The New York herald., 1874-08-20

Ter 10 dloug themselves. Nheh th'S INV"
their daughters TO form outside alliances the
fathers receive what they consider sufficient pecu-
niary equivalents
A WEDDING CEREMONY.
Feeling some curiosity in the matter OF this we'd
ding jublee-which could not wei be satisfied be-
fore witbogt oorrsns.ez Che pfeludices OF the ma
ives whQ Do ,,os IKE have theft social myste'
fles too closely scrutiniZed--I walked over to Sla
lao at an earlier hour than that fixed for the
interview. the premises bore signs OF a somewhat
late agitation the night before, and most OF the
! jubiants were asleep. The street IN 'front.' OF
| Miya's house covered by an awning, stretched
rom bis root to that OF the building oppo-
! site, and the avenues OF approach, from all
directions were guarded by little tables on
which religious embiems were placed. In
front OF the large shrine within doors two
enormous candles of red taiiow were sim burning.
The interior courtyard, like the street IN front,
was covered with canvas ana all the space usually
lett open was Oiled with tables, upon which lay
the debris OF profuse supper. variety OF more
or less musical instrumenis-gongs, cymbais,
drums and Chinese flutes and vioins-showed
that the coarser delights OF the entertainment had
been chastened by the rehnements OF art. as the
banquet halls were deserted, so, as matter OF
course were the tones OF these savage breast
soothing" implements hushed. The visitors from
the mountains were wide awake and on the alert,
but most Of the people OF the locality were deep
IN dreams. In the course Of half an hour they
awoke IN body. one might say, and simui-
raneousy sought breakfast, which few OF the
women had prepared in the outnouses. The
presence OF the savage "nead menn was evidently
restraint upon them, aud the venerable Mira
Pere more than once took Johnson aside to inquire
when the business of the day would be over and
their unwelcome guests gone.
CUSTOM OF THE COUNTRY.
personally was an object OF distrust and sus.
picion, owing to an uniounded apprehension that
was bent on seeing the bride; but when that
illusion was dispened and the conviction gained
ground that was careless in the matter, was
urged by everybody to go in and 'interview" her.
So indeed, did, in brief and imperfect fashion.
Sne was in the best chamber OF the establishment
seated upon the edge OF the bed, which was Occu-
pied by two sleeping matrons OF the household.
The period OF undivided welded life had not yet
arrived, and the bridegroom was not suffered to
approach the apartment which his future COM
panion was secluded. saw him hovenng at q
distance, dressed in white, and otherwise con-
spicuous by an excessively depressed demeanor
The young woman was also in white. with an
amazing headdress, consisting OF circle OF
silver from which long, tassel-like ornaments Of
crystal and polished metal hung down for several
inches SO thickly that 1t was dificut
ance. Presently, l was sitting opposite
her, she rose and brought tray
containing sweetmeats, bending over and reveal.
ing her face she presented IL. 1t was not start
ling enough in its beauty to warrant a pilgrimage
to Sawan in search Of kindred charms, but II was
fresh and good.humored In expression, and very
well suited the buXom figure to which it belonged,
and was without the lines OF tattOOlng on the
cheek which are said to distinguish the majority OF
the Formosan women.
THE ALLIANCE AGAINST THE OUTLAWS.
The chiefs had finished their breakfast before the
arrival OF the Japanese officers, who had been de-
tanned By visit from two ''head men, that had
chosen the wise course OF going independently and
directly 70 General Salgo with statement which
they desired TO make on behalf Of their people.
These were the leaders OF the Kuchlai and
Kaotan Their purpose was to declare that no vio-
ience toward the Japanese had been meditated
I Or executed by them, and TO ask shat they
should be protected from molestauon. They
were well received and promised that
proper inquiry should be made and every
cons liberation given to their case. The general
conference ala not occupy much time. The prin-
cipal business on hano was the distribution OF the
| protecting nags that had been promised, by dis
playing which the natives were to guard them
selves against uniriendly vsitations. These were
/ received by lssa, OF Sawali KalutOi. OF Manisin;
Lingiuan Mnat. Of TuiasoS, and representa-
tive OF the Koalut leader. The Koalut chief him.
SELF was still shy OF appearing while cloud nung
| over his reputation, and even his messenger was
| tlmid and reserved.
ANOTHER LANDING PLACE SECURED.
The question then arose to the temporary
occupancy OF piece OF land on the eastern shore,
additional point OF departure against the
hostile tribes. in case they should long maintain
chiu
IDENTITY not agreeable one, but 1t was acceded to
after some discussion without embarrassing con.
ditons Of any sort. 0fers of payment were made,
but the chiefs declined compensation, with the
careessness TO gam which have spoken OF as char
acteristic Of them. They were fnally invited TO
walk to the camp and visit the Generals
tent--a suggestion which almost threw them into
a panic 1t was plain that they placed very little
confidence, up TO this time, IN the fair Intentions
or those with whom they were dealing. They
dearored to conceal their perturbation, and gave
as reason for refusing that they had al
ready remained over night away from
their villages which was unprece-
dented abandonment or their usages, and that
they were anxious 10 get home as soon
possible 10 alay the apprenepsions OF their peo-
pie. Hints OF the presents that were awaiting
them at headquarters did not affect their resou-
rion, and 1t seemed impossible to move them, when
suddenly lssa, stirred Dy wnat impulse cannot
imagine, unless 1t may have been the recoi-
lection OF having made promise at
the time OF his last visit, announced
that ne would go. Most OF the others
then assented, and hesitating, undecided and
tlmorous line OF march was taken up toward the
Japanese station. The readiest OF the party was
Sinjio OF Pakout, who Eept well ahead, and, II ne
did not feel perfectly at ease preserved the appear
ance OF being entlrey The gentleman from
Boutan however was IN great trepidation and
not only hung back from the start, but tried 70
conceal himself behind the houses and in the door
ways Of Saho. and clearly believed himself In
THE MOST AwKwARD sCRAPB oP HIS LIFE.
1t required proiusion OF encouraging gestures
him infn