The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-06
THE JAPANESE AT ANNAPOLIS.
The MikadO's Scientists Inspecting
the Naval School.
Secretary Robson Amid the Old Haunt-Full
Explanations Of Historic Recollection
Commodore Worden Receives the Wis
mountaineering the Cadets
Exploring the Domains of
the Embryo SALTS"
ANNAPOLIS, Nav 4. 1872

ANNAPOLIS, May 4, 1872.
The tidings that the representatives OF the
Mikado were to pay a visit to the Academy to-day
caused an immense motley crowd to gather at the
Annapolis depot this morning. The spectators
were on hand a considerable time previous to the
hour specified for the arrival OF the Orientals, and
waited patiently and with good spirit At about
fifteen minutes past ten, In accordance with the
arrangement by the railroad officials, the special
train from Washington conveying the Japanese
from the gilded salons and grand reception rooms
OF the capital to the fresh green precincts OF the
United States Naval Academy arrive. Captain Car
ter, Commandant, and Captain Ames Assistant
Commandant OF Midshipmen, were on hand in full
rcgmentals, glowing and perspirlng under
their heavy cooked hats. AS the party
stepped out upon the platform at the depot these
gentlemen presented themselves and, preceding
the rather odd-lookng procession, conveyed it
safely through the curious winding streets OF this
dismembered old town. The CommOdore's hand
some grays and their snowy vehicle were in wait
ing for the Secretary of the Navy, but he preferred
to walk along with mis- Japanese friends, and point
out to them the many curious ard interesting
buildings and other features OF the city. In so
partly because Of the warm weather and partly be.
cause OF the persistency with which a little Japan
csc gentleman chung to his arm.
RECEPTION AT THE NAVY xARD.
At the Navy Yard gate Commodore Worden, amid
O crowd OF anxious gazers received the party with
ali due eclat. The Commodore and his officers were
ranged on one side OF the walk and the band and a
battalion OF marines on the other. As the visitors
entered the gate the Commodore in the midst OF a
drums and ifes, dofied his hat and re-
ceived them. His doffing was succeeded by various
other doings, the Japanese gentlemen taking
or their stovc-pipcs every half minute In the neat
est and most polite manner possible. They looked
quite at ease in their European dress which, how
ever, gave them strange appearance. The bat
talon presented arms which all IL had to do.
and having done so departed. number Of ladies
and children so blocked up the pathway that 1t was
with difficulty the gallant old Commodore could
clear passage for his prot6ges. AS 1t was some
OF his japanese friends became muddled and mixed
up among them. Very skillful were they In the use
OF their feet and hands among that most confound-
ing Of all entanglements, ady's trail. Not apanier
was torn, a polonaise rumped or train bedrag-
g!ed. All glory to the Japanese they accomplished
something Caucasian never could. Mrs. Worden
and her graceful daughter received the party IN
formally, and managed 1t admirably, notwithstand-
ing its motley composition.
PARADIN0 THE CADETS
Meanwhile a large crowd OF ladies and gentle
modore'sI house to witness the grand review
about to take place. Bright eyes and smiling faces
beamed out upon the scene from the numerous bal
comics. windows and porches surrounding IL. The
band struck up,the brothers Galop and the little
markers stationed the banners on the lovely
green sward. All that Brothers Galop recalls
so many vivid remembrances and pleasant remins-
cenGes to the fair Annapotan and Washingtonian
demoseles The markers" were soon followed
by the whole battalion of cadet midshipmen, In
bright well-furbished trappings and neat black or
dark blue uniform Their bayonets glstened In the
sunshine the Stars and Stripes 1Oated proudly ont,
and the bright ruddy faces or these, our embryo
national sailors looked well-contentcd and
happy at this unaccustomed froc and holiday
Splendid looking fellows, they seemed healthy, ro-
bust and vigorous. None OF them. however, ex-
ceeded in breadth Of beam or capacity or port their
commander, Captain Solely, who now advanced to
the 'front.' and, having held regular dress parade,
passed them In review before the Commodore anu
his party.
THE JAPANESE EvINCED THEIR DELfGUT
by frantcay taking ontheir beavers at every avaa-
BILE opportunity, After the review they were
treated to grand artillery practice, some OF them
stopping up their ears and others shutting their
eyes, but subsequently expressed themselves edi-
fled and delighted They were then conducted to the
Astronomical Department, and there employed
themselves for an hour in looking over various
ship models, cannon and astronomical instruments.
The midsbipmen then formed for dinner, which per.
Torrance was witnessed with evident pleasure rai
enjoyment by the visitors, who were thence con
Quoted TO the steam building and engineer der
ment and thence TO tie Commodore's to lunca
They left for Washington by special train al half
past four O'Clock. The prominent visitors. among
others, in the party were Secretary Robt,son Mrs
Robson, Mrs. Fish, Secretary Cresweil Mrs Ores
well, Congressman Moore and Biggs, and Commo
dore Almy; also Mr.. and Mrs. De Lo.v The Vial
was an entire success, due To Comm. xiore Worden
who evidently made exertion5 more heroic than nj
conduct on the Monitor TO make 6yerythinu pas
or well. To this efficient ofics.r Ia also dne mi
splendid condition S tho Navy Yard at the prcsen