BEDFORD INQUIRER. BEDFORD, Pa. Friday Morning, June 1, IS6O - AND FREE." |>. OVER—Editor and Proprietor. FOR PRESIDENT, ABEAM LINCOLN, OF ILLINOIS. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, OF MAINE. FOR GOVERNOR, AN DEE W G. CUR TIN. OF CENTRE COUNTY. Delegate Elections AND COUNTY CONVENTION The qualified voters of Bedford County, who are opposed to the present National Adminis tration, are hereby requested to m et at the usual placos of holding elections in tbe sever al Boroughs and Townships, or at such other places as the township committees may appoint, on Saturday, the 23d day of June, 1860, to elect two Delegates for each Township and Borough, to represent them in a County Con vention to bo held at the Court House, in Bed ford, on Tuesday, the 26th day of Juno, next, at I o'clook, P. M., to nominate a County ticket, and a candidate tor the Legislature, aud to appoint Senatorial and Congressional Conferees, and a County Committee for the ensuing year. Said delegate elections, unless otherwise ordered by tbe Township Commit tees, will, be held between the bours of cne and five o'clock, P. M., in tho Townships, and between tho hours of five and seven o'clock, P. M., iu the Boroughs. To ensure proper attention to the delegate elections, the County Committee has appointed the following Committees, and it is hoped that ♦he gentlemen named will see that timely no tice is gives, and that trie elections are duly held in said districts : Bedford Bor.,Alex }Heuderaou,R. D. Charms Barclay, Esq., and David F. Mann. Bedford Township. Zuchiriah Diehl, Sani'l Phillips, and James ilea, Jr. Broautop. John B. Castner, James Eiohel bergor, and John Foster. Colerain. Nathan Evans, Jacob Barnbart, and Emanuel J. Diehl. Cumberland Vailey. Peter Derreuiorc, Jo siah Tewell, and Nathan Lee. Harrison. Hugh Wertz, John MoVicker, Esq., and Martin Feightner. Hopewell. Thos. N. Young, Esq., Henry Gates, and Luther 11. Piper. Juniata. -Josiau Lehman, Peter R. Hillegas and Leonard Bittuer, Esq. Liberty. David S Berkstresser, Samuel A. Moore, aud Sam'i F. Shcap. Londonderry. Levi Carpeuter, Jonathan Feightner, and John Wilhelm. Monroe. Jacob L. May, Win. Stackey, and Andrew Adams. Napier. Wm. Hull, George W. Williams, and George Stuckey. Providence E. Sidney R. Whitfield, Win. Lysiuger, and David Monroe. Providence W. Wm. Dibert, Wur. Cook, and Nicholas Peck. Scbollsburg. Jacob W. Knipple, Wm. A. B. Clark, and James Gollipher. Southampton. John Johnson, John YV. Lash- Icy, and Jared Hanks. Snake Spring. Asa Stuckey, Esq., Julia Esblernau, and Jacob Linsenfeiter. St. Clair. Jacob H. Wright, Esq., Joseph Home, and Gideon D. Trout. Union. John Fickes, Sam'l Shaffer, Esq , tud John Ake, Esq. Woodbury Middle. Wm. F. Johnson, John 11. Wilkinson, and Jacob Breunemsn. Woodbury South. Adam Ketriog, John B. Miller, and Robert Ralstou. By order of the County Committee. S. L. RUSSELL, Chairman. June 1, 1860. PEOPLE'S (LIU. The People's Club of Bedford Borough will meet, in the County Hall, on Tuesday evening next. Several addresses may be expected. PETER H. SHIRES, Prest. D. F. MANN, Sec'ty. ORGANIZE ! ORGANIZE ! ! Now that the Siatc and Natioual nomina tion* of the People's Party have been made, we hope that onr friends in every Township and Borough in the County, will go actively to work, and organize for the campaign. Al though the prospects for the election of Lin coln, Hamlin and Curtin are firstrate, yet it will require work, hard work, from this until after the election. We have wily and unscru pulous foes to contend with, and, although they are torn with dissensions, aud divided, their love for the loaves and fishes of office is so great, that they will make a desperate effort to maintain the supremacy of the most corrupt party that ever existed. To work, them, fel low citizens of Bedford County, and complete your organizations. Let there he u Lincoln, Hamlin and Curtin Club established in every election district in the County, and our word for it, old Bedford CouDty will be rcdeemed f regenerated and disenthralled, next fall.