The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-09
THE CHINESE EMBASSY.
Preparations for Their Departure for Europ

Preparations for Their Departure for Europe
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: AT an early hour yesterday morning the different
members OF the Chinese Embassy were astr and CIV
ing their attention to the undiplomac duty Of pack
Ing up, preparatory to the shipment OF the bulk OF
their baggage to the steamer the same day. The
number OF pieces, amounting upon their arrival
In this country to two hundred and eighty,
1t may be imagined, has not been re-
duced by their presence here. The Tajens,
the secretaries and the students were therefore
quite actively occupied during the entire forenoon in
giving directions to their servants and reserving
such necessary articles they might require during
a ten days. journey upon the ocean. In the after.
noon all the baggage reached the steamer, and
under orders from Mr.. Brown, executive officer OF
the Java, the steamer in which the Embassy will
SAIL was slowed away in the hold by itsel. This i'm
portant duty having been disposed OF, the En-.
bassy gave attention TO those parting coureses which
indicate the appreciation Of all connected with the
Inequalities which they have received. The Tajens
wrote number OF letters, which were accompanied
those who were warmest in their Inequalities and
courtesies. Last evening the Taens also received
number of visitors and were quite animated in re-
celvlng and returning compliments
Mr.. Burlingame as might naturally be expected,
as the head OF the mission, was literally beseged by
visitors during the entire day. The majority OF these
were nothing less than bores,n together with few
missionaries who seemed TO think that he had no.
thing more to attend to than to listen to their talk to
tho exclusion of intimate esteemed and Old friends.
1t also amusing to witness the lively cOrrespon-
dence received from autograph seekers, and had the
Minister complied with but small fraction or these
requests he would have been compelled to defer his
voyage until after the equnOXes.
During their stay In the United States the princi-
pal officials Of the Embassy purchased at different
times number of the most improved patterns OF
firearms In every case these arms were regularly
purchased and paid for. AS some enterprisng people
have already misrepresented the facts that they
would have 1t appear that contracts were entered
into with them for the supply OF such arms TO the
Chinese government, we are authorized to state
that such assertions in every instance are entlIey
and wlfllly false The following card from Mr.
Burlingame will explain d Itself
find from letters from parties that It
inferred that ready to make contracts and give fran
that while with my associates have exercised the broadest
spirit Of inquiry Thave reraned from doing anything OF the
NEW YORK, Sept !, 1853.
Mr. Burngame has uniformly refused to receive
any presents whatever Ia order TO avoid the very
statements which are now attempted TO be foSted
This morning, at an early hour, the Custom House
tug Jasmine Captain Person. which has been set
apart for the purpose by Mr.. Wakeman, will receive
the Embassy together with few fortunate friends,
and proceed directly to the steamer: rms arrange
ment has been made III order to avoid the crowd and
Inconvenience which would be inevitable under
any other circumstances. The tug VIII carry the
flag OF China, and when tne EmDassy en h upon
AS thew are now about to embark the mandarins
of all ranks are unreserved in expressing their re-
grets that it has become necessary, In view OF the
objects of their mission, to leave the United States
Everywhere they have received the largest possible
share of popular attention. and at the seat OF gov
eminent they received Courtesies which have been
but twice awarded since the establishment OF the
government formal reception rom botn houses OF
hosptaies OF the President, and both otcially ana
socially of the same courtesy from the Secretary OF
&y,A nh
Niagara Falls and took dying trip to one OF our
inland emporiums Bufialol after which they under
went the ordeal OF municipal entertainment az tue
.Uubu In no instance has anything occurred TO
mar or affect the sincerity OF these exhibitions or the
peoples sympathy for the representatives OF the an
Gent empire OF the East ana tnrouen tneil tneir
wish for the future prosperity and welfare u the
America has not only the satisfaction of having
one of her own citizens at the head OF the mission,
but also the privilege of taking the first step IN
bringing China into the fold or nations extending u
her hearty welcome and an earnest wish tnai sne
NAV meet with the same feelings or friendship
wherever her representatives may open negotiations
The mission which is now about to leave our shore
and While we say farewell and safe voyage, 1t is
be hoped that the dragon OF China may soon becom
familiar to American waters, DOM ~ oPo,,a,,
commerce.
A Curious Interview with the Doctor Of tk
Chinese Embassy-Americnn Female Pays
from the Boston Advertiser, Sept. 81
The writer through the te.preter, Teh, had
conversation with the physician OF the Chinese EN-
bassy, Dr. Tso when In Boston, principally for tn
purpose OF learning whether, If an educated female
physcihn should be sent out from this country, sh'
would be favoraby received: WITH regard to tht
there, the Doctor stated that the practice OF mid
wifery was wholly in their hands; that they were
not taught the art In any schools, but had books
the subject to read. This statement agrees with
other authorities. For example, Dr. William
Lockhart, an English missionary physician,
work published in 1861 says, in abiding to
this department Of the profession, Ths practice Is
in China left entirely to women: 1t may be Oh,
appear to have run out In consequence Ten re-
marked that when the expresses wives OF the en-
ness the doctor not allowed to see or touch the
patient; string tied around her wrist, and she
sat on one side OF window while the doctor sat on
the other and ascertained the state OF the pulse by
holding the string between his thumb and finger.
Among the common people, he said, the doctor
could feel OF the woman's pulse and see her tongue.
In reply to the question to sending out an edli-
Gated female physician to teach their women
the medical art, and 70 practice the doctor ex-
ton The Interpreter, for himself, said 1t would be
a very good plan, and 1t would receive encour-
agement from the government officials. The other
interpreter Fun2, coming into the room at that mo-
ment and having the proposition stated TO him, said
"Good, very good" Teh, being asked II he would
not bear in mind this Interview, and when the lady
came out give her all the encouragement he could,
said "Yes yes, certainly"
The writer had previously conferred with Mr.. Bur.
lingame who expressed his decided approval OF the
plan OF sending out medically educated woman To
Pekn and his readiness to do what he could TO In
sure the success OF her mission. There s every
TO believe that doctress OF the right stamp would
be popular parsonage among ali classes, and espe-
cally In the higher grades OF society," She would be
welcomed TO the private apartments OF the EN-
presses, while the doctor sat outside holding the
string and asking questions through third person.
II NAV here be stated for the Information OF any in
teresed that the Missionary Boards ready to send
out female missionary physicians to Pekin and other
stations as soon the right ones are ready to go.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
FATAL FALf.-About nine O'Clock last night John