The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-07

Our nAO O0netfO NOxrcspOnucuces
RIO JANEmo, Sept q, 1866.
Death of Tpo Distinguished Public Mot-CeIe
brction Of the Seventh, the Great National Anni
cersary-- The English Cricket Club, &C., &c.
This month has been for Brazil one Of unusual ex-
element By referring to my last, about the 9Th Of
his month, you win recollect that / informed you
that the Marquese de Parana was no more. Scarcely
were his remains inferred before the sad intelli-
gence through this city that another Of Brazis
most distinguished men-the Marquese de VALENCIA,
honorary member Of the Council Of State, Senator
and occupying many high Offices in this empire, and
one Of the last of Don Pedro the Firsts right hand
nen-was near the point Of death. This distinguish
ed man died ON the Sth. To describe the funeral
scenes of these two CREST men would be occupying
too much room in your valuable HERALD, and will
only ssy that officers, soldiers and citizens followed
them to their last resting place amidst the deafening
roars OF cannon, the discharge OF arms or muskets
ard the music Of the military bands
During these painful reflections the It'll Of Sep
TENDER was at hand-the day which brazlians
The troops of the line were not called out, as this
was the day that the elections commenced, and the
ballot box was open in the different districts, but in
the churches instead OF hotels in the States and
were kept open three days. Ali appeared to be
quiet, but there was deep excitement In this en-
pire no one can vo.e but native born subjects. On
the occasion Of the celebration Of the 7th the Ium
nations and fireworks were truly grand; but not
withaanding the occasion was one Of rejoicing,
every conference wore marks of grief for the de-
pared Parana, and the then probable near end Of
valanca. The l4th, 18th and 10th were great days
across our hay in the imperial city Of Nictheroy,
the capital of the province Of Rio Janeiro, which
city was visited by his Majesty, the Emperor and
Empress. saw his Msjesty's barge manned by
and gliding ne bright sun, as she poured
DER tropical rays own upon this interesting
scene.
After landing and witnessing the Decentralization
Of the distinguished vsiters posted of at an early
hour to procure box at the theatre, but found that
all the boxes were engaged for two evenings; and
that there was no chance, called on some friends
who 30 sympathized with the that they struck up
bargain 10 have good pdsssG through the imperial
city, and visit the principal points OF attraction.
This paid well for the loss of the theatre. As it
was a Sunday evening, l would have had but
little pleasure in visiting the theatre in compare
TIE sth Of this month Ndttridade de Nassa Sen
bora was close holiday, and was strictly observed
in all The Roman Catholic countries. IL was TO me
one OF the NEST entertaining have enjoyed in my
septed to the English cricket club, aud witnessed
the game played by several OF he finest looking
young men that can be found IN this any country.
TIE EDehsh merchants close their stores on all
saints days and the young men on such days resort
10 their favorite cricket game. Their club Is twenty
years In existence In this city. This day was the
last for this season. and there was O large dinner
given on the occasion, several rich and spacious
tents being erected in the camp Of Saint Chrstoane.
There was fine band OF music Ia attendance, and
over one hundred English ladies and gentlemen.
This was one Of the most enjoyable and interest.
ing assemblies have ever seen In Brazil. Several
Of the English officers from her Msjesty's ships in
port were present, and We had $3.50 several Of the
heaviest coffee merchants and shippers.
After dinner We had cotiilcn, party in front Of
the green level swsrd. This came OF little before
sunset, In the cool Of the afternoon. think bear
some OF your fair readers inquire II the English
ladies' dance with parasols. No. They wore most
becoming wide brm hats, which shaded their fair
complexions and rosy checks.