Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-04

and dignity of labor, by the practical adaptation
OF science to the manufactures and the arts. by
increased facilities Of frequent and rapid COM
munication between different parts OF the
country by the encourage ment of emigration,
which brings with it the varied habits and di.
verse genius and industry of other lands, by a
Tree press, by freedom OF thought and OF con.
science, and liberal liberation in matters of re.
lgion not only 70 citizens, but to all foreigners
resident amonghs. 1t will be pleasure to US
70 enter upon that consultation upon inter-
national questions in which you say you are au-
thorized TO engage. The Improvement of the
commercial relations between our respective
countries is important and desirable, and cannot
fali to strengthen the bonds which unite US. 1
will heartily cooperate in desirable an object
Your kind wishes for me personally gentlemen
are cordially reciprocated. / trust that your
contribute to . more intimate acquain lance and
intercourse between our respective people.
After general introductions and h and-shakinz
all around, the President offered his arm to
Prime Minister Iwakura, and the Embassy pro.
ceeded to the Blue Room where they were plea
sanity received by the ladies-Mrs. Grant and
Miss Nellie, MIS-. Fish, Mrs. Attorney Genera al
Williams, Mrs C,eswell. Mrs. Delano, Mrs.
Bower, and several others.
AT about Els O'Clock the Embassy entered
their carriages and returned to the Arlington.
FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF THE EMBASSY.
This evening the Embassy will dine with the
Hon. james Brooks, at his residence on F street
This courtesy is extended to them in recognition
of the kindness shown Mr.. Brooks by the jap
anese officials during his late visit to Japan.
Tomorrow evening the grand official reception
OF the Embassy will take place at Masonic
Temple. Invitations have been sent to the
members Of both houses of Congress, to the
CABINET. Jsdges of the Supreme and other
courts, to the Diplomatic Corps, to eminent
government officials, many District officers, and
to the press. The President and Vice Presiden;
will Of course be present. The notes Of invita-
ten, Of which about fifteen hundred will be
issued, are Of elegant design, adorned with
pictures of Japanese and American a ags crossed.
Mr.. Chifelle. architect, has charge Of the deco
ratons of the hall. They will be on a most
elaborate scale. No flags will be used but those
Of the United States and Japan. Other adorn-
ments viii be introduced, however, and devices
OF the richest and most unique description. The
Marine band will furnish the music, But dancin ,
Is not contemplated. The refreshments will be
spread in the large saloon hall aud will include
several fancy Japanese dishes. The Presidents
levee in honor of the embassy will take place
some evening this week. 1t is believed that
Congress will honor the Japanse with An invita-
ton to visit the floor OF the Senate and House
q courtesy extended foreigners only twice in
our history, viz In the case Of Lafayette and
KOssuth.
A committee of the Boston Board of Trade is
here to invite the Embassy to visit their CITY,
but until their official duties are concluded
they will not leave Washington. They will
probably, however, visit Boston and other cities
be iere they sail for Europe.
Another party of japanese, mot connected
with the Embassy nine in number, arrived in
New York on Friday. Seven Of the party are
little boys. of ages ranging from seven to eleven
years, who are to be placed at school in this
country. They left New York on Saturday for