The New York herald., 1878-01-11
j A p A N
Admiral Patterson's Inter
view with the Emperor.
JAPANESE COURT CEREMONIES
Movements Of the ASiatic
Squadron.

YOKOHAMA, Japan. Dec. 4, 1877.
On the Both OF last month tho Emperor was pleased
to grant special audience to Rear Admiral Patterson
commanding the United States naval force on this
station, and quite a largo number OF officers of bis
STAN The party went up to Toxic on an early train
and proceeded 10 tho American Legation, when they
at,ired themselves in full uniform and then, in
pany with Judge Bingham, drove in carriages
to Arroyama, aye miles moro distant, the
seat of the AKasaka Palace OF the Empress
dowager The streets were Of course crowded,
they always in Toxic. md the dashing procession
OF foreigners in sli.tering uniforms. with cooked
hats, attracted much attention. Tho day happened
TO be one o those peculiarly cold, raw. sombre, dis
agreeable lato autumn days which drive sensitive
people almost Wild. Tho air damp and penctrat-
ing, aud no amount Of clothing seemed 10 DO proof
against It's nsldous attacks Boston cannot furnish
specimens OF climate so utterly miserable as this
part Of the world when u Is really In tho mood.
ARRIVAL Ar THE PALACE.
The visitors reached Akasaka little before eleven
o'cock-the hour designated by the Emperor Tor the
reception after br sk ride and passed through the
outer and inner gates ot the wall surrounding Tho
yashuki, or castle, which were guarded by infantry
soldiers, their jauny French uniforms and quickly
reached the covered porch OF the building, VIII ch was
exceedingly modest almost common sort OF build
ing the japanese stylo. with red tiled roof
only one story high The party descended from
their carriages at this main entrance and were re-
celved by the officers OF the Emperors household, who
conducted them up short tight of stops nto large
hall, evidently n sort OF Office whcro there were
number OF Japanese the traditional solemn, full
dress OF European. VIII bowed low and often thence
through u long corridor, alongside OF which wcre sus-
pended quantity of coats, hats, canes. &C.,
into a cheerful, cosey apartment Of good size,
finished comfortably, II not elegantly, in European
style, with ono OF Tho attractive open hreplaccs
glowing with light and good cheer that anybody has
seen japan after long, cold ride. Here found
His EXcecncy Tezashma Munenori, MI mister OF For
cign Affairs, a tall, handsome man, dressed in Eu-
style ana wearing his left breast the Order
OF the Rising Sun; His Excollcncy oku Daiji Grand
Chamberlain or Minister Of His MaJesty's Household,
other officials and Mr.. lshibashi, interpreter, OF
tho brightest and most amiabe gentlemen IN the Em
pre-
ALL INTRODUCED
To these gentlemen the Admiral and his suite
duly introduced by Mr. Bingham, and an agreeable
conversation cnsued, the visitors drawi ny
fort from the blazing fire. This antc-chsinber
handsomely carpeted aud contained TWO large tables,
covered with rich crimson satin cloth. beauti-
fully cmbrodcred; a number OF chairs OF
elegant pattern and largo soiu, all covered with
heavy rlcn silk brocade In blue, tho wood.
with chrysanthcnums tho imperial crest On the
table beautiful specimens OF lacquer and silver
ware, suggesting the fragrant weed. Composing
end and side OF the room stretched immense
screen, lacquer bearing tho representation OF lions
| tgcrs oopards. bears, birds, monkeys and other
things groiesquely drawn, but glowing with color ana
| ghtieriag with cncrusted gold. Hy tho tlno tho
visitors had casually observed these things ali official
announced that tho Emperor ready to receive
them A limo was then formed, with the Minister Of
| Foreign Affairs and the Grand Chamberlain at tho
head, followed by lear admiral Patterson Minister
Biny nam ana tho other officers including Captain J.
commanding United States steamer Alert: Fleet En-
gineer q. H. Lorne, Fleet Surgeon ID Kindlcbcrgcr,
| Fleet Paynastcr J. A. Smith, Lieutenant 4. VAIN
wright, cipal aid; Lieutenant r. " Davenport,
aid; Fleet SECRETARY Oscar & SAWYER, Lieutenant W.
$. cowes, Lieutenant W. W. Kimoa, Midshipman
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE EMPEROR.
Tho line OF march was through another long cor
rdor to tho Audience Chamber, ut the head oil which
was tho Emperor standing in front of large urn
chair with high back which did duty the occasion
us throne. On roacnng the threshold the visitors
bowed aud entered tho chamber. bowing second
time they approached His Majesty, and third tmo
as they drew up IN Ine Iacing the Emperor. Mr..
Bingham formally introduced tho visitors to His
Majesty, saying, substantially :-"By Your Majcsy's
dstlng favor have The honor to present Rear
Admiral Patterson, United States Navy, and the gen.
tlenen OF his stai also officers OF the navy OF tho
| United States OF America"
THE SPEECHES.
! The Emperor bowed and replied turning to Admiral
Patterson
am happy to see you and hops that your saourn in
Admiral Patterson then addressed HIS Mojesty In
these words
1t very gratifying to the of this prescnta
the privilege OF expressing person good
Of " % % s"a and III h sHes s s .s
the United states viii learn with pleasure. through
/
tentiary Of the Uned states near His M.ss,ys Court
this friendly audience has been EXTENDED myself
| and suite.
The Emperor bowed iu response, and congratulated
Mr. Bingham his good health and being sur.
| rounded by his friends. The Latter thanked HIS
| Majesty, IN the name OF his government Tor tho
courtcsies he was pleased to show TO officials OF mis-
| country aud Tor the numerous acts OF Kindness ex
tended TO HIN personally The audience then closing
the party retired, still facing the Emperor, and bow
Ing.
| THE EaPERoRs DRESS.
His Majesty was dressed In u Russian hussar
| colonels unorm, wearing a broad ribbon OF tho
| Order OF tho Rlsing sun and other decorations Ho
appeared 10 be IN excellent health Alter The inter-
view the party returned 10 the legation and break
tasted with tho American Minister. rho entire affair
passed Off with the greatest success.
| FAREWELL TO JAPAN.
| Last evening tho citizens o Yokohama gave a
splendld ball to Admiral Patterson, Captain Young
and the officers OF the Tennessee which sails to-day
| ior Shanghi, homcwurd bound Tho japanese city
| government kindly pInced the large apartments In
tho ne Cy Hall at the disposition Of the committee.
Tho Tcnncsstc's band supplied admirable music. Tho
beauty the ton OF Yokohama wcfe present and
! owar IN the barbor II was pleasing and well de-
served testimonial 10 very popular fct o gentlemen
whose departure Is grcatly regretted
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS.
| The Tennessee goes. TO Kobe 1rst thence 10 Naga
saki pghai, Hong Kong. and then home by way OF
| tho sucz Canal probably about tho early days OF
| March.
The Monocucy has gono to Shanghai, Hong Kong
Tho Alert remains here In tho absence OF the flag
SHIP
| The Ranger and Paos are ut Shanghai. The health
OF all The officers aud crows OF the vessels Of
the squadron Is excellent