The New York herald., 1864-11-02
IMPORTANT FROM JAPAN.

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me American steamer Monitor lsft HaEodadi July
for Nagasski; she encountered strong gales became
of fuel and about latitude thirty into
large bay with good anchorage, and small village on
was wanted, vnsn tho owner and captain explained
their dsrsss, and aha, they wanted wood coal water
same time the OScers were inormss vas an Americas
vessel, where IRON and whittier bound The officials
said they would report 70 the head mem was then
Al daylight the nrst messenger was shot from four
gun Sa:sIy y nsSs me % Village The steamer g. up steam
Ius without effect. A. there was light enough
they tha. screen. had been placed before .hs VII
aGe and bshind infantry, who also nPed the steamer
twenty -four balls hitting har sdes but fortunatey In
jurine no one. Az soon - steam got up the vessel
sonthward, commenced 70 IRE upon her, but with no
TDs Monitor having on board two fourteen. FOUNDER
Parron guns then hred twenty shells into the first
battery and village, setting y on Gre 10 two places She
sSsps sn, q 70 ns island s"o
selves. They then succeeded 10 reaching Nagasakt
The bay whore the steamer was nrsd s In Naga,o'.
territory ana before the steamer went 10 there she had
burned several bukheads, plapks and some bales OF
hemp. having reserved only few tons Of for any
The attsck WAS oowardly and basey treacherous,
PALACE FOR THE UNITED STATES LxaArloN.
From the Japan (Ksnagawa) Times, Aug. J
Seddo 10 reported by foreign visitors lately returned
from that city, reposing in perfect quiet good
order.
The building Of palace for the American Legation has
TO "live out Of town." At some neen miles from Yeddo,
however, large number OF those 'sodiers Of ortuue
are said to be located We shall not object to their re-
naming there.
YoHsTeNKRs TO ENTER THE PORT OF osAoA.
News ia reported from Osaca to the effect that mer
chants there are preparing for tho expected influx OF
foreigners that GcHeral Daimios have given
tensnco 70 The pe, and that they win allow no more
tycoon wade with and governed foreigners long
enough to his benefit and TO the detrment anios
that silk and tea in the Interior 10 the resr
and veSatous exactions, &C., bringing them to
hama has lowered the price that you buy in the
interior for third OF what are forced
charge 10 make any profit.
1t is alsosaid that the Mkado has been petoued by
the wealthy merchants osaca 10 be allowed 70 trade
with foreign countries, and that favorable reply s anti
cpated.
II Is source OF eongratulaon ITO all merchants and
TRENDS OF foreign intercourse with Japan to the feel
Ing OF hatred gradually giving way greatest
wealthiest port IN Japan Osaca will shortly be ours
without the tender and guidance OF the Iycoons
officers with their well known hatred TO foreigners
There is also rumor that satsuma is purchasing all
the silk be obtain with the intention Of forwarding
the same 70 Yokohama market
Death OF Lieutenant Colonel Thorn II.
HaUinbotham.
Colonel H,ginootham was born In CootehilI, Cavau
county Ireland February 10, 1926. On the outbreak OF
the rebeen be entered the OF United States
captain in the Sixty nfh regiment New York vsun.
teers, having recruited full company at Tiin Ohio
He participated n nil the battles Of the Army OF the
Potomac Az the battle OF spcttsylvania Virginia in
May last, he was taken prisoner. he among the
officers placed under FIRE Of guns Charlesto DUR
tho and exchanged with The hfty on.
cer8 who arrived IN this city In August last He
mustered the expiration the years SER
vice or his regiment After this be proceeded 10 Wash
ingon and was promoted TO lisutenant colonel OF bis
regiment. He joined his command IN the Shenandoah
valley and 10 the battle OF Cedar creek October TO-
wounded in three Places from the effects Of which he
died.
command respected by his fellow officers than Colonel
Hginhotbam As 40 onicer, he commanded TO
eminent degree the confidence OF his suporiors: a. =
soldier, he "brAve q brave man could be:'
characteristics and couversatnI OF the highest
order. he beloved by ALL AZ q patriotic. warm
hearted jealous supporter OF the government Lis
proven bal 10 the Sixth coyps.
He leaves mother and several sisters and brothers
his loss. The remains Of the deceased will be No.
TERED ~ Greenwood Thursday from the residence OF
his sister MrE Thompson 166 East Eighteenth street. In
this city.
The following order in relation the funeral escort
has been Issued
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Nav YORK, Nov. !. 1854, !
In eomplanoe with division and brigade orders The FOL
she remains Of Lleutsnant Col Thomas IL Higanbc,hsm,
October 49, viz Companies A, B, G, u, and r The
se;s y s;'on,s the Gs Uniformed on Thurs
Lieutenant Colonel Geo r. Hsws will command the bat
Band corps report 70 the Ad u,snt q, the
By order OF Col. ENxoNs CLARK.
Police Intelligence.