The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-31


Stpose OF projecting our interests and vindicating
slthe American character abroad from the asper-
rssons OF foreign slanderers, is one which IL sim
& cerey to be hoped, will be brought to hap
py contamination it is a duty that we owe TO
ourselves and the world. All that we want on this
! side of the water is light-a fair and honorable
presentation OF the principles on which our gov
ernment Is founded-and tile masses with
1t is the interest Of the ari-tocracy here, msrep
resent Us; and they know that every ray of ligh~
that penetraes the people, is arrow that bears
death to their future existence.
Il You doubt look for an account of the
reception of the war in Austria, but |
am sorry that | have little to tell you; il
either not of sufficient importance to excite
the people, or else the people never become excl
ted-if there is any opinion about the matter, it
is that we are the stork, and the Mexcans the
, frogs and our representative here has the very
gratifying assurance from Prince Metternch that
the Austrian government neither proposes to
sist in eating the frogs, is it inclined to disturb
the stork in its meal.
Within the last two weeks the Viennese have
been busly engaged in religious festivals, which
indeed the only kind of public demonstrations
that we have here; as religious tendency rs CIV
EN- to every movement, whether belonging TO
church state. The festival IN honor of the Eu-
charist, was celebrated on the 1lth of this month,
with ceremony aud pomp which puts descrp-
ton TO the blush. The Imperial court and every
thing connected with it, the various religious Or
ders, as Capu chns, Franciscans, Domincians, etc.
all matched in solemn procession from the Palace
mile distant. The streets through which the pro-
cession passed were covered with boards for those
who walked in 1t, and at various points were
erected gorgeous affairs, decked with all the para
phernala Tor religious ceremonies in passing.
The whole line of the procession was guarded by
double rows of military, who maintained their
post uninterruptedly for about six hours. AT
O'Clock In the morning the entrances to the city
were guarded by strong bodies of military and
mounted police, who refused admittance shortly
alter that hour. Stages erected along The
line for the accommodation OF spectators; but
not an individual was allowed to ascend them un-
til every posi-, board and nail had been examined
by the police, to be certais OF their safety. In
thus respect the Vennese deserve the greatest
dit Inc reckless carelessness in regard to per-
sonal safety on public occasions, so frequent in
the United States, is unknown here. II may be
set down as an axiom, that accidents never hap
pen. The great attraction of the day was
the Empress, Archduchess and ladies of the
Court. This is about the only festival in
the year in which it is certain that all the
members OF the Court will appear in greatest gala.
Many of the crown Jewels never appear at
any other season. The Jewels and brlants worn
by the Empress alone, were valued at half mill
hon OF dollars. She IS every inch an Empress in
personal appearance, and the dignity and maje
~ OF her gait as she stepped solemnly and slowly
behind the most holy canopy borne over the Arch
bishop, was the subject of universal admiration
In private life she is SAID be lady of the finest
ieelng and the strctest pIety. The Austrians
are proud OF their Empress, and Justly So
Iogtve all classes an Opportunity to indulge in
thus celebration, according 10 their position and
abilities, the following Sunday always set aside
Tor the festival III the suburb districts The streets
are strewn with grass, instead of being covered
with boards; and green branches about six feet
hlgh, take the place of military The whole line
Which, IN the suburbs, extends several miles
The mass OF the people take an active interest
IN decking the thoroug hares and as far as the eve
can reach, nothing Is perceived but dark green
foliage IN the streets, and floral decorations
oil every kind, surround the doors and
windows. The most attractive portion of the
plebian procession the little girls of the dis
trct, who turn out by thousands, decked in pure
white, with garlands of roses, and wreaths of To-
liage. II is pretty custom, and viewed merely on
the surface, leaves a pleasing impression on the
stranger.
The anniversary Of the solemn entry Of Francis
the First of Austria into Vienna alter the peace of
Paris in 1914, has just been celebrated with much
pomp, by the dedication of monument to his
memory by his son, the present Emperor Ferdi-
nand. The monument has been in the course
OF erection for several years, but the work was
performed under cover, and never exp osed TO
public view until the day of conservation. For
several weeks, reports OF every hue were abroad
as to the noab ltes TO be present; and il con-
fdently asserted that the Kings OF Prussia Bava-
RIA, Saxony aud Naples were to honor the conse-
crauon WIN their august presence. Medals COM
memorating the event were struck for dlstnbu-
uon 10 the couus-4 gold-5O0 silver, and 800
uronzcd; but their malesties did not appear.
Tue spot selected for the monument il Palace
Place, entirely surrounded by the palace build
ings, about $50 feet in length, and zoo in breadth
All the court ceremonies were To take place with
III TINS enclosure; as natural result but few
favored ones IN population of 400 600 could ex-
pect the privilege Of looking on. Ii was announc.
ed that tickets would be distributed on a certain
day, and the rush was so great that the military
were obliged to resort TO the iorcbe use Of their
arms TO dnve back the mob--in the melee several