The New York Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1860, Page 2

a THE JAPANESS. ay AdGitiona Particulars ef the Arrival ef the Powhatan. THE JAPAN EMBASSY. SAN FRANCISCO. 4r' nd Public Reception and tor Banquet. “he Toast of the Japanese Admiral Received with Nine Cheers and a Tiger. ENTHUSIASM OF 78 S4N PRANCISCANS, ‘The Voyrse Of the Powhatan—She Pats Into geonolula Short of Coal and Leaky—Per- sonnel of the Japanese Embassy—Their Behavior on the Voyage—Great Ex- eltemeut—Exehange of Salates— Festivities on Board—Trip to and Arrival at San Franelsco. THE PECULIARITIES OF THE JAPANESE. Bntertainment to the Officers of the Candiomarruh, ae, ko. ao, AD/ICES IN DETAIL BY THE PONY EXPRESS. FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE. San Francisco, Mareh 23, 1860. The Jopanese in San Francisco—Ladies Forbidden to Vistt the Japanese Currnetle— Visit to an American Bath House—Japanese Sailors Sent to the Marine Hosyital—Visit of American Officials to the Candin- marruh—Complimentary Salutes to the French, English and Sardinian Consuls—Grand Public Reception of the Officers of the Candinmarruh—Scne in the Super- wisor’s Room-—Reception Ceremonies—The Banquet— Phe Japancs: Admiral’s Significant Toasi—Sentiments and Spreches—Action of the Legislature, dc. TUE JAPANFSE IN SAN FRANCISCO. Our citizens and public authorities bave left nothing ‘undone to do honor to the Japanese now in this city. The steamer has been visited by @ great number, including Gen. Clarke and officers of the army, foreign consuls, tity oficials, and militia generals with their atails. The steamer goes up to Mare Island Navy Yard this after. neon, and ss all that has occurred here in reference to the strapgers must be of interest, I take from the city journals an account of the ceremonies and incidents con- Bected with their visit. LADIES FORRIDDEN TO GO ON BOARD THE CORVETTE. ‘The Admiral has given positive orders that no ladies Be allowed to go on board the corvette. One by acci- @ent got on the vessel a few days since, and ‘was politely, but firmly, requested to leave. She, of @ourre, descended to the boat. The fair ones of Sen Francisco must, with as much grace a8 possible, hoke down their gricf; but it is settled that they must met board the corvette. Our Japanese visiters do not ap- Preciate the tex; they could not think of letting a dainty femate foot tread their deck. This ts owing to a misap- prebension of the eocia! rank of females among us. Lieu- Qenant Brooke bas, up to this time, failed to convince ‘them that there are hooped and bonneted beautice among ‘ws who stand as bigh in rank as President Tesche macher, er Governor Downey. Even if that were settled, ho will Dave a still barder taak to convince them that some of ur noble, queenly democratic damsels hol their hoads ‘e bigh as General Haven—higher than his staff. Ifa Fetinue of attendants is any sign, they certainly could east into the shade Governor, Major General or President @f the Supervisors. JAPANESE OFFICERS VISIT AN AMERICAN HATH HOUSE. On Monday a number of the Japanese came ashore, and proceeded to the International Hotei, where they met g@ pomber of friends. Being avetrous of trying the Ame- rican style of batbs, they were conducted to the San Francisco Baths, on Waabington street, where they had ‘warm, cold, tepid, fresh and salt water baths to their hearts’ satisfaction. VISIT OF OFFICLAIS TO THE CANDINMARROM. ' Major General J. P. Haven, Brigadier General H. A. Cobb, Colonel Leonard, Surgeons McNulty and Geary, Capt Bradt, Lieut. Little and other members of the staf, Preeident Teechemacher, of the Board of Supervisors, and Pestaster Weller and one or two other civil officers, proceeded in their respective boats on board the Caa- @immurrah, where they were duly presented to the Admiral. From there they went on board the United States steamer Active, Commander James Alien, and re getved the customary salute on leaving tbo Japaness Bteamer. Adaitione! 2alatee wero afterwards exchanged fu the harbor, and our visitors were highly gratified with the views they obtained of the defences of the harbor and the surrounding scenery. Meantime, the Chief Engineer and First Lieutenant, together with the mechanics aod extieans of the ship, were in: Bond to ride over to the iron. First street. They visited the Vulcau Works, where, luckily, castings were being run, and the trip-hammor, Planing and other machines were succeesive'y set in mo- tion. At the gas works the details of the institution were ‘sbown and explained to them, and Mr. Donenie resvod thie visiters with champagne. On the way down icy the train of sand care ia Market street, aaizat which, being new to thym, they viewed with much to- terest.’ At five o'clock the carriages, three in number, Soft them at Valiejo street wharf. There thoy found that ‘the ship’s boats were engaged in transporting the Amo- wigan staff oflicers, when the boatmen at the wharf im- mediately offered their boate, well manned, grataltousiy, ‘and conveyed the Japanese off to their ship. COMPLIMENTARY SALUTES TO TITR CONBULS OF FRANCE, ENGLAND OUR SAN AND SARDINIA ‘The French Consul, Mr. Gautier, the English Consul, Mr, Booker, and the Sardinian Consul, Mr. Davidson, visited ‘the Japanese corvette on Tuesday, and were entertaiued the Admiral with wines and eweetmeats. a leaving, ship fired a salute of twenty-one guns—seven for each ‘The Presidio Bani (U. & A.) was on board the same d@ay, and delighted the officers and crew by playing a gmumber of fine airs. GRAND PUBLIC RECEPTION OF TITE JAPANESE. ‘The great event of the day, or in other words the grand public reception by the city of San Francisco of the Japa- Bese Admirakand his officers, took place yesterday a‘ler- Boon, at two o'clock, at the City Hall. Tho Board of Sa re, as the representatives of the city, had made arrangements for this occasion, and though little time was allowed for their Veen to work, _ reception hie a very finc onc, and everything passed off witn great si ems. The day proved, unfor' ly, to be « wiady, rainy and muddy ove; but nevertheless the Japsacse maade their ce, and the city representatives were Prepared to receive them. It is hardly necessary to pro- ‘alge that, next to the arrival of the steamer Ceadinmer- rob with the to our shores, this public recsption ts the especially important event in our intercourse with our 13. trans- ues: The Acmiral, ‘immoorahsettno Cam!l,accompanicd by the two captains of the Candinmarruh, four lieutenants and g@argeon and six atten: made their appearance at two o'clock. They were brought up from wietr vessel ia car- maps cree for the parpose by Mosers. Gates, Young and Johnston, the Committee of Supervisors wito the arrangements. As they reacbed the Plazes the Amori- an fing was hoiskd on Nberty » ‘California Guard, who hed prepared meelves on the public square with two brass feild pieces, fired the appro- Priate salute of seventeen guns. SCENE [NX THE SUPERVISORS’ ROOM. ‘The desks in the apartment bad all been removed, and por cgi Lani chairs, Most of th county officials, mem! of the @ther invited persons were present. On reaching the room, the vieiters were ushered in with due formatity by President Teschemacher and the Board aad conducted to he President’s seat, where the Admiral was placed on the right and Captain Sin Tarron on the left, the President eated between them. The other dignitaries took the arm Sa the Board seated themselves oa their right preparations—the first formai reception that the have received from our local authoritics— gcomed to affurd org oan Satisfaction. General Cobb and a number of the officers of the citizen soidiery were present in ~ mre and occasion. Japanese came in the Admiral was first, and much to the important the following him came the Captains, one of whomacted as an | one of them spoaking four lieutenants, or two swordei surgeon, and lest the six attendants, e, well and favorably known ovor the scion. world as the inventor of deepsea sounding apparatus, Mr. Kern, from whom Kern rivor was named, who me over from the gi of the Fy Te cased ‘with the Japanese, were present, and asai in racing the occasion. The Admiral and the two Captains ‘were seated by the side of President Tesohemacher, on ‘he Speaker's stand; the lieutenants were given seate in front; the doctor mocestly placed himself ia & seat behind ‘them, and the attendants sat down outs! ie the bar, takiag « ®are of the waterproof ovorcoata, the umbrellas aad vlogs ‘yf their superior: The ad ais a The Admiral was dressed very plainiy, s¢ indeed were al) ‘de guesta, in dark coats, very much like the Chinese, ana colored peckcioths, which deconded over the , The Admiral and the Cataioe wore loose antaloons Of highly colored calico or silk; the tenaate 84 plainer breeches. all the’ dig. niteries wore .