The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-20
Letters from Brazil.
Correspondence ofthe Herald. !
RIO DE JANEIRo, jar

-etters from Brnzl.
Correspondence ofthe Herald
RIO DE JASEIRo, jan H. 1872.
This morning the young Emperor of Brazil, at
tended by the Minister Of State. the Minister of Fl
nance and several other distinguished officials of the
Empire, visited the U S. ship Delaware and was re-
ceived with all the ceremony becoming the imperial
visitor. At ten o'clock he proceeded from the ar
senal into his barge, accompanied by his suite, and
was followed by three other barges containing the
principal officers Of the government. They proceed
ed down the harbor, while the fortresses and ma
tiona vessels simultaneously roared frcm their iron
mouths, and eEveloped the harbor in a cloud Of
smoke. Upon his return, they boarded the ship,
which was beautifully decorated with flags, and
made more grand display than have ever seen
upon any similar occasion. The national ensign
noated gracefully from the peak, and the Brazilian
dag ornamen,ed the staff Of the main, while the
shrouds and rigging were decorated with hundreds
of signal flags and banners, arranged with beautiful
effect. The~'yankee tars were stationed upon the
yards and dressed in their neat and clearly uniform,
presented as imposing an appearance as any body of
men could nave done. Upon the Emperor's step
ping uron deck, the band struck up national air,
and all the American vessels, except the Delaware,
fred salute Of Fl guns. The company Visited
every part Of the ships partook of a collation., and
diter remaining on DOafu ABOUT an nOur ltIt, Wnen
the Delaware gave national salute in her very best
style. Judging from the expressions OF the Empe-
and his minister's the visit was highly gratifying
to them The neatness, discipline, and order, appa-
rent IN the most minute details OF every department.,
elected the expression OF their admiration, and his
Majesty seemed to appreciate the frank and cordial
welcome with which he was greeted by the COM
modore and officers Of the squadron. Such visits
OF courtesy and Friendship 90 far to ensure con-
tnuahce Of the good feeling which am pleased 10
lind at present exiss between the two governments,
and which hope may long continue. The selection
OF Commodore Morris Tor the command OF this sta
ton, (athough but temporary consider one tf The
most ludicious that could have been made, and he
has entered upoa its duties with an ACTIVITY and
promptnt SIS worthy his reputation.
The whole squadron will leave here IN company
next week, and proceed to Montevldeo: The de-
sgn OF sailing in company is to exercise the officers
and men in fleet duty, and to enable the COmmo-
dore to ascertain, from actual observation, the rela
tive capabilities Of the different ships, not only for
sailing, but nautical operations generally. twill
have some Of that practical Information Of their pro-
ession which can ony tie acquired by fleet duty
CINcINNATUs.
Rio JANElRo, January 10, 1912.
The Marriage Of the american Minister'S Daughter,
Se.-7he Ladies Dresses, S'c.-Ihe Loan from
England Commerce, Sc.
In my last promised to present for the benefit
of the fair readers of the Herald, few notes rea-
ters upon the occasion of the marriage of his dis
tinguished daughter to merchant at Mentevideo. !
In our plain republican country, such an occur
renee has not all " the pomp and Circumstance Of
show" which they manage to invest it here, and
which renders it the subject OF conversation fo-
month after. God preserve US poor bachelors from
downright insanity, after such a tew ilderment ]
de not know whether it was the excite ment of the
occasion, or the crowded company, " hich caused
such oppressive feeling; pc rhaps both combined;
but am sure that even now, instead Of making my
letter Ineligible, ! find myself in the act Of
sketching some bewitching face, which has inn
pressed its features upon that organ, which Sam
Slick says is the tendersst part Of human natur'
II any Of my fair readers are SO unchartable to
expect this letter to contain the smallest essence
of reasonable sense, can only inform them, that il
is commodity have not at ny. disposal upon this
| occasion, and am sure they will sympathze in my
| affection.
The bridc-w-h-e-w! as the Indians say-what
eyes, sparkling with all the ustre Of the brilliant
| very generalization Of beauty and happiness. l
know not whether it was their brightness which
produced the fame, but certainly, the whole COM
discovering the fair ones bridal veil in flames, not
fguratively, but literally in blaze, and it was
some time before the confusion which il occasioned
was allaycd. And then the white snow-like dress,
rich In beauty, but neat in fashion, giving an en-
chantment to the graceful figure which no studied
display of jewelry could have have produced, and
impressing the mind with the truth, that loneliness
when unadorned is adorned the most" The
groom, gentlemanly looking man Of retired man
ner and but little grace Of carriage, looked round
the company with evident delight, and turning to
his han dsome bride seemed to say-"poor bache.
lors, | pity you" God knows we deserve to be
pilied. design returning forthwith to the United
States, and 10 the first pretty countrywoman meet
that looks a. if she could dispense with the for,
mality of eng courtship, Il pop the question: for
III be bachelor no longer, to be the shaft for all
the jibes and jokes Of every company enter.
Fool that was, only fancy tia bachelor, yes, a
prettylgirl. It's worse Than madness-iti is as bad
as an idiot visiting Bedlam to reason upon mental
philosophy-Ill get married-the long and short of
the matter is, I'll get married, If can.
lam not exactly au fat at describing, in techn-
cal terms. ladies' dresses, and must therefore be
pardoned by my fair readers for stating ia general
erms that the fashion upon such occasions here 10
for the bride to be habited in plain white satin,
upper part Of the dress and corresponding one
around the sleeves, which are short, 80 TO dis
play to ad vantage . handsome arm. A deep edging
OF Brazilian lace flows loosely from the sleeve and
gives a richness TO the satin gown, while pearl
erona cncrcling the forehead forms the only head
attire, except what nature has SO profussly be-
slowed. The gcntlemen's costume appeared to
me to be of the fashion Of our grandfather, the
lower dress being tight and terminating in band
age Of satin ribbon drawn tight round the ancle,
while the coat eonsisted Of blue CLOTH ornanented
embracing the commodore, the commanders, Sc
veral Of the lieutcnants and midshipmen in fall
dress, had lively and rich appearance and mate
rally aided in the display.
Montevideo in the Amsrit an barque Pioneer,
which sailed the 9Th, and trust that long years
Of happiness may be their portion, With just saH6-
cicnt Of the cares and troubles Of life 10 give
relish and seasoning to its enjoyments
The failure in the Brazilian government to nego-
tiate loan in England to meet the deficit In the