The New York herald., 1867-04-20
A U ST RIA.
SPECIAL Correspondence OF THE HERALD.

The EmperOr,s Reception in Hungary-A
Grand National Ovation-Prcparutions for
Concentration of Troops for Observation ON
the Danube-Not Friendly Towards Rus
sia-Anticipation of War, &c.
VIENNA, March %, 1867.
1t is more difficult to imagine than record the glow
Of national enthusiasm that has pervaded Pesth during
the Emperor's sojourn in the city Nightly the Danube
gttered and flashed with the reflections Of myriads Of
Lights On every occasion possible the opportunity was
seized by the inhabitants Of showing their gratitude for
the rights restored Every drive the Emperor took
an ovation every time no appeared public peoples
welcome met him. Never since ls4s has twin city
(0fen and Pesth laughed sus Ks giadncss with moro
unaffected gayety has welcomed It's sovereign
with glowing earnestness Of soul Il is with
out feeling Of incredulity that people will read the
undeniable fact that the Emperor, accompanied by
Beust Audrassey only has vcnturcd to drive In tho
city without a military escort-a thing which few
years ago 1t would have boon madness 10 attempt
The spirit Of reconciliation IL complete. and shows
itself in generous confidence. On tho one hand the
Emperor the constitution and appoints rsspon-
sble Hungarian ministry, on the other hand the Diet
votes immediate augmentation 10 tho imperial army of
sixty-eight thousand men. Every measure which the
Ministers have proposed to the Diet in response to the
expectations OF the Emperor have been carried through
with little dissent, and certainly no delay.
The primary object Of the Emperors visit to Pesth
was accomplished By receiving the oaths OF fidelity Of
the newly appointed ministry and tho Of his stay
n the city may be described as amounting to naught
House OF Representatives whore he was welcomed by
storm OF Eens" he national hurrah) he visited the
barracks hospitals the government public workshops
and the castle He received Populations from all parts
Of the country, except Croatia and Transylvaniathese
provinces suilenIy refusing TO add to the general ap
orders released political prisoners, and then left the
city amid perfect uproar Of public enthusiasm.
peror entered the building and was quite assounded to
tho popular nature OF the enthusiasm displayed a
hts approach. Women and children mingled in the
throng and old ossled with crippes FOR the oppor
tunity Of seeing the 'King" Shout after shout an
nounced his approach, and continued during the
delay OF minute before the departure Of the train and
for several seconds after II its way to Vienna
The escort had difcult task TO prevent the crowd
from breaking through their ranks, and IN keeping
Judging from what have seen Of the peoples temper
and from what learn OF their opinions the recep-
tion his Majesty will receive when he returns to be
crowned will outpass anything that has yet been re-
corded in the matter OF popular demonstrations In Eu
made for the Coronation Ceremony. which will will
undoubtedly be more magnificent than anything
Europe has seen this century. and quite recall
one to the grandeur and opulence displayed
In feudai times on like occasions.
The Hungarian people are naturally fond Of the pomps
and varieties OF this world, and no sympathetic
outlet for the qualification Of this passion could be found
than the present one is known that Prince Charles
wise Prince MonaeI Of serya; other heads arc
expected, so Is said The occasion will not therefore,
be wanting In tho greatness OF the visitors.
On Sunday, the 24th inst. the members Of the Hun
garan press of Pesth and noighborhood had banquet
in honor OF the restored liberty OF tho press
Mr. Senneyey has sent his resignation as President
OF the Chamber, and hagath, the old Chancellor
Antique, has been named In his stead.
The statement put forth by the Ncw Free Press, and
afterwards conradcted by telegram otherwise that
troops concentrating the Eastern frontier Of
Hungary. is in fact perfectly correct.
two Of the regiments forwarded In that direction
Pcsth From inquiries made OF the officers 1t appears
the orders for the move camo very suddenly and that
unless tho movement was one Of concentration and
readiness for eventuaities, had ostensble object
they therefore inferred that their corps were about to
join Others and together form corps Of observation to
watch the course OF events In the Danuban pncipal
tieG
with reference to this subject may mention what is
generally allowed TO be the csse here viz:-That the
srapporsn between tho Austrian and Russian govern
ments becoming colder in tho same ratio as the
understanding with France becomes warmer II GER
tainly appears Baron Beuss intention, that far II
lies In hts power, Austria will take foremost place In
the settlement OF affairs on the Danube and the lar East
Diplomatic relations between France aud Austria are
daily becoming more common. Special courIers are
constantly despatched from either capital and
usual activity displayed In the French Ambassador
Office These statements give also the strength Of
news circulated by the Ne Free Press which Is moder.
ately well informed on matters passing at the TuerIes
and from my own observation, have good reason for
thinking them well founded.
The officers OF the Austrian army with whom have
the honor of being intimate TO scont from afar
in pleasurabe anticipation This feeling and desire Of
oil for 10 chronic one with them. To strangers
they would appear the most boodthirsty set Of mortas
in existence instead Of what they really arethe most
dream talk Of War with them Is a necessity so their
anticipating Is not good ground for forming an opinion
| OF IT'S coming The wish is ever the father OF the
| thought