The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-30
THE CHINESE EMBASSY.
departure from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Adieus and Yankee Cheers-Probable POST
ponemenf OF the Departure Of the Embassy
from the United States until September.

from the Cnited states until September.
WASHINGTON, July 20, 1858.
The Chinese Embassy left the METROPOLITAN Hotel at
hafpast twelve O'Clock to-day to take the train for
New York. The servants left in four large stages
shortly before Minister Burlingame, his lady and the
Chinese members of the delegation.
During the entire morning the hotel was sur-
rounded with crowds OF people waiting to see the
party of, and when, about fifteen minutes past
twelve O'Clock, Mr. and Mrs. Burlngame made their
appearance on the sidewalk and stepped into their
carriage they were greeted with cheering
Chin Tajen ana Sun Tajen, with Mr. Deschamps
and the accomplished interpreters, Tung-Ye ana
Teh, filed the next carriage and were hidden fare
well by the crowd with another rousing cheer. AS
the carriages drove or the ladies on the balconies
and at the windows Of the hotel waved their hand
kerchiefs to the Chinese, who acknowledged the
compliment by profuse bowling and tanning.
At the depot there was another large crowd OF
persons, who had preceded the Embassy in their de-,
parture from the hotel AS Mr.. Burlingame and
lady, followed by Messrs Brown and Deschamps,
and Chin and Sun, entered the depot there was
leaning forward Of heads and pointing OF fingers,
accompanied by various complimentary remarks,
which evinced the interest of the crowd In the
occasion and the anxiety Of all to take fare
well look at the members OF this great mission. The
Embassy took seats in q special car set apart for
their accommodation. General Banks was present
and saw the party fairly started When the last bell
rang for the starting OF the train large portion OF
the crowd made rush within the enclosure.
number Of ladies were present and appeared as in
terested and curious as the rest. AS the train
moved out of the depot number OF enthusiastic In
dividuals ran along with the train, shaking hands
and giving utterance to words Of farewell in Eng
lish, receiving in reply the same in Chinese. When
the motion of the train became too rapid for the ex
hibiton Of friendly feeling several Of the Chinese.
with their heads out Of the windows, waved adieu
or kissed their hands, all Of which was responded to
by genuine Yankee cheers, waving Of hats and shak
ing Of handkerchiefs.
Though the 10Th of August was agreed upon some
days ago the time for the departure of the Chinese
Embassy from this country, it is more probable now
that they will not bid farewell to the United States
until the beginning Of September. The cause Of
this pOstponement s believed to be the numerous
engagements of Mr.. Burlingame yet unfuflled.
Boston considers that she has been sighted by Mr.
Burlingame, and intends to force him and his
Chinese colleagues to remain in the Club" for three
weeks at least. The BOstonians have resolved to
give the biggest kind OF reception to the Ambassa-
doris. This being the case, and considering the
fact that the party has to visit Auburn and Niagara
Falls, the probability that their final departure will
be delayed till September becomes stronger. Another
reason for the postponement Is the expected absence
Of Queen Victoria from London for some weeks
hence, Mr.. Burlingame desiring to time his arrival
In England so as to meet her Majesty after her re-
turn to the British capital
Apropos of the Chinese, am given a bit OF infor-
nation which, II true, is Of considerable importance.
1t is said that very recently, at meeting Of many OF
the representatives Of foreign governments here the
subject of the new treaty between China and the
United States having come up it seemed to be the
opinion that only two European governments would
in all probability ratify similar treaty. The
two exceptions are said to be Prussia and Russia.
England, 1t was believed, could not consent to
treaty OF the kind because OF her claim to sovereign
Jurisdiction over certain Chinese territory-a claim
inconsistent with the spirit and letter OF the treaty
It was even suggested that in some Of these coun-
tries Mr.. Burlingame and his Embassy may not be
received officially at ALL as such reception would
be recognition OF the political and social equality OF
the Chinese and their right to treat on such basis.
II the account Of this expression OF opinion be true,
and If these foreign ministers rightfully represent
the views Of their governments, the tour OF Mr..
Burngame will not be Of the great duration gener-
ally supposed.
Arrival Of the Embassy In New York.
Five minutes past ten last evening the shrili
whistle and jingling bell OF the locomotive that had
Chinese Embassy gave unmistakable evidence of
their safe arrival at Jersey city, One who knew
of the important personages within the last or special
car quickly hurried there. and found Mr.. Bur-
lIngame, sun Tajen and Chh Tajen, with the inter-
prefers and secretaries already waiting to descend
10 the platform. IL occupied but moment to gather
together the few necessary articles which they deemed
indispensable to have about them and with Mr.. Bur.
lingame and lady at their head, the ministers, inter-
preters secretaries and servants following In order
they filed past the gatekeepers to the bridge Of the
ferry. Some little delay occasioned In this dur
ing which the boat that contained the remaining
passengers OF the train left the dock, and the En-
bassy were compelled to wait ten minutes until the
arrival Of the next boat. During this short time
a few persons became acquainted with their pres
ence and gathered in circle about the members,
and hushed whispers were many Of their strange
appearance. All acted with great Difference but
one loud remark being heard, and that from genius
who, speaking TO o companion OF Mr.. Buringame,
advised that he WIS "boss Of the gang"
Gathered in the ferryboat, closer observation 70
vealed that each and all, from Mr.. Buringame down.
were in the best OF hunor and looking remarkably
fresh after the long ride they had taken. Sun Tajcn
Chih Tajen Tung Ye aud Teh wore peculiarly appro-
pirate travelling dresses Of dark silk, while the
servants wore as an outer robe white
loose gowns, not as distinctive cos
tume however, but q dress cool ana appropr1-
ate for such journey. Some viewed with strange
expressions the gas chandeliers, while others
listened with evident delight to the vain attempts OF
an itinerant musician to extract melody from O
cracked violin. Me:srs. Brown and DE Champs the
secretaries str0lied slowly along the seats during
the trip across the river occasionally answering tho
inquiries Of the few inqusitive always TO
be met under such circumstances. Mr.. Bur
lingame was also harassed In this man
ner, and that gentleman very laughingy wished
It TO be known that nc Is very weary OF such seekers
after Information, and desires II TO be promulgated
at che will be obliged To such similarly constituted
gentlemen hereafter II they do not bore him to death
seeking TO obtain condensed history OF China, its
people and their religion In three minutes, particu-
larry on boats or In cars"
The peculiarities OF these strange visitors in
instances could last evening be observed. IL noted
how temperate they looked and what excellent cons-
titons they possess for be 1t known they far DIFF
cent in their habits to progressive Americana, seldom