The Portland daily press., 1869-05-26

raised on them, while others were elaborate
ly adorned. We went through the vault
quite rapidly, our guide with great volubility
calling out the names of the different emper-
ors and expresses, as his light shone On their
cofins. The plain, one containing the re-
mains Of the only son OF Napoleon l., lay
near that of his mother Maria Louisa, aud
OF his grandfather the Emperor Francis.
MAMMALIAN. -r
In a remote corner of this mausoIeum, un-
der an arch, where dim light shone upon it
from above, was the coffin containing the re-
mains of him whose virtues while he lived,
and whose tragic fate have awakened the
sympathy of the whole world; and nowhere
more than 1t has 10 the United States, where
his career and end are so well known. In
the bronze casket before us, was all that was
mortal of Macmillan late Emperor of Mexi-
CO. His manly and heroic death was fresh in
our remembrance, and we approached his re-
mains with the tenderest feelings of sadness.
Above it lay silver crown; it was adorned
with ribbons and badges of crimson and gold,
decorated with stars and crosses. The hands
of affection had placed on it wreaths of i'm
mortelles and flowers. A shield at the foot
had inscribed on it the following, which I
copied.
A La Doloraso Memoria,
De. s. M. MaximilianoI
Emperador de Mexico
Su SubditO Leal
El conde del Vale De Orizava,
1868.
After taking by permission a few flowers
from the wreaths, we left the gloomy vault
and retured to sunshine and the busy street.
THE BELvIDERE.
We visited few other churches at Vienna.
st. Augustine containing the hearts of the
deceased monarchs is one of the finest, its
principal attraction being the monument of
the Archduchess Christine, a masterpiece of
Canova. The royal picture gallery in the
Belvidere contains many fine painting the
modern ones particularly. The lower Belvi-
dere contains the celebrated Ambras collec-
tion of the armor of historical person.
ages of Germany Spain and Italy, Roman
Emperors', &c. &c.
MILITARY.
The Imperial Arsenal is an immense build
ing covering acres of ground. 1t contains
barracks accommodating TO- 900 soldiers. 1t
manufactures all kinds of war material and
arms. Some 10000 soldiers are stationed at
Vienna. They are fine-looking men, and
their uniforms are very snowy. The people
here ascribe the defeat of the Prussians in
their late war to the incompetency of the
commanding general.
THE IMPERIAL PALACE s,ssf x
The Imperial Palace is confused mass noI
buildings covering large extent of ground
but very inferior in its outward appearance
to other European royal residences. The on
ly portion Of that visited were the apart
ments containing the crown jewels. The ar
ticles kept in glass cases with soldiers all
about to guard them, are of fabulous value,
and very beautiful and interesting to exam
inc. The present Emperor, Francis Joseph,
and the beautiful Empress, are very popular
with the Viennese. They are here but por-
tion of the time, she preferring to reside in
ten or twelve years, saw riding in car
riage, every one showing him the greatest re-
spect. Politeness and demonstrative aAec-
tion seem to be peculiar characteristics of the
people here. In going into store hats are
removed; and in parting acquaintance kiss
each other in the street as we shake hands.
THE IMPERIAL STABLES.
A very interesting visit was made to- the
royal stables where 800 of the 800 horses
owned by the Emperor are kept. It would
have done some of your connoisseurs in
horsenesh, Especially your late worthy City
Marshal,} good to see these splendid horses,
and the manner in which they were kept
There were carriage horses, English hunters,
and Arabs, with ponies for the children,
greys, bays and blacks. The ceilings of the
rooms are frescoed and there is straw mat
ting on the floors. In the second story are
$50 carriages, some quite antiquated which
have been used by the former rulers of Aus
tria. The state sledge of Maria Theresa was
quite curiosity. A summer and winter
riding school for the youngermemb Of the
family is connected with the stables.
THE ENyRoNs OF VIENNA.
The Environs OF Vienna are very pleasing.
Public gardens and walks are all about, and
are much frequented by pleasure seekers.
The principal attractive place is Schonbrunn,
the famous summer residence of the Empe-
ror, about four miles from the city. The COM
pletion of the palace was the work Of Maria
Theresa. We spent very pleasant afternoon
there in company with some Austrian ac-
auaintances. The gardens are laid out in
French style with long avenues bordered
with high hedges, trimmed very regularly.
Fountains, ponds and waterfalls add to the
charms of this sylvan retreat.
THE PEOPLE AND THEIR MANNERS.
But the principal novelty and attraction Of
Vienna to me, was its people and their
manners. Prepossessing in their personal
appearance, they are very courteous to
strangers. Fond Of amusement and gaiety,
with love of music, the beautiful walks and
public gardens of the city give great scope TO
the out door life of the Viennese. The Prater
Volks Garden and other fayorite resorts of
the population at the close of the day, es-
pecially on Sundays, are crowded with all
classes. Old and young, families and chill.