The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-05
MOVEMENTS OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY.

on the Stenmer-Questions and Autographs
The Ambnssadorial Philosophers Admiring
the Scenery Of the HudsOn-Arrival mt AL.
bnny-A Crowd at the Wharf, &c.
ALBANY, August 8, 1885,
Mr.. BurlIngame having secured passage for por
ton OF the Chinese Embassy on the Albany boat
Daniel Drew to leave New York this morning at an
early hour those forming the travelling party arrived
at the wharf and Immediately embarked. The party
consisted Of Mr.. Burlingame, lady and daughter and
Isaac Livermore father to Mrs. Burlingame J. Nc
Leavy Brown and f. De Champs, secretaries; Chin
Tajen and Sun Taen, ambassadors OF the second
rank and the students Fung and Teh, speaking Eng
lsh; Tah and Kuei, speaking Russian, and Lien and
Ting, speaking French; also four servants. The two
writers and the remainder OF the servants left
In New York to await the return Of the party prior to
embarking for Europe.
The appearance OF the Embassy on the steamer Gre
ated quite sensation among the crowds of passen-
gers thus surprised in having their trip up the
mantle Hudson eniyened by the presence OF Burn-
Interesting students. It was evident the diversion
OF having the Chinese as subjects for contemplation
and the themes OF multitude OF inquiries, when
the PERCEPTIONS heights OF the asades, the rugged
outlines of the Highlands, the lofty SUBMITS OF the
Catskils or the ever changing and more open land
scape OF the river above had ceased to enlist the
tention, a treat unlocked for and therefore the
more engaging. The first appearance of the Embassy
on board gave rise to little preliminary curiosity
but the hurry and confusion OF starting the presence
OF friends, the looking after baggage and number
OF other Inconvenience for a time distracted the
curiosity OF tho passengers.
Principally at halfpast seven O'Clock the signal
bell in moment infused life into every part Of the
monster craft swinging at her moorngs. out Of the
slip she forced her into the expansive waters OF
the bay From her stern noated inc blue dragon OF
the palatial Hudson river steamers IL already IA
miliar to every one who appreciates the beau
tfu or whose means have enabled him to make the
river trip. The entire length OF the bay sweeping or
In the distance and looking ont through the dim por
tails Of the Narrows upon the broad ocean the white
wings OF commerce coming ana going, the docks
crowded with shipping and the wharves teeming
with busy toilng humanity-al these are objects OF
never firing interest 10 those who have repeatedly
looked upon theln To the rejecting minds Of the
deepest feelings of wonder and almost awe. "Ah
An good, good" exclaimed the amiabe
Sun. Certain responding articuations from
the more reserved and undemOnstrative Chth seemed
to endorse the observations OF his colleague. these
reflections were, however, soon Interrupted by
circle OF curious persons gathering around, giggling
and staring the ambassadors out OF counenance.
Before the steamer had been half an hour under
become quite familiar with the different parts OF the
boat and consequently felt more at home. Out Of
the five hundred and more PASSENGERS on board
score within this time had missed having at least
look at the Celestial representatives. IL this had
been the least inconvenience nothing could be said;
but the annoyance OF autograph seekers immediately
commenced, and 1t was only by seeking refuge
within the privacy of their state rooms that Mr.. Bur
lingame and the ambassadors could escape the per-
severance OF this class OF admirers.
Although the Chinese display q lively appreciation
of the beautiful and picturesque In landscape the
comparative sparseness OF population strikes them
with very peculiar sensations In emma, where
every foot Of ground grave, the site OF house
or Of garden and the whole empire IL crowded
with teeming millions, the scarcity of population the
extent OF estates as well as 50 many large tracts
might say in their prineyal wildness, touches
them In striking contrast, remarkable and often
monOtonous. The Chinaman IL enlincntly social be-
ing and evidently has great fondness for mankind
We can imagine his feelings when looklng upon what
we consider the crowded banks OF the Hudson AZ
about the same we would experience when visit
ing the thinly settled regions OF the frontiers.
Notwithstanding this popularity, exclusively Chi
nese, the leading points OF interest along the river.
whether attractive either IN nature or art were not
overlooked The bold front Of the Palisades and the
commanding emnence VI Fort Washington opposite,
with It's Interesting chapter OF Revolutionary assoca
tions were objects OF more than ordinary interest.
chung how kaang' Very engaging or beautiful,
the am ambassadors exclaimed when they gazed upon
Washington Heights. Yonkers and Tarryt1wn were
much admired but West Point seemed to he particu-
larry interesting. Chh IL hisself, IN addition 10 his
other peculiar tastes. aud love for the study OF ma
chinery, quite q military genius. He prepared a
work learn on tactics which was Introduced into
the Chinese service as a textbook. When informed
that West Point the seat OF the national Military
Academy he was particularly ANXIOUS To know all
about the discipline and all the routine OF education
and subsequent service under the government.
As the steamer moved up the river Intelligence
OF the approach Of the Embassy wen. before. AT
several points large number OF the friends Of Mr.:
Burlingame came on board and warmly received
him, taking passage on the steamer 10 the next ani-
Ing. ON the way, approaching Hudson, steamer
bearing an excursion party hove Ia sight upon
nearing our own steamer and discovering the Chl-
nese colors round upon round q cheers went up
from hundreds Of voices, accompanied Oy vigorous
waving OF handkerchies on the part OF the falr sen
The Chinese ambassadors made several recosnti0ns
OF the compliment by profoundly b0wing. AL hud.
large party OF ladies' and gentlemen got ABOARD
the steamer, having come down 10y ran ron hpany
specially for the purpose OF taking UP oack 10 the
city with the chinese. - -, -
About four O'Clock the city OF Albany broke upon
the view. II was soon known among tne cninese oI
the Embassy that this was their point OF destination
for to-day. This fact aroused CURIOSITY anew IL
must be said towards the end this envened innu-
ence showed some signs OF tagging and restored
the Ambassadors to the same degree or enthusiasm
which they manifested IN the beginning oi tue Jour
ney. The Tajens again asked numerous questions In
regard to different points which attracted their st.
tention and were more than pleased when told they
were about to enter the capital city Of the great
PsachinS The dock, the steamer dressed In naRs
and streaners the colors or China predominant
from the stern, the landing Of the Embassy
All ages sexes and conditions, cheering
and struggling TO get sight at the wonderful stran
gers. The summer quiet OF the capital was entirely
broken and the equanimity OF the people recovering
from the activity OF the legislative season was COM
pletely thrown on It's balance
At the wharf the Embassy took carriages, and
headed by Mr. Burlingame and family in the first
proceeded to the hotel. The crowd, with determi
nation rather inconvenient considering the tempera
AFTER t n ny az thew went saSp
the sidewalk stopped TO gaze At the inmates Of the
carriages and followed with their eyes the vehicles
crowd had gathered. Asthe party stepped upon the
s5s srasny ss' sa 1sp'T Il the re
ss o. SOM. manaM sf wished to Know s whether Tss
that Vas the Embassidayw Another wished to know
which one ''of the Chinese was the Kingt" whether
the interrogation was based upon any sudden growth
OF an cir OF Celestial wisdom on his part or whether
he took the cue from his associates, one Individual
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