The New York Herald Newspaper, June 26, 1854, Page 3

t H i i u fl i i eet i H A il Fy E Fe ae if i! é j ef f 3 HE i if 5 a i t et CO! ym, oH ati Twill jue mention one exam- their extermnation. pie, which will suffice for ‘This morning, the rebels, three thousand strong, Sdvanced to attack asimilar number of rapectaliats, and when withinsix hundred yards, they all and kept it up, advinciog in the meantime until balls reached some, aud'then all turned and ran bock to their respective quarters. This is Chinese Sighting. But as they were running back, fear, came within the tof the Americans Bla! for the prot of this settlement. Bheir own officer could uot stop them, and be @alied upon the U.S. officer to do so. He did 60, firing, when they all turned and ran in another ction. ‘Thus, it can be seen what a ridiculous set they ‘re, ond what a Godsend to the masses if they were q@verrun by foreigners. They are capable of great advancement, as has been proved, bat only tu one ‘by trade and commerce. The labors ef the ¢ gissionbries have been of little avail, [ am sorry to | sey, for the boys and girls they instruct, as secon as | CAD 8B] the Exglish language, are employed as bill markers, horse boys, or body servauts, and the girls become mi Of this result [do not mean to charge the missionaries. Not atall; they are not to blame; but the fects exist to such an extent that the result of whioh I speak is the rule and aot the exception. Commercial pursnits, however, ap- pear to reach them move effeciually. They learn superior business habits and rules, and in a> doing ey learn ether customs, thus step by step adwanc- dog, until they become, (as can often be seen ai this port,) quite reepectable, refined and polite. 7 Aparit 19, 1354. ‘The Chinese officers had placed a proclamation on the public roads stating “that the foreigners had paid tbem, on the 4th inst., a large amount ef Sycee ailver to evacuate the forts, but that there was much Bore in the for ign settlement, and that they would attack it to-day and exterminate them.” This is their custom—to lie and deceive their soldiers and their ruperiors. They did so daring the English ‘war, as the Emperor believed they were exterminat- ed until he was pearly starved out on account of bis | gapplies being cut off. The city of Canton was rau- semed at six millions of dollars, and the Chinese to thie day think that the English could not take it. In relation to their proclamation, they hove not wade their appearance yet, and it will be a dreadful b for them when they do, for although we area jardful of men, desperation and a righteous q@anse make us strong. Our Captain, Kelly, is a host, for his daring and cool courage on the 4th. instant, when be stood up full seven feet high amid the hail of bullets, have drawn from the Chinese the expression that he has a “charmed life.” Alto- gone the conduct of each and all was so brave and fearless that the Chineze are astouished, and cannot et account for it, by any rules of military tactics ex hare ever known. ‘ings are still quiet, and the lines of fortifications determined upon by the consuls are being constract- ed with — alacrity. When they are done, we will be able to stund « long siege; but it is wrong for our government to expect us to defend ourselves in the enjoyment of those rights which China has gua- Fanteed to United States citizens, when there isa large squadron at Japan, in all probability doing Bs Asan American, I have no hesitation in Meiere! 4 what our policy ought to be in China, viz:—At al havards to maintaix the rights which we have, and if possible to acquire more. We have not stood still at Lome, and we should not abroad. Apain 12, 1854. We have learned from a in Japan with which the Chinese trade, that the Emperor of China has fied into Tartary. It is probably true, for we know well that the rebels are near Pekin and must eveu- | , tcally take the whole empire. Our minister has not yet arrived; his services are much needed just now, | as the United States officers who are here are pret- | ty nearly worked down. Affairs are quiet; even the rebels have ceased horn night, which has not occurred before for | mon’ OnteNTAL. AN ENGLISH ACCOUNT. (From the Friend of Chia, April 22.) Suanouasg, April 5, 1854, Mr. Eprron—The fight to-day was sublime, when the three powers, British, American and tue revolu- thorary of China were at the same iostant canuon- ecing the imperial forces of China. Every gaa seemed to be sounding the knell of the present dy- nasty. And taking all the circumstances into oo! sideration, I suppose few that heard them, excep’ tug the imperialists themselves, regretted the anti- Gipated overthrnw.. When the American ej ened the fire, the revolutionists waved their fla: and baa the shout of victory; and wheu the Bri- tish soldiers had driven out the imperialists and mpleted the conquest, at that point they mvunte) the ramparts. and one of their ead good En lish cried “Hurrah for Tae ping ng,” whi doubtiers will be responded to most heartily in the echo—“Hurrah!” throughout England and America as well as among the revolutioniste of China. | ‘This is just what should have been doue long ago, it would have saved Shanghae from much misery, lors of property and bloodshed. tured to sugges reference to the evacuation and abandonment of the place by the imperialists—“ Might it not without much pres , under existing circumstances, be brovght about by coercion?” While not one be- Wevee they will ever succeed in doing any good for ds r country by fighting, it is perfectly ridiculous for these foreign powers to permit them to carry on the farce b: fighting over their heads, as they were literally doing the other Taig aes Regt at the tebel battery from amoung the foreign meu-ol-war and ever one of them. ‘This crisis bas been brewing some time. Toe im- perialiete inthe river have not hesitated, when it suited their convenience, to fire on either the Briti-h or the American flag, when carried by small boats. A® these boats were permitted to carry the flag by the «fficers of government, they felt bound to pro- tect the flag aud those who carried it. And hence they have lately called them to account once or twice sleut Gring on the flag. The other day the im- petialists’ vessel Compton, had to hoist the Ameri- pean flag and salute it or be sunk. And not lou since they flo; one of the British sub; when the Vice Consul went to remonstrate tl them on the subject, they threatened to thrash hin igo of They sometime since came in among the fore cewmunity with an armed force and several them were killed. But on Monday, the 3d inst., a paity of them came on a pilfering expedition, and when the foreigners tried to drive m off they resented their arms. Two of them were shot. In 6 evening, a gentleman and lady were takin; their evening exercise in the suburbs, and were tacked; the gentleman was severely wounded, and Me lady's olin hacked considerably, and she great- dy alarmed. This was rippeted nal given, the Junteers turned out, the marines lancied; the; went out towards the encampment and were fired ij On; but they returned it; more came to their suc- gr, and they overcame and shelled the aan a ment. But night came on before they made a danish. This morning (April 4) the imperial farce began to resume the