Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-15
TBLE9RAMS.
THE JAPANEsE EWRASSADORS.

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RECEPTION AND TREATMENT AT FORTRESS
M0NROE.-TRIP UP THE P0T0MAC.-ARRIvAL
IN WASHINGT0N.-GREAT SEFSATI0N AT THE
CAPITAL.
NORFOLK, May 1.-THE Japanese Embassy yes
terday transferred from the United States Steamship
Roanoke to the Steamer Philadelphia chartered by the go
vernment for the purpose OF carrying the distinguished
strangers up the Potomac to Washington.
They welcomed on board the Philadelphia by
superb entertainment consisting of game fish, fruits
vegetables, creams, jees wines &c. in great abundance
and variety. The dinner well suited to the appe
es OF the Japanese-a fact of which they gave ample
evidence by the heartness with which they partook of it.
At quarter past four o'clock in the afternoon, the
whole party landed at Old Point where they were re-
ceived with formal honors and a national salue-the
band of the fortress adding music.
The ambassadors were escorted around the parapet
their artists meanwhile sketching outline views OF amos
everything they in the fort, well the Roads
| and shipping outside with astonishing rapidity.
The officers of The fort prepared hasty table of
freshments at the ote at which the Embassy were en-
| Ter aimed
They reembarl ed at ix o'clock, with the same honors
| as at landing.
The Embassado and their attaches appeared delight
ed with everything, hing omitted or lost sight
OF by the Navy Conn iss 'les, their guests or the OFF,
GERS OF the boat tenC ng satisfy their curiosity their
appettes, or their comet nor has the least accident in
cident or omission occurred to interfere with the pro-
gramme of arrangements to the pleasure of the
distinguished visiters.
MoNDAY-Day break.
The Philadep hia is steadily steaming up the Potomac
All are delighted at the near approach to Washington
The japanese artists taking views of every interest
ing point as We pass along.
LATER
The steamer stopped off Mount Vernon, the band play
ing plaintive air aud the bell tolling.
The ambassadors through their interpreters were told
of Washington and his history.
The japanese artists took accurate sketches Of the
grounds and all that was visible OF the mansion.
They all highly delighted at the approaching end of
their Journey
1t understood that the Interpreter has succeeded in
ascerainhg the respective rank of all the japanese En-
bassy at home and placed the result of his nvestga-
tons in the hands OF Mr.. Ledyard for the consideration
OF the Cabinet The latter will have difficulty in cla
sing them as full ambassadors.
WASHINGTON, May l4.--At early hour this morning
the Navy Yard thronged with dense multitude in
GLIDING many ladies'. Intense excitement was every
where exhibited. The delightful. The hills
and trees rendered additionally beautiful by their
freshness from the recent rains, with clear and bright
| sky. Flags were flying in all directions
About halfpast II gun from the Yard announced the
steamer in sight, whereupon there wild rush to the
wharf. The Philadelphia approached while the Marine
Band on her upper deck playing the Star Spanged
| Banner There was pause then Of the fourth OF an
hour until the arrangements could be fully matured-
Mayor Berrit went board and introduced to the
Ambassadors, extending them welcome in the name of
the citizens of Washington Tor which they owedged
their thanks for the honor and tue compliment.
The dgntaries then addressed him through the inter-
prefer and bowed their Acknowledgements While these
ceremonies progressing salute fired from the
battery. The military, presenting beautiful appearance
were ranged on the side Of the plnkway newly white
washed which the visters walked to the gate where
| the cOrtcge formed in the following order
Frst-The Presidents Mounted Guard, then the ia.
panese in hacks the Treaty in large morocco box in
square cage, carried on the top of the omnibus
The marines and district military followed. Music from
several bands The sidewalks Of Pennsylvania Avenue
crowded, and the windows filed. Intense excite
ment continued throughout the whole distance from the
Navy Yard TO the quarters OF the japanese, which they
reached about quarter OF o'clock.
The japanese upper deck were evidently delighted
One of them taking sketches. An American Da-
guerreoypist had erected his take the picture
The greatest excitement everywhere exhibited
Club boats the river with American and japanese
flags, added TO the effect of the brilliant scene TIL
treaty box first brought from the boat and then fol-
loved the Japanese under the escort Of several Naval
Officers. They passed they landed between the Anne
rcan and japanese flags Having approached TO where
Captain Buchanan standing he, in the presence OF
mis- brother Naval officers welcomed them 10 the name of
the President OF the United States and the country re.
cprocatug the kind feelings expressed by the japanese
Government when the treaty made by the gallant
Perry. As humble participation in that interesting
occasion he felt proud Of being the medium of recep-
ton on the part of his countrymen.
So dense was the crowd of peestrans and carriages
that the japanese cortege occupied hour IN
passing fromthe Capitol to Wizards Hotel. The resi-
dent population are more excited and enthusiastic
than before, and the whole progress of the EN-
bassy through the city complete ovation
The reception rooms at Wizards we're denselv thronged
with the wives sisters and daughters Of distinguished
men, who assembled receive these welcome visit
ers. Over an hour was occupied in the exchange of
cOure les before the weared travellers allowed TO
retire to their quarters The crowd then dispersed and
the military returned 70 their Quarters.