The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-29
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Arrival of the Japape,e r.,ubas.v =. Hon,

AIr'ai OF the Japanese Embassy as Homo.
intelligence from Jeddo announces the fact
OIL the arrival in that city, on the 10th of No
yeInber, of the Niagara, with the Japanese
Embassy on beard, one hundred and thirty.
two days from New York including ,birty
days sfoppaaes at the different ports on the
way. A letter TO the New York Herald saws
The eIrtire party have enjoyed the most per
feet health, and nave returned in q most pre-
senfabie condition. For almost the only time
since their departure from our shores when
they came in sight of Fusi iamrla the blessed
Mountain their countenanccs displayed
something analogous TO wonder and satisfac-
ton, and, indeed, il was joyous sight, even
to the mariner whose ties of kindred and affec-
ton Were in other and distant lands The
immense bay was studded with myriads OF
sails, whose white canvas glittered in the
sunbeams and whose graceful forms skinned
the waters as If instinct with lhe-modern
marine architecture can boast no greater tri-
umph than these beautiful boats. For mikes
under slow steam proceeded up the bay,
the shore developing new and picturesque
scenes we advanced, until suddenly We
opened the immense and wonderful city,
which he that has not seen has not seen a
wonder at least eq ual to the renowned and fair
city of Seville. Our anchorage is seven miles
distant from the shore--a very material objec-
ton either TO safe or frequent visits, rs the
weather.is very cold and the winds are very
fresh.
On the 10th, tlleAmbassadors and The whole
sFptuiigint-kaniiss, no halnlS, COOKS ana port
ers-were landed iii their own bolts the yards
We're manned, the how-itzers We're fired. and
the band played in the best style of Herr Rim
bach, the ledder. our own American air
. Home, Sweet Home" and thus ended the
last act in this eventful drama.
In the evening many presents were sent
aboard, consisting of coSa de coyael u {eber
among which predominated the fuyorte tipple
OF the facetious and jovial Falstaii' and here
called sakee. Those who have visited the
shore to-day all agree in the yastness of the
city, and describe it as built lofty hills, as
cended by many steps and traversed by noble
rivers spanned by elegant bridges. The style
Of architecture is not imposing: the pilatial
residences are surrounded by high walls, en-
closing vast areas of highly cultivated gar
denS, hsh ponds and ornamental trees.
The residence of onr 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, norimons and guides have
also been placed at their disposal, and thus
far there has been evinced a dis isposition to re-
ciprocate the civilitics extended to the japanese
Ambassadors while on their visit TO the United
States.
Prussan fleet is now at anchor in the bay
OF .ieddo, having aboard 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 aeq uaint-
ances 1t is presumed, however, that they
Will again become the victims Of necessity.
The Niagara will remain here ten days