aspect of a fracedy, with other “dey teking a part in the action. The first thing came under our observation was a British man- of-war taking under its special regard the imperial war junks; but, two or three attempting to run away, they were fired on. They however made their up the Soo chow creek. But I am sorry to | gay that one of the balls from the man-of-war, after ing through two houses, accidentally struck a | hinese woman in her breast, while eating her morn- rice, and killed her. ¢ British and American officers, civil and eat | Weld a council of war this morning, and determin tounite their forces and expel the imperialists by oo- | ercion, shonld they not remove of their ewn accord, | beyond the foreign residences, At two o'clock P. M., the officers and men of the maen-of war—British and American, were mwtered bn shore, and about three o'clock rendezvoused in front of the church, where the volanteers of the city also mustered. The Americans took tw» bdrasv Pieces, the Biitish one, with which to shell the imp. Soon the music struck up and the march commenced in high glee—just as in the performance of a fare 3C) dreaming, I preeume, that he was to be fn eternity before sunset! A general interest was manifected by Chinese, ministers of religion, and even Iadics, to eee the performance of this Some mounted the church e@ tops, and others kept pave with th troope, mounting the sagarloaf grave hillocks scat- ered abent in the vicinity of the battle as near as ipthetiewble to xeproach withont teo mneh nunecey ty danger. The writer stood on one of these locks, abont two hundred yards from where th aM puns commenced the fire, and a like distance tem the Chinest encampment. There were five eacampments in the same vivinity ell ens) sed by canals and mud 3. and f doubt tether th The spectators preceded the troops a very elevation. When the imperial begnn to aronse and look about to see what was say, but made little move, The Britich took one pirition, and the Americans another, and commenced hiling the encampments at different points, This ras beantiful. Tt reminded me, however, of the fa- bie of the frogs, who said to the boys—" that is fan }o you, but death to us.” Whether they cid. m xecution TL conld not discover, but If thought ny fter about a dozen fires from each party, the Fo b The writer ven- | in the local paper last October, in " j not one of all the company (from 200 to , Gowmenced the fire with thelr musketry, ° Chineee wii who be until now, ping over the wall, opened a see them, one rigtit off, and very ly wounded two others-one 8 citizen, the ether ge ® merchant shi mpoes, ee we been amputated. then went on more hercey until they (the im ) the Magli and bf cs the -aailors fall dead on the spot, ran to feel deep ‘sympathy for his countryinen; and that fighting was a solemn thing at best, not to be sported with : and just while engaged in thece thoughta the sharp whiz ‘of a musket ball, but a few feet off, informed him of ‘his own danger! . Some ten or twelve among the foreigners were ‘killed or wounded! So soon ag the troops were sgone, the native spectators and the villagers around came in and helped themselves libera!!y to the im- perlalists’ camp spoil. This we conld not but feel ‘wes right enough ; for these imperial miscreants had been robbing the people all around, and now the people got something back in turn. This morning (April 5), the foreign troops were open early on the battle-gronnd to make a fall finish of what they had begun. After giving a few shell te the imperialiets who were skulking around in sight, they cleared the field and aro yenterea de- molished their encampments ; and doubtless taught the Chinere a lesson that foreigners are not to be trifled with. I walked over the battle ground this merning, and sew fifteen or twenty of the dead im- | perialicts still there, but how many had been taken away of dead and wounded I know not, It is re- | perted that more than 400 have been coanted else- | where dead. The rebels were earnestly enraged to-day all ground destroying the batteries, and barning np th fecery ee of the imperialists. They made fin capital of this vantage eround. I presume they wil | now thoroughly rout the imperialists from this plac vey s00n, esterday the imperial officers would not listen | to the demands of the foreign officers ; but to-day | they sent @ delegation and came to terms as re- ) quired. T was tified to learn that the foreign | efficers design placing a guard for protection in th | Outekirts of the foreign communit It is greatly to be hoped that tis lesson may b —at least at Shanghae. . Re APRIL. HI, M. Steamer ‘“Encounter.’’ Lent. N. Dew, #ligh'ly: M. Tupman, Naval Cadet, do. W. Flackman, Carpenter, killed. Am. Hevens, ordinary I, slightly, HM. Brig “Grecian.” Mr. Henry Thursby, Midshipman, a severe contusion. Geo. Bailey, Capt. Foretop, very severely. John Budge, A. B., do. Henry Willcox, Quartermaster, do. Henry Nicoll, do. In. Little, Assistant Surgeon, slightly. . United States Sloop \Plymouth.?? George McCorsle, killed—four wounded, (most of them severely.) Shanghae Volunteers. Mr. J. F. Brine. mortal—brain crotruding. Mr Gray, chot in both legs—thigh amputated. Capt. Pearson, Ameriean merehant ship Rowe Standish, very severely wounded. Total two killed and sixteen wounded. 9 pounders, and a number of wali pieces, force engaged about 3 : ANOTHER INSULT TO OUR FLAG. nese men-of-war. the affair in the North China Herald. From the North China Herald, March 25.) one of the Taoutae’s vessels, the Clown, fired a shot as she was coming up the reach ;” at the same time Hertert Compton, hauled down the American flag. | This gross outrage on the flag of a friendly ally be- came the subject of correspondence between the Coneul of the United States and the Taoutae, ike former demanding, that insomuch as the officers and men of the aia ial war ship Sir Herbert Compton did take down by violence the flag of the U. 8. ves- el, which they captured on the 6th inst., that he should cause in open day the U.S. flag to be raised to the mast-head of the said Compton, and by them saluted with 21 gune, Some time elapeed and no answer was received. | The United States Consul then referred the whole metter to Capt. J. Kelly, of the United States ship of war Eenoe. On the 20th, Capt. Kelly drop- | ped the Plymouth down opposite the Compton, and Before be could give them his order, an officer came on board from the Compton, and stated that at twelve o’clock on the next day (the 21st inst.) the United States flag should be hoisted to the fore- | royal meet head of the Compton,and by them saluted with twenty-one guns. Much speculation was afloat during Monday as to | what would ensue— but the salute was made at the | hour eppointed on Tuesday, and thus the affair end- | €d—a little whelesome decision having caused the | American flag to be respected, and which will, we | expect, prevent any recurrence of a similar insult. THE REBELS AT SHANGHAE. The rebel force remained in possession of Shang- hee up tothe latest dates, 14th of April, and the im rialists had still a footing outside the town. The vtend of China hassome amusing articles upon ie quarrels of these forces. We make one ex- ract :— The great want in the im dently that ofa directing head; all the