— Hurra for Lincoln, Ilamlin, Cnrtio, a Protect ive iariif, and honesty n the management of tho affairs of our National and State Govern ments ! The times arc auspicious for a •hangs 1 CONSTITUTIONAL UNION PARTY. This new party, whioh has roeently nomina ted John Bell for President, and Edward Ev erett for Yiee President, professes to be more national than any other, and without any plat form of principles, hopes to attract a few votes on the more high-sounding name of the "Con stitutional Union Party." We very much doubt both the propriety and the patriotism of this movement. It has been got up by the Locofocos, to draw off votes from the Peo ple's and Republican partios, as a sort of side door arrangement to aid the desperate fortunes of distracted sham democracy. We have most satisfactory assurances that the very men who at the recent Mayor's election in Pbila ; delphia, fought the hardest agaiust tho re-elec tion of Mayor Henry, tbo People's candidate, started off the next day or so after, to tue ' Baltimore Convention, and there figured con spicuously iu the nomination of Bell and Ev erett. It is pretended that nearly every State was represented in this Convention, and per haps after a fashion they were; but how rep resented} For the most part, by delegates not cLoscn or sent by the people, but by tbe j Locofuuo politicians of Philadelphia, who, as ;wo are informed, very kindly and liberally 1 paid the expenses of these bogus delegates.— By the State Journal, published in Philadel phia, the names and residence of tbe dele gates from Pennsylvania are given, by whioh it appears that nearly all the delegates from this State are residents of that city. Tho whole of the four delegates at large were PbiladelphiaDs; the first, second, third fourth and fifth Congressional districts were all rep resented by citizens of Philadelphia, and the names and residence of the delegates from the remaining twenty districts of the State, are given as follows: The First, Secoud, Third, Fourth, and part of the Fifth districts comprising this city, were represented, very properly, by E. P. Mo liueaux, S. M. See, C. D. Freeman, F. S. Al liums, \V. S. Elder, John Sletumer, E. Harper Jefferies, John B. Robinson, and John S. Lit tle, all Philadelpbians. The remaining nine teen Congressional districts in this State were represented as follows. We give the resi dence of each delegate, for the reason that some may be strangers in the districts they they profess to have beeu sent from: Sixth District—Frank Smith, 1*238 Catha rine street, Philadelphia. Seventh District—Mark Munday,G 16 Spruce street, Philadelphia. Eighth District— j Ninth District— Tenth District—Henry Kellar, 1817 South j ! Seventh street, Philadelphia , and C. C. La- J ! throp, 14*23 Walnut s'reet, Philadelphia. Eleventh District— W. 11. Peirce, 1325 j Chestnut 3treet, Philadelphia. Twelfth District— Thirteenth District—Edward Shippeo, 251 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia. Fourteenth District--E. C. Pechin, 1523 j Spruce street, Philadelphia. Fifteenth District—J. D. Bayne, 325, Reed street, Philadelphia, and Win. llillman, 1736 ' Green street, Philadelphia. Sixteenth District— Seventeenth District—Thomas Hayney, 14 Queen street, Philadelphia, aud Hubert M. j | MoClure, northeast corner Water and Chestnut j streets, Philadelphia. Eighteenth District—E. P. Borden, 332 , South Fifth street, Philadelphia. Nineteenth Distriot—F. YV. Grayson, 1604 Spruce street, Philadelphia. Twentieth District—W Loc, 1299 Race j street, Philadelphia. I Twenty tirst District— Twenty second District— | Twenty third District— A. S. Redstreake, 408 German street, Philadelphia. j Tweuty fourth District—John 11. Hicks, | 713 South Second street, Philadelphia. Twenty fifth District—J. W. Mariien, 1631 ! Race street, Philadelphia. j The delegates at largo were J. R. Ing?r --i soli, 231 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia; : A. Markiey, 1801 Rhoades street, Philadel phia; Henry M. Fuller, 1601 Chestnut street, Philadelphia; and Mr. Howell, Chestnut street, j Philadeiptiia. How many districts in other j States elected Puiiadelphuus to represent j them, we have not hceu able to <earn; neither lis it uoceseary to give them, to prove that ! Philadelphia is a great nation, and tue "Con stitutional Uuiou party," per consequence, a national, party. ; represented the State at large, and all of the. : twenty-five districts of the State, except six. Even this Congressional district (the 17th) was represented by Thomas Hayney and Rob ert M. McCluie , of the Quaker City. Our citizens uever heard of these gentlemen before, and would like to know where they got their ! appointment or credentials to the Baltimore | Convention. We had our delegates regularly j appointed to the Chicago National Convention, 1 and to no other, and whilst wa cannot but i feel obliged to the laocofocos of Philadelphia j for appointing delegates for us to Baltimore, j they must not think hard of us if we allow them to elect their ticket as best they can, whilst we vote for Lincoln and Hamlin, the real true blue Constitutional Union ticket. If liell aud Everett had ever belonged to the American party, some of our friends who were willing to throw their votes away, might have been induced to support them; but as neither of the candidates were -ever at any time identified with the American party, we arc at a loss to perceive where any support is to come from. In this we thick our democratic friends in Philadelphia made a great mistake; and we suggest that they had better get their bogus delegates together again, and see if they cauuot get us up another tioket a lirtlo better suited to their purposes. Attend the meeting of the People's Club on next Tuesday night, Lincoln mon and others. Let ifcere be a good turn-out. BEDFORD INQUIRER. THE OLD GAME.