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Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), B. (search)
r part are visible the chains of iron around which the metal of that portion was run, to strengthen it at the point of suspension. Its dimensions are as follows: — External diameter at the lip16 feet 3 inches. External diameter 56 inches above the lip10 feet Interior hight11 feet 6 inches. Exterior hight12 feet Interior diameter at top8 feet 6 inches. Thickness6 to 12 inches. Weight, about260,000 pounds. Klaproth states that in an edifice before the great temple of Buddha, at Jeddo, is the largest bell in the world. It is 17 feet 2 1/2 inches in hight, and weighs 1,700,000 pounds English. Its weight is consequently nearly four times greater than the great bell at Moscow, and 56 times larger than the great bell at Westminster, England. The bell suspended from a tripod and hand-bells are regular accessories in Japanese bands, if such they may be termed. As among the Slavonic nations, the bell is the great musical feature of Tartarian worship: — The Lamas exe
The Daily Dispatch: January 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Slaveholding Indians. (search)
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 deso 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
The Daily Dispatch: January 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Too bad. (search)
Too bad. --The arrival at Jeddo, of the Japanese, has been noticed. A letter describing the disembarkation, says: I am sorry to say that there was a mysterious disappearance of spoons, forks, blankets, &c., belonging to Uncle Sam, which were used by the Embassy. Everything that was not screwed fast seems to have been taken. Let it go. After spending nearly a million of dollars on them, I suppose they think it no harm to take everything that is left. It is rumored that a number of presents are being prepared for some of our officers; but I imagine from what has already come off in the eating line, they will not amount to much.
The Daily Dispatch: June 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
Assassination of an American in Japan. --A copy of a Hong Kong paper has been received in New Orleans, in which it is stated that the Japanese are assassinating all the foreigners in the country that they can catch, the latest victim being Mr. Hueskin, the American Secretary of Legation and Interpreter. The English, French and Dutch Ministers have hauled down their flags and left Jeddo for a place of safety.
The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
even hundred people. The extensive sale of the materials in the warehouses and workshops at Alexandria of the United States military railroad has been temporarily suspended, to enable purchasers to remove the articles already sold, when the sale will recommence. At the sale on Friday varnishes sold at $1.75 to $2.50 per gallon; linseed oil at $1.40; several thousand gross of screws at 25 to 35 cents per gross; axes (new) at $14 to $14.50 per dozen. Last week, the Comptroller of the Currency issued a certificate authorizing the commencement of business to the National Valley Bank, at Staunton, Va., and various others in the Northern and Western States. The American Legation at Jeddo, Japan, has transmitted to the Department of Agriculture a lot of vegetable and flower seeds, embracing over two hundred varieties. It is not stated whether these seeds are intended for public distribution, or merely for experimental purposes in the gardens connected with the Department.