New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01
THE Japanese Embassy Mt Home.
The New York Herald publishes the following
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The New York Herald publishes the following
letter from Jeddo, dated November L.:
send by the first opportunity the announcement
of the safe arrival of the Japanese Embassy at
this port, one hundred and thirty-three days from
New York. The entire party have enjoyed the
most perfect health and have returned in a most
presentnbie condition. For almost the only time
since their departure from our shores, when they
came in sight of Fusi-jamma, the Blessed Noun
tain,H their countenances displayed something
analogous to wonder and satisfaction, and, indeed
twas joyous sight, even to the mariner whose
ties of kindred and affection were in other and dis
t8nt lands.
The immense bay was studded with mvrads of
sails, whose white canvas gttered in the sun
beams, and whose graceful forms skinned the
waters as if instinct with fe-modern marine
architecture can boast no greater triumph than
these beautiful boats. For miles under slow steam
we proceeded up the bay, the shore developing
new and picturesque scenes as we advanced, until
suddenly we opened the immense and wonderful
city, which he that has not seen has not seen q
wonder at least equal to the renowned and fair
city of Seville Our anchorage is seven miles dis.
tant 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 sep
tuagnt--kams, no kamis, cooks and porters-- were
landed in their own boats, the yards were manned,
the howitzers were fired, and the band playing in
the best style of Herr Rmbach, the leader, our
own American air. Home, Sweet Home,n and
In the evening many presents were sent aboard,
consisting of coSa de conen q 0eber, among which
predominated the fayorite tipple of the facetous
and jovlal Faistaif, and here called sakee. Those
who have visited the shore to-day all agree in the
vastness Of the city, and describe it as built on
lofty hills ascended by many steps and trayersed
by noble rivers spanned by elegant bridges. The
style of architecture is not imposing the palatal
residences are surrounded by high walls, enclosing
vast areas of highly cultivated gardens, fish ponds
and ornamental trees.
The residence of our able and excellent Minister,
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
disposal, and thus far there has been evinced
disposition to reciprocate the cvilites extended to
the Japanese Ambassadors while on their visit to
the United States.
Prussian fleet is now at anchor in the bay of
Jeddo, having aboard a Minister charged with the
negotiation of a treaty of amity and commerce.
Thus far but little progress has been made, the
Japanese caring but little to extend the circle of
their commercial acqnaintances. 1t is presumed
however, that they will again become the victims
of ne cessity.
The Niagara will remain here ten dovs