centurians appear to be masters of their own movements, One Gay we are told the General at the north will have a reat attack on his own account; the next day the ‘aoutse will see what he can do with his fleet. Another time a division at the north will try their hands at it; and so they goon. If they would but really combine and go to work in style, there is no denying it, the abilities of the rebels to maintain sea-}on would be mach more doubtful than it is. [bey appear to play, too, with one another, these fame several sections; el one night the result was mort ridiculous. It was a quiet evening, with # light breeze from the westward, and ‘cup valiant,” one of the leaders determined on show- ing the other companies what a he would put the reble into. So he marched his men out of the encampment, and took up a position in the rear of one of the missionary's resi- dences, eee cae out of musket rauge, be blazed away at the a, upon which not an object could teen. Another company, as it chanced, had also reeclved on doing the same thing, but determined on edvancing by another road. On they came, shrieking and yelling, aud seeing them advance, thinking they were rebels, the first party on the spot gave them the contents of their matchlocks, and charged. Before the mistake could be disco- vered by the a ts, a Se ber hard kaocks bad been exe! mg , and blood split, and, to com- pe the mischief, Lew, from the walls, poared into hem euccessive discharges of grape and canister. The confusion was said to be most ridiculous, and both companies retired peli mell faster than they come. The noise on tais occasion was so great that foryeign residents mounted the churoh steeple to get, it possible, a sight of the affray, but, barring the mi: take, it was noise. ‘The battle of the Grave Hillocks, it cannot be de- nied, bas rerved to avert an attack in which the | ebances stood on the side of the mperialists. So well bad the place been blockaded that fur several days not @ single pecul of rice ovuld be smuggled in —the ferry boats were stopped, and no laborers al- lowed to go into the foreign Ua arma the Eng- lieh baker's cven could not be lit, for there was no flreweod, and but little flour to make bread. Thé pportunity afforded the rebels to recruit was net, of course, lost, and a large supply of rice was obtained. The morning after the fight tne | rebels marched out in great force to the routh, intending, as they thought, to destroy all the imperialist encampments in, that direction; but they were dogged'y met, and only su :ceed- ed lefore breakrast in capturing three guns and setting fire to a few houses. Inthe afternoon, sal- lying outat tho west, they had better success— capturing two strong holds and bringing in between / eneand two hundred +mall guna, jingalls, and matchlocks. Finally they made an attack on the | large fortification, but were repulsed with a loss of | eight wounded. The next day the Fokien and Ningpo men, under “the recond and third chieis, made a dash wt the bat- Aeries in the cisxection of the So»chow creek, but were unable to tmeke head against the lare army found arrayed aronnd them, Four rebets fell into the Lands of the Phillstines on thia occasion, and they may be said, generally, to bave retired in much confusion. After this affair, up to the Lith, there was but little fighting. We regret to learn bi bgt ther conspiracy bus been diseovered amongst the Ningpo men, aad eleven haye been un- der anest, as imiplicated. — rialist camp is evi- ht @BNERAL News, (Hong Kong (April 42) Correspondence of the London mes. The 24th of February mail arrived here lateon the 12th inst., acd on the 13th iust. his Excetleney Sir John Bowring landed, and was sworn ic aa Gov- emnor, and Lieutenant Colonel Caine as Lieutevant Governor, under the customary salutes, His Excellency Sir George Bonham took his de- portuse on the 15th inst. Sendry changes have been made in the colonial and diplomatic departments, at, we hear, much re- talaries, Her Majesty's steamer Btyzx, from Amoy, and bis | go thoroughly learned as to sive the necessity 0° foreipners repeating it during the present aay war | Luz oy Ki1ueD axD WounpEp in Attack, &0., ON 4TH Guns found mounted in campe—two 12, four 6, and four Allusion is made in the above letter to the firing upen a boat carrying the American flag, by a Uhi- rn We find the following booount of It will be recollected that about three weeks since at “ Mr. Ayer’s pilot-boat, flying the American flag, the officers and men of the imperial war ship Sir ‘hight. On the following morning we ull got ander of. were ing the tea trade for the coming season, and a native Hong monopoly was again talked of, which the Con- ral would, no doa, rote against, as being con- to ht 2 ‘Our daten om Amoy are to the 11th inst. Quiet prevailed, and trade was rather more active. ‘At Canton all continues quiet. Trade kee most ant state, and scarcely any bu: done in oo this month. latest accounts from the r report that the distardances were extending in the tea districts, and banditti very numerous. Some of the manufacturing villages had suffered severely by them, and a ferent of the first pickings of the plant nad been destroyed. Exchange at Canton, 5s. 3d. per dollar; at Shang- hae, six months’ bills advanced to 6a. 6d., bat de- clined to 6s. 3d. .The Russian fleet is reported as cruising to the northward. From Japan we have no further accounts since our last, of the 12th inst. Her aienys steamer Rattler left for Singapore on the 13th inst. From Manila we have advicea to the 16th inst. by He Spanirh steamer Joan. Exchange on land 68. 1d. per dollar. Freighta to England £6. reparations are making ailoat here for the de- fence of the colony. In harhbor—Her Majesty’s Li Winchester, the United States surveying sloop Vincennes and brig Porpoise, and Spanish-steamer Jorge Juan. At Canton—Her Majesty’s ship Comus and the United States steamer Queen. (7) At Macac—The Don Joao I. At Amoy—Her Majesty's brig Bittern. : At Ningpo— His Imperial French Majesty’s frigate Constantine. At Ehangbae—Her Majesty’s steamers Encounter and Styx and brig Grecian, the Freach steamer Colbert, and the United States sloop Plymouth. The London Times of the 14th instant, eays:— The letters from China were delivered to day, giv- ing full details of the recent demonstration of the foreign residents at Shanghse against the forces of the Emperor in that district. The sabjoined is pee! a mercantile communication, dated the 12th of April:— ‘The latest news fram Pekin, received yesterday, de rome reverses to the insurgent army, and our prin item of political intelligence is the almost entire stop- page of the hesieging operstions, which have ao long kept our neighborbood in a state of disquistude. Some of apprehension had long been entertained that serivas molestation would sooner or later be offered to foreign residents by the rabble soldiery of the imperial ment encamped co near the settlement. On th of the 84, several most wanton and murderous att Were made on different parties of foreigners taking their exercise, fortunwt<’,7 without loss of life, though one gen‘leman war ~ <ionsly wounded. A portion of the naval force and the gentlemen volunteers ‘were soon on the spot, and the former took and burdt one of the imperix! camps. Early