Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-15
Our Washington Letter.



Of the japanese Embassy to the President at
noon on Mondsy The White House SAs 'ss'e-
fully decorated for the OCCASION and never pre-
scented more cheerful aspect, or extended more
cordial welcome to the representatives Of any lor-
eign government. A lSrge crowd Of the clnons
assembled about the entrance to witness the srh-
val Of the Embsssaiors, who were shoan luio
the green room There were five em5assadors,
and FIVE secretaries. representing as many
different departments Of the japanese
Government Thesa upper tea were
richly dressed in the indefciibab!e court cos-
tune Of their country, and carried jeWe!ed
swords 4; precisely twelve clock the Pre'i-
dent took his position in the East room, support
ei on his left by the members Of his cabinet and
his private secretaries. The Secretary Of State
then proceeded to the green room and was intro
duced to each member Of the Embassy by Mr..
Mor, the japanese charge fqGeTes. He then
conducted them to the east room and formally
presented them to the President.
Prime Minister Iwskurs resd the c.edential
letter Of the Emperor Of Japan, pTeiaaing it with
> speech which YVES any thing but instructive at
the time, but rendered into English proves
very c.editsble production The mperoTf
letter was a queer looking document, about two
feet long by SIX iacbes vide, sud elsoorAtely
wrought with flowers Of ga.i. With the coz
Guiding words Of the address, Prince Isakura
bowed very low, and retired one pace The
President then read bis reply, sitter which each
member Of the cabinet vas introduced The
heEis Of bureaus Of tAe different departments,
who had beea invited 10 order TO give numerical
dignity TO the ceremony, we're then called foI-
ward, presenting an imposing array Of tTaioW-
tail coats aui white Kids. The ceremony Of pre-
sentatsa through. the Pfel.Ieat took the arm Of
the Prince AMI led of 20 de blue room, f.l.oTei
by the cabinet cfi;ers, escorday the other u.cm-
bers Of the Embassy, Who were then ia'rldssei
70 Mrs Grant sul tie several ..lies vlo assisted
her in doing the donors Through tie medium
Of Mr. Mori a. interpreter, 50 animated CONVEX
saiioa wss carried ca between the ladies sal the
distinguished strangers Ai,e- spenliue thort
time in this way they Withdrew, bovias very
low 20 the ladies', and 20, sycrl.ag t4eir iac5s
until they had passed Tie tar,-a-.L T4ey ct
once returned TO their quarters at ih- airing
taa, where they he'i reception Of 'icir OVID,
be.uc visited by tie members Of the diplomatic
corps ALL many Of The ,Gsers If cur r37-
e1ument
Ia THE evening they were entertained at
dinner By tae Hon. janice Br55ss Of New York
a, his residence. Over one ilalfI ggss's
were present, ell Of the m,la persuasion. The
Jars Appeared TO look uPau III. Brooks asaH Ola
friend, from having slea BIN ia their own Gun
try during bis visit .sst summer
Returning To- the Arlington, l.te aaer
midnight, they quite as.onuasl the clerk ty
sending down al order FIR 55a.i o.... lie
gave them credit for knowing how much sJlse
the.r i.gss,.yearpira would stand A. taattiae
Of night, AMI fllei .he .rlsr The hea-fruir
was Immediately returned, WIKI tre io;.rus.i-a
that their wiltea had RI tean correctly .l'er-
pre,el, AMI that ire-cftla. was thc Arti-.e want
el 10 due tiae this vas se1. up, Only 90 Dee
returned with the ucsa-e that they i.i DO,
want it So COLI A further consultation ,..sii-
el she fact that ,.5-a-, was tle compound
they hai in MAD Tbs vas srCe-y sur-
Piled, AMI they saiel Sc sith a sui,e that vas
cdiiHke and bland. So a1i retired % ,o-ugorsts.
Il is really encouraging 90 see With What rsal-
ir.ss hos, ,-5l .fa rti- r,l -.,sf.a.s ami hove