— The Gazette has already raised its stereotyped cry of Abolitionism against Lincoln, our candidate for the Presi dency. Of oourse everybody knows exactly how much such a charge is worth, coming from the paper which in the campaign of last fall charged our friend Judge Taylor with be ing one of the rankest Abolitionists in Bed ford county. It is not a cry of truth, , but of fear , and wc cannot but admire its sagacity, whilst wc despise its want of veracity. See Bedford Gazette of Oct. 7,1859, and previous numbers ia that campaign, where it charged the Judge with being a "rank Abolitionist." Who believes this, and who would believe its assertions in regard to our candidate for Pres ident now ? No one but is acquainted with that paper and its slanders, on all not agreeing with it in politics. A large ratification meeting was held in Philadelphia on Saturday evening last. The friends of Lincoln, Ilamlin and Curtin were there in immense uutnbers; it was one of the largest meetings ever held in that city. Speech es were made by some of the most distinguish ed speakers in the country, tho meeting going on at five different places at the same time.— Fireworks and transparancics were numerous. Delegates were passing aloDg the streets in wagons, with persons splitting rails, in imita tion of "Honest Old Abe," in bis youth. The fires of 1840 are rekindled ! A SUBSTANTIAL AND CHEAP FENCE.— To ali persons who wish a substantial and cheap fence, wc call attention to that put up by Mr. Win. Griffith, of Union Tp. It is a movable feuoe, and is invaluable for crow fences, and even outside fences. It is well stayed, and will withstand stoims as well as any other made, beside being oa*of the cheap est. A sample of this fence may be seen be tween several fields on the Green Lane, about half a mile south of Bedford. FIRE. —We regret to hear that tbc large two story house, in which Mr. Solomon lrater and Widow Shriner resided, in Middle Wood berry Tp., was consumed by fire a couple of weeks ago. The fire originated from the stove pipe. The property belonged to our old friend, David Stuckey. His loss is between §I,OOO and §1,200. No insurance. Mr. Imler and Mrs. Shriner lost nearly all their furniture and clothing. A GOOD APPOINTMENT.— It affords us pleasure to announce that Hon. Edward Mc pherson, our worthy member of Congress, was appointed by our delegation to the Chicago Convention, as the representative from* this State on the Natiooal Republican Committee for tho next four yeaxs. A large ratification meeting was held in Pittsburg on Tuesday evening a week ago.— Many of the returning delegates frotu Chicago were there, and addressed the meeting. Among the rest was Hon. Fr. Jordan, of Bedford.— The Gazette speaks in high terms of praise of his address. THE CENSCS. —The gentlemen who arc to take the census ot Bedford County, will com mence their labors to-day, the Ist June. We hope no obstructions will bo plaeed in their way, but that every one will be ready to make full and satisfactory answers to all questions asked. THE CROPS. —The crops in this county look well. Indeed, as was remarked by an old farmer to us the other day, tho prospect of a good harvest has not been as fair for ten yours. Wheat, rye, and oats will be abundaut, if noth ing providential toterferes to prevent it. The corn, also, thus far, looks well. I*EVV GOODS. —Ai.-ip has received his new Spring aud Summer Goods. His selection is choice, aud he is selling at low prices. Mrs. S. E. Potts has received her new Spring and Summer Goods. Call and see them. Don't forget the meeting of the Bedford Temperance Organization, on Monday evening next. Hons. Simon Cameron and Edward Me- PbersoD have oar thanks for many favors. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a meeting of the members of the Bento nian Literary Society of Allegheny Seminarv, held on tho morning of the 21st ult., a Com mittee was appointed to draft resolutions ex- tho sentiment of the Society, rela tive to the death of Alfred S. Over. The fol lowing were presented and adopted. WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God, in His providence, to remove from our midst our highly esteemed brother, Alfred S. Over, therefore be it Resolwd , That while submitting to the Di vine Will, we feel deeply sensible of the loss which the Society sustains in tho death of one of its most activo members. Resolved , That we truly sympathize with his friends and rolatives in this sad and unexpect ed bereavement. Resolved , That as a token of respect for the deceased, each member of the society wear the customary badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved , That a copy of the foregoing pre amble and resolutions be forwarded to the ed itors of the Bedford "Inquirer" and "Ga zette," for publication. W. A. STEPHENS, H. P. WILLIAMS, W. S. SMITH, 1 Committee. HOW THE NOMINATIONS .IRE RECEIVED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY- ! SPRINGFIELD, 111., May 18.—At noon, to day, Mr. Lincoln received tho announcement of bis nomination, when his friends warmly con gratulated him. To-night the city is in a blaze of excitement. A largo and enthusiastic meeting assembled at the State House, and was addressed by several prominent citizens. Tho meeting adjourned at 0, P. M., and, headed by the Young American Bind, proceed ed to tho residence of Mr. Lincoln and sere naded him. His appearance was tbe sigoal for immense cheering, and when quietness was finally restored. Mr. Lincolu said that he did not suppose the visit was intruded particularly for him as a private citizen, but rather as tho representative of a greut party. In reference to his positiou on the political questions of the day, he refer red his numerous hearers to his public letters and speeches. The speech throughout WJS loudly applauded. It was very brief. CHICAGO. May, 18.—The nomination cf Mr. Lincolu for President, by tbc Republican Na tional Convention, has been received by Illinois aDd the Northwest with an enthusiasm unpar alleled since the days of 1840. Tbe German Republicans formed also a large procession. Tbe city is wild with excitement. All appear to have laid aside their gravity, and become boys again. Bonfires blaze at the corners of the streets. BOSTON, May, 18.—Mr. Lincoln's Domina tion for President was well received by the lie publicans, who hailed the announcement with a salute of ono hundred guns. It is proposed to have a graud ratification Meetiug, at Faneuii Hall ou Monday night. MANCHESTER, May 18.—A salute was fired for the Chicago nominees. Much exoiteweut prevails, and the llepublicans are perfectly sd isfied. BATH, Me., May 18.—A salute of one hun dred guns, fireworks, ringing of bells, and a street procession wirh music, inaugurated the Hi publican campaign in this city. CONCORD, N. 11., May 18.—The Republi cans of this city recived Mr. Lincoln's nomi nation with greut enthusiasm. A salute of 100 guns, was fired, and bonfires lighted this evening, &c. PORTLAND, May 18.—The Chicago nomi nations were received with great enthusiasm. A salute of 100 guus, bonfires, &c. BANGOR, May 18.—One hundred guns were fired, and the Republicans are jubilant tor the the Chicago Dominations. NEW HAVEN. May 18.— The nominations of Lincoiu Und llauiiiu are received with univer sal enthusiasm. A natioual salute is now be iug fired upon the green. NEWARK, May 18.—A large spontaneous and enthusiastic meeting of Republicans was held here this evening, ratifying and congratu lating the Chicago nominations. WASHINGTON, May 18. —Mr. Hamlin's rooms are crowded to-night with friends, con gratulating htm on his nomination. He had no expectation of receiving it, and was surprised wheu it was un'nounced to him. The Republi cans ot this city, and the Republican Con gressmen, are full of enthusiasm over the ticket. Mr. Douglas has repeatedly said to-day that the nouiiuation of Mr. Lincoln was the strongest the Republicans could have iuadc. A Repub lican ratification meeting will be held here next week. DETROIT, May 18.—A salute of 100 guns, was fired hero ttiis afternoon, and bonfires aud illuminations were the order of the evening, in honor ot the uomiuation of Lincoln and llaiu iin. ALBANY, May 18—9 P. M.—The Republi cans of this city arc now fairly waked up, aud the wildest excitement prevails in regard to the uomiuation of Lincoln. The Republicans of tho City are now more reconciled to the nomination, and uuite iu hearty approval of it. They consider that wuiic Liucolu may not be as strong iu tho Slate as Sewaid, he will be less objectiouai through out the Union. Since the reception of the news of tu? suc cessful laying of tho Atlantic cable, no more animated scene has ever been witnessed iu this city than has beeu seeu this evening. BUFFALO, May 18.—A salute Was fired here this alternoon, upon the receipt of the news of the nomination of Lincoln and Hamlin. ROCHESTER, May 18.