“Plendid swords; ant in wtdition thes HMeutepants wore “hort swords, which wore bang im. mediately above the longer ones, and ioe mors boriz,a. tal position. Great adi. Wration was expressed by-all who examined these swords; S24 they were freely shown, Ss Naw ¥ pons. Damg, never afl except for genuine and earnest ornament sbout the dresses, weapons, which were highly adorned, or sone whl The manner of wearing the hair the one usual to that naiboa-tenh, ‘a, shaving io front aaa bringing the rest together an¢, tying it into a thin tall, looped and pointing forwe* ag; but there were two exc20- tions. Whe Captains, ‘said to be one of ihe mo3t active men thatever stood ona deck, had none of uis bair shaved, but higetbered it all loosely together in a kant the top. exception was the surgeon, or doo- Whoge entire head was shaved, presenting a very ppearapce. In features the whole party very much resembled Chinese; but all had more intelligence ‘nd good humor in their faces. The Admiral has a very intelligent and gentlemanly face, and the active captain Sface and restless eye Which would attract attention any where. CEREMONIES OF RRCKPTION. AB s00n as the company were all seated, according to etiquette, the resolutions of the Board of supervisors, which will be found below, engrossed and signed, were Presented to the Admiral, and interpreted to him. fe then expreseed himself desirous of extending the hana of Iriendehip to all present, and a general shasing of haads took piace, President Teschemacher giving the names of the persons approaching, which were foterpreted. Ja this manner Brig. Gen, Cobb and bis staff, who were ia uni- form, the members of the Board of Supervisors, the Cbief Engineer and other officers of the Fire Department, va- rious city officers, representatives of the press, and varl- ous citizens were presented and shook hands. As soon a8 they had thus paid their respects to the Admiral they aid the’ same to the Captaing and Licutenants; and after this was over many of vbem got about tho litte dostor ant gave bim a shaking, acompliment which he enjoyed with aroguish grin, apparently with one eye on the shaker snd the otber onthe Admiral After these ceremonies the order of proceedings was somewhat confused, the citi- zens and Japanese mixing together and making vain at- tempts to understand other. Several who had a smattering of Dutch tried to speak that language, but ei- ther the Japanese knew no Dutch, or the Moguista could not talk 1t plainly, and little progress was made. Some of our citizens, among them Dr. Kabe, made a desperate effort to say something ia Japanese, bu’ the interpreter had to be cailed on to give it the proper twang before it could be undedsteo 1. Captain Mangeroo, who acts as interpreter, having ex- plained to Mr. Teschemacher that fact, the President arose and addressed the assemblage, stating that the Admiral degired to sheke hands witn the officials preaeat Dy rank, and therevpon the aniformed officers, the Su pervisors and the city efficers, came up and were succes- Rively introduced to the Admiral, shook hands with him, and bowed. Tho office and name of each was repeated— the Admiral, who is an intelligevt, gontlemauly and cdu- cated man, jistening carefully to eaca name as it was translated to him. The aumiral then expressed, through Captain mapgerog, his gratification at meeting the com. pany, and his pleasure at the courtesies that had been shown the Japanese nation, through him, by the magis- trates of our good city. He desired jtacn to shake hands with all those present, when nearly ali im the room passed in turn, shook hands and bowed. This interceting scene lasted for about half au hour, and during that time many more visiters were admitted. ‘The reception of these men from another quarter of the globe, the bearers of good will, friendsnip, aud tae pio- Beers of the long-coveted intercourse with that mysteri- ous Japan, of which all have read, but about which we Know fo little as yet—their reception, we say, was not of course on the scale of magnificence with which our own Embassy was met in the Japanese empire; bat, never- theless, the fraternal feelings and the expressious of ro- spect and kinduecss were equaliy cordial and understood. Though the Japanese have for ages, in their Orieatai ex- chusivences, associated gorgeous diapiay and eplendor with occasions of importance, these visitera being edu- cated men, have the intelligence to understand the nature of our democratic institutions, aud fully appreciated this cordial, though unostentatious oo2asion. For Gur own part, wecovsioer the visit of theae paople here as an even of the highest commercial and petitical importance, and destined to convey more real knowleage of our country to the Japanese Emperor and authorities than years of writing or visiting by our citizane to their shores. Theeo men have ail been selected from the Japanese navy for their intelligence. From the admiral down this is tbe case. All are careful observers, aad make notes of everything they see for future reference at bome. The result must be of the utmost importance, as iMustating to the Japanese our institutions, customs and our wonderful industry, mechanics focial system under which we live, Tuey are the pioneers abroad, to break up the exclusiveneas of centaries. they reached New York inatead of here,.their arrival ®ho, upon eatering the charnber, had | | half of the people of said city and couns: would bave been seized upon by the public authorities of that commercial emporium, ag well ag the State aad pationul officers, to make @ demonstration calculated to impress the minds of their visiters. Tue President of the United States and the highest in the land would undoubt edly have met them, grand military displays would have ‘deen produced in different cities, and nothing would have deen left undone to welcome and entertain them. Here, where we are comparatively provincial in meas for auch parade, we can only make up by cordiality and demon- stra jong of respect. Their urrival is an era in the com- mercial history of this city, ana cannot be too highly TUS BANQUET AT JOU’s. The most interesting part of the reception was reserved to the last—this was the banquet at Job’s Saloon, on Washington street. The company proceeded to Job’s at abou: three o’cleck, in carriages, and upon arriving there were sbown up stairs into the dining hall, where a feast ‘Was spread, with a Br fine show of roast turkeys, geete, confectionery of all kinds, and a formidable array of champague bottles. To this feast the company imme- diatejy sat down. President Teschemacher, of the Board ton of ¥*, President and @ portion of its members on Doaré, his vessel on the 18th inat. And be #t further Any. ved, That Uadarentane of eer at. lered to the Adi atany a > ceive the ellizens of San Framolsoo, who deaire persobally to express their regard to so distinguighed a stranger, And be it further Reeolved, That a copy of the above preamble and rego- luvons be hereby transmitted to the Admiral by # com- mittee appointed by the President of this Board. ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE, ‘Though we bave a report from Japan that the Powhat- an, with the grand embassy, will not come to San Fraa- cisco, but proceed from Honolulu to Acapulco, tho Legis. Jature adopted resolutions to give the expected visit- ersa r reception, and bave appointed a joint com- mitiee to carry out the design. The reaolution roads : Reaolved, By the Aseembly (the Senate oonvurring) that a Joint Special Committee of two from the Assembly ‘and two from the Sepate be appointed wo inquire what measures Are proper to be taken, on the part of this State, for the purpose of receiving and suitably entertaia- ing the Imperial embaray from Japan to the United States, with the officers accompanying it, during its stay in Cali- fornia, with instructions to report the result of sach {n- quiry a6 noon as practicable, for the action of the Logisla- e. — THE JAPANESE EMBASSY, DEPARTURE FROM JAPAN. The Powhatan left Japan on the 13th of February last, and has had much stormy and bad weather on the passage. When north of the Sandwich Islands she changel her couree and ran down to Honoluin, to take in additional supplies of coal, water, &c., to last her to San Francisco. On leaving Kanagawa, the Powhatan did not purpose touching at Honolulu, but finding ber supply of coa! would not hold out to San Franciaco, she shanged her course for ‘bat port. She has consequently been some days longer n coming than had ehe come direct. She has on board he Japanese Embagsy to the United States, consisting of reventy-two persons. To accommodate this large number, slate rooms have been erected om the quarter-deck. THE ORIGIN OF THE EMBASSY. ‘The origin of this Embasey is attributable to tho diplo- matic ektil of Commissioner ris, who, baving impressed on the Japanese the importance of becoming more ac: quainted with fo-eigu nations, pereuated the authorities to stipulate in the last treaty that an Embassy should bo sentto the United States within a limited period. Al- though the Japancee government subecquently endeavor- ed to annul this ob jgation, Commissioner Harris would not consent to it, maintaining that it was for the mutual advantage of both nations that it should be fulfilled. Finding him immovable, the new Emperor yielded, and this Embassy is sent out, and we doubt not will prove o great and lasting benefit to Japan as well as all foreiga nations. PERSONNEL OF THE EMBASSAY. ‘This Embassy consists of two Ambassadors Plealpoten fiery, who aro nobles or princes of the highest rauk. ‘With these are two others of nearly equal rank, a Censor and a vice Governor. The duty of these latter officers is to act as spics or reporters of the conduct of the Ambassa- dors and others employed in the commission, and also to report anything that may pass under thoir observation. The number comprising the Embassy may bo thought by foreigners to be very Jarge, consisting, as .it docs, of seventy-two persons, viz:—-Two Ambassadors, one Censor, one vice Governer, sixteen under oitisers and secretaries, and fifty-two servania or ao! Viz 1, Ambassador—Simme Bujen-no-kami. 2. ambassador—Muragake Awage-no- kami. 3. Chaf Censor (or spy)—Ogure-Bango-no kami. Gace’ Po y sept the Ambassador: cers of the Ferst to the Am! ‘— Naruse Gevsiro, Skabara Jhagoro. ~~ lcers of the First Rank Beimging to the Censor—Hata- ka Keigaburo, Osakabe Tete aro. Under Officers Belonging to the Ambassadors—Matamoto Sannojio, Yosida Sagoraimon. Under Officers of the Vice Governor-—Masada Sunjuro, Tuge Hosingoro. /nder Officers ef the Censor—Kuri-sima-hico-hatsiro, Sewo-sawa-Scogero. Officer and Chief I: ter—Na mura Gobstairo, Interpreters—Tateeh Tokvjuro, Tateish Onagero. Doctors—Meodske, Morayama, Cowasaki. The Ambaseadors, and with most of the other officers, are allcommunicative and ready to give us any desired information in reply to interrogatories made throngh the interpreters. There are several of the Embassy who can speak broken English, but probably the one most con- versent with our language {s Namura, who is algo fami liar with the Dutch. From all that we can gether, the chief Ambassador is among the highest in rank in the empire. 8 we stated last week, there are over two hundrod wee or nobles in Japan. These vary somewhat in rank, according to the size and impor ance of the province over which they preside, or which may be theirs by heredi- tary right. Some provinces can muster 60,000 seldiers; others again wot 6,000. Tne rank of the four principal dignitaries we find as follows:— . Ambarsador—Siome Bujen-no-kami (Sinme, Lord or Prince of the province of Bujen). Sinme ta the hereditary ame of this prince, whovanke a little higher, or is more powerful in Japan, that the following:— 2: Ambassador—Muregeke Agawe no kami, (Muragake, Lord or Prince of the province of Agawe). < 8. Censor—Ogure, Lord or Prince of the province of jun ZO. These three are hereditary princes or rulers of pro- vipoes, and about equal in rank The proper title of eaeh tp England would be bis Royal Highness, and in the United Btates his Excellency, being the highest titles under the soverign or ruler. The office of the Centor has been misinterpreted. He acts as secretary to the Embassy—it being his duty to re- cord everything for the information of the Emperor. He ; leaves a Cat of his journal to be forwarded te the | Emperor of Japan by the Orst vessel which sail from thw port. The same will probably be done by him at San Franciaco and otber pointe of the journey. of Supervisors, and the Admiral sat at the head of the table, and the ether Japanese were distributed in that neighberhood; Captain Brooke, U. 8. N.; Mr. Kern, Gon. ‘The fourth ciguitary (Morita Okataro) appears to be Dot so high in rauk. He is sent out to aot as treasurer, and on account of his sound judgment and prudence; itis hig province to alvico and Counsel. He is the Lord Pal- Cobb and etaff, and various city officers and others took feats, there being in all about fifty persons present. Alter the doing of full justice to sho substantials of the banquet, the chainpagne began to pass, and the toasting, speaking and cheering to occupy general attention. While this was going on, in fact during the entire meet- ipg, the greatsst good humor prevailed; and as the Ja- paneee did not spare the champagne, the general good feeling was fully shared by them. But they con‘iaued to he dignified, and, as the quick eye of the Admiral ran along the table, it was plainly to be seen that he bad bis own thoughts, aud was taking more sagacious notes than @ careless observer would have supposed. His first toast shows that ke hesa graceful way avout hia. President Teschemecher introduced the speaking by proposing the sentiment: tee Emperor of Japan and the President of the United jates.”