Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
from the Richmond Examiner

The world may the deeds OF the leaders prociain,
Here's wreath for the Private-a song for his fame
IFrom the Richmond Examiner
1t is not generally known that the Japanese have
q Commissioner in this country for the especial
purpose of reporting the progress of the war, and
the improveme in military science. Through
the extreme courtesy of his Highness Prince Dai.
eaku- Nokami, the Commissioner, We are permitted
to Law before our readers the following extracts
(kindly translated for us) from report recently
forwarded by him to his Imperial Master. From it
our friends will learn in what high estimation our
affairs are held by the Japanese officials:
FROM THE GREAT CRY OF RICHMOND,
TIE CAPITAL OF TIE POWERFUL REPuBLIcK 7
OF THE SOUTHERN BARDARIAss }
To the Tycoon, the High and Mighty Sovereign of,
Noon and the Stars, before whose glory all
earthly princes hide their faces:
SIRE Your Commissioner having been sent to
this great country of the Barbarians, charged by
your Imperial Majesty with the duty Of noting and
reporting the events of the bloody war now being
waged upon them by the powerful nation Of Yam.
KEGS who dwell in the North, and live by thieving
and deceit, humbles himself in the dust as he pre-
pares to lay before your Imperial Majesty the re-
suit of his observations. Your Commissioner,
after encountering many difficulties and dangers
City of Richmond the capital of the Barbara
ans. lost no time in presenting my credentials
to the Barbarian Government. Speaking the Ian
guage of the country hut impertecty, was fear
full that l would experience some difficulty in
making known to the officials the mission with
which l am charged. Fortunately, was informed
by officer of great responsibility that the Chief
Mandarin who controls the intercourse of the Re-
publick with other nations bad in his employ an
official who could speak Japanese and that he had
employed him some time since, in the hope that
your Imperial Majesty would condescend to recog-
nze the existence of his government, when the
officials abilities would prove useful.
The next day was appointed for my reception by
the Mandarin, whom the Barbarians call Benjamin.
Accordingly presented myself at the Palace oil
the Official, which is large, high buildi, #
White stone, containing many rooms, and Was at
once ushered into his presence. The Mandarin
short, tat man with profsiun of good ornaments,
received me with great delight. Had permitted
him to So he would have gntten down on his
Knees and kissed my feet The honor I respect.
fully but firmly declinei-your Imperial Majesty
alone being entitled 10 il. He pressed upon me
from the Hcs'nning Of The interview, bis extreme
admiration f"r the empire Of Japan and its hstitu-
lions, and exoied the advantages which would
arise from treaty between your Imperial Majesty
and tie Barbarian Ruler. lie also urged me 70 en-.
dvavor to rel: uAde your Imperial Majesty to re,
C. gnizc the existence Of his government He of
te'ed me every facility that was in the power Of
his government to bestow, and even went so far as
to urge Inc to accept position on the staff of the
kir"arian general IN duty at the capital This is
mark Of great dstinciion-a similar offer being
made to every foreigner who arrives in the South
AL do not accept it, or the Barbarian commander
might soon have connected with his person force
sufficiently large 10 enable him to take the field
was compelled to decline the honor, having strict
,nrdnr from Inv al /
the struggle.
The Mandarin impressed me greatly with bis
ability and gnity. found him quick intelligent
and thoroughly veIsed IN all the tricks of diplo
macy. l at cnce saw from his eountenapce and
bearing that he was not countryman of the Barba.
rians and this at once united for his superiority
to them. | am informed that he is a member NJ
sacred race in all Barbarian countresEa race
noted Tor energy, honesty, ability and patriot.
isnr My interview with the Mandarin con-
WINGED me that the Barbarians are fortunate in
possessing such man. ] would suggest to vour
Imperial Majesty the policy of allowing Jews a
free entrance into Japan and license to dwell
therein. 1t would be the part of wisdom to cause
your present Prime Minister to d;sembowel him
SELF and then to replace him with jew.
From the hall in which the Mandarin rece;ved
me was iedthrough long passage way to anoth
er hail. and formally ushered into the presence of the
Great Ruler Of the Barbarians- He would not
allow me to salute him with anv of the homes
due to his august rank but made me sit down in
his presence, and offered mo small roll of tobacco
which is called cigar This, though understood
It TO De great honor, was forced to decline as
the Interpreter told Inc it would make mo sick -
am at loss to imagine why .he Barbarian Tv.
coon should have wished tc make me sick T shol,
enquire into the matter
The natives Of this country are passionatelv fund
of smoking cigars l have been told that ,be boot
cigars are in the possession Of the Tycoon and bs
Chief Mandarin. They smuge,ed into tbe
country by men who make their living bv d:sre.
garding the laws and who send these cigars a. nres
ents to the Tycoon and his Mandarin, and who
by this means, are no longer vioiators of the laws
but promoters Of the public good Respectable
persons have assured ne that the country would
scarcely defeat its enemies if these officials did
not receive their cigars. 1t is an improvement in
the science Of government, for which the B.rbari.
ADS deserve great credit.
NV interview with the Tycoon was highly ss.;s
factory and before | left bis presence | was con
yinced that of all Barbarians he is the greatest
lie has succeeded in exploding tho oil, absurd no
lions that The people are the source Of power ant
that rulers are but their servants, and has showed
chem the true system Of government, which con
.;sta n d;sreparding their will and refusing to graf
;rv their wishes lie is mild and gentle toward
he enemies. but governs his people stcrnly ant
firmly. As military leader he has no suPeriors
Ills early education, and his position az comrnan
der of q regiment in recent war won h'" rep.
tstion inferior to none. lie has not been SLOW
,nanifssting bis ability 10 control the military
fairs Of bis country, and the remarKaois ski se
genius with which he directed the e7enr ,na' eu
minated 1t Vicksb6rg and Missionary nlogss W,
'placed.him high in the affections o. n'' 'o''"'