The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-19
Foreign Correspondent

manufacturers complain OF the smallness OF prohts.
Foreign Correspondence.
VIENNA, December l, 1916.
American Travel on the Continent Of Europe-Soar-
city Of Food Troubles of the Bakers-lSat< Of the
Weathsr-C Charity Movements of the Czor Of
Rxssia- Grand Characterization, &c. &c.
In the belief that it would be agreeable TO your
self and the numerous readers Of your far-famed
sheet, have concluded to furnish you with an &C.
count of men and things in this great imperial city
of Southern Germany, as they seem to plain, I'M
sophisticated American, who proposes to remain in
this city of wonders for few months at least. In
1872 only twenty.tw Americans visited Vienna,
according to statistics published by the police.
Since that time however, American travel in this
direction has greatly increased, doubt on account
OF the railroad facilities, which daily becoming
greater. During the last year, more than 100 Amer
cans have visited the Austrian capital. The most
welcome visier to the Americans resident here, is,
without doubt, your Hsrald-for where does the
Herald not make its appearance, and where is it
welcomed?
The great topic of newspaper articles and con-
versation in this, as well as In all parts of Europe is
the threatened scarcity of food for the poorer classes
during the ensuing winter. The price OF bread has
suffered no change In Vienna, far as the loaf is
concerned, but the loaf itself has been made very
much smaller, greatly TO the dissatisfaction of the
laboring classes, who have already had some little
skirmishes with the bakers, and will, fear, have
more serious ones Bohemia has no reason to fear
distress, as her grain and potato crops have been by
no means so scanty as represented An American
gentleman who returned few days ago from visit
10 the interior OF that country, has informed that
the peasants seemed 10 be passably supplied with
food for the winter The potatoes are carefully pre-
served in hilocks of EARTH which extend along the
road, and from appearances the grain is not yet all
49, n kONI Il
ing in one dstlllery, ready for the production Of
ardent spirits II appears that the untrlng efforts of
Father Matthew caused his influence to extend into
the very interior OF Bohemia, about years ago.
Among the arguments used TO induce the peasants
abstain from the use OF sprituous liquors was the
one, that God would increase the produce of the SOIL
and they would become richer and more happy. In
this belief they came IN great numbers take the
solemn oath of abstinence. Unfortunately, since
that time their crops have partly failed, and they,
attrbutng the failure to their change Of habits,
now rushing into greater excuses than ever. In
Hungary another circumstance gives an uncheering
aspect to the state OF affairs. In the first place. the
vintage was In many districts, almost total failure,
and the crops OF grain and potatoes very poor
The potatoes that were taken from the ground IN
healthy state, became diseased afterwards, notwith
standing all efforts at prevention. The disease in
these having showed itself in the form of a small
dark spot in the centre, the inhabitants cut this out,
and ate the rest-the result has been general sick
ness, which amounts almost to an epidemic. In the
second place, these articles have been bought up by
SPECTATORS to such an extent, that the present price
is nearly thrlble the usual one-they are secretly
stored as IT 10 contrary to government regulations
in the principal depots that they may be produced,
when the distress has reached its acme, when they
will command almost any price. In short, there 10
little doubt that this hue and cry about famine, is
more the work OF spectators, than OF real short
Of supplies. There 10 certainly provision
enough IN the country II, II were properly distributed
For the advanced state Of the season, the weather
has been uncommonly mild in this part OF the con-
n NJ will
unspeakable blessing to the lower classes Vienna
teens with benevolent societies, and every effort 10
now being made to assist the suffering poor very
fashionable mode is 10 have lottery, the prizes OF
which consist OF all kinds Of fancy articles made in
the most costly and beautiful style, by the ladies' of
the nobility and upper classes. The ladies also per-
form the duty OF selling tickets. and woe to the un.
lucky wight who calls TO spend an hour in social
chit chat! Buy he must; the only question Is " how
many" and his popularity among the fair sex de-
ponds upon his answer
The drawing room conversation, at the present
moment, 10 The visit OF the Emperor of Russia, on
his return from Italy. II is confidently expected
that Vienna will not be neglected this time, although
the Autocrat OF all the Russias is renowned for his
freaks, and also for the independence with which
he exercises them towards subjects their rulers.
IL Is said that while in Italy, he went around among
the stands in the public places in civil dress,
buying trinkets, tor which he would throw down q
gold piece, and walk of, much 10 the delight and
astonishment Of petty dealers. HIS Imperial Majes-
ty is expected here the 18th, and great prepara-
tions are being made among the military to give
him glorious reception. The nationu hymn OF
Russia has been practieed for some time among the
military bands, and will doubtlessi be given with
great effect. It's generally acknowledged that the
proposed alliance, by marriage, between Austria
and Russia, will rather oblige tie Emperor to favor
Us with a visit.
Within the last month, the musical world has
been uncommonly active with brilliant festival,
which set even Vienna almost a-gog The riding
school OF the Emperor was the place selected tor
the performance-and the performers numbered
rather more than one thousand The building is
immensely large, and from one end to the other,
not single column obstructs the view in the centre
small columns running along the sides support
gallery which was filled with humanity, looking on
a waving mass OF human beings below. The days
selected were Sunday and Thursday, from twelve
with the overture to Mozart's Magic Flute, which
was followed by Beethoven's Oratorio VI Christ on
the Mount OF Olives, and selections from Haydn's
Creation, and other celebrated compositions. The
Imperial family and conrt were in attendance, and
the whole was produced in manner which cannot,
pe1Tnaps, De ealalled IN any city in the world !,
| pleasure, which Is all the world here. il masked
oai winch was given on last Sunday and was visit
i 60 by thousands, including many members of the
court and nobility Intrigue was on the oxs vivs Tor
some days beforehand, and many a one. no doubt,
heard things Whispered into his ear that day, which
he supposed hidden IN his own heart But n n the
fashion in Vienna TO tell secrets in this way-and
he who enters her circle, must expect to submit to
I her dictates.
We announced the fact, the other day, OF mar.
rage connsxcn between reputable white girl and 1
colored man Of New Haven Conn and their departure
70 New Fork We state on undoubted authority
that the father OF this female New York for her
returned 10 the boat with her on the nth instant and