on the followi morning (4th instant) her Britannic Majesty’s Consul gave due notice to the imperial commandant that the camps must be removed to the distance of three-quarters of a mile from the settlement, or their oécapants would be driven out by force of arms; 4 P. M. was given as the time when the evacuation was to be completed. At half- fire} 8, all the disposable British and American force ‘ing as‘embled at a short distance from the camps, a communication was received from the Taoutae, request- ing further delay, which the combined authorities con- sidered it would be unwise to accede to, and at 4P. M., the time appointed, the forces commenced shelling the camps, which were speaiily taken by the British and American storming parties. among whom, we regret to fay, several casualties cecurred. All parties here are unanimous in their approval of the firm course adopted by ber Britavnic Maje-ty’s and the American Consals in the very difficult position in whieh they were placed; by which, and the admirable conduct of the American and British naval commanéers and their men, this oom- munity and the valuable property here have been res- cued from imminent peril; and there isn doubt both are now in iach greater safety than has been the case for many monthr past. It 1s needless to.say that the above ciroumstances have prevented any transactions taking place in imports. ADDITIONAL FROM JAPAN. Interesting Accounts from our Special Correspondence, &o., &., &. Our Egyptian Correspondence. ALgExanprrA, Egypt, June 3, 1854. TO THE EDITOR OF THB NEW YORK HERALD. The last numbers of the Henao received in this remote region, contained a statement, derived from our affectionate cousin, “The British Merchant” in the East, giving all the glory of the opening of Japan to the Russian equadron, and insisting that two heads had been better than one in this instance. Now, although the officers of that expedition (the Commodore included) are personally strangers to me, yet as an American I feel a pride in their gal- lant exploits, and desire that justice should be done to our own brethren, in spite of the malicious efforts made by_ interested parties to filch it away from them. You, of course, desire the truth oaly, and for that reason I enclose for publication in your aper the following extract from the last China fail, which may have failed to reach you, perfect as your news arrangements generally are. [We have already published the news referred to, in the Hera.v.) From this authentic record you will see that the American flag bore the palm away in pio- necring the march of civilization into this terra in- cognity for countless ceyturies. Thus may it always flont—the pioneer of progress, of Young Amerioa— winning pescetat triumphs, while the march of old empies is over corpxes and through carnage, on every continent—“making 4 solitude, and calling it peace. ina Cur Japanese Correspondence. Jepo Bay, Emprre or Jaran, Feb. 26, 1854, Anchored off the town of Yorkahama. Movements of the American Squaitron—Interview of the Jayanere Uficials wrth our Uficere—American Dignity and Japanese Exclusiveness—The Former Succesful— Grand Dinner on Board the Susquehanna to the Japa- nese (ficiale— Landing of the Commodore, Officers, do — Firit Meeting ¢f the C. wmodore and the Japanese Authori- tice—Their Soldiers and Military Charater—How Our Cficers Treated their Potice—Succereful Kesult of the Of- cial Interview—P resents to the Emperor—Burial of an American Sailor, de., dc., dc. As it {s probable the steamer Sasquehanna will leave in a short time for Hong Kong, I will now falfil my promise, and give you an account of all that has transpired since leaving Loo Choo, from which place I wrote you last, via Shanghae. The steamers left Naipa harbor on thé morning of the 7th, taking a northerly course, and about noon we met the Sara toga, from Shaughae, bound to Naipa, to join the Commodore. When close enough, ali four vessels hove to, and, after communicating with and ordering her to make the best oi her way to Jedo, we proceeded On our couree again. We passed a larg: number ot i-lands, near which we saw a great many whales; and sbout ten o'clock on Saturday, the Lith, we made the j-land of Nyphon, but as there was a very heavy wind blowing at the time we were prevented from reacbing the land before dark, and compelled to lay offand on «ll night. At daylight, however, all three of the steamers entered an opening in the land; ané while proceeding up a bay at a rapid rate, two vesseks were discovered off our starboard beam. We immediately steered for them, and wien neve enough we found them to be the Vandalia ard Ma cedoniar. As the latter was hard and fast xshore, the poet tS gave hera hawser and towed her off, aiter which all the vessels anchored for the weigh, euch steamer towing a sailing ship. The storesbip Loe having arrived during the night, about mid-dsy we came to anchor six miles above the town of Uraga, where we foand the store ship Southempton. ‘The flagship was immediately boarded by a party of Japanese officers, who endeavored to indace tie Commodore to return to Uraga, stating that a. honse had been erected tor the occasion, &.; but he re- fused to comply with their request, on the ground that the interview must take place at Jedo, or some place between it and the present anchorage. We were visited daily by them for the purpose of in- ducing us to comply with their wishes, But it was no use, for the Commodore bad determined that they should conform to his wishes ; but, to humor them 9 littie, he consented to send his fleet captain cown to Uragn, in the Vandalia, to have a chat with # third rate maucaring relating to the time and place for the grand interview between the great American and Japxoere moguls. The wind being unfaversble at the time, some five or six days were occupied in the business, during which time all the ships got uncer weigh, and proceeded fourteen miles further up the bay, towards Jedo. Woen the Van- dalia retemed, we received the pleasing intelligence that although it had been the custom of their coun- try, for ce jes, to decline all intercourse with foreigners, except the Dutch, and with them ona very limited seale, they had, by a decree Inner Connell, as they termed open commerce with the unive tien, They Mill wanted us, ho wever, be Uibka 5 bik me syen we our Leddovad hur inoe up t by them, we were again board if u pid | called eacker; bat they | noticed several | tight,” or, to use | drunk. Harmony | ‘terminated | : oar using knife in this country, as in Chi- The food 1s pre- | in the kitchen, and chop sticks are used. | On Wednesday, the Sth, pursuant to tment, prepsretions were commenced for the landing and | interview. By eleven o’clock, the boats from the , different ships, twenty-eix in number, Leigoe: on | board the armed of marines, sailors, the officers of the Commodore’s suite, were formed in | regular order in one line, when the order was given | to pull for the shore. By twelve o'clock the whole | party were landed, and drawn up in proper form in | ‘ont of the buildings erected for the interview and | treaty making. The retinue of officers amounted to forty, and formed two lines, leading from the beach, | to receive the Commodore when he landed. As he left hia boat he took