The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-10-07
FROM JAPAN.
The City OF Nagasaki-Porcelain
and COaI-HOtels and Climates--
Japanese Traders-Business De-

Japanese Traders-Business De-
preston, etc., etc.
Correspondence OF the Star.
NAGAsAKI, JAPAN. Aug. 81, 1875.
But for the fact that first impressions
are oftentimes overruled by second
thoughts, would surely have communi-
Gated with you earlior, but there is so
much to occupy ones time and attention
here In the Oriental world, and the ther-
mometer standing at 11O to l20 degrees
in the shade, that In reality must con-
fess that have felt lin q very great de-
gree) too lazy, or, as the spiritualis is
would say, have not been moved into
action until the present time.
Japan is truly one of the most inter-
esting, and yetthe most wonderful coun-
try, in the world for tourists. 1t is full
of variety and novelty, from one end of it
to the other. Even the people them
selves are quite as interesting and Pc
culiar as the multitude of lovely wares
which they exhibit in their stores and
by the waysides.
Nagasaki is very ancient and pecu-
lliarly situated city, containing popu-
lation of over 10000 Japanese, with only
some $50 or 800 foreigners of all classes.
The city is built around one OF the love-
I liest bays ever beheld, almost entirely
lhemmed in by series Of high mountain
ranges, which are nicely cultivated from
The base nearly up to the summit, there
by presenting lovely appearance
as viewed from any part OF the harbor,
which Is, in itself, nearly two miles
wide by seven or eight miles in
length, affording an ample anchorage
Tor thousands OF vessels, and considered
one OF the safest harbors in Japan If not
in the world. Last week we had no
less than fourteen war vessels IN port at
one time, atfording u very picturesque
as well as warlike appearance.
1t was currently reported that japan
was again on the verge of another war
with China, but of late news has been
received dispelling all fears in that re-
spect, at least for the present.
Near this city are located some OF the
largest porcelain manufactures in the
Empire-the goods all coming here Tor
final packing and shipment to ali parts
of the world, thereby making quite u
trade among the native portion of the
community; this with tobacco and cam
phor are the principal articles OF export
for foreign trade.
Nearly all the coal used in Japan comes
from the famous 'Yahasima Mines,"
located few miles below the city; in
| iact, l may say, that this is the princi-
pa! or chief support OF the place, induc-
ing vessels to come here Tor their sup
plies of coal and other things for ships
use.
Hotels are very numerous, there being
no less than fifteen all tOid-tirst, Sec
ond and third classes. Among the prin-
cipal ones are the Occidental, Smiths
Hotel, the Commercial and Belleyiew.
There are more hotels here, according to
foreign population, than there are in
any other part Of the world; therefore,
any Que reading this article, and having
intentions OF making tour this way,
will be sure of finding ample accommo-
dations at Nagasaki and at prices TO
suit everybody.
| or churches there are four, built by
foreign missions, each having seat
ing capacity OF 150 persons, being very
ample for all who wish to attend. Out
of this number there are two American
missionaries who preach altogether in
Japanese. They have quite fair aver
age attendance every sunday, but thus
lar have succeeded i'll making but
few Conversions, judging from what l
have seen during my sojourn among
them. think in the course OF time the
missionary efforts will be amply re-
OF aA-Ni the true knowledge. OF
the Bible is more generally diffused
.among the people. Schools are estaD-
lished in every community in the EN-
\ pire, and foreign teachers employed to
operate them. The Government has ta-
| ken a very active and decided step in
this particular, which will be the means
OF making The nation more easily civil
lized, and at the same time advance
more rapidly than by any other step they
could possibly take. SO great has been
their progress during the past four or
| 1--WE ayears, that it will require but a
short time to place them in q rank that
| will attract tue attention OF the whole
civilized world. Tney are making a
desperate struggle, and 1t is to be hoped
| that no national event will occur to mar
or deter them from their good inten-
tions.
During the past two months, the
weather has been intensely not, the
thermometer ranging from Ito to 12O de-
grees in the shade, at this point, while
at Shanghai it has ranged from 13J to
1 $50 degrees, and is said to be the hottest
season experienced for many years. We
| had q slight shock of earthquake here
on the morning OF the Path, at half past
/ four O'Clock, which lasted ABOUT eight
| seconds, and made things SHAKE quite
lively. The Japanese predict another
heavier one within the next coming tort
nj ght. This is now about the loveliest
season of the year to travel through
the country, or to make journey by
steamer through the great inland sea
| from Yokohama to Shanghai, distance
of over one l,09e miles. think 1t is de-
| cidedly the most lovely sail in the world,
affsrding finer and greater variety OF
1 scenery. In tact, it is the route for all
tourists making the WORLDS circuit. Ar
irving at Yokohama close connections
are generally made with the branch
lime Of the Pacific Mail Steamship line,
and in the event of not doing 80 one can
pass all the time he has seeing the won.
deriul sights to be seen at that, and the
great city of Yeddo, eighteen miles dis
tant by rail. The branch line Of steam
ers gives to the tourist ample time at all
the principal seaport cities to visit them
and secure some memento for future ref
erence.
| During the past year there has been a
very great depression in the tea trade Of
Japan, especially in Europe, where the
supply far exceeds the demand, to such
/ a degree that prices in the London mar