The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-06

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THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE,
delivered by the Emperor &C the opening OF the
Chambers IN which II viii be seen there Is more
real enlightened sentiment than Is usually found in
royal messages. with O terseness and drectness Of
issue that can only be compared TO some OF Presi-
dent Grants Congressional messages.
The Emperor, in addressing the Assembly, said-
AUGUST AND MOTT WORTHY REPRESENTATIVES, or
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public peace the sanitary metropolis
In thu deepest aciion nave 10 MORN you that my well
beloved daughter the Princess Duchess
last but resign myself in ha%y to s's the ID aeses o. the
all Brazians, which am from my
GRATEFUL have contributed largely to the mitigation OF my
The relations between the empire and other Powers
government the preliminary of the allied
Tor the definite of conditions Of peace
that the NEGOTIATION will soon proceed and be carried to s
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the provisions adopted the ordinary legislation.
civilization acknowledged that need for
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rights from excuses and abuses this endeavor to cons
city limit police BY redasn:
attributes Of i, own PECULIAR service to arrests
ana appeal. especially the guardian guarantee OF
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exercise Of electoral rights where9re the verify Of
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and vexatory acts against which the will AMI the
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the social ameoraon required by our civinsaton ana
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which have called your attention.
STABILITY Of our institutions and the prosperity Of raz owe
endeavor bils which submitted to YOU yon viii
enable the promote fur in ies the
good OF our country
THE CEREMONY AT THE CHAMBERS.
on the third day Of May IN each year The most TN
place at the Senado or hall Of the legislature In the
Campo de Santa Anna. This ceremony is the open
Ing OF the Chambers or General Assembly by the
Emperor, and this year was no exception to the
general rule AT one O'Clock his Majesty entered
the Chamber, the military bands In the Campo
playing the national anthem, battery Of light ar
tillery fired salute the forts in the harbor beched
out their salvos and the hills from PaO d'Assucar to
Tijuca and Corcovado. and away up the bay to the
Organ mountains, sent back the oft reverberating
echoes of the welkln.
Ihe nall OF the Senado Is a very plain and rather
small chamber, with the seats of the deputies ar
ranged in crescent form and facing the throne.
When the Emperor entered all the members as well
as lie citizen ana Official visitors and guests pre-
sent rose to their feet, with uncovered heads.
OF the Empire, several chamberains. silver
sticks ana ushers, ana the Senators in full uniform,
with dark blue coats heavily embroidered on the
breasts ana sleeves with gold In Moral designs. The
Judges of the courts wore their customary robes
army and navy, with number Of ladies OF rank,
were also present. the Empress appeared, attended
by the ladies Of honor, richly atttred and the
scene altogether was one OF considerable bill
nancy
The Emperor was attired in the full Imperial robes,
and looked decidedly an emperor. On his head rested
the CROWN which Is composed OF a clrcet OF gold,
with Il dome formed OF golden bands ascending to
the apex. GOLDEN ball. surm0unted with cross
OF gold occupies the crest OF The corone and all the
bands as well as tue crclet were richly set with
diamonds. Through the interstces OF the upright
golden bands forming the roof OF the crown could
lie seen green silk cap, which enclosed the En-
peror's head. His surtout was OF white silk
embroidered with gold, and, confined by q belt
about Ills waist, reached to his knees. over the
silk surlout was worn a deep brght.green flowing
Of satin, opening at the front and casped about
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dered by bullion leafwork and, swarms OF golden
bees clustered over the back or the garment Over
brilliant yellow plumage OF the toucan, and outside
OF this CAPE closely enclrcling the m0narch's neck,
Which are deciaedly well proporiioned. We're COW
cred with nesh.cOored silken tights terminating in
pair OF white satin slippers, with diamond clasp
fastenlngs. White garters with diamond studded
buckles. were fastened just beneath his knees, and
In his hand his Majesty carried the scepre. Some
stones were conspicuous ON his breast also.
The Emperor would not be readily recognized now
his portraits. These portraits have usually been
exceedingly accurate, and he has always been rep
brown shade and with brownish hair. That was
the Emperor OF SIX years ago. but within that inter-
val the brown mar upon head aud face has become
years OF age, he appears much more like 1iity-six.
IL Is SAID that this rapid transition has been mainly
due to the anxiety which he experienced In conse-
quence OF the war In Paraguay, superadded to tho
other responsibilities winch press upon HIM. For It
should be remembered that Dom Pedro is no mere
fgurehead monarch. but an industrious anxious
and faithful ruler Of his people, and the pres
drives about from one department to an.
other or the government service, Is an
oeneaih my window while am wiring this letter.
There is no ostentation In his display beyond the
fact that his coach has tribe OF gut work about 1t,
Is drawn by six horses. with outrders and postll-
lions In plain livery, and Is escorted 10y the very
modest humber OF eight Dragons
Al the opening OF the Chambers the Emperor APP
peared In new carnage. With glass sides and front,
light frame of gilt, and lined with crimson. fol-
that he entered the Senate with his crown upon his
head and left the hail, whereas his usual custom
has been TO assume the crown wRen he had
assembled the throne, removing II Just before leav
ing. The Emperor retired from the Chamber i'm
nediatey after reading his speech, simply declaring
in conclusion. "Tne session Is Opened.n The scene
IN the Campo was very brilliant, lnfanty, cavalry
and artillery taking part IN the display.
Among the Americans present were Mr.. Wright,
acting Charge d'Analres Of the United States Pay
master s. r. Browne, United States Naval Store
keeper resident In Rio Janeiro. and the following
officers OF the United States steam slOop-0f-war Mar
ragansett:-Commander r. W. Meade, LIeutenants
]. A. Yates and 4. i. Tanner; Lieutenant Of Marines
Waack Ensign Taussig and Midshipman Ray.
There IS doubt that visit to the United
States IS included In the programme OF the imperial
tour, but this Will be deferred until the return por
ton OF the voyage. Dom Pedro Is one or the most
ardent admirers OF the United states to be found
any foreign land and for years has cherished the