? This was drank standing by Japanese and all; and three cheers were given by the whole table. In a few minutes afterwards, President Teschomacher proposed the recond toast— “The Admiral of the Japaneze Navy." ‘This wes also drank standing, and followed by three hearty cheere. THE ADMIRAL’S SIGNIFICANT TOAST. It was now the Admuiral’s place to reply, and he direct- ed the interpreter to speak, in subsiance, as follows: “Our Chairman bas geen proper to propose a toast to the Emperor of Japan, ana the President of the United Btategs. Allow me to propose the same over again, but tting the President fiat; let it be to the President of the Gaited ‘States and the Emperor of Japan." ‘This graceful sentiment, the most proper for the occa- sion, perbaps, that could have been thought of, was re- ceived with prolonged plaudits, three cheers aod a “tiger. ‘xe remaining toaets foliowed in succession as follows: 4th, “The Army and the Navy; by President Teseno. macher. bib. The Governor of California—by the same. 6th. The President of the City, and all the City Oflicers— by the Admiral. To this toast Mr. Gates responded in a few remarks, hoping that this ovcagion would be the commencement of frequent and beneficial intercourse between Japan and the United States. He, in conclusion, proposed the senti- ment:— 7th. The Japanese Officers. The next toast was offered by Dr. Rabe, and was ineub. merston of the Fanbas¢y, aad nothing can be done witn- out his approval. He appears to be clothed by the Em- peror with very high powers. All these four officers are from the nobility—the advisers and counsellors of the Emuperor. 4RRIVAL OF THE POWHATAN AT HONOLULU. The above stcam frigate, bearing the broad pepnant of Flag Officer Josiah Tatnall, arrived at Honolua, March 6, from Kanagawa, Japan, having on board the Japanese Embassy to the United States, The Powhatan is bound to San Francisco, where she will undergo some repairs at Mare Island, rendered neceesary by hard service and bad Weather encountered during her cruise in the Chineseand Japanese waters. From San Francisco she will proceed to Panama with the Embassy, which will thence be trans- ferred to Aspinwall and embarked on board tho United States eteamer Roanoke for some port in the United States. Salutes were exchanged, March 6, with the bat- tery on Punchbow! Hitl. EXCITEMENT AT HONOLULU. ‘The arrival of the Japanese Embaesy to the President of the United States, on board of the Amerizan steam frigate Powhatan, March 5, says the Polynesian, has im- parted animation and topics of talk to the gocial circles of Honolulu. Tie Embassy, in conformity with the prin- ciple of political organization of that country, consists of two principal Ambassadors, Princes of the highest rank among the nobility of the empire, and their 9 nobles of nearly equal rank with themselves; these four, accompanied by a guite of sixteen officers and fifty-two of lower grade, landed on Monday and proceeded to the French Hotel, where they spent their first night io a foreign land. The following morning the Embassy re- moved its quarters to the Dudoit House, which had been engoged and furnished by bis Majesty, and his carriages placed at their disposal, an act of courtesy as well to the sovercign from whom the Ambassadors are coming, a8 to the President to whom they are going. Quick, intelligent and inquiitive, the cariosity of these visiters is consiant and vivacious. Every object that is new to them is inspected, inquired into, described and sketched—for a draughts: men of very euperior ability accompanies the Embassy for the pur poee of furnishing the official report with the Decessary iilustrations—a curious counterpart, no doubt, ifever made public, to the splendid official edition of Commodore Perry’s exped! to Japan. Polite, affable ‘and patient with the curiesity of our people in their re- stance as tollows:— 8th. Our Guests: The promised intercourse with them shows the necessity of the great project of the age—the Pacific Railroad. The speaker proposed to make a speech on the subject, and did for a few minutes; but the difficulty of hay- ing the whole translated to the Admiral prevented a long effort. The toast was, however, well received. 9th. The Press of San Franc! ‘by Mr. Gates. ‘This was responded to by Mr. Itiah, who called Attention to the fact that the Japanese were not properly valued, and expressing his determination to stand by them, and the Mongols generally. He closed his remarks with a eentiment:— 10th, May we toon exchange with Japanese newspa- pers. 11th, Captain Brooke, United States Navy—By Mr. Da- vies. The Captain made a brief acknowledgment, 12th, Edward Kern—By Mr. McCrellish. Captain Brooke mado a reply for Mr. Kern, gi & brief out- Vine of bis California caresr. Mr. Kern returned At this stage of the banquet, tho Admira! sta‘ed through the Chairman, that it was Lovey 4 for him and his otfi- cers to withdraw to their vessel. expionation, he said further that the Candinmarruh, with all the Japenese, ‘would proceed the woe fee <a Soa and it = necessary to rh geal for the trip. He expressed thanks Tor the kin reception that had been extended, ‘apd was sorry he could not remain longer. The company then broke up, and the guests were conducted back inthe carriages to their ; THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE SUPERVISORS. Taken all in all, this reception was not only a very plea- sant one, but it was an importent event in the history of ‘San Francisco, and, indeed, of the United States. Tao sig. nificant toast of the Admiral, itseems to us, was indicative of much more than would at first sight appear to be understood by it; and the occasion may, and in all proba- Dility is, merely the intimation of very intimate relations detween us aud the Japanese. For these reasons we bave given the history of the rece fuller than we otherwise should bave done; and add below the re- solutions passed by the Board of Supervisors on Wednes- ie * evening, upon whivh the reception was based. ‘hereas, The late arrival in the port of San Francisco of the war sicamer Candinmarruh, under the command of Kimmoorahsettno Cami, Admiral and Commander.in- Chief of the Japancse Navy, to the United States of Amo- oper | rica, is the firet advent of the kind in the history of tho | two nations; and whereas, the aaid vessel brings with her | the aesurance of peace and friendship in conveying to | our shores the shipwrecked American seamen of the | United States veeset J. Fenimore Cooper; and whoreas, | the city has thus the honor of being the first city in tho | United Stetes to extend a welcome to a represeatativa of | the Empire of Japan; be it theretore Resolved, That we, the Board of Supervisors of the city and county of San Francisco, in the name and in be- do hereby ex. tend to Kimmoorshse'too Cami, Admiral and Oommaader- ip-Chiet of the Japanese Navy, ® cordial weleome to our city, State and country; and in ro doing, we take pleasure in expressing the earncet wish that the am.canle relations beppily existing between the imperial Goverument of Ja. pan apd the United States of America, aad their peopie, may De perpetuated and productive of great and matu: Advantages. Therefore, be it Rerolved, That the thanks of this Board are hereby . Wendered wo Cre Admiral jor his polite and cordial recep. | gard, they dra® freely upon the same qualities in others. That the Japanese empire has recinded its policy of seclusion and entered once more into the fimily of nations, is one of thoze peaceful achievements that will redound more lasting glory—more geld profit to the United States—more wide-eptead benefits to the world ia —s tban any other of its public acts beyond the bor- lers of the Union since the Declaration of Independence. And the conficence as wellas the preference shown oy the Emperor of Japan, in selecting the United States as the firet country with which, avd through which, to introduce bis Ambassadors to that unknown world which clamored [be onion ead eu not be lost upon a people 80 een’ Own interests, 