The New York herald., 1871-12-28

much IKE large armchair placed on o platform
raised u lew Inches above the nOOr and surrounded
by Blk OF his chief officers and constant personal
attendants He was "A delicate looking young man.
apparently about twenty, with fine regular features
ana inteiigent expression OF countenance.
On ldmlral Rodgers being presented he read
short speech ol welcome without rising from ms
seat.
cinslon OF this the whole party bowed themselves
backward out OF the royal presence aud retired.
He conducted himself throughout with most I'M
perturbable dignity and gravity; but TO show that
ne was human and not entrey destitute OF the inl-
pulses o. MS race as me parry was aoou; wheeling
toward MIN 10 the last he leaned over as lar as he
could to eaten tue last ngering look nc tue bril-
they retired from his view. perhaps never 10 De seen
again.
Unlike other monarcns, ne wore no crown. but
lnste al nad q klnd OF plume attached TO the right
side OF the back OF MS head by some Invisible
means, which rose about two feet ABOVE his mead
and waved and vibrated with the slightest motion.
The other parts OF his dress had nothing remark
able.
The whole party was then conducted by the same
attendants TO small pavilion IN the highest part
OF Fusyama III clear weather. While standing there
admiring the surroundings. anu plucking some
flowers and leaves from tile shrubDery 10 take home
as souvenirs 0i the place, golden pheasant new
up from among the snruDbery only few feet from
Housee AZ which tnev had stoned on their way up.
and were there feas'ed on champagne ana Jap
arese sweetmeats again. TO the 'Jap'' chopslcks
which act as substitutes for knives, forks and
spoons throughout China and Japan, knives and
forks were added in special compliment to the dis'
tingushed visitors Several Japanese officials
spoke English nuently and Mr.. Rice the mterpre-
ter 10 the American Legation, spoke Japanese WELL
Conversation flowed freely an nour or so undeH Ghe
GENIAL inspirations OF champagne, anu theh all
retired outside tine walls and to their respective
homes.
THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION.
As the Mlkado Ia SO young q man, OF course the
Great political changes tnat have recently been
nfnap IN In "a tn him hnt ~
leading princes OF the island, who Welded most of
the power even before the downfall OF the Tycoon.
These, seeing that Japan never could be strong and
powerful unless united under one central govern
ment, have wisely agreed 10 transfer most OF Their
p"tar W @ e anu cur pyGr unrnn. m ~
soiiduying and strengthening his government-an
instance Ol voluntary abdication OF power ny COM
mon consent among rival princes, jealous oil each
others power perhaps never before witnessed In tho
history OF the world. Even Old residents nere most
familiar with Japanese alIalrS do not profess 10
understand IL ut all. some surmse that the leading
men, such as Saisuma are actuated by other mo-
tives than those wnicn appear on the surface. one
thing Is certain, tnat Sasuma formerly the most
powerful prince though he mas apparently ie-
signed an his power, and now nolds no olice what
The policy OF the government through his trends
who are In office, and who are The most trusted
Of power from the princes to the central govern
ment has been general throughout the island, there
has Deen little or no opposition TO i--at least
visible overt opposition il any at all.
The leading spirits III the move LOCK their meas
mOny as leave the minor princes no alternative
but 10 fall quietly into line and follow SUIT.
MILITARY PREcAuTlON.
The MkadO'S government now has large num-
per Of soldiers collected IN Seddo thoroughly drilled,
armed and equipped, and wen ~ hand, ready 10
opposition To It's measures.
ToIERATION.
The opposition 10 foreigners, AMI especially to
Americans, appears to be giving way before tue
progress OF events The advantages OF intercourse
WIN foreigners are becoming more and more ap-
nrnn In nA n u In
bear the Odum OF having first forced themselves
into the country and eXtorted treaty from tue un
turning In favor OF foreigners, Americans receive
the credit to which they are entitled having
the first To Introduce the blessings Of foreign trade
INTO the country.
FOREIGN INTERESTS AND MONEY CAPITAL.
Though Americans must exert q great influence
on The destiny OF Japan from inc COntlguity OF tie
two countries and tile facilities afforded by the Pa
chic Mail steamers for intercourse between them, still
II must remain ma ter OF regret tat SO little Amer
can capital Is engaged In developing the resources OF
Japan. French capital Dult the splendid govern
ment dock yard at JoKosKa with ali It's toundries
machine shops, &c. Frencnmen still are In charge
and have control Of 1t. English capital owns the
government mint au Osaka, and is now building the
railroads anu telegraph lines throughout Japan. OF
course IL welds tnat power over The destin' ana
policy OF the country that must ever belong TO cap
lal.
1t is gratifying to see that Americans are operat-
be slow in is operation. Most Of The
sem 0r Fasrs is one
government Institution containing 1900 pa.
Jeddo now, nearly all OF whom, including the head
anu founder, are Americans. Your corresponding
e anS AZ WIN tse o @ SmS
which they spoke English, after having been
engaged IN the study OF 1t only year or two
CHANGES IN DRESS STYLES AND PERS 0NAL ADoRN-
The eagerness with which the Japanese arc adopt
ing foreign dress, style OF wearing the hair, &c.,
quite remarkable. While in China hardly Celestial
Can be found VINO VIII fOrswear ms pigtal and long
and more comfortable dress Of the foreign devils as
he calls them III Japan hundreds can nc seen, III
Jeddo Yokoaama an ana a. ali tn the III treaty S or open
foreigners and they are evidently very proud of the
dstlnctIon.
few, Princes, Y0conins, &c, were permitted to ride
on horseback. recent decree removes the restrtc-
back to all men, without Distinction not excepting
any account OF race, color previous condition
Of servtudc," II they Will only clothe themselves IN
American Exploration During nm Interin.uIar
Tour-Outdoor sports, Social Customs and
Commerce.
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 81, 1871.
Minister De Long has returned from his inland
trip through the islands OF Yesso and Nippon. lie
thirty days making the tour and reports tnat lt
was very interesting one, and has gwen him an
insight into the capacities and resources Of Japan
that few foreigners have enjoyed. He was accom-
panied throughout by Licutcnants Poilon and Jones'
OF the United States Army who here on leave OF
absence, and Mr.. Nathan Rice, son OF L. L. Rice,
late Consul at Hakodadi, as int erpreter.
Mr.. De Long mentions with great satisfaction the
numerous acts OF courtesy shown MIN by the Japan
ese and the Prussian and French representatives
throughout his journey. At Hakodadi Russian
man-ofwar was placed at his disposal to cross
board the American nag was run up to the fore and
the Russian and French vessels ol.war in port sa-
luted It. He was furnished with guard flom the
Japanese, ana during his long trip-athough the
Yaconns and principal men on the route had re-
ceived orders to furnish him with everything he re-
quired, even to money for which they strictly
forbidden to receive any remuneration-not single
disagreeable incident occurred during tie whole
journey. Wherever he went-and In many places