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EXPEDITION TO JAPAN. 



Every possible precaution has been taken by the government to provide against the destructive 

 effects of these furious storms, and the authorities are vigorously seconded in their efforts by 

 the intelligence and indefatigable attention of Lieutenant Edward Kelly, of the royal navy, 

 the harbor master, who is ever on the alert to meet the wants of vessels, giving warning of the 

 appearance of an approaching gale, and suggesting such measures as may the better guard 

 them against accident. Such was the favorable impression made upon the Commodore by the 

 perfect state of the port regulations, that he was induced to address a note to Lieutenant Kelly, 

 expressing his satisfaction, and thanking him for the facilities which had been rendered to the 

 Mississippi. 



Our Light-house Board might gather from the example of these excellent regulations some 

 useful hints ; but it is feared that that branch of administration, like too many others, is so 

 much exposed to ignorant legislation, that any disposition it may have toward reform and 

 progress would be hindered by unwise interference. 



Cape of Good Hope. 



