Arrival of the Japanese Embassy as Home.
Intelligence from Jeddo announces the fact of the arrival in that city, on the 10th of November, of the Niagara, with the Japanese Embassy on board, one hundred and thirty-two days from New York, including thirty days stoppages at the different ports on the way. A letter to the New York Herald says.The entire party have enjoyed the most perfect health, and have returned in a most presentable condition. For almost the only time since their departure from our shores, when they came in sight of Fusi-jamma, the "Blessed Mountain," their countenances displayed something analogous to wonder and satisfaction, and, indeed, it was a joyous sight, even to the mariner whose ties of kindred and affection were in other and distant lands. The immense bay was studded with myriads of sails, whose white canvas glittered in the sunbeams, and whose graceful forms skimmed the waters as if instinct with life — modern marine architecture can boast no greater triumph than these beautiful boats. For miles under slow steam we proceeded up the bay, the shore developing new and picturesque scenes as we advanced, until suddenly we opened the immense and wonderful city, which he that has not seen has not seen a wonder at least equal to the renowned and fair city of Seville. Our anchorage is seven miles distant from the shore --a very material objection either to safe or frequent visits, as the weather is very cold and the winds are very fresh.
On the 10th, the Ambassadors and the whole septuagint — kamis, no-kamis, cooks and porters — were landed in their own boats, the yards were manned, the howitzers were fired, and the band played in the best style of Herr Rimbach, the leader, our own American air, "Home, Sweet Home," and thus ended the last act in this eventful drama.
In the evening many presents were sent aboard, consisting of cosa de comeny leber, among which predominated the favorite tipple of the facetious and jovial Falstaff, and here called sake. Those who have visited the shore to-day all agree in the vastness of the city, and describe it as built on lofty hills, ascended by many steps and traversed by noble rivers, spanned by elegant bridges. The style of architecture is not imposing: the palatial residences are surrounded by high walls, enclosing vast areas of highly cultivated gardens, fish ponds and ornamental trees.
The residence of our able and excellent Minister, Mr. Harris, is one of the ancient temples, which he has made quite comfortable by the addition of many American notions.--For the officers of this ship a temple has been prepared. Horses, notions and guides have also been placed at their disposal, and thus far there has been evinced a disposition to reciprocate the civilities extended to the Japanese Ambassadors while on their visit to the United States.
A Prussian fleet is now at anchor in the bay of Jeddo, having aboard a Minister charged with the negotiation of a treaty of amity and commerce. Thus far but little progress has been made, the Japanese caring but little to extend the circle of their commercial acquaintances. It is presumed, however, that they will again become the victims of necessity.
The Niagara will remain here ten days.
