New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-13


JAPAN.
A large and intelligent audience Assembled
the Presby terrain Church Fortysecond.st, near
Eightaye, last evening, TO hear the Hon. George ..
Fisher, late United States Consul to JAPAN lecture on
that country aud its Inhabitants. After touching on TIC
early treaties made between japan aud thls country inc
speaker proceeded to give bef but comprehensive re-
s Suspension Of p hSses Many Of the reports
er, are untrue Diplomacy has done ali it could to
keep back civilization and TO prevent the real facts con-
was that the present OF honor and
good sense. The monopoly Of the three ports now
Much prejudice has hitherto existed against foreigners,
but now this class OF people looked on as
India. Still there is upassable barrier existing be-
higher aud lower classes All persons OF rank
wear two swordsa hereditary right; but this night
be purchased short sword Is never 70 be drawn Unless
extreme cases. when the owner commits suicide.
The women lalsO carry sort Of sword or dagger, which
is seldom used The laws OF japan are mere customs OF
traditions OF by-gOne ages. Lawyers are nnkn0wn.
Magistrates try cases their merits Small crimes
punished with the LASH while the punish
ment for larger crimes IS Punishment 10 a neigh.
boring island. Nearly all crimes may be COM
muted. Money will work wbuders IN japan;
Frequently the most unheari-Of crimes are committed
in prisons places For the most part The People
hOspabe and kind, SO far as absguon Is concerned
they are ceanly but hey never wash ther eloeS, OK
take them off, until they worn in pieces lie fashions
never CHANGE and It is not UNCOMMON 10 see ADULTS
walking around the streets perfectly nude. Inc
principal food OF tie japanese is yege'
@eH are Healthy aSd well deveopcd MaSy Of tie
street and wharf carriers are stronger Than OAe OF ne
carriers unequaed in the globe They tray eel IN eoin
panies and often carry from $50 to $50 pounds each Ihy
they march along with their burdens II
Is a singular TACT that even when iieIclhndZe
may be transported by sea- the merchants seDd thelf
goods by carriers at advanced rates SIMPLY because IL IS
the custom to DO So The speaker spokc Of te Japase
Temples far surpass those Of China The sight OI these
wonderful structures is beyond description immense
tfftlt Hngly ont rlNn
grounds planted with rare trees and beautiful iowsrs
Win a master hand. The Holy mountain u Japan
is idolized as the gate of heaven, Itself
Those who make n pilg1m1ge 10 this holy mount APP
ploach its base clothed in garments Of spotet White
Three foreigners assembled this mountain, put NlI
great diligently ms it, summit covered with snow
Mr. Fisher gave graphic description OF tile scenery III
the vicinity Of the mountain, and sald that me noun
japan is great held for MISSIONARY Iabors. but at
present TIE speaker aid not deem " advisable ior any
one is able to tell what the Lord may ask OF us IN
behalf Of his cause and our cause inc oafoaii.es
only be recalled with horror ana ih,lgna-
ton. The Japanese exhibit woaeriu ' Sg1S
aud an excellent taste IN arts ana ~ e
30, that they should be called the " yellow lahkees Oh
tic East" They patient lOngsuieflug ana 80" 10
anger; but when once tlsT anger j. aLouss" 80 So
terrible. AS diplomats they are unsurpassed ana th.y
their dealings and negotiations. 1he women
slaves. and the men are their masief
teeth arc OF uusurpassing Wilderness. Blue eyes ana
auburn hair not 10 DC found la the whole empire
her mead and blackens her teetbi ana such -
thing eOpement Is unheard OF All
VINO take the huptial are forced 10 eoh-
form heather customs ana Degrading hstges.
The deyOe0iy attached 70 their chb0tth,
aud frequently the father 20 Ont among tho
groves aud flowers with couple OF boys snng over MS
back, While lie carefully explains each object
OF curiosity as he passes. Yet Notwithstanding
tho great affection ~ faith So ',o nii"sii
Loaies are the stree5 corners
Dancing seldom practced, ana though the people arc
very parties still 40 place 50 completely chaIhi
= Japanese rs the wooded his Of us native llnd Ana
nowhere earth are they more De1uiIul All cidaes
chew tobacco aud drink spirits, but they abOhluafe OPIUM
once year, every person, high or low pays up us
debts The Chinese know nothing OF steam, WINE ms
negbor rshps land IS perfect master OF the
steam engine. Until very recently 40 one except those
high in Office permitted 10 ride on horse Or IN any
are the coolies and tanners. Archery, boar
hunting, AMI gladiatorial nghtiDg ioSm tho
chief amusements OF the antiCelestals;
Travelling story take the place Of newspa persand
they always be found IN the market places ana on
the street These people are perfect masters or
drawing and engraving on wood. Tbcir printing Is as
blocks OF wood. and do not USe moVtie type.
They excel la painting animals and nOwers ana "a draw
lug maps, and copying designs however difficult.
The speaker sald lie never q person in the Empire
well their hands while at WORK, uhd All AZ Tue same
time Mr. Fisher gave fine description Of tie Sapanese
any cemetery beautiful as theirs The tons appear
like solid ebony aud they said TO be lined win iette
gold, while the cOiius lined with quicksilver
The speaker said he saw at one pace nmeise cables
FOR ages past. The Government Is erecting machine
shops aud manufactures. MIR. Fisher closed by drawing
glowing picture of the coming day, weu Oh The ".st
ern shore the Old World, there would ai1seH mighty
nation. governed by freedom, intelligence, AMI CAs.sir
anlty.