—A saiute of 100 guns was fired this afternoon by the Republicans, iu honor of lha nomination of Auram Lincoln- WILMINGTON, Del., May 20.—One hundred guns were tired in this oity yesterday iu honor of the uumiuees of the Chicago Convention. ITHACA, May 19. —One huudred guns are uow being fired. Bands of musiu are paradiug tbe streets, aud a large meeting is assembled, to celebrate tbe nomination of Lincoln at Chi cago. Great enthusiasm prevails. EASTON, May 19. —The uomiuation of Lin coln was received hero yesterday afternoon with the utmost enthusiasm aud satisfaction.— Arrangements were made to lire cannon, but, owibg to the storm, it was postponed until this morning, it is now being tired. READING, Pa., May 19' —There is great re joicmg amoug the Republicans here, aud they fired one huudred guns lor the nomination of Lincoln and Hamlin. The Republicans of Doyiestowu, Pa., on Monday had a rejoicing over the nomination of Lincoln, feeling confident that Peuusyivauiu oan be carried for bitn. Everybody was pieased aud in high spirits over the barmonious result of the Convention. We learn that there will be uo third party strength anywhere outside ot Philadelphia, aud net much there. The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, the or gan of Ex-President Fillmore is oat in a strong article in favor of Linoolu und Ilamlin. This is the only correct oourso lor all to pursue who are opposed to Locofoco corruption. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY. Reception at the Seat of Gorernment. IMPOSING DEMONSTRATION. WASHINGTON, May 11. This is one of the proudest days over wit nessed in the imetropolis of America. From every preminent point the Star Spangled Ban ner flaunted, and the sun never smiled more benignly upon auy people. Frequent rains hid laid the dust, the air was balmy, whilst the beautiful green sward and rich foliage of the trees presented a scene transporting and gratefnl to the mind. By the hour of nine every carriage, omnibus, coach and vehicle of every description were put in requisition to place whole families within the ample limits of our Washington navy yard, where the Japanese flag floated side by side with the American. The hour of eleven arrived, and not less thau ten thousand visitors could have been within the gates, whilst thousands more awaited events in the dwellings along the sideways of Garris on street, thronging the crossing!? of every avenue and street leading thereto, also the cap itol grounds and ail along Pennsylvania ave nue. Mayor Berrot went aboard the Philadelphia, and was iutroduced to the Ambassadors. lie extended to them a welcome in the name of the citizens of Washington, to which they acknowl edged their thanks for the honor and the com pliment. The Japanese on the upper deck were evi dently delighted with the scene; one of their party was engaged in taking sketches. An Amerioun dsguerrcotypist had erected his o a mora to take the picture. The greates r excitement was everywhere ex hibited. The club boats on tbe river, with tbe American and Japanese flags, added to the ef fect of the brilliant scene. Tbe treaty box was first brought from the boat, and was followed by the Japanese under the escort of several naval officers. They pass ed, as they landed, between the Japanese and American flags. Having approached to where Capt. Buchanan was standing, ho, in the pres ence of his brother naval officers, welcomed the Ambassadors in the name of the United States. Reciprocating the kind feeiiags ex pressed by the Japanese Government, when the treaty was marie by ths gallant Commodore Perry, as an bumble participator on this inter esting occasion, he felt proud of beiug tbe me dium of this reception on the part of bis coun trymen. The dignitaries thus addressed through their interpreter, bowed their acknowledgements in response to tbe welcome accorded them. While these ceremonies were progressing, a salute was fired from the battery. The mili tary presented a beautiful appcasranc-e, rang ed on either side of the plank-way, on which the visitors walked to the gate where tbo cortege ws formed. The advance was formed by the President's Mounted Guard; the Japanese officials followed in carriages. The United States marines and the District military followed. Tbe marine band, and other bands of music, were interspers ed among the military. The sidewalks along Pennsylvania avenue were crowded, and every window commanding a view was blocked up with the curious. Great excitement prevailed throughout the entire dis tance between the Navy Yard and the head quarters of the Japanese. So dense was the crow-i of pedestrians and carriages that the procession occupied more than