off his hat, to retarn their sa- | lute ; and as he passed up between ns we formed in behind, and followed him into the reception room, | where there were five Mandarina, or commissioners, | sitting in along box or bench, covered with a crim- | son colered horse blanket. There -was also a large | nomber of smalter try sitting with their legs under them on the floor, which was covered with mats of siraw.. The intepesten on the part of the Japanese was seated on the floor, between the Commodore and the native commissioners, and every time t! he reeei' @ message from either side or delivere one, he would bew his head down to the very fivor, in the most subservient and obsequious tanner, al- though he appeared to be a mandarin of consitiera- ble standing aud position. Such, however, is the custem in this heathen coaniry—the few rule tne many, ang exact the most rigid submission to the most tyrannical lawe. ‘he lower classes of people are wietchedly poor, some of them being nearly ina state of nudity. The weather, too, is quite cold, the thermometer since our arrival here having been as low as 28°, After the interchange of a few re- maiks, the main fanctionaries retired into a private | room for the transaction of further business. We were furnished with retreshments in the trae Japa- nere style, of which I shall speak in my next. Doering the conclave we all took a tramp over the fields, to have a look at their soldiers, who were stationed about a quarter of a mile off. The potice officers attempted te prevent us from leaving the immediate vicinity of the landing; but it was no use. We pushed by them, Yaukee like, and cruised until we got tired. We examined their soidiers and wea- pons thoroughly, and came to the conclusion that they were anything but a military people, and were | much overrated in that respect. There were twa | companies armed with matchlocks, one company | with bows and arrows, and two companies of lan- | cers, one of which I took to be the royal Teekay | Their spear, or Jance handles, were inlaid with pearl their entire lengths; but they looked more like a party of women armed with broomsticks than any- | thing else that Ican com them to. I have not ; seen any of their fortifications, and doubt very much ifthey possess anything worthy of that name. There was a canvass fence all round the place where the negotiations were progressing, enclosing about twenty acres of ground, erected the day previous to the landing, for the purpose of keeping the multi- tude from seeing us. About four o’clock the busi- nees terminated for the day, and all hands re-em- barked for their ships. The result of the interview was very eatisfactory; they, produced a chart of their cea coast, and stated that we could select such rts as we wanted for trade aud coal depots, and ‘bat they could supply any amount of that neces- ry article. I have seem some inferior specimens of it, whose specific gravity waa very light. We saluted the Japanese flag with twenty-one Yankee sep aud gave the commissioners a salute of seven- en guns. They have exhibited much interest in ships, loco- motives and telegraphs. The latter they have seen in operation on board the Powhatan. The ease and independence with which these steamers move sbout, in spite of wind and weather, appear to fll them with wonder and delight. They are very apxious to have some machinists and ship builders to locate among them. I consider that at preseut this country offers the finest fleid for young mecha- Bicaef any other place in the world. Machine shops andetip yarda, under the direction of Americans, will do move towards making Japan what she ought to be than anything éise. On Monday, tne 13th, the Lived sent by our government were landed, consi ate of three of Fran- cis’s life beats, ladies’ and gentlemen’s dressin, cases, perfumery, silks, velvets, books, arms oi various kinds, whiskey, farming utensiis,a miuia- ture railroad, locomotive, tender and passenger car, | where, from the government boats lyin, | ¢eeded to our last, or ‘American anch: Approac! bay, on the llth of February, a cluster of Oy ons eek, * not laid down on any chart, was covered from the mast of the Por being slightly in advance. These “rocks” are in lat. 33 54.N., lon. 138 50 E., and should be looked | out for by navigators in these seas. After experi- excing an anxious night of bard weather among the many unknown islands adjecent to the entrance to the Bay of Yeddo, the morning found us close ander | the beantiful volcanic island-of O-ho-Sima, sita- ated sbout twenty-five miles southwest from Cape Lagame, and in full operation—the high, mountainous land of Niphon enewsing us to the northward and westward. ning On, we discovered two eail at anchor uffer the land. | We soon made them out to be the Vandalia and the Macedonian, the latter hard and fast on shore. An- choring at @ convenient distance from them, prepa- rations were made for getting her off, which was soon done by the gallant old Mississippi. No damage had happened to the Macedonian, much to the gratifica- tion of all hands, for it would have been a great blow to our expedition and a loss to the conntry for this splendid war chip to have laid her hones on the inhospitable shores of Japan. Remaining at our anchors all night, the morning broke upon us in un- clouded splendor—eeldom had any one among us witnessed a more magnificent view than that pre- sented to us as all bands were called to “ up anchor.” Day was fast streaking the east with approaching light, while the moon at full rode in the heavens thowering @ flood of lizht upon the vast ranges of mountaing,covered with snow,extending far off to the southward, while Mount Foesi’”’—for which we had looked in vain the day before—rose towering in all ita beautiful proportions into the aky. So c! was the air that every fissure, chasm, and wreath of snow termed to be within reach, the oone resting against the blue sky like a soft moonlight psinting, as indeed it was, and by the grandest of ‘‘ Old Masters.”’ None of us will, Iam sure, ever forget in our fur ture reminiscencer, this, our moonlight view of Japan, as our heavy anchors rose from what might prove a hostile bottom. Each steamer taking a ship in tow—the Lexington hai joined us in_ the evening—our fleet steamed rapld- Jy for Yeddo ; guns shotted, decks cleared for action, and everything ready for an emergency ; for we knew not the nature of our reception, and the Lon- don Times and other wisescres had predicted a hot reception, For this we were expectant, and rather | anxious. Steaming up the bay, we found all quiet— no demonstration of boats, no additional fort or dis- play of troops, could be observed. Passing Uraga, in wait, it was evident they expected us to anchor, we pro- rage,” ten miles beyond. Here we found the Southampton lying quietly at anchor, she having beat the sailing ships, and reached port several days before—her sailor captain having run to the end of his chart, could go no further with safety. The squadron anchoring in successior, the flag ship was soon boarded by the same authorities as last year. The interview took place on board the Powhatan, to which ship Commodore Perry had transferred his ee usual ceremony took place, when the japanese were very anxious for the Sree to return te