor call upon the
Mayor Of CITY, In all other cities the Mayors have vis
ted the ambassadors received them at the depots but
Mayor Wood declared that the Japanese the
City Hall, FOR the City Hall would not, in any
event, go TO the Japanese; some time there ap
pearcd probability that the Ambassadors would not be
officially welcomed to New York-an unnecessary
mony, indeed after the spontaneous popular welcome
which they received upon their arrival Gov. Morgan,
however having sgnihed his intention to be present
take part in the reception all difficulties overcome
and the Ambassadors requested in readiness ut
O'Clock yesterday During the morning. therefore,
the principal officers Of the Embassy engaged in
preparing themselves for the occsion and were occupied
with their toccs After breakfast the remainder of the
Embassy kept their rooms most Of the time and but few
wandered about the hotel Early in the morning the
crowd began TO gather upon the opposite Sidewalk,
and gradually increased until all passage obstructed
The people we're perfectly orderly and quiet aud except
occasional cali for Tommy from small boys with pro-
About nine O'Clock the crowd grathcd by the ap-
arance OF several officers, who came the balcony,
locked up and down the streets shook their heads ut the
cries for Tommy, ~ II ~ Indicate that lac pre-
sent, and then bowed aud disappeared.
OCCUPATIONS OF THE JAPANESE
About an hour after five of the officers crossed the
street to hrrs ewery store and TO fredercks gallery
examined the pictures and of their number for
p,ooy apl declaring 1t to be very good likeness One
camera, in his room, and amused himself by
attempts - TO take picture Of the crowd
At eleven O'clock Messrs. r. G. Burlage Consul Gc aera
and J. T. Zimmerman, Vice Consul for the Net lands
ceremony used Of any mport.nse, the vsites being sim
ply introduced by and title 10 the Princes. Several
Of the Embassy wandered into Nibos Garden and upon
the stage Of the theatre and followed and curousy
examined by quite number OF persons who had obtained
adinittance II is understood that the public be
allowed every reasonable opportunity TO the Japan
Csc who provided with private entrance Nblos
and Chris,rys saloons aud are allowed 70 into the
! street. In charge OF police officers. For security
against solicitation and annoyance the committee rely in
great measure, upon the inherent poitencss Of New
Workers. but lest curiosity should get the pru
dence the hotel arrangements adapted TO prevent in
ruson No person allowed 10 enter that part OF the
hotel reserved for the Japanese without ticket, and
this ticket changed every day 10 prevent accumula
ton Of authorized visitors The policemen under Ser
geant Croreey, who are on guard at the stairway,
form their duties strictly but without any imrolitenes
assumption OF undue authority To The vcstibulcs
leading to their private one il admitted, as we
and the captain, in order 70 avoid ntruding
| upon the privacy Of his charges, has signncd
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business with the japanese and whose prcsencc in their
apartments necessary Ocers Pearce and Price, Of the
Seventh precinct have had charge Of the baggage Of the
Embassy and the Japanese much pleased with their
efficiency and iitene~s, and can already call them by
| name
During the morning the Ambassadors received the pre-
sent Of magnificent flower pagoda, ten feet high and
twelve feet IN circumference formed 81 bouquets OF natu
flowers from the garden Of BENZ Wood, Esq, brother
Of the Mayor Of New YORK In their remarks upon this
beautiful display Ut horticulture, the officers referred 10
the nower-acccrated Isgcda, designed by Councilman
Van Tine xbi eh inei trent hax ul
to them of the main features Of reception.
This delightful present was placed in conspicuous posi-
ton In the lower hall the entrance 20 the reception
| room aud elected ordinations Of admiration and
| prise from every visitor During the morning Miss
| Eliza C. Husey transmitted the following Mandatory, pa
and nspritng piece Of poetry for presentation
the japanese and II thought that IL could be brought
~ their notc IN better than through the
umns Of the HERALD. We therefore give, Of the
| hsme,ars d. ocosion, the following
IxrRoNrrU LINES, SUGGESTED BY THE RECEPTION.
| The scene Vas all niagnihccncc,
| No tnmult ON parade;
| majesty aud elegance
! Was everywhere displayed
Soldiers, as soldiers, carried arms
l. With a commanding stride,
With martial and heroic air,
| As onward thry were led
] Eco - tbc great ccrston WINS
4 80 their martini stride,
Their nations glory 20 declare
! Their guests That Dntons pride
They gloried tins to honor.
From the bright realms afar.
With paught their State 70
Princes, Of innate dignity
Prom oriental cline,
Who then trading shores,
Meier sought until that time
Strangers 10 us, In every sense,
And 10 them the same,
Men of a nation until now,
Scarce heard of, but by name.
No wonder that proudly
Columbia's sons strobe firth
Conducting those " sultry lands
Through cities VI the North
Sons of another hemisphere
20 different IN racc-
Their language altogether strange,
Scarce understood liz grace.
Yet they have among
IMPENDING truth,
The grand the noble, and the proud,
The middle aged and youth,
Fearless with are meeting
And why this hofor shown
Why do they confidently move
Mid beings scarcely known