80 sensitive to the point honor, asthe Americans. ‘ . odocites ARRIVAL OF THE POWHATAN AT SAN FRANCISCO. ‘The United States war swamer Powhatan, Capt. G. Pearson, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore ard having on board the loag expected Japanese sey, arrived at San Francisco at half-past nine o'clock on the 29th ult. She was received salute by the United States cutter Marcy, Capt. Pease, which was duly returned. Intelligence of her arrival was im- mediately conveyed by telegraph to the Ji admi- ral at Mare Island, and at half-past eleven o’clock A. M. the Powhatan got under way for Mare Island, to undergo slight repairs that have been found necessary. wins = eee EMBASSY. m thought that Powhatan wouli proceed directly to Panama, instead of stopping at this port, and many acknowledgments are due'to Commodore fattoall for demonstrating to the whole world the peculiar advanta- Scrape rs Wiantias"r eaboas adoy |. Had the hatan gone directly to Panama, much of the 1, oon- cerning the greatness, extent and of our Coe to Japan, tinguished vi one) such as geographical proxiait; seve ceaeeree over! a A Commodore Tatinall bas shown himself to THE EMBASSY OX THE VOYAGE. During the voyage, which has been Tough and stormy, the Japanese guests have made thomselyes very agres- able, not the slightest disturbance having occurred; but on the other band, they have invariably appoared well pleased with their accommodations and the officers of the veesel. Three interpreters accompany the Embassy, 39 that the wants of the strangers are easily met, ke Peart FOR x THE POWIATAN, jo sooner @ anchor been let than the Pow- hatan was boarded by a number of vistors, anxious to behold the representatives of the populous and wealthy, but almost unknown, empire of Japan. A cursory ex- amination proved that nothing had been omitted by the officers of the ship which could conduce to the comfort and bappmess of their guests. * Etiquette is a marked fea- ture with the Japanese, and it is most stri reserved ia their imtercourse toward each other; with a delicacy and tact worthy of all imi- tation, they do not insist upon. its strict ob- fervanco in Americans. Their court and po- litences, as well ax thoir dignity. and marked g00d breed! are proverbial. They are alinost all admi- rable sketchers, far excelling the Chinese, not only in this Pl although, particular but ju all the rest of the fine arta. Every por ton of the Powhatan’s inery, and every object that commands ‘beir attentiog, is immediately sketched upon = with remarkable Qdelity and excellenog of execu- ‘The named solneoe : only enes pre- gent were ented to the dignitaries on the day of their ar- Mival, vi--Oape Alden, of the United Suatcn surveying fteamer Active; Lieut, Brooke, who navigeted the Japan- eee steam corvette Candiomarruh to our port, and Mr. CO. ‘Wollcots Brooks. Mr. B. F. Gallagher, Purser of Powha- tam, will leave on the Golden Age, which will sail for Panama on the bth of April, to make arrangements for the by accross the lethas. q found very full aud iuteresting details copied trom the Sandwich Islands papers. TUE OFFICERS OF THE POWIATAN. ‘The following is « hat of the officers g the Powhatan: Tatnall; F. Pearson: Lieutenants—James D. Johnston, Stephen D. Trenchard, Wm. W. Roberts, Alex. A. Semmes, Charles E. Toorburn, Robert Passed ther; Chaplain—Henry wee Taylor Chiet ¥ogincer—Wim. H. Shock; First As- sistant Engineers—Wm. H. Rutherford, Richard C. Potts; Becond Amistant Engineer George W. Oity; Taird As: sistant Engineere—Wm. H. King, E.R. Archer, Wm. W. Davgan, George 8. Bright; Boatswain—Edward Sonny ‘Actibg Gunner—Henry Fitzborne; Carpenter— Jose, Hi 5 lore's a; Oaptain’s Cierk—Leonard W. Riley; Purser’s “Cierk—Charles P. ‘Thompson; Master’s Mat lea R. Betta, Augustus Stebbins, Gilbert M. L. , OF THE JAPANESE EMBASSY. (From the San Francisco Times, April 2.) ‘The Japanese Am! }, ten of the inferior dignita- ries and @ bumber of attendants, about fifty in all, came down from Mare Island on Saturday afternoon, and be- came the guests of the city. It will be recollected that on Thureday, when the steam frigates Powhatan arrived with the Hmbasey abe proceeded almost immediately to the Navy Yard, the Japanese all rematningon board. The next day the United Staves steamers Active, Captain Olden, and Shubrick, Captain Bagge, proceeded to the yard, and President Teschemacber, of our Board of Sq) and others went up for the purpose o’ offering the hoapitalitios of the city of Francisco to the Embassy, and invit- ing them to make us a visit. Active and Shubrick arrived at Maro Island on Friday afternoon, and the Bmbassy, in answer to the invitation to visit the city, replied that they would be leased todo so the next day. The Active and Shu- Brick were then prepared, and on Ssturdsy morning the Ambassadors and suite, together with Oommodore United _Siates naval oitoars, and the inviting party, took passage on the two small steamers. As they steamed away, salutes of seventeen guns were fired by the ship Iadependence and the Active ; and the Powhatan purposed firing a like sa- lute, but on the first discharge & 631 accident occurred. Commodore Cunninghant was standing on the wharf, not far distant from the muzzle of the Powhs‘an’s yan, and at its discharge was thrown down and considerably in- jured. Atfiret it was supposed that the injuries were fatal, but it was subsequently ascertained that they were not very serious, and at last accounts he was doing weil. ‘The veseels then proceeded on their way, aud reached bere about one o'clock, when the Ambacsadors and digni- taries were taken in carrieges, prepared by the Oommitice of Arrangements of the Board of Supervisors, and had a drive through the principal streets of the , The attendants were sent direct to the International Hotel, where a tis were ie ;, but the Ambassadors were to Rmcon Hill, South Park, and Stockton street, and shown the city from different points of view. The muddy and rainy weather prevented their alighting, and they therefore remained in the carriages till they sat down at the International Hotel, where they were shown to their rooms. Yesterday they were visited by various persons, aud held a kind of general reception, and the plan of future Proceedings was eettled. It was arranged that to-day at twelve o’clock eof areto visit the house of President Teschemacher, and in the afternoon return to Mare Island. Most of the attendants, twenty-three in number, were sent back tothe Powhatan yesterday, and the cir- cumstance was an indication that there will be very little geen of the Embassy in this city. NO GRAND RECEPTION—NO FURTHER VISITS. It is an understood matter, indeed, that this visit, which closes this afternoon, will be the only one of the Embassy to San Francisco. The Ambassadors have declined any- thing like a public dieplay, for the reason that they think it might not comport with the dignity of our government to receive them alter a reception here; and there- fore refuse out of a mistaken notion of etiquette, imagin- ing that they must present themeetves first to the Court ot the United States government. It has on this account been arramged that, as soon as the Powbatan is again a for sea, which wili probably be ina few days, aho shail proceed at once from Mare Island, without stopping at the city at all, on her way to Panama. meals oe menginiaperes ia os japanese, during their stay at nation Hotel, have exhibited a great many peculiarities, which may be seared | to mapy readers, and, we believe, before. They have all shown them- selves very easily pleased, ana exceedingly well bred. ‘When asked to try some dish new to them, they do s0; if