The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-12
MOVEMENTS OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY.

MOVEMENTS OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY.
At Niagara FalIs-visit to Goat Island-What
the Tnjens Think Of the Falls-A Trip TO the
Canada Sales.--future Movements.
NIAGARA FALLS, August 0, 1863
This morning Mr.. Burlingame and his associates,
accompanied by Mr.. D. ]. Townsend, superintendent
Of the Falls property; E. S. Wheeler, Holly Smith,
Christopher Morgan, Of Auburn; Harvey Parker and
lady, OF Boston, and Captain Dolver took carriages
at the hotel and visited Goat Island and all points OF
interest in that direction. In addition to the bridge
constructed from the main shore to the island, the
Three Sisters during the past winter were also con-
nected by strong permanent bridges, making conf
plete round Of communication. The first objects
which attracted the attention Of the party were the
bridges. Chin Tajen was very anxious to know all
the particulars OF their construction, and how the
workmen succeeded in their labor when the boiling
cataract at their feet threatened certain destruction
should they unfortunately fall into the water. He
not emily, therefore, admired the work ITSELF but as
well the wOrkmen who contaminated the system of
bridge communication with the Islands.
After driving around the island the party visited
the Terrapin Tower, and then took position so as
to command full view OF the Falls. Here the waters
Of the four great in and basins OF Superior Michigan,
Huron and Erie with their multitude Of tributary
streams, came surging and rushing on, leaping IN
majestic volume over the giddy height and boiling
and roaring among the rocks beneath. The Tajens
contemplated the scene with an eagerness which
seemed to speak the inward emotions which pos
sessed them. To those who have frequently visited
the Falls the view always has its natural
effect Of an inspiration which fills the soul
with awe and reverence for this tremendous
exhibition OF the magnitude OF natures handiwork.
The Tajens and indeed the entire party having long
studied in silence Chh spoke out to one of the inter-
prefers ITO behold this great scene Is worth more
than all the journey we have taken. 1t is worth
coming from China TO see this alone. How wonder
full how grand p' AS he spoke he shook his head
as II a deep inward communication was going on
between the soul and the outward man. Here the
party remained for some time looking and taking in
the great lesson Of nature before them. and finally
left with the universal remark, 1--WE must see this
again"
his remarkable work of art was carefully examined
and completely understood by the Tajens before they
went further. Many Questions were asked,
the bridge. Looking of from the bridge
into the awful, depth below some idea idea
% the not o or se
Of the spray. The party next rode to the hotel on
the Canada side and took lunch and drank some
champagne. After visiting the Canada Falls, and ex-
pressing the same tokens or surprise al the I'M
mense proportions Of the scene, the party returned
As the Embassy Will remain here at least week
the different members Will leisurely visit all places
OF interest On Wednesday morning Mr.. Burlin,
game will set out alone for the West to visit his aged
father. He Will be absent several days. leaving,
meanwhile, the Embassy in the charge OF Messrs;
daughter sm anu viii leave at ats the same time
for Boston, thus preceding the party in their arrival
large party is very fatiguing to her. During the
absence of Mr. Burlingame 1t Is proposed to take o
aSter al the instance q the Board Of Trade OF that
city. These gentlemen desire to show the members
OF the Embassy their enterprslng city and some OF
its novelties In the way OF steam grain elevators and
| the like.
| LETTER FROM FUNa-YEE.
Fung-yee, one Of the students and English speak
ing interpreters, desired me to send the following TO
| the HERALD
INTERNATIONAL HorHLa
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
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Mr. Townsend and ladies' then rode to the Canada
h.pA four o'clock the Embassy came back to the
'''s having had great subtraction In their
| Chih Tajcn Makes an Excursion to the Cave
of the Winds-His Wonder mt the Immcn.
| sky OF the Falls n They Appear From BE.
| neutrality-suspicious. for n Grand Hop.
| NIAGARA FALLS, August 10, 1858.
Having taken a cursory view Of the falls yester-
day. the first Associate Minister, Chih Taen at once
expressed o wish to examine more In detail the
| great wonders Of nature centred here. To crafty
his curiosity last evening party was made up con-
ssting OF Chih Tajen, Emile de Champs Secretary
Of the Embassy Z. 8. Wheeler and Captain Dolliver
| At seven O'Clock this morning all were ready, and
| they proceeded to the place OF descent to the
| cave OF the Winds, beneath the falls. In prepar-
| far
it became necessary to change the clothing for suit
OF waterproofs or iannels The Tajen quite readily
| turesque costume necessary as matter Of c0nve-
nience TO be worn. lie looked quite comically, his
a turban. He appeared to enjoy the sport with the
vivacty Of person OF twenty. The party descended
the spiral steps and reached the ledge near the loot
| reached the rushing waters beneath. The Tajen,
| dripping with water In company with the guide and
| followed by the party, pushed forward through the
| spray every now and then stopping to take O won
derng look at the immense volume OF water pouring
over the great ledge over hundred and fifty feet
above.
the waters the party started beneath the falls. Here
| the roar was more deep than the murmers Of thun'
| der aud the mud and the spray rushed by with
| velocity almost carrying with 1t ones breath. In
blinded with tne dashing OF the waters, stopped to
investigate In his usual manner the rock formation
soked %p and seeing the mighty current descend
ing exclaimed This Is, indeed still more wonder
fulu After completing the circuit the party quickly
| assembled the cliff and exchanged their dripping
| clothing for their own. This expedition was rather
remarkable for the Taen, as he W as In direct 0ppo
si,ion to the sanitary views Of the Chinese. Warm
water is the common practice for use on the body.
| He however, overlooked this In his determination
| TO see.
| With the exception OF this excursion the party
have amused themselves well the guests OF the
| international IN sitting most OF the day In the
| parors. This afternoon they took drive to the
| Canada side. Mr.. Burlngame with q small party
| of gentlemen took excursion to the foot OF the
| falls on the ferryboat In the river.
Great preparations are being made for grand Bur
| lnrame hop at the International tomorrow evening.
The proprietor has sent of to Buffalo for supplies,
| and intends TO make the affair worthy VI the occa-
| sion.
| Delegates from Buffalo to the Hop.
BUFFALO, August IL. 1858.
majority Of the Board Of Trade OF this city and
large number Of private citizens will leave here
this afternoon for Niagara Falls to participate in the