Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-05-17

Arrival of the Roanoke.
Objects OF the Embassy, &C.
From the New York Tribune, Thursday

oke, bearing the Japanese ambassadors
and their attendants, arrived last evening
below this port, and anchored off Sandy
Hook, whence she will depart this morn
ing at sunrise for Hampton Roads, accord
ing to the Instructions of the Secretary, of
the Navy. The Roanoke appeared off the
Hook at six o'clock, and during her APP
proach was regarded with extreme interest
by the numerous surrounding vessels, the
circumstances of her mission being suffi-
Gently we'll understood by all. W
From the moment of her coming in sight,
she was closely attended by the pilot boat
George Steers, on board of which were
certain prompt and eager journalists. and
by small sloop from the Navy Yard. car
Irying Government dispatches for Flag
Officer SIcCluney. During thelast fouror
five miles of her course the frigate was ac-'
companied by these craft, one of which, the
sloop, made various endeavors to arrest
her progress by running before her bows
and firing small cannon, hut unavailingly.
The speed Of the Roanoke was such that
she could not be boarded until after reach
ing her anchorage, which she did abont'
half-past seven o'clock. For some time
previous, however, the appearance and
movements of those on deck were clearly
discernible. Crowds of strangely attired,
and shadowy-complcxioned men throngcd
the sides, gazing anxiously and persist
emily toward the land
With heads uncovered, and with blue
coats and wide trowsers. they presented a
strange and picturesque aspect. Occasion
ally costume of brighter hue cleaned
among the sobcrer garments, showing that
the officers of higher japanese rank shared
the general curiosity. The appearance Of
the frigate was animated in the highest de-
gree, and the unusal hustle and activity
gave evidence of unwonted excitement on
board.
Toward o'clock, the boat of the George
Steers ran alongside. Its passengers car
ried brief communication, anticipating
that sent by the sloop, directing the Flag
Officer not to enter the port. but to make
preparations for an Immediate return to
Hampton Roads. This document was
forthwith conveyed to the Commodore. up
on whom it produced an effect which Mr..
Secretary Toucey would probably not have
been overioyed 20 witness.
The Indignation of the commanding Of
fcer as soon as the news diffused itself,
was warmly seconded by everybody, ex-
cepting the parties most directly concerned,
the Japanese themselves, who, after mo-
mentary expression of disappointment. de-
clared much satisfaction with their desti-
nation. Having had many dazzling ex-
/ pcctations raised as to the wonders and
delights of New York. they acknowledged
some regret a. the unlookel-for abandon
ment of It's charms: but on finding that
they were to be straightway before the
heal Of the Government, their composurc
returned.
Their special desire all along has been
to avoid any publicity until after their form
al recognition by the President at Wash
ington; and they assured the officers of the
Roanoke of their entire Willingness to un.
dergo the three additional days oil voyage
for the sake Of satisfying this inclination
The arrival, soon after, of fuller and
more definite letters from the sloop-
which also sent on board Norfolk pilot
that no time might be lost in reaching
that city. augmented the displeasure of tho
Roanoke's officers. but. as no alternative
was open, orlers were given out that the
frigate should set sail at sunrise this morn
ing.
The Japanese. observing that something
unexpected had occurred. sought informa
ton. which was given to them through
their chiefinterpreter Moryama. with whose
name and important functions all who
know of Commodore Perry and Lori Ell
gin to Japan are acquainted. This Mory.
anna, person evidently of great consiaera
ton, is as modest and quiet in mien as i
the entire means of communicating between
: representatives Of two great nations were
not chiefly under his control.
! Altogether, so far as we were able to dis
cover in our somewhat hurried inspection
the appearance Of or Japanese visitor,
was most agreeable and prepossessing.-
! They were mostly dressed in loose blu,
coats and wide trowsers. white stocking
and leather slippers, (thcse last undoubt
Iedly supplied them on board the ship. a
their foot covering when at home is made
of straw, and with uncovered heads. Thci
hair was drawn up in two long bands to tho
tops of their heads. and was there confined
by singular continuance of wood or horn
the exact nature of which it was not posi-
BILE to detect in the darkness.
! In stature they are generally little be
low the average of our own people. and il
complexion somewhat darker. although I
, few exceptions showed that there are among
: the japanese compilations as fair as thos'
. of Caucassians. Their countenarces wer,
full of intelligence. and an expression o
, great amiability seemed to belong to al
; alike. OF the most eminent dignitaries
only stray glimpses were attainable. thes,
gentlemen being secure in the seclusion o
their state-rooms, chance opening doors o
which revealed them undergoing the com
; forting process Of shaving and having thei
feet washed.
There were sevehty-onc Japanese OF
! board the Roanoke. one oftlle original del
legation having been taken i'll at San Fran
cisco. and left behind to be re-conductet
thome. The seyenty-one were So lively il
their movements. and SO excessively ON
nipresent. that their numbers seemed mul
, ltiplied at least seven times. AT every turn
and in every corner. Japanese appeared
: ALWAYS smiling handy and making a sor