they like it, they continue eating, expressing themselves aed; if not, they taste no more, but never express dielike. The Ambassadors are very dignified, and com- mand respect. The inferior officers never enter their apartments without bowing, and the servants invariably drop upon the knee. ‘They are all very light eaters, but they take their meals very quickly; almost everything they do slowly, but eating with them isa niet operation. subordinates eat nothing but rice, but the dignitaries are fond of sweetmeats, cakes, con’ections of all kinds, and sauces, None of them eat any meat, except that tho dignitaries take a little chicken, and none of use either milk or butter. They drink both tea and coffee, and are no sooner through with their meals than they go to smoking their wild tobacco in small pipes. They are ail very apt at iearning anything. The man- ner of foidiog napkins artistically, for instance, which for any other species of the genus homo would require an ap- prénticeship of a day or two, the Japsnege learn by seeing it done once. Their powers of imit are consequently very great, and for kind of manipulation apter scho- Jars could not poseibly be anywhere found. They learn to write the English letters in a few minutes, and can copy anything they see. The faculty of constructiveness, indeed, seems to be a natural developement, as also a cer- tain serene good humor, which ja indicated by their uni- vereally fat, plump, smiling round faces. Another na- tional characteristic seems to be their inquisitivencas. There ishardly anything that escapes them; about our government, laws, customs, manufactures, country and 80 On, ter are never done asking questions. At the In- ternal they were very curious to understand the re- Jations between Mr. Haley and his employes; what sort of government was established there; how Mr. Haley have everytbing attended t> 80 well, and how he could exercige 80 complete a control, unless he was a sort of prince or master. And, it is almos: unneces to add, they were # ‘ised at much which they Jearned in regard to the Amer! n people; and strange will be the accounts which they wi carry home of the great nation which has no Princes and no Emperor. THE POLITICAL PARTIBS OF JAPAN. ‘There are in Japan, as in most other nations, two polit- cal parties—one of which may be called the progressive party, the other, the conservative. This political division extends to the.nobility, and to the councils of the Emper- or. The ro ressive party contends fora liberal policy fore! towards , the @ of the principal porta to foreign trade, and in short the abolition, at least in a Mmessure, of the ancient restrictive laws and customs. ‘The conservative party, on the other hand, contend for &@ rigorous adhesion to the old rites and custems. ‘The progreesive party is constantly increasing in number and Becoming more powerful, and is destined to create an entire change in the internal policy of that Empire, unless foreign Lae epee by indiscreet acts of their officials, should c! ite progress by entering into open hostilities with the nation. It has been reported that the late Em- ror of Japan committed suicide on account of these politi- cal contests and proposed innovations on the old regime. ‘This is incorrect; he died a natural death. WHAT IS TO BE DONE WITH THE POWHATAN. ‘The Powhatan iz to be placed in the dry dock at Mare ma, whero they will go to Aspinwall via the railroad, thence to New york Ls Ramapolls PUBLIC RECEPTION OF THE JAPANESE EMBASSADORS, From the Francisco Houre and Mint, the President and mem- of Supervisors, the Judges of the United States and the State Courts, the city and county officials, the officers of the State mi he by Major Ger Baven, who was accompanied by Cobb, and a large staff, and @ representative from each daily newspaper press in the city. ‘THE ROOM, The spacious and beautiful hall was entirely without ornament, eave that of @ permanent character, but the eastern Sree Ce ete ee en ok the Third come ihe the expected poeets, and those who were to be presented to them as fi lolding official rank in the United States or in the Siate of California. The other ‘Were occupied by mem- bers of oot oe 88 presenting the best opportunity to overeee all might transpire. Althe h our Board of ‘Supervieors bad b it @ da} 1oug) per vigors ut » day's tice, they used such diligence that ail the preparations as if a week had been given to receiving the ambaseadors of the Academy of Music @ very elegant cold collation was pre “he by Mr. intense qualities as @ caterer eulogy. were tastefally ornamented poh ng Bal boron . oe by TOwe of ci © sentinels over oe A detach: ment of the City Guard did duty at entrance door, and several pieces of artillery were stationed on the plaza to salute the ambassadors ag they passed in carri to- ward the Academy of Musio. To THE RRORPTION, Although the hour for receiving the Japanese Ambas- fadors bad been fixed at twelve o'clock, these dignitaries did not make their appearance until nearly two o’clock, at which time their coming was annou' by the thun- der of artillery stationed on the Piaza. A large concourse of citizens had collected in front of the Academy of Music, anxious to ecan the feavures, costumes and of the itardy detailed for te purpose, Kept the way clear, and for an insured uninterrupted sdmission to the Halk’ The car- riagcs conveying the Ambassadors and suite proceeded in regular order of rank, the highest d! 5 accompanied by Commodore Tainall, of the RK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1860.—TRIPLE SHRET. isintarran, of the Japanese corvette Candin. wind accompanied by Lieutenant Brooke, follow: regular succession of grade by other carriages bear- residue of the Japanese Embassy, anda number "9 Ambassadors alighted from their car. ere saluted by the or Cee on daty with ‘and conducted to the top of the first the were again received by the Board of General Haven and staif, and os- Gen. Clarke and staff, the Een. ip ome ed eee ie f # HS it a A i < E i H i 8 z 5 § i ; if i 3 E. i & ducing the various gentlemen present. 9 firat pre- sented were the President and members of the Board of Supervisors, then Brigadier Genera) Clarke, commanding the California divisien of the Pacific Department. As the Genera! advanced his rank and position were explained to the Japanese interpreter, who made them known to the Ambassadors, commencing with the first in rank The ral Clarze, as they bad done with pervisors, evi- dently pleased at the attention shown them, but apps en Aer gird of the precise manner in which they should act. After General Clarke the oflicers of the army were ted in order of rank, then the foreiga Cou- suls, then the county ofticials and members of the Senate and Assembly present, then the officers of the Califorata State Militia, &c., with all of whom the Japanese Ambas- eadors shook bands, after having had ir respective renks ex ed to them, and not until then. During this interesting interview the baad performed several national sire in fine etyle, and we noticed that one of the Amhas- sadors kept accurate time witn his foot, showing a much better ear for our music than is evinced by the Chinese, THE ARTIST. While the ceremonies of reception ana introduction were going on, the artist of the Emba:sy was busily occu- pied in taking a sketch of the handsome ball and the en- semble of the soena, A at his sketch book proved ‘that be was possessed of much talent in his department, and the readiness, fidelity and rapidity with which he transferred whatever was worth noticing to paper, wore really remarkable. THE DINNER IN THR LOWER HALL. ‘The ceremonies of introduction being over, the