The New York herald., 1868-04-27

on entering the plaza and when opposite the Ameri
march, they commenced desutory firing towards
the American consul's, and at all foreigners In sight,
one of the balls taking effect in the shoulder Of one
OF our gigs crew, naval apprentice named Walter
g. Clark. They then continued their march through
reaching the various consulates, signals were i'm,
medal medatey y sent up to the fleets and and adl an
| vanced at double quick across the plaza
and on Joining the English marines followed IA puI
with howitzers, soon landed Tne crews Of the two
first named nations, being formed near the 70 custom
the French landing lower down, entered the main
street, also advancing in pursuit. several snos were
long range asceesed s their pace They
| endeavored TO make stand, but soon faced about.
Sen Wounded a AND taken prisoners This pu
| suit was continued for some six miles, when the
| Japanese took to the bush and mountains. The
| forces were then Withdrawn, further pursuit being
Kobe and Hiogo are built on a sandy plain or
promOntOry beneath those OvershadOwng mountains
forever recurrent all along the coast of Japan, which
| is admirably adapted for mountain or defensive
| warfare.
| Since this occurrence our crews have thrown up
earthworks Shore and have placed four howitzers
| In battery. The English fleet have six and the
French in battery all placed SO as to sweep the
plaza and the main street leading to it the Gus
IONS %no have Waces ay and n ana an ca
lenge all persons not foreigners coming their
lines as to their business &C. The greater part Of
under arms, and have drill and dress parade daily,
there being only men enough left on board to man
At midnight Of the 4th instant two armed boats
from each OF our vessels, In connection with armed
combined expedition down the bay capturing five
small steamers, one OF which armed, four being
m nee % ThS aTe
that subsequently committed the murderous on
slaught on inoifensive persons These vessels at
present anchored under the guns OF the fleets. Those
troops or guerllas, who did not differ in uni orm
from those who previously passed through here with
out offence, belong to the Prince of Bizen, who is
| said to be nvidious to all foreigners.
Some Japanese who trade with us from shore, who
| come from Yokohama and can speak English, in
form us that Prince Satsuma is determined to drive
us out OF this place, for which purpose lie Is concen-
| trating large army along the coast.
The day OF the 5th passed quietly, the Prince
having sent flag OF truce asking right of passage
through this place, and was informed that he must
| first make an ample apology to all concerned, con-
| sent to the opening OF the ports to commerce and
give guarantee OF protection to foreigners otherwise
On the 9th instant vessels were observed steaming
| between Osaka and Hiogo, and great number OF
| place, said to be debarking troops. This morning
we could hear their distant drums Re-enforcemens
OF land troops are shortly expected by the English
At about midnight OF the 7th instant a party of
Japanese troops, on approaching of pickets,
! o private marine named Michael J. Dewre, were
challenged by him, and, receiving no reply, he at
tempted 10 fire, which mscarried, he then charged
with the bayOnet, when one OF the party made
q desperate sabre cut at his head, in warding or
which the three first fingers of the right hand were
also leaving heavy indenaton on the lOckplate OF
the musket.
Armed boats, on the morning OF the 9Th instant
proceeded from the different vessels to HogO where
a number OF Japanese troops were drawn up In line
On reaching shore the Prince, in an open boat,
joined the expedition with some attendants, and
proceeded to Kobe to have conference with all the
Esn o e nr tine aes or s1sa IN e
whose envoy he was, guaranteeing to respect all
treaties entered into by the Tycoon, in regard to
inOf ha IN Gn oDhcin nt1yO Ord
ratying treaty to protect the person and property
OF all foreigners in the pursuit OF their various law
ful callings All our men were subsequently with
drawn except marine guard left at the consulate.
The explanation Of the casualty which took place
participants therein, was as foiows:Erhe Prince
pleaded entire ignorance OF any hostities having
assume the defensive The partesi in the affray
bearers OF dispatches from him which must be de-
vered at all risks The despatch bearers said in de-
fence that If they had not acted they had done
the instant they would have been bayoneted and in
case Of the non-devery Of the dispatches they
would have been decapitated. In either 1t was
| death, and they adopted the course complained OF.
They disavowed any hostile intention or knowledge.
The sycamore formerly United States gunboat
which was at Nagasak when we left, for sale, was
chartered by the authorities there to convey $50
| troops belonging to the Tycoon to this place. She
cast anchor on the 18th instant In the midst OF the
board The sycamore aies les the American ensign G
and on communicating with our captain he would
hostile state OF affairs on shore, which would un.
avoidably lead to collision. Some OF the Princes
officers were allowed to visit her IN boat to en-
and return to their homes. On its approach the
boat was peremptorily ordered of by the Tycoon's
officers with hostile demonstrations, who would
admit OF no parey. They subsequently left In tow
| for parts unknown. SO closes this eventful week
stormy ana threatening, amid the looming fincpient
war; the clouds of which have gradually lifted and
| proptious skies more vigorous confidence is he.
lag established on all sides. People breathe more
pended has begun to peep out anew and expose its
tempting wares for sale.
number OF snttlers follow the opening Of these
| ports as they did our army during the rebellion
| They come from Yokohama, Nagasaki, &c., and at
once set about running up frame buildings for bus
| ness purposes on the foreign concession. These,
am sorry to say suffered heavily during the preva-
lence OF the excitement on shore. Most OF them hav-
ing slept on shpboard their various places OF busi-
ness were unprotected, which, being Of light construc
| ton, were thoroughly looted and despOlled, many
| firms loosng considerable amounts.
| The Russian system Of serfdom prevails here, 80
far "a can learn, each chief or DaimiO having his
reainers who belong TO the soil, and as is the case
with the Cossack, all can be called TO at any
| time. The princes take rank according to the
amount of their <errltory under cultivation. Thus
bance, has yearly revenue Of 10000 kokus of rice
p33S lbs. eachl from his prlnclpality, &c. II will
Of the independent petty princes, marshalled by
| still more powerful, must be very formidable as
opposed to the internal government OF the Tycoon.
give you translations, which have obtained. OF
| several procamations and notifications pnbshed
to the inhabitants Of Hogo, &c., native and foreign
| 1HANeLATIoN NOTIFICATION ISSUED LATE
GOVERNOR OF HfoGo.
HIoso, Feb. 8, 1862
Hearing OF the troubled state OF affairs In this place, and
In nuirng into the have ascertaned that some
action intended against and that
manning here would be attended with danger have deter
mined therefore, order TO anything OF the Kind TO
withdraw from this place for short me but for
business appointed officers In the place vacated
by me- had other about which wished TO speak
20 later date but for the present desirous OF
suIBATA HINGANOKAMI
The following is q translation OF q proclamation
posted In Kobe during the night OF Tuesday the Attn
| inst, by the Prince OF the district-
The lighting which took place yesterday does not involve
any mortune 10 the therefore old
people women aud children need be frightened The
hg on Of property and living the country incon
venence for the sick such persons will there
Ae care not 10 create excitement OF this kind We have
come down here put any
| therefore be free from any anxiety. CHOSlU.