The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12

our own Minister Jay, who looked as calm and
smiling and summerlike as though there had never
been an American scandal In Vienna and had his
soul racked to pieces by listening to the aidavits
of disappointed tavern keepers. At his side was
the stately genial and familiar form OF Mr.. John NJ
Frances, Minister to Greece, editor OF the Troy
Times. Mr. Frances happened to be in
Vienna on his way from Greece to New
York, with diplomatic leave OF absence,
will be glad to know That he looks bright and as
genial as ever In his best and youngest New York
days. Furthermore, accompanying the Minister
In American uniform, brigadler generals star on
the shoulder and long and folded sash, was General
Kdd0o, OF the retired list OF the regular army. He
looks well, despite his cruel and aggravating
wounds, and Is now making slow jaunt over
Europe. These gentlemen were in the diplomatic
circle, and while we were noting them
THE EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH
quietly walked into the room, opening door
on the right, and wearing light blue
jacket designating high rank IN the
Austrian army. jacket very sng"'y
decorated aud pan taloons of whte around his per-
son q simple belt and sword. q hat OF hussar
officer in his hand We note on the Emperors face
that sad Hapsburg smile which was 80 marked on
the day OF the opening rather what the french
would call btste expression OF CONFERENCE.-The
eating the many cares that press upon His Majes'
ry's brow. Accompanied by officers OF his stan ana
members OF his household, he walked slowly from
group TO group, saying few words TO the promi-
nent members OF each group, who, after speech
with His Majesty, passed out to the portlco
and down into the gardens to listen 10
the music or enjoy the delightful m0onlit
and illuminated scene. The gardens were iumi-
mated by Oxyhydrogen process, the light falling
upon them as to make them almost as bright as
day. Then came to us walters dressed in knee
breeches, white stockings and blue dress coats,
bringing ices ana fruits and wine. Tie gardens
were rendered a fairy scene, and legend and his.
tory lent interest to many charming nook. We
were reminded that in this garden of SchOenbrunn
an eXcitable, romantic German student attempted
upon one occasion to murder the great Emperor;
but here he shot for that transaction and ever
since has lain buried under these beautiful shade
trees. II we were in q wandering mood
tonight we might find probably In one of The
alleys OF the palace, under this bright, livery
moon, what is called
THE BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN,
a fountain 0rnamented with statues OF heather
beings and as 1t is called by the Germans SclOene
Brunnen it gives the name to the palace. There
is also temple with colonnade Of pillars, which
is called the ''Gloriette." and where. on a clear
day, you can see Vienna sleeping in the sun. We
are likewise reminded that there is attached to
the palace a botanic garden of great extent and
value, palm house, with tropical associations; q
collection of Brazilian plants and a menagerie,
not in good condition, however, the animals being
few. The prevailing trait about the menageric IS
that the bears are furnished with bath to them
selves.
Your correspondent noticed that in most Of the
conversations addressed by the Emperor to his
guests he merely listened and said but ittle speak
Ing in German, generally in French, now and then
saying word or two in slow, uncertain English.
We observed in the English group the British
Minister, Sir A. Buchanan, G. G. b.. His Grace the
Duke OF Manchester; while in our American group,
besides the Minister and his two guests, were
Professor Collier, of Vermont J. Lawrence Smith. OF
Kentucky; DR.. Hoyt, OF Wisconsin; Professor Hors-
ford, Ii. Bigelow, J. G. Daggett, N. NJ. Love- TheO-
dOre Lyman, Frank d. Millett, ]. ID. Philbrck, Cap
tain Meigs, Joseph E. Holiness DR.. Ruppanes,
George W. SilcOX, Howard Painter, Professor
Thurston, r. d. Lines and George Ii. Wood, of
Connecticut.
THE EXCURSION TO The sEMMERING.
The general direction OF the Exposition are GER
tainy very fortunate in the selection of excursions
for us international jurors. A few days after we
introduced to the artificial charms OF imperial
SchOenbrunn we were invited to see the natural
beauties OF the Semmering Pass, and to admire
and be astonshed ut the engineering skill that
has been expended in conducting the railroad over
the high mountain range. This time We were per-
mitted TO have the company Of ladies' who helped
to make the excursion still more agreeable. They,
too, like the jurors, were Of all nationalties,
tongues and dialects. The party left Vienna ut
eleven in the morning OF the 18th in three long
trains, the destination being the village OF Mlrzzu
schlog in Syria, just over the crest of the noun
tain. l hardy need to describe the road
to and over the Semmering very inutely.
though 1t is iull OF interest, of surprises and
changing scenery. busy plain stretches from
Vienna, dotted with thriving villages, and pretty
tions, as we near the hilly district crowned with
ruins OF feudal castles and stronghods. An hours
run brought us to Neustadt, a popuous town, noted
at its depot for good beer and long German saul
sages. OF which our company provided themselves.
Then we enter the valley, picturesque and busy, o
cheerful rapid river flowing through it; to the right
the snow crowned Schnee berg, OF the Leitha range
1000 feet above the level of the sea. Then
the foot of the Semmering Is reached at Clog
nitz and the ascent begins In distance OF twenty
miles the line rises, in gradients varying between
one in forty and one in a hundred from Glognitz,
1878 feet above the level OF the sea- the Semmerng
tunnel, 1888 leet ABOVE the sea level whence 1t
commences to sink again. The cost OF the road
was some eight millions OF dollars. 1t is carried
over aqueducts; along the face Of the mountains !;
through them; close by and even through the Old
feudal castles that once held the pass; in many
places some hundreds OF feet above the old Sem
mering road, on which the Romans came, and on
which Austria sent her troops to Italy; seeing far
below you, and not many hundred yards distant
the very road you have. climbed fifteen minutes
before. 1t is pleasant ride, through romantic
scenery, amid an industrious mountain population
Here and there We come to depot where peasant
women and girls come to your carriage window
and offer you punches of mountain wild flowers
and prettily worked mementoes OF Edetcetss
Then our brave engine goes to its work
again, and alter an hours further Juggling and
puf1ng passes US through the long Semmering
tunnel, out into the pleasant valley beyond. and
then down hill to our destination, Murzzuschlog,
where we are received in right royal style, by the