The New York herald., 1869-03-20
nrw YORK HiERA1p SATURDAY MARCH 20 1859 TRIPLE SHEET
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The Prssrem sf the war-Tse Carnage as
Wakanatzu-Propescd vlsit Of tho nIikado
70 Jedds-InDesins Ceremony On the MI
kaao's BIrthday-The Treaty with Sweden
and Norway-Preposed Government Paper
Issus-Fercign Intercearse.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. a. 1858. 4
All Is quiet here with regard to foreigners but the
fratricidal war Of rival and jealous chieftains,
ffful accounts Of whicn reach us, still pro-
gresses with unabated fury. The course
Of events would seem TO point to
more severe struggle yet TO come in which
Satsuma will be the rebel with all the forces Of the
empire willingly arrayed against him, before per-
manent peace can be established and the Mikado-
who is expected soon to make an entire change in
the governmental programme-assumes untram-
meed imperial powers.
The hostility is all personal to satsuma. The MI
kad0 has nothing to fear, as he will be universally
upheld and acknowledged throughout Japan; but not
Satsuma.
1t is known that accounts circulated by the gov
ernment Of the victorious progress Of Its troops are
In the main entirely false. The forces sent against
Aidzu, though reported to be successful have been
completely checkmated. The glow Of victory which
for time attended the Southern arms seems to have
vanished since the invasion Of the North, and the
potency Of Satsuma with the Mikado. must be-
much greater than Is supposed, or his influence has
nigh attained Its utmost limit at the Emperor's
Court. The hospitals at Jeddo are reported filed
with wounded Southern troops, and the fighting
must have been severe.
on the news reaching Shivakawa OF the capture Of
Negata by Satsuma, Y0nesawa, who had been
quite equal in energy and fighting power to Aidzu,
nort nf
become neutral, and an ofcer subsequently sent to
him endeavored to persuade him to declare for the
South. He had hitherto occupied position which
rendered any approach to Wakamatzu impossible,
but he now suffered 5000 Southern troops to pass,
and there thus being no notice OF Yonesawas de-
lection given to Aidzu there was CONSERVATION in
the town on Satsumas appearance before
it, Aidzu, however, putting himself at the
head OF his troops, gave them battle, and entirely
routed the invaders the Goth October On the 26th
ult. second force appeared before Wakamatzu,
where it seems mines had been prepared. On
the approach of the Southern forces three men
dressed as high officers met them and de-
clared that Aidzu would submit, inviting them
to enter that place. When they had reached
o certain position the mines were sprung dhd
the greater part OF the entire force was blown to
pieces. those who decoyed them perlshing with the
In these engagements five foreigners who were lead
ing the Southern troops were killed. In anticipa-
tlon OF this second attack the women and every
boy strong enough to WELD weapon armed them
selves.
subsequently, in consequence OF some failures In
the Southern plans, Satsumd wished to deprive
Y0nesawa of portion Of his territory, when the
latter replied, at Is enough II it Is thus you treat
your friends know better than to be one OF them,o
and Immediately rejoined the Northern forces
Nambu has declared openly for the North while
Sendai has become s waverer. Tns Northern leI
party to against SatsuDra to the last extremity
In the country which Aidzus' forces occupy, with
the resources they possess and favored by the winter
season. the Northern leaders believe tnat the South
can do nothing against them for several months,
and II nothing is done by conference during the
the spring. In the meantime the war may be re-
garded as in waiting attitude.
There are al last indications OF the long expected
visit OF the Mikado to Jeddo taking place. lie left
KIoo on the 9TH utmo for that place and Is expected
will be accompanied by the whole government estab-
lishment and escorted by 5000 troops only. The
Tepa or s enTe ensh on which, abSe
are at work day and night, aud 1t Is
reported the ex',Tycoon, who is now at sqmpur,,
He was expected to reach jeddo about the 29th ult
and s to take up his residence at Shika, beautiful
spot about two miles from the Jeddo International
HOTEL This imperial procession, which will be
received by the natives In the usual time honored
prostrate position, eyes profane may not look
upon, unless the stringent native police regulations
are for the nonce relaxed as the gates win De closed
and the route barrcaded or for the occasion.
A conference respecting the opening OF Jeddo has
been held and decisive oficia information respect
ing the date will be given s0on-in all likelihood
subsequent to the visit OF the Mkado to that place.
| On the eth ult., the Mikado's birthday. decree
was issued c0nferrfng on 35 900 kotomatos OF the
ex-government the same pay and allowances OF rice
which they received hitherto, measure which will
Of as
| here, took place on this day before Sir Harry
the Vlceroy for Jeddo, and their suites The atfair
passed or with spirit after which the English Min
lister and Japanese officials rode Off to the British
legation where the ceremony OF presenting sword
| took place by Sir Harry Parkes, behalf OF the
| British government TO one OF the officers, Aakai
| Kozo VINO was instrumental in saving the
presenter's life at Kioto. There is another sword
to be similarly presented to Got0 Shojro, but that
onlcer was not present. Both swords bore appro-
pirate Inscriptions At noon royal salute was tired
by all war vessels In harbor, each OF which during
| the day displayed the national ensgns from fore
and mizzen masts, the Japanese nag flying from the
| main. The salutes were returned by the fort at
Kanagawa.
Japanese Counsellors Of state OF the Mkado to the
various foreign consuls at Yokohama at which all
but the Dutch and Swiss Consus were we're present the
and his colleagues with due honor and politeness
No other foreigners were present. There were
several japanese officials OF the higher grades par
dinner was served after the European style, and
| the band or the ocean, discoursed sweet mus G
| during the evening General Stahel. the Amer
| lean Consul, proposed "Health, long life and
| happiness 70 the Mikado,n preIacing the toast
| then played the Mkados anthem, which had been
| especially composed by the band master OF the
Ocean, and which seemed TO give the japanese pre-
sent the highest possible pleasure. There were no
further toasts.
ON the 18th ult treaty OF friendship navigation
and commerce was ratified between the Minister
Plenipotentiary OF the King OF sweden and Norway
and the PlenpotentIary OF his Majesty the Mikado,
which will take effect on the LIST OF May 1869.
ON the 10th ult. we steamed down TO Yokohama
Bay, having our Minister, General Van valkenburgh,
on board. This IL place about ten miles distant
| Yokohama. n
up for the Japanese government under the superin-
tendence OF French engineers. The bay Is small,
water and, IL defended, the entrance OF q
hostile force Ia impossible. The site IL
one OF rare excellence for the object IN view, being
surrounded by Dlllowy mountain chain OF granite.
Slips and docks OF solid masonry are Uelng built,