an hour in tra versing the distance from the Capitol to W il lard's Hotel, Tho resident population were more excited and enthusiastic than ever before, and the march through the city was a perfect ovation. The reception rooms, at Willard's, were thronged with the wives, sisters, and daugh ters of the dignitaries of the country, who had assembled to receive and welcome the visitors. Over an iiour was require i in the exchange of courtesies before tbe wearied travelers were al lowed to retire to their quarters, after which tbo military retired and the crowd gradually dis persed. The Japanese Embassy —tfeceptiou by the President. WASHINGTON, May 17. The Japaueso Embassy, properly attended by ihcir officers and the Naval commission, left Willard's Hotel about half-past 11 o'clock this morning, on their way to the President's House. They rode in open carriages, with a force of 25 uniformed policemen in front, and the same number iu the rear, wtiiio the marines and or dinance men marched ou each side of the ve hicles to the music of the Marino Band. The chief Prince was arrayed iu rich bro cade, purple silk sack, with ample overhanging sleeves, aud flowing trowsersof the same Color. The other two dignitaries wore in greoo of a similar texture and fashion. They wore caps like ladies' inverted cabas, fastened on tue crown of the head by strings passing uuder the chin. They carried pikes, halberds, and em blems of their rank. The inferior officers wore small hats with a round band, aud triangular crown. It should have been above stated, the Japaueso did uut present a uniform appearance in their custuuie, which differed according to their respective ranks or positions. The prominent points along the route wore occupied by noxious spectators j the streets were crowded with the multitudes following to the President's House. Meanwhile, in the east room, there-had assembled a brilliant company, among whom were the Now York munioipui committee, who came hither to invito the Japa nese to visit that city. Contrary to the programme and expectation, there was a large attendance of ladies, accom panied by members of Congress and others holding prominent public positions. The Navy officers formed a line iu the oait room; promiaent among them was Captain Tatnall. The Army officers fornrod another line j Lieutenant-Geaeral Scott was prominent, together with his staff. Between these lines there was an open space about twenty-five teet wide, which was to be the scene of the grand presentation, and the interest was intense, and the usual stir charac terized tho preliminary proceedings. Tho folding doors were opened at nooa, when the President of tho United States entered, ac companied by his Cabinet officers, and thoy took a position ou the east and faciDg the west. Secretary Cass retired to the ante-room, aud returned with the Japanese Commissioners and their attendants, who made several profound bows as they approaobed the President aad his Cabinet. Tboo one of the Japanese opened a series of paper boxer, one within anothec, and pro meed several letters, which were handed to toe Pre sident, and by him to Mr. Oass. The principal Ambassador of the Japanese then addressed the President as follows : "His Majesty, the Tycoon, has commanded us that respectfully express to His Majesty, the President of the United States, in his name, ni follows : "T'esiring to establish, on a firm and lasting .oundatten, the relations of peace and eom. tnerce so happily existing between the twe countries, that lately the plenipotentiaries of both countries have negotiated and concluded a treaty now he has ordered us to exchange the ratification of the treaty in your principal, city of Washington Henceforth he hopes • hat the friendly relations shall be held more and more lasting, and be very happy to have your friendly feeling. That you brought u to the United States and will send U8 baok' to Japan in your man-of-war." Having delivered their message they retired, bowing to the President and the Cabinet re peatedly it; leaving their presence. i hey soon, however, returned, bowing pro foundly, cs before, when the President addres sed them as follows—Mr. Portmau interpreting to the Japanese interpreter, aud the latter com municating with the principal Envoy. "I give- you cordial welcome as representa tives of his Imperial Majesty, the Tycoon of Japan, to the American government. We ara all much gratified that the first embassy which your great empire has ever accredited* to any foreign power has been sent to the U. States. I trust that this will be the harbinger of perpet ual peace an i friendship between these two great countries. The treaty of commerce, wLo:,-e ratification you arc about to exchange with the Secretary of State, cannot fail to he productive of bene fits and blessings to the people both of Japan and of tlie Ignited States. 