Urgga, expressing their friendly feeling and disposition to negotiate, with promises of a fa- vorable answer to the President's letters. This the Commodore would not hear, that anchorage being un- safe, and informed them that he would seek for a still safer anchorage higher up the bay, and nearer Yeddo; this was somewhat startling, and for several days they entreated us to return in vain. Seeing that the Commodore was determined, and that the surveyin; boats and smaller ships were already hard at wor! sourding out, and proceeding up the bay tpey. cama down in 9 most astonishing manner from their posi- tion, and consented to establiah a council house nearer Yeddo. The place fixed upon by the Japanese | and the cfficera appointed by Commodore Perry is in the bay of Kanagawa, ten miles from the impe- rial city. This place afforded safe and commodious anchorage and easy access tothe shore. The whole squadron was moved and anchored in line of battle half a mile from shore; the council and reception houses were moved up from Uraga and erected wear the beach, forming in themselves quite a snug little village. I should tell you that a preliminary inter- view had taken place at Uraga, between Oaptain Adams on the part of the commander-in-chief aud the Japancese princes, where some diplomatic bu-i- ness was transacted, of which I am notin the secret. On the 8th of March preparations were made for an official interview ; a flotilla of armed boats by order, assembled near the flag. This flotilla was composed of tlie different launches and cutters 0 the squadron, numbering thirty-two boats, filled with marines and sailors, and mounting eleven pieces cf twelve and twenty-four pounds calibre. At a given signal, all started for the shore in admirable order, and though we kuew that all hopes of an en: counter had past, still the enthusiasm was immense. a Moree telegraph, and many other things too nu- merous to mention. The two latter are in process of erection; the railroad is of circular form, about 116 feet in diameter; the telegraph is to connect Tokahama with Konagawa, @ distance of five miles, the length of the wire sent out being but four miles; cr the Japanese have promised to furnish the other le. J almost forgot to mention that the first American burial in Japan took place onthe 9th iust.; the neme of the deceased was Rovert Williams, private of marines on board the ba yrer dA On Friday, the 17th, at noon, 18 Commodore visited the shore and had a second au- dienoe with the Japaneee. They had proposed, a day or two previously, by letter, to give us ane port, to be oenes at the expiration of twelve months, and at the expiration of five years from that time they would give us another. Stating, at the same time, that we could have the use of Nagasaki until they could prepare the first port for us, from which the Commodore very reasonably inferred that they intended to make such arrangemerits as would en- tirely preclude any intercourse with the inhabiranta of said port, except through the medium of a govern- ment officer; or, in other words, it was their inten- tion to coop vs up in the same manner that they do the Dutch; but the Commodore soon astonished their weak nerves, by informing them that we must have at least three ports—one north, one south, and a con- tral cxe—all of which mnet be opened withiu a rea soneble time; also, that the Americans would not sulmit to any such restrictions as the Dutch were eubjected to, and that any proposi- tion of the kind would be cousidered a8 a national insult, for the consideration of which he gave them Fix days, On Sunday, the 19th, the store- thip Supply arrived from Shanghae, bringing us letters aud papers from the United States, and to- morrow morning the sloop-ofwar Vandalia and store-hip Southampton leave for the port of fhimoda, to examine ita suitableness as a port for American commerce, it having besn reeommended by the Japanese foe our consideration. Stcam has been raived on the locomotive and it put in opera- tion; alarge number of vur new acquaintances have been whirled around its course with the velocity of lightning, filling the ignorant and unskilled passen- gers and Lm with awe and admiration. As the Busquebanna will leave soon, I must close this letter to-night. Yesterday an officer came off to ask ‘or an extension of one more day, in conse- cuence of which the meeting that would have taken place today will not take place until to- merrow, on which day the return pre- sents aye to be delivered. On Monday, the 27th, there is to be @ grand dinner given by the Commo- dore to the Japavese, on board the Powhatan. I will now conclude, ty stating that you may safely calculate on at least three ports being opened to our With tiags flying, we reached the beach. The marines, 160 strong, and light infantry of sea- nen, with 240 muskets, formed in rapid and admirable order, and awaited the arrival of the commander-in-chief, while our boats, anchored admirably armed and ready for instant service, lay a musket shot from the shore. Encircling us inevery direction were long stretcbes of painted canvas, de- noting the camp of the Japanese, long rows of whom could be seen in every direction, standing motion- Jees, with their rusty old matchlocks on their thoulders, or their spears planted in the b der be- fore them, the officers seated mostly on low stovls before their men, perfect pictures of military par tience or stupid indifference, I kuow not which. Thus drawn up, our Americaus in their neat uni- forms, polished equipments, perfect arms, phd discipline and compact order, with their stalwort! forme and cool indifference to their vast numbers, fortred an amusing contrast with our weak-loukin effeminately dressed and shambling friends. Their miterable arms, servile attitudes, scattering ranks, and lout ensemb/é created many a smile from ‘Jack,’ end not a few exclamations of contempt and aston- ishment from the officers, who now saw them for the first time. It. ia but just to be ed that they pat their best foot foremost, 98 we did, and the imperial dieplay, which they got up for the occasion, in the preeence of their highest princes, was, for scenic «fect and military prowes+,"a most contemptible hombug. But to return: our Commondore reaching the shore the troops preseated arms, drums beat, flags waved as he passed our ranks and entered the council house; wheie, after a grave and digni fled reception on the part of the Japanese commis- stoners, diplomatic affairs were at once opened—a favorable answer returned, @ disposition to open trade expressed, articles of treaty exchanged, aud Mi other matters connected with the expedition iscugeed. Among other things, a marine having expired on board the Mirsissippi,the vight previously, some speculation had been indulged in as to how sey would act upon our demand for right of burial; when this subject was broached by the Commodore, they at once refused, telling the Commodore that he must send the body to Uraga, from whence they would rend it to Nangasaki for intermeut in the ground allotted to the Dutch; this the Commodore objected to, stating “‘his determination to have a burial place here, eafe from harm or de-ecration;” much firmness had to be shown ere bee would yield this, to them, important point and infringe- ment of