guosta eor Set the hall on the oq poco pegs » Where a most sumptuous rej prepa yy the unapproachable Martin, was spread out in tempting ar- ray. It ts needless to enumerate the appetizing edibles, From boned turkey to chicken salad, through the myate- rious labyrinths of baked and roart, ‘the tables they groaned with the sgn —, and nothiog re- Mained but to make the . The Japanese were coa- @ucted to the places of honor at the upper ent of the ball, and being seated, were flanked by the officers of the army and navy, President macher, and others of our most distinguished citizens. The signal was given, and our readers may be certain that the viands did not go a beggiug. All formality was thrown to the winds—cham corks gave forth their sharp reporte—the loud hand merry jest went round, and withal our trans-Pacific guests entered hand and beart into the epirit of the affair, I; was the most com- plete and satisfactory thing of the kind we have attended im many yearg, aud we can only add to these terms of commendation, that Preeitent macher ani Mosera. Gates, Johnson, and Young (the Eacomant ag a rh done themselves infinite credit, both as regards the dinner it- self, and the appropriate manner in which they have con- ducted the entire affair. The inner man having been satisfied, the company, numbering about two hundred, prepared for the iuter- change of sentiment appropriate 10 the occasion. Presi- dent Teschemacher occupied the bead of the table, and the repeating toast-master—Dr. Gates—the lower end. At three o’clock the President called the attention of the aesembiage, and @ few regiments of fresh champague bot- tes bavivg been brought in and arranged along the tables, the speechmaking and toasting commenced. The regular toasts were given out by the President as follows :— 1. The Emperor of Japan and the President of the United States. Drank standing, and with three cheers. 2 Their Excellencies the Japanese Ambassadors. Drank Standing, and three cheers. ‘The Chief Ambaseador responded to this through the interpreter and the President, with the toast, ‘The health of the President of the United States.” Drank standing, and with three cheers. 8, The State of California. Drank standing, with three cheers. Music, “Star Ang, Banver.”” Reeponded to by Major P. L. Sovomon, United States dccasion which Lad brought the party gamer, ‘'Oer ion whic! br “Our Japanese visitera,” continued the sneaker, ‘‘are the first among the natives of their own country who have croseed the Pacific to extend the hand of friendship to us, and to open that commerce with the East, of which so much has been written, and which marilime nations have no long and jealously endeavored to inaugurate for themselyce. J see in this the commencement of ap era in ibe commercial advancement of this State and of the country, which in future times will be looked back to with pride, and pointed to as an evont of \he first importance. Its im im every point of view, can scarcely be over esti To morrow the attempt will be commenced to accomplith the quickest trip across the continent that has ever beem made. I al- Jude to the newly conceived Coie ee of & number of gentiewen, with which we are all familiar. Let us hoe jstbat this step, which must lead eventually to the con- summation of the great continental railroad, and the present auspicious opening of the long coveted commerce with Japan, will alike prove happy auguries of the futare greatness of our country, and be attended with the proa- perity which should ever attend enterprise; and may this era of our Progress con- tinue until the white ealls of oar commerce glisten on every sea, and reach the inmost ports of countries until now upknown.”? The speaker concluded amid prolonged Gig The Army and Navy. Drank standing, and with three cheers. Music—‘‘Yankee Doodle.’’ Responded to by General Carxs, U. 8. A. As the vete- ran arose, he was greeted with a Plause, and the Japanese, as they looked at the war-worn old man, evidently conceived the idea that he must be a popular favorite. The General, when silence was restored, merely remarked that he regret- ted it had not fallen into better hands to respond to such @ toast as ‘‘The Army and the Navy,” and he hoped that some other officer would essay the duty, Lond calls for Fiag Officer Tat Drought the Commo- Gore to his feet. He returned his thanks for the honor done him, and, in a few brief sentences, declined making aepeech. His remarks were loudly cheered, and the band strack up ‘The Bould Soger Boy.” Major General Haven, however, was not disposed to let the Commodore off so easily, and rising, he said he hoped the gentlemen wouid fill their “We have,’ he said, “at our table, Admiral ,0f the United States Al aa! ot our fleet in and when our English brethren wanted assistance, he said ‘Blood is Car than water,’ =~ went eae = was Sevres wi ig Cheering an pping. e loud calle ‘Tatnall again brought the old sailor up. “I am much obliged,”’ he said, ‘for your kind reference to the part I took in that fight. But, gentlemen, there were others who took @ part in it, and who, far more than myeelf, are deserving of kind notice. Captain Pearson, of the Powhatan (; to that tby of your regard. I trust that when America get into trouble there will always be true and cordial sympathy between them.” cheering. 5. For: Consuls. Drank standing, and with three cheers. Music—‘‘Grand March.” Responded to by. Mons. F, Gavrier, French Consul. He said:—Mr. President and gentiemen—On behalf of my colleagues and myself, I thank you; not only for the toast just now , and €0 kingly received by you, but algo for the honor you have done us in asking us to meet their Excelenctes, the Japanese Ambassadors. Iam sure = es ons ee Pbenpeas of the aoe — ere present, when I say, we hope iajeat Exoperor of Japan ‘will also send Ambassadors to “ 20 a8 to be more and more convinced by their reporis of the sincere desire our respective sovere'gns have to estab- iish on @ firm footing friendly relations with his empire, ‘This was received with great applause. Music—‘‘Mar. 6. The Judi . Judges McAllister, Blake, Lake, Ogier, Hager and ‘wer successively called for. The latter being specified by Dr. Gates, he declined, and none = eg others being present, the toast was not respond- 6. The City of San Francieoo.—Received with three cheers. Musico—“Sweet Home.”” Reeponded to by Dr. Garss. He said:—Mr. President and gentlemen—It il becomes me to respond to this toast, when the President of the Board is bere; and I do so Bow at his request. We have, however, but little time to spend in making hes. AS one of the earliest citizens of San Francisco, having lived here since 1849, I can point with pride to her progress. Ihave seen hor grow into her present 1d position from a collection of tents, and Ihave a right to be proud of her, and to feel proud at being numbered among her Board of. Supersi- fors. 1 give a8 a sentiment—The of Sea Fran- cieco. Drank standing and with three cheers. co 8. ‘The Federal Officers. Music—‘Sar Spangled Ban- er”? Mr. Hew , Saperintendent of the United States Branch Mint, responded. He sald—Mr.-President and gentlemen— my friends for ped me to respond to the toast just uttered, I cannot ei ret that they should have singled me out for that honor; for I fear the task has fallen into feeble hands. tm- tance of the occasion, however, few words. This ia truly an occasion nary interest and importance the whole world of commerce. 8 extend their hearty, cordia thie representatives of the Em of Japan. 