The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-02
WASHINGTON.


been delayed by reason Of certain accounts not having
been received and II Is not now probable that the
statement win appear before Saturday Friday at the
earliest
Pardon Granted Go Solomon Kohnstamm.
pardon was granted by the President yesterday 10
Solomon Kohnstamm. Of New York, the well known
operator ON the government Treasury Kohnstamm was
tried at New York in 1882 the charge Of presenting
fraudulent claims against the government and son.
fenced to tan years imprisonment One OF the most
Influential agents in procuring the pardon Mrs
Berger sister OF Kohnstamm's, who came from Ger
many for tho purpose Mrs. Berger LEFT here for New
York yesterday taxing the pardon with her. intending
70 deliver IT, sec brother released and take passage
in the Scotia, which sailed from New York to-day.
Batch 81 Rebel Pard0ns In Preparation.
The President has concluded to make glad the hearts
Of another batch Of repentant Confederates whose
petitions for pardon have been gathering dust in Official
pigeon holes the last montha He has directed that
all the applications awaiting consideration be prepared for
his approval There about hundred and nfty Of
these all Of which Of the class among gentle
familiar with the pardon business smali n.y."
meaning applications made by those who exempted
from general pardon by the twenty thousand dollar
clause Of the am nesty proclamation.
The Japanese Commissioners ut the State
Department..
At half-past twelve O'Clock the Japanese Commits
sionen were received at the State Department. The
Chief Commissioner, Ono Tomogara. accompanied by
Matska Judyn Second Commissioner and SUITE consisting
Of two eutenants two secretaries and interpreter
with two servants arrived at the department with Mr. R
Chiffon proceeded from the carriages tho recep
ton ROOM where they received by the Secretary
ana introduced by Mr. Chiffon. During the short and
pleasant interview that ensucd the following
sation took place.
The Secretary Of State said "a very happy to see
you here"
The Chief Commissioner, Ono Tomogara replied that
the pleasure Of the interview was mutual
The Secretary Of State-How long since you left
Japanf
Mr.. Tomogara-Two months ago.
The Secretary Of state-Is this your first visit to
America
Tho Commissloner-No, sir; came here seven ycarS
ago with the embassy sent 1t that time by his Majesty
the Tycoon. am happy TO make your acquaintance
this time take the liberty to express to you the best
wishes his Majesty the Tycoon for the health Of the
President Of the United States we'll that Of the
Secretary Of State and for the welfare Of the American
nation His Majesty further desires that the relations Of
friendship which already exist between the two coun
tries shall increase in cordialty.
Mr.. Seward-It has always been endeavor to
make the relations between the two countries mutually
United States hope that Minister in japan is ap
preciated being good interpreter Of the friendly
sentiments Of the nation. suppose the Commissioners
will have some time to spend In Washingtonf
Ono Tomogara-We design staying sufficiently long TO
enable TO execute mission.
The Secretary OF State-One Of the first and most
pleasant duties shall have to perform will be to intro
the Commissioners to the President Of the United
States. will do So 1t is agreeable TO Them Friday,
at K-past eleven O'Clock.
Commissioner Tomogara-We will be happy indeed to
be the President Of the United States and
will avail ourselves Of the kindness Of the Secretary Of
State.
Tho Chief Commissioner then read, in the original.
the credentials OF the Commission. given by the Gorogs
ON the behalf Of his Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan.
The Secretary Of State then said-You have armis
tice in your country now. hope the will DO
at an end
Ono Tomogara-I am very happy to hear your Words
ana will explain them TO the Coamizon and will con-
vsy them 70 his Majesty the Tycoon.
The Secretary Of ststs-You know General Van VAL
kenbursf
Mr.. Tomogara-I know him very well He y . very
good friend 70 country.
me Secretary Of STATE then inquired the number
Of people in the city Of Jsddo and the Commissioner
replied that thsss were about three millions.
The Secretary Of State They take formal census
or snum Grafton Of the people In your country b.
lisvei
The question was evidently not understood.
The Chief Commissioner population Of Japan il
abort thirty millions
Mr. Seward then turned to large geographical globe
standing near and inquired II they used the globe
their schools
The commisssoDer-Yes, sir; but We have smaller
ones than that
The Secretary then indicated upon the globe the posi-
ten and outline Of Japan and asked II that ressmbled
their country.
TO which the Commissioner replied in the Affirmative.
The Secretary Of stats-we have been buying territory
mot far from Japan
Ono Tomogara-Yes sir; and glad for It brings
the two countries nearer 10 each other
Being asked how they liked their quarters in wash
ington the Chief Commissioner replied that they
well pleased and were grateful the Secretary Of State
for the care he had taken In providing for their comfort
the interpreter, young man, was asked II he had
ever been in the United States before. He answered
that he had not bot that be had learned the language
the United States legation in Japan.
The Secretary Of State then presented TO the Commits
sion Mr. Frederick ". Seward, Assistant Secretary Mr.
Hunter second Assistant Secretary Of State, and Mr.
CHOW, Chief Clerk OF the Department.
The Chief Of the Commission then presented 10 Mr.
FREDERICK seward Ieter OF INTRODUCTION wnfcn ne nen
from the GATED States Minister Jeddo and expressed
his pleasure % knowing the friend Of General Van
valksnburg Who had been kind 70 the speaker and his
country.
Mr. Frederick Seward-General Van valkcnburE
writes that he has been very pleasantly situated IN
Japan and trust the Commissioner visit here will b
equally pleasant 70 them hope shall see more Of
them during their stay.
me Secretary Of state then invited the Commissioners
70 visit him II his residence, and the invitation Wa
oourtsousiy accepted. ~
Mr. Tomogara sasd--I i've besn instructed By his
Majesty the Tycoon 70 bring some sning presents nom
the of the Tycoon 10 the government Of the
United stasss token Of his good viii toward the
United ssatsa hsd intended 70 bring them with me
to-day, but omitted 70 do o. viii take tho liberty 70
send them soon
The Secretary Of State asked them n there was any
thing hs could DO before their presentation 70 the Pres
dent toward making their visit pleasant In the city.
70 which NE Commissioners replied that there was
nothing.