their most positive laws. Their ob- jections were not listened to, and with a good countenance, they at last guve ido the contest. In the meantime t e artillery bad salated the royal standard with 21 guns—an event—the Commodore, in his character of ambassador, éc., with 17, Our three bands sent forth their strains, aud the whole commerce, which will be dolug very well for the commencement, and mach more than was generally expected we would cbtain. We have demoustrated yTetty clearly, since our arrival here, that animal {cod is 2 very ecarce article; c pecunantigs the salt horfe and hard tack has to suffer. Provisions and fervr were co high priced when we left Hong Kong that we were. unable to lay in a large quantity of fresh sea stores. Tenecrara. Treaty Harnor, Yervo Bay, Japan, March 24, 1854. More Alout the Movements of the American Squadron-—The lands of Japan— Accident t the Vandaliaand M.ceto- nia—A Moom'ivht View of Japon—The Squadron Near Yeddo—Interview on Board the Powhatan Between Com- modore Perry and the Japaneso—Hmo the Americans donde al Japan—Crntrari Bet ae ear ond the lapanere S:Ihvers— First Diplomatic Mre' lopanese and Americans—Celedration oe Washington's Birthtay —second Landing and Preeniation of Gifts for the Em- peror— survey af the Bay of Vedso—Ohararter and Oon- dition of the Japanese—The Resources of the Coun'ty— Prospesta of Trade With It—Feelings of the Peopie To- uords Americans, de., dc., dic. Ieend you a few items relative to the Japan ex- pedition, Our equadron rendezvoused in the latter part of January at the Loo-Choo islands, where we bave established a temporary or permaneut depot, agit may torn ont. The squadron sailed in two di- visions, The first, under command of Capt. Abbott, consisting of the Macedonia, 22 guns; Vandalia, 22; storeships Southampton and Lexington, 4 guna each, eajled on the 81st January, with orders to procee | to Yeddo Bay and await the arrival of the command- erin chief. The second division, consisting of stoam frigate Surquehanna, Powhatan aud piper, railed on the 7th February. Coasting along the island of LooChoo, the active and useful Saratoga, tive to her orders, wea fallen io with, Adverse winds had prevented her joining a8 soon Stop- ping afew minntes to eniniunnicate fin ; squadron of noble eteamers sped on—the Powhatan ' exciting general adwiration for ber symmetry, beauty scene became sey ‘and full of animation. Our officers aud men mingled freely with the people, examining arms, drosses, houses, aud what ever came wituin obrervation in the short distance they strulled. The interview having lasted three hours, finally broke up. With the ‘beat to qnarters” of the drums, in an instant ranka were formed, muskets shouldered, and order and silence prevailed. The sad en rush of the scattered men for the stacked arms, and the sudden forming of ranks and columns, electrified the Japan- eve, and for the first time they stared with astonish- ment. In the same order we re-embarked, and in a few moments, where before had seuaded our music afd our bright aerey of uniforms aud arms bad Jittered, all was quiet. \ All were highly ratified at the sncce:s of our mis- sion, and the bright prospect of soon terminatiag the expedition with credit ts the navy aud honor and glory to our dear country. Patriotism makes me remember that on the 22d of February the guns of the whole squadron thundered forth their “authem’” to our “immortal Washington’ —handreds of Japan- ese chiefs and officers being on our decks to see and hear. The words “Washington is a great man” were mastered by more than one before Nf lett as. On the 13th, another interview and armed ein | was had, under Capt. Abbott, second in commanc in the squadron, On this occasion, the presents with which our store ships were loaded, were takea on hore, and deposited in houses bailt for their re- ception. This sffuir was similar to the first, except the presence of the Commodore, and a reduced force, ‘The presents having been landed, suitable officers weresppointed to sbow their u-es, and.s0 forth. Has not civilization been brought to Japan by the “American vavy,” when we have a complete railroad in operation on Japanere soil ’—an electric tele- sending its lightning words over the coau- jaguerectypist at work taking their pictures ress printing their books, and Ameri- nies of all Kinds int 4d to their these things ate re secomplished. fg AN notice? Our wintatare locomotive, tender and car whirl the | sove, au ev. 2! Tate of mutubsauce by Japanese round the cixculas ralxoad ab the thirty miles the oar. There is no end to topiebment—and Japan wonder expressed isa: enetiinn, la. me tell you. For, like onrown Of the old school, a Japanese never and seldom evinces tie ence » Unless F except laaxhter, to they are easily moved, which iv a strange iaeonei+- pak a ann awtere deportment anf calm eelf- De Daring the whole period we have been here, »" active and efficient survey of the bay has been (2 operation, which will give to the world a Nera and reliable chart of this hitherto unknown biy. We are lying fifteen miles bigher up than we we'a led to believe we could get. No obstacles or 0})- structions exixt in the bey; but what is nt ta the most indifferent seaman, abundance of water ‘oc the beaviest draft is found all one Oar Ove boats have proceeded to within two miles of Yed i>, with that famous city full in sicht, and carried ve * fathoms with them,acbannel exi-ting with from twe + ty-four to seven fathoms as far a4 surveyed. Iti oon 't- tly expected thet after the signing of the trea*y. which takes place on the 25th, the eas a ratify us with a negrer view of the ae Eiysterious residence of the Tiogoon. Our mean f observation are too limited to warrant any one «1- tering into a descripti n of these people, their m «it~ ners, and customs, or the resources ot the counly. Allthat bas already been compiled by vartovs 2'1- thors; it will be enough to say, tat all we have e does not come up to our expectations, Lei tion, their own exclusiveness und mystery, ve helped to give these people a higher stand ti they are entitled to ax a nation. We have fous? them, when it was to be expected they wonld 1a mort effective in the v ity of their capital, and toa opportunities of a'yeur prepare, weak and cou- temptible. As to the military prowess of the nati it is abeurd; a more whimsical iarce cannot be see:r than that exbibited when they received us on shores Their miserable attempts at display with tawdry fag, ragged dresses, and painted canvass, are a perfect contrast to our neat u solid ragks—they, with @ few rusty mate! + or Tower*muskety ag none bey ond as eagr weapons, and the Americans with everything in the perfeetion of science and order. The dense mass of the lowes clarees are servile to a disgusting degree, as they may be under the hand 0! despoticm—the despetisng of the learned few—the peculivr de-potism of Japany and of a perfect system found nownere else em earth. The upper classes, with whom ouy interes couree has been confined almost exclusively, aad by their own policy, too, ure possessed of manners» and a breeding not unwor'hy of civilized life; bat & nesrer sequaintance shows them corrupt, immoral, effeminate, and timid, to un offensive degree. Tam quite unable to give von any information