9, Commerce—| Standing, and with for Front etreet. s Supervisor J. 8. Davies reponded. He said:—It is with great diffidence, gentlemen, that I rise to respond to the toast just given. The time for making long speeches for to-day has Tam aware that the J ese return this afternoon by the steamer, and our time is but short. T bave been identified for some years with the commercial interests of this city. The prime motor of her prosperity ig commerce, and her citizens well know how to cherish, Protect, and foster that interest. Alicw me to propose the following toast:—San Francisco—May she become one Of the commercial centres of the world. 10. The Pacific Reeponded to by Dr. Rane. He said:—Mr. President— J feel prond of the honor thua qoaverred upon me, t2 ry Applanse. hoods timate industry and: Pou 4 it 5 2 28 553 gacets may live and will live to seo it—then, and Pekin, and the cities of the Iodies will into:. this great bighway with New York and Losio and Fietertam then, Mr. Preatient, will San Pe the city of the world. (Applause.) Music, th the Pr tare lh. Prees. Drank standing, and with Responded to by F. MacCueuusm, of the 4i said: —Mr. President—I arise with pleasure to reaj the toast, reception of the guests of the marrub wes an occasion kke tbe present; an 1 at th: lexpressed my views upon the opening of the ery between = and California, and the rest of ‘To us cf California, in particular, this dawom mercial relations is of tbe first importance. th with Japan may be said to bave commenced alrosd: products are already being shipped to us im the Course of trade, Witbin tnree days, the fires o Tegu'ar Japavese goods, consij to one of o mercial houses, hag reached this port—e cargo knicknacks merely, but of staple products, and had the pleasure of anvouncing thie throu rees. Thee Empire of Japan opens to the titers, the student, and the traveller, the most ing subjects for study. The ie mate relations of trade between Jape, © and the rest of the United States, will soom 0 viaible and telling effect, particulary upon San cisco. Hitherto we have been obii wo our gold by Ge of Pasamea fo Man Yee ‘and anc then pay high for ex wherewith to the Jor the Orient; bat we Bope soon, by © ilver, to remit largely to ‘the East, and rate of exchange fixed in San Francisco, the m Dor of Japan and China. The steam commun: tween San Francisco and Japan and the East Ind._| tined to make our city one of the great seal the world’s commerce; and there are those liv, Will geo the Pacific dotted with the sails of her com —the great commerce of the Orient, which oar geogy cal position shows must eycntually become excl ours. Mr. MacOrellish concluded by giving a teast, ‘Was transiated to the Ambassadors. é Presi sent Tescummacugr here alluded to Captain I ro, of the Candinmarruh, the commander of the sel which would go back to Japan with the ‘what these visiters bad seen in this strange tend; aq ter a graceful compliment to the Captain, wno wi sent, be proposed: ‘The Japanese Admiral and Capta'n, and also © Brooke, of the U. 8. Navy, who bas been 20 cfficie aware is a hg and explaining to the Jag during their vi This was drank standing, with three cheers. Lieut. Brooke, being loudly called for, arose and| Mr. President and gentleomen—As the Japanese able to avewer for themselves, it devolves upon act ea their spokesman. Ihave been in ther, constant commun! them:asiace our here, aud | know what nts are in ro! Americans, and nde cased oe ee ‘They ure perfectly 2 with e 1 know that they will carry back @ most favorad} regsion with them of us and our country. They ari Qeularly pleased, as well as surprised, at the op frank mapver in which they have been treated at torn. ‘There has been no degire to conceal any thiug| them; but everything has been shown and explais them. Their curiozity has been gratified, and they encountered naught but kindwess and good will they have gone. Such conduet cannot but have jest resulte, They bave found all that Comm inal) had mised them, as to the good willd ple towards them, had been realized. He exp the absence of the Admiral by the desire of that to remain with ningbam since th accide.t which lately befel him. Lieutenant cluded his @ handsome compliment to| modore Tatnall. His remarks were listene’ to attention, and were loudly applauded. Mr. Tescummacume then gave a general toast fron Admiral complimentary to the assemblage, which drank standing. Gen. Crank gave—The health and succers of the nese Ambateadors during their visit to the United 9 Drenk standing and with three cheers. . Raue gave:—The Clergy, to which Father Gall responded briefly. Mr. Davirs gave:—The Volunteer Soldiery of Ssa Sse which Major General Haven responded ily. ~ At this time the President announced that the tere eae g0 up to Mare torres = the Shubrick, soon r Com} iy red, the Japauese devin, first eecorted Mo toe carsbapes; in which they p og Leper wharf, and jn the afternoon returaed to sland. INTERCOURSE WITH JAPAN. [From the San Francisco Herald, March 23 ‘There is a world of good omen to the future comp of our city in the fact that we have a Japanese in our harbor, giving direct tangible evidence of sire of positive intercourse. Few incidents in our © nia journalist!> life has caused more sstiefaction th direct interchange of govornment ctvilities with ti panege officials—an event which, bad it been eee since, would have excited no other attentio We and ble, us lways esteemed it fortunate that the libri tion of the journals of Capt. Giyan, of the acquired to our office; for it enabled early day im the movement of San commerce, to advocate understandingly advantsges of the opening of the Japanese trade citizens, which, however sanguine io our thoug! Scarce dared write could be 80 readily brought i But marvellous ag the result of this ten years’ eff our geverpment and people, we have not reached a, where either effort or Application can cease. Por! in and England had trade for years,and eee ee aot and he a no pun . Powers in regard to our own co men be greater than that usually accorded foreign representatives, and hia authority nO fusiained ‘by the frequent visi steamers. present system of squadron bu our emall navy would make these visits far too infreq) and to keop up this intercourse within a reasonable of government expenses, requires an alteration in 0 licy v0 far ag our naval business in the North P command of to be converted to| line. this port and the Asistic coast, under officers, ready at any moment government use, we shall have the noedfal interco commercial and available steam navy in Sonance with an enlightened commerce and the & commercial people. The Wailings of the Provincial {From the lelphia Evening Balletin, April abn wept 8000 hen mianight, wl ci terior people whole bandies of intelligence in the shape of morning ot the. steamer arrived with Japanese in San Francisco. night, and the papers that papers | t tt a furnished tt papers got it ani foribers a day in advance of their fast rivals, wh fark daavethe way 2 t boy omey. New York papers are even going newspaper ¢xprees train between New York and P delphia, and we are to have our Herat, me ‘Times forced upon us before breskfast “Think o mieeriee of such diet on an empty stomach. Think off indigestion of a Haran before coffee, a. eto: morning egg, before the morning ma ‘The New Yorkers are dying of such miserable habite, are the evils of the system to be extended to Philadelg to make us all miserable dyspeptics, as well ag Y sipners; (0 hurry us into premature and us dead of marasmus or dj of overdoses and over-early doses of New York jou Canpot the Camden Amboy Company be corru; Into a reaclve to keep back the newspaper express after we get our breakfasts? they not spare the horrors of that part of the great revolution! ho) tbe nltole country vo by Feally gooquared aad ever FI