1 can say for my self, and promise for my successors, that it shall be carried into execution in a faithful and friendly spirit, so as to secure to both countries all tbe advantages they may jus'ly expect from the happy auspices under whict, it has been negotiated aud ratified. I rejoice that you are pleased with the kiud treatment which you have received on board of our vessel of war whilst on your passage to this country. You shall be sent back in tbe same manner to yom native inud, under the protection of the Ameri can titg. Meanwhile, during your residence amongst as, which I hopo may be prolonged so as to enable you to visit different portions of our country, we shall be happy to extend to you ail the hospitality aud kindness eminently due to the great Dd friendly sovereign whom you so worthily represent." J'he President handed them a copy of his address, and then shook hands with them. 1 he subordinate Japanese officers were also brought in and iutroduced. Captain Dopont was prominent in this part of the ceremony. Tbe cabinent officers were presented in the following order Cobb, Floyd, Touoey, Thompson, Holt aud Blaek, and their relative official positions briefly OKpiained. Lieutenant-General Scott wax next intro duced, and ttoy warmly greeted turn, evidently delighted with his fine commanding appearance and in view of bis public position t General Cass asked for Vice-President Breckinridge, to introduce him, but ho was ab sent. Speaker Pennington, as Speaker of tho House, was then introduced to tho distinguish ed visitors. The Japanese again repeated their profound bows in finally retiring, "then the impressive scene closed. Mr. Cass privately said, referring to tho am pie trowsers, that they would 'ook batter with hoops. Tne crowd slowly dispersed, and the Japaneso returned to their botei in the -arue order that they went to the President's house, evidently deiighted with the imposing proceedings. Among the army officers present were Lieut. C netal Scott: General Totteu, Jessup, Churchill and Johnson ; Colonels Roberts, Tiiomas. Cook, Craige, Chiids and Taylor, and Major Ramsey; and of the navy, Oapt. Smith, Shubnek, Buchanan, Tatnall, and Colonel Harris, of tbe marine crops. They were in full dress and made a splendid appearance. A French naval officer was in the distin guished throng. lii addition to ether gentlemen holding high public positions, where Minister Preston and Assistant Secretary of State Appleton. The letter accrediting the Japanese Com missioners to the government of the United States was unrolled from a large and magnifi cent scarlet satin envelope. W hen the Embassy first retired from the East room, it was for the purpose of bringing with them the Imperial or principal Embassa dor. who according to etiquette, could not be present at the delivery of the letter accredit ing them. The demeanor of the Japaueso was exceed- grave and solemn. Theii appearance contrasted strangely, but impressively, with that of the deeply interested spectators. Dur ing the entire ceremony, wkeaover the eyes of a Japaueso official wero raised from the ground tbey wero directed to the President, and to his couatenanoo only. So rigidly was this practice observed that it seems that not one of the Jap anese could have seen tho countenances of those surrounding them, excepting those of the few distinguished gentlemen to whom they were introduced. Some of the Japanese, during the afternooD, took an airing in carriages. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.— Visit to the State Department. — WASHlNGTON, May 16. The Japanese Ambassadors, together with the principal officers, numbering eight persons in all, accompanied by the naval commission, pro ceeded to the State Department about noon to-day, and, after the customary preliminaries, were introduced to Secretary Cass by Capt. Dupont. Geo. Cass oourtsously invited them to seats, when, in ibe name of tho President, bo ext tended to them a grateful welcome to this country. He assured their excellencies that the mission on which they bad arrived was of great importanco, and as suoh was appreciated by this government, it being the first visit of an embassy from Japan. The exohauge of the ratifications of the treaty he trusted would re sult iu a further development of the commercial intercourse already commenced, and he assured them that in whatever part of the country their exoellenoies may visit, tbey will meet with a cordial welcome. In conclusion, he repeated
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