The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-22
JAPAN.

Reception Of she Dnke of EdinburR ut Y0ko-
hama-The Duke the Guest Of the Mikado
at JeddO-Attempted Assassination Of the
British Minister JeddO-Prince Tod0 AS
acknowledgement Loss of the Clipper
ship Flying Scud.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct II, 1859.
The steamer America, which arrived here yester-
day. brought the following general news
The reception OF the Duke OF Edinburg OF Yoke
hama was very cordial. The British residents pre-
scented an address, to which the Prince replied ep-
propriately, On the LIST OF September nis Royal
Hghness drove to Jeddo, where he was the guest OF
the Mikado. The road the entire distance was bril-
liantiy Illuminated with native lanterns. ieet OF
nine Japanese war vessels was at Jeddo Heavy
rains prevailed at the time which prev the con-
templated outdoor festivities. On the 4th the Duke
Sir Harry Parkes and Admiral Keppel paid a state
visit to the Mikado. The Duke returned to YOko-
hama on the 5th, where the festivities were con
tlnued for several days.
The Duke paid visit to Osaka and while return
Ing had narrow escape, his vessel, the 5alanis
colliding with japanese steamer.
The Galatea, with the Prince on board, left Yok0-
hama on the 10th for China. II understood that
the Prince would visit Pekn q private Individual
the Emperor OF China having refused him a State
reception.
Jeddo was frustrated.
Sir Henry Keppe, tue commander OF the British
squadron In China and Japan was entertained at a
banquet by the British residents OF Yokohama pre-
vious to his departure for Europe. The Duke OF
Edinburg Sir Harry Parkes and numerous naval
offcers were present
Prince Todo, a powerful Daimio, had been assas-
sinated The Prince was q stanch ally OF the
Tycoon, and his murder was on account or some
political differences.
Prince Satsuma and another Prince had quarrelled
and war was likely to result from 1t.
The Japanese Parliament have voted to surrender
all the estates, retainers ana revenue belonging TO
them as Dalmios to the Mlkado and recevefrom
him honorary titles instead Of that OF Daimio
allowance Of one-tenth OF their revenue, with relief
from the support OF their old retainers.
There had been numerous executions at Jeddo.
Admiral Enomat0 had been sentenced TO death, but
his life will probably be spared.
Nothing had been heard from the ship Flying Scud
which left Yokohama on the 18th OF August last. 1t
Is known that she encountered typhoon and it Is
feared that the ship and all hands are lost.
The stock OF silk at Yokohama was 1000 bales
Arrivals from Mybash were brisk. The following
are the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $500; medium, $3.50; infe
rior s870; Oshu, extra, $3.50; best, Ss20 Koshir
medium, $3.50.
There il large business doing in tea for the
American market, principally medium and fine
grades. We quote good common at s24 medium
s27; good medium, s8I; fine $3b; finest, 500.
The Mary Lee, with 4ee 733 pounds and the Georgia
Becker, with 2s4,223 pounds. have sailed for New
York. The CedrIck is full, ana the Pnaeton is en-
gagged for the same trade. The Herbert Graham
Janet Ferguson and Carobe are bertheu for New
York.
M
orally favorable. Yarns are active and lrm. shirt
ings unchanged. Fancy goods and wooIlens are
however, neglected Exchange on London as 3D.
Freights to New YORK 40s.
The ship Falcon was wrecked near New.Chanu
recently and became total loss.