The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-29
Correspondence Of ". J. Hera7d1
INTERESTING FROM JAPAN-THE JAPAN
ESE EMBASSY AT HOME.
UNITED STATES STEAMER NIAGARA, J

JEDDo, Nov. u, 1850
AFr'tdt Of the JapGneSe Embassy at Jeddo-Healh
and Happiness Scenery Immense Gin
Ldnding-Prussian Fleet de-, dc.
send by the first opportunity the announce
ment OF the safe arrival Of the Japanese Embassy
at this port, one hundred and tbirty-thrrr day,s
from New York. The entire party have enioyed
the most perfect health, and have returned in n
most preSentabe condition. For almost the onlv
time since their departure from our shores. when
they came in sight of Fusi-iamma the "BIesscd
Mountain" their countenances displayed some
thing analogous to wonder and satisfaction: and
indeed, 1T was joyous sight. even to the mariner
whose ties of kindred and affection were in other
and distant lands. The immense bav was studded
with myriadeOf Sails whose white canvass Glitter
ed In the sunbeams, and whose graceful forms
SKINNED the waters as if instinct with life-mo.
dern marine architecture can boast no greater tri
umph than these beautiful boats. For miles under
slow steam proceeded up the bav, the shore de-
veloping new and picturesque scenes as we advanc-
ed, until suddenly opened the immense and
wonderful city, which he that has not has not
seen wonder at least equal to the renowned and
fair city OF Seville Our anchorage is seven miles
distant from the shore-a very material objection
either to safe or frequent visits, as the weather is
very cold and the winds are very fresh
On the 10th the ambassadors and the whole SEN
tuaglnt-kamis no-kams, cooks andporers-were
landed in their own boats, the yards were manned
the howitzers were fired, and the band playing in
the best style of Herr Rimbach the leader our
own American air, "Home, Sweet Home" and
thus ended the last act in this eventfuI drama.
In the evening many presents were sent aboard,
consisting OF cosa de comen beber, among which
predominated the favorite tipple of the facetious
and jovial FaIstaf and here called sakee Those
who have visited the shore to-day all agree in the
vastness of the city, and describe as built on o
~ mus, assembled by many steps and traversed by
noble rivers, spanned by elegant bridges The
style OF architecture is not imposing; the palatiaI
residences are surrounded by high walls, enclosing
vast areas of highly cultivated gardens, fish ponds
and ornamental trees.
he Of obi
Mr. Harris, is one of the ancient temples, which he
has made quite comfortable by the addition of
many American notions. For the officers of this
ship temple has been prepared. Horses nori-
mons and guides have also been placed at their dis
posal and thus far there has been evinced dispo-
sitlon to reciprocate the civiies extended to the
Japanese Ambassadors while on their visit to the
United States.
A Prussian fleet is now at anchor in the bav Of
Jeddo, having aboard q minister charged with the
negotiation of treaty of amity and commerce.
Thus far but little progress has been made, the ia
panese caring but little to extend the circle of their
commercial acquaintance. 1t is presumed, how
ever, that they will again become the victims of
necessity.
The Niagara will remain here ten DAYS.
The Times correspondent, who seems with 9th.
ers to have gone ashore, writes on the 18th of No.
vember as follows;
~ Inc Presidents letter has been delivered to the
Tycoon, and he is delighted with it. An invitation
has been extended to him through Mr.. Harris. tn
visit the snip; If he comes, it will be a thing nm
heard of before. Many of the high officers Of the
government, however, are coming in few days.
reception for the Nagara's officers bv the Prime
Minister, understand, is now progressing, and
VIII come Oft in day or two. In the meantime,
horses, sedan chairs, officers, attendants and so on
are at our disposal free of expense.
we are quartered in magnificent temple, and
have every thing We could wish for to make us
comfortable, with the exception of knives and
iorks-chop sticks being used instead. The EN- |
bassy have been received by their Government in |
the most enthusiastic manner and have been in |
formed by our Minister that they are now ready |
to send Embassies in the order that they have made
the treaties with other countries.
"A place IS now being prepared for the reception |
OF the presents sent out by our Government but |
they are SO slow to move, and so much ceremony |
must be gone through with, that should not be |
surprised if we were detained here a month
men this Embassy embarked in the Powbatan |
their friends had hidden them goodbye forever
believing that they never would survive the heat |
IN crossing the equator.
am sorry to say that there was a mysterious
disappearanee of spoons. forks, blankets, &C., be-
passy. Everything that not screwed fast |
seems to have been taken. Let it CO. After spend-
ing nearly million of dollars on them | suppose
they tnlnk 1t no harm to take everything that is |
lett 1t is rumored that number OF presents are |
peing prepared for some of our officers but ina
gine from what has already off in the eating |
hhe, they Will not amount to much.
walk or a ride on horseback throuoh the |
streets OF Jeddo Is amusing. We are great curl. |
ositeS, and at the end of every square an immense
crowd Is shut Oft by the gates across the street
When another one commences, and by the time we
reach the next corner, it is sweed to an enormous
SIZE Policemen, who go before Us to clear the
way, are relieved every two squares The streets
are as general thing, clean, but the houses are
poor wooden shanties, with tubs of water unon
every other one 10 case Of fire. The new palace Of
the tycoon IS progressing finely, and will be
handsome building when completed. We have not
seen single man of the Embassy, up to this time
since they landed; everything is done through an
entirely different set of officers. They said thew
intended to come off and bid goodbye but /
doubt it very much.
SEIZURE OF THE New ORLEANS MARINE Hosprr.1.
The following despatch was published in the
New \ ork journals yesterday
WASHINGTON, Jan. Information was received
by the Government, this morning, from the Col
lector at New Orleans, stating that the barracks
about two miles below New Orleans. now occupied
as Marine Hospital were taken possession of on
the llth instant, by Captain Bradford of the State
Infantry, in the name of the State of Louisiana
There were tive hundred and sixteen invalids and
patients in the hospital at the time it
was seized. The Collector of Customs was required
to Immediately remove the patients who were con-
valescent and those who were confined to their beds
as soon as practicable.
The action on the part of the authorities Of that
State is regarded BY the Government as most out
rageous and nhuman. The Government have no
authority or to make provision for these
Door creatures, who are thus thrown upon the cold
charities of the people of that State
The reason assigned for this transact on is, that
he authorities there wanted the quarters for their
OWN troops.
INTERESTING TO THE ExPEorANrs.-President Lin.
'oln, it is said, will stop at Harrisburg on his way
% Washington. The superstition is that he will