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EXPEDITION TO JAPAN. 



The Commodore assented to the proposition of the commissioners assigning the port of 

 Hakodadi, which was near the city of Matsmai, and was reported to have a better harbor, on 

 the condition that, on examination, it proved equal to the favorable description given of it. 

 He, however, expressed his desire that it should be opened at an earlier date than that proposed. 



This concession of Hakodadi betokened a favorable prospect for a successful issue to the great 

 purpose of the expedition; and the Commodore now looked forward with sanguine expectations 

 to an early consummation of his labors in the formation of a satisfactory treaty. 



Japanese grave-yard at Yoku-hama. — Grave of the Marine on the right. 



