The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-06

American Naval Fete on the Fourth Of JULY
with the Benicia Sailing for Home.

ment to the french Fla8-Ine mlkad0D Ma
rine Tour-Commercial Intercourse with
the Cholera Christian Mis-
sions and American Clerical Claims
for the Cause Of the Cross.
YOKOHAMA, July s, 1sf2.A,
The Fourth of July was grand day with the
United States Navy In Yokohama. 1t was the day
assigned for the sailing Of the Benicia, h0meward
bound. Her officers, having had the promise some
two weeks before OF going soon, were inpatient
even Of the delay that was necessary to prepare
for the voyage. The Colorado had sailed to Hako1
dadi and she must return before the Benicia Gould
leave. She arrived on the LIST OF July. Then some
men whose term OF enlistment was nearly ont went
on board the New York from the Alaska at ShanGs
hae, to go home on the Benlcia. ~
The morning Of the Fourth Of July opened bright
and beautiful All the ships in the harbor were
gayly dressed ont with nags Of all nations, and, OF
course, all colors. The officers Of the Colorado In
their best Clothes were on deck soon after break;
fast-eight A. NJ The Bencia was about to leave;
Soon after nine O'Clock her anchor was up and she
was under way for home. She fred her parting
salute to Admiral Jenkins nag, which was promptly
returned. Then the crews Of the Idaho and
Colorado manned the rigging and gave three
rousing cheers to the jolly tars Of the Benicia az
she steamed gracefully and beautifully past.
The band was on deck and played "Home Sweet.
Home" and ."The Girl l Left Behind Me,t
to the inspiring notes of which the Benicla glided
of caps and handkerchlefs OF the less fortunat8
ohicers OF the Colorado, whose fate decreed them q
still longer stay In the land Of the "Rlsing SUM- or
rather on the adjacent waters.
AMERICAN NATIONAL NAVAL FETE.
With the elasticity OF spirit characteristic Of the
true sailor scarcely had the sound OF the music died
away, and the signs for home excited In many a
breast by the sight OF the receding form OF the Benz
tive notes of the "Girl Left Behind Me-" when a
jolly crowd was gathered in the Colorado's ward
An immense punch bowl was brought out, SOME
said 1T was a. :, bath tub , that had never beep
w VISA an some a ySast II soon hsd
compound, when completed, was called clare1
punch. Smaller contributions Of champagne punchJ
WISDOM has applied the Maine Liquor law to the
navy, no distilled liquor was to be had, nor any.
thing that would intoxicate-if you did not drink
st. George NJ Totten was chosen toast master,
After 1s W. On saa
Emory, who Is fresh from Washington and du JaiS
in such matters, arose and in very neat and handS
and gallant nation our firm friend in the darkest
hour ;% Of our struggle for ndependence to yhOss
having the day to celebrate This was responded
to very touchingy by one Of the several French ok
proposed aonr New Admiral" Ile deegation WaS
at once despatched to invite him below: He soQY
made hts appearance and ne was escorted TO the
advent of SO important parsonage imposed
slight check on the exuberant young spirits pres3
with punch in it, and under the genial influence Of
that inspiring compound all was soon hartty and
COMMERCIAL INTERooURsE WITH The UNITED STATES,
Hereafter, from tomorrow, steamers will leavA
On ns n s asa Sp0
the line their threatened opposition we shall have
regular communication with the United state4
three times month, and probably In o very short
THE MIKADo's TOUR.
The Mikado has left Jeddo for his trip through tho
inland sea. He took up his quarters on board the
Joshu- Maru, an iron-clad man-0fwar built Id
sells Of the navy. The embarkation TOOK place al
daylight on the morning Of the 2sth utirno. The
Mkado's nag was saluted by the forts and by OIL
Cases Of cholera have appeared in Jeddo, and
there Is danger OF its spreading and becoming
epidemic. Several cases have occurred during the
last few days, and death has ensued within avery
CHRISTIAN CHARITY. \
BY the French mail steamer several Sisters Of
Charity arrived out here to establish branch Of
FoREGNERs IN THE SERVICE.
An official statement has been published In one
number Of foreigners employed in the Department.
OF Public Works. One hundred and sixty-one forl
5000 per month. They consist Of English, 1lij
French, 36; Chinese, @; Manillamen, 4; Americans:
2; Swiss and Indian, each l.
CLERICAL MISSIONARY CLAIMS C0NTRADICTED BY
CHRISTIANS. s.
see by the New York papers that at the ami
versary meeting OF the American Baptist Missions
airy Union, held In New York on the 21st OF May the
he eulogized the Rev. Mr.. Goble for ''having sucj
ceeded In establishing f0urishing Christian misJ
sion in Japan" and wound up by stating "thad
among others whom That gentleman has converted
is the Mlkado HIMSELF The Rev. Mr.. Goble, who
was present, not only allowed the statement to
pass unquestoned but made a statement
OF his own, which, to say the least Is
very remarkable and curious one. He said "that Ia
had been his privilege to travel the Pacific
with the Japanese Embassy, and that he wished I'd
present to the Chief Envoy copy Of his transla1
ton OF the Gospel of ST. Matthew IN the Japanese
language, but before he could do so that dgnitarV
required to be introduced through the American
Minister. After we became acquainted,V CONF
tinues Mr.. Gobe, ''the first thing he asked md
about was the progress OF Christianity In Japank
lie was very much pleased with the translation Of
st. Matthew, and expressed desire to have tha
whole OF Japan evangelized." or course /
ally did take place between Iwakura and
Mr.. Goble; but knowing the Character
OF the former, and his acts as public man since h9
has been In power, am firmly convinced that
language or he has made an incorrect statementl
for 1t Is impossible for Iwakura to have made sucln
remark. AS for the statement of Rev. Nathan
Brown, IL Is so ridiculous as to scarcely merit cony
mslead the ignorant and to bring about larger
collection of funds for the support OF more ignorant
missionaries"
THE BRITISH FLEET.
The British irOn-clad Iron Duke flagship of Rear
Admiral Shadwell, accompanied by the despatch
boat Salamis, arrived here on the morning OF the
5th inst