ag to the resources of the country, ita productions oe ite wents, farther than is now, known, My own opinion is that a long tme will elapse befere trode will be carried on; their wants mast be firs@ aroveed, before our goods will tind a ready markete ‘Lhe wealth of the country is confined among eo few that a demand for veluable manufactares te very doultful. Coal, they sy, they have in abundances and have rent specimens for our inspection; it is Hight and inflammatle, but io tifferent and useless for fea steamere, Qi gold and silver, we sce plenty, a@ ornements upon ewords and in their eoins. Thcie swords, I should remark, are worthy of all that hag been written about ‘hea—fine temper, high polish, and keen edged; the hilt beautitully ornament with gold and silver. The presence of our force—our cool determination to have our own way, while not actually invading or outraging their eus- toms, bas hed its full effect. The admirable manner. in which Commodore Perry has managed this ime grati- Punta trust, entitles him to the thanks and ude of the whole country. A sqaadron like this, for efficiency, prompiness, discipliae, and cheerful execution of duty, has never sailed the flag, and affords a standing reproof to the basa slancers which are constantly showered wpom tha navy by public men at home. » The privations, hard- ships, exposure of life, arduons service, and trying absence from homes and loved ones, te heavy expenses, are not svfficient eucrifices to tect the “ rervice” from calumny and abuse; tales out here look forward with some hope that our sue- cers will palliate ovr many faults. The which we have driver » Japanese exelasiveness, completely and forever eeparates them from thee old poli intellicent men who viait ackn hat they meet fall into the spirit the ag acy already tok of building a vessel em our , aud of visiling different parte of the world Che great mass of common people seems re- markably friendly to us, but the officers keep a vigle lant eye upon them, and preveut all advances. | The cry is, ‘ Wait till the treaty is made; them can do as you pleuse,” which is not very to ue, who will probally steam off as soon as i signed, without gratifying our curiosity: or baving learned a great cea). ‘The day after the official interview, our poor dead! merine was buried on shore, with tic honors of ware ‘This eolemn event Aa not eae i effect. Ie Ws av important point yielded by the nese to their prejudices ; but when once given ap, they en tered with obliging cheerfulness into. the Trargements, Borne on shore by a long procession of boate, with ensigns at half mat, a detachment of his corps in full uniform met the body of the de- ceared with presented arms, and so, “slowly and tadly they tore him” to his quiet grave, in @ far distent land, and laid him beside the mou! Lones and dust of the ancestora-of a who fee centuries had clored their doors and their sell te he Christicn. There, in a Japanese burying ground, the Mage and beautiful woras for the dead were said ; the pealing murketry rang over his coffin, the oo Beleat oie our comet and we retarned te our ship, solemnly and silently. Upon our deparéare, the Tipatiens priests pe ins thetre own ceremonies over the grave, and erected a handaome stone apem the spot. The Sueqnehanna will be despatched to Hong Kong 8 soon as the treaty is sigued. The bound, will Teaves us on the first of April, homeward rate, opon ber safe arrival at home, # long and id i way of the Pacific and Cape Horn, and F ful cruise. An examination of the te be opened to us will doubtless be made by the Goma manderin-Chief. The Vuudalia and Sout have ulready been despatched to the port of mula, ninety miles to the north of this, to survey and report upon its fituess and accesdblity. ‘Ths Japanese assure us it is one of the besten their coart. There is @ certain frankness and Nisa them, eg from Lape eile and impenctrability, that oue disposed ‘te faith in what they eay, though we keep a keen Ls open fortreachery. We suffer much fer want of frerh provisions, finding, among other ¢: tions, that there people raixe nothing bey: own wants, subsisting entirely apon salt fish of villanous kinds, and vegetables distasteful te wa We cbtain nothing with whicl to relish our “malt horee and hard tack.” Provisions, when we left Hong Kong, were at so exorbitant a price thet our meagre valaries would hardly allow us to obtain common necessaries for the table. The Japaoess have no hogs, sheep, ducks, &., and but few which they never it contenting themselves fish and vegetables, They wt no animal our opportunities of ind our Anglo petites are not very extemsive. I on! theee thingr, to show you thas all ia not mp circumstance” with us ei here tn Jac jay van, extending “American progress and manifes{ Soatiey ” We received two overland pally store thip Brpply, on the [9th instant, ad vices from the United State to the 16th’ Dosomber. The navy sincerely hopes wi. will be done for it this session, and wal forget that an officer's salury, Sow: supports fim on active service. Our expenses this stetion are much greater than on the coast of California during the iast war. One thing common justice demond:—the cfficersand men who served £0 faithfully in the Gulf, and who shed their blood so freely to the diseares of the country—have navee receiver one atom of the rewards so grented to their brethren in the Pacific, and te ermy, by the government; the men and should share in the liberality of the om rusccred that upon the final consummat new alliance, @ eurvey of the ports to be be mace, after which, the squadron will ed to diffrent stations, to look after other The Piymcuth is now at Shanghae; the armed stesrrer Queev,at Canton. The officers and men are ee well aa can be expected, most of them having been in there seas and China ever three years, which {6 trying to the best see eg geon Gombril, of the Plymouth, died at Hong on the 12th Febrvary last, ani bya large body of his brother officers, and who knew him beloved for tie manly gallant bearing. His «cath will Le a severe blew to a large circle of bereaved friends. He fell a victim to the ecourge of this station, dysentery. zB abt tl It ot nite THE FOREIGN PARTIALITIEG AND ANTIPATHIRS OF JATAN, {From the Overland Coina Mail, April 12, In another part of this paper will be ame pute narrative of Commodore Perry’s second viait to Japan, compiled from the most authentie sources, it will be acen that, up t the departure of the Sue quebena, the Comm had been stacally forta- nate in all his neg tations; but it may be @ abted that he will be able actually to conclude a the counterpart of the ene with China, We thot something briefer, simpler, and saore exp! will he egreed upon; and, should the finieh ae be hee hitherto happily proceeded, an outbreak, or using the uitima ratio, er ralnng points of abstract right, that other coune tries which may seck to open relations with Japan will enjoin upon their ambassadors to do 80, as thia experiment shows to be quite practicable, by con+ siderate and peacefol means, and not by balleta, bullying or Mg words. Next to Roman Catholics, perhaps the Englieh are Jeast ia favor with the Ja- wereve, in no «mall measere on account cf the out. rageons conduet of Capt. Pellew, in the Phmton, ta y seen to bo held in yi ¢