Destruction of the American legation by fire.
The differences between the British govern-
ment and that of Japan. The order of the
Tycoon requiring foreigners to leave the
empire. Injuries inflicted upon citizens of
the United States.
A Japanese embassy to be sent to France..
Detention of John D. Buckley by the French
consul at Nagasaki; plans for his removal
to Shanghai.
6 Departure of the United States ship James-
town from Kanagawa in search of the Ala-
bama.
Destruction of the Tycoon's palace; demands
for indemnity. Destination of the James-
town.-[Telegram.]
Jan. 22 Refusal of the Japanese government to pay
the indemnities demanded.
Jan. 22 Surrender of John D. Buckley to the consul
of the United States at Nagasaki.
esy of Captain Sir Roderick Dew.
Convention with the Japanese government
for the reduction of duties.
Ratification of the treaty with Prussia..