TO ectator
JUNE 3, 1854.
THE report that the Russian squadron has succeeded in " opening up" the Japanese empire to commerce proves unfounded; and the credit belongs to the Americans, who have succeeded in negotiating a treaty. The scene of this important negotiation is Yokohama, in the Bay of Jeddo, a village only ten miles from the capital. On the arrival of the United States squadron, the Japanese at once constructed houses on the beach for them; and on the 17th March, Commodore Perry landed, and in conjunction with the Princes sent to meet him arranged the treaty, which on the 23rd was finally concluded. Its details have not yet been made public, but it is understood to be modelled after the treaty with China. The Governor of Uraga and nine of his suite dined on board one of the ships of the squadron; and complimentary toasts were interchanged.
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