The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-03

long-looked for relief from the Huugs-
risn rebel army, which never came.
THE voTIvH CHURCH
Which is now almost completed. is a
superb Gothic structure, begun in 1856,
at the instance ofthe ill-fsted Msxinil-
lian, Emperor OF Mexico. Itis erected
on q spot where a lunstic attempted to
sssassinste the Emperor Francis Jo-
seph, and is built in commemoration OF
his providential escape. It contains
two elegant Gothic towers while st.
Stephens contains but one.
| He who comes to Vienna expecting
to gaze upon
THE IMPERIAL PALACE
And behold grand and imposing ed
ifce is doomed to 60 away disappointed.
The palace can scarcely be termed q
building in the usual sense Of the word,
ior it is composed Of great number OF
structures OF different sizes, erected at
different periods. 1t is important both
for it's size and the value OF the objects
contained within its walls, as well as
being the residence Of long line OF
great emperors. Of much more inter-
est to the stranger are the Imperial
Gardens lying between the Palace and
the Ringstrasse. They are beautifully
laid out and adorned with fine walks,
beds Of different colored flowers, most
tastefully planted and arranged in the
form OF stars. wreaths, hearts, dis-
monds and embroidery, clumps OF low
trees, fountains and statuary. In the
evenings they are most brilliantly illu-
minated with numerous gas Jets in va
rious designs, the gates are thrown
open to the public and Strauss band
discourses most charming music
till after twelve o'clock. Here the tHtt
OF the city may be found in the evening,
strolling through the grounds or sitting
at the tables OF the cafe near the music
stand. Further down the Ringstrasse,
towards the Aspsrn bridge, is
TIE CITY PARK,
most delightful place Of recreation,
which was laid out and is kept up at
public expense. 1t extends along both
banks OF the river Wien. In that por>
ton nearest the Ringstrasse are magnif-
icent flower beds. groups OF shrubs,
beautifully kept lawns romantic wind
ing paths, and an ornamental lake con-
tanning little Island, crowned with a
pavilion in cast iron. In one OF the
groves stands q fountain with a charm.
ing statue OF The Maiden of the
Danube, which all gentlemen view with
absorbing interest. In this Park is
erected the most elegant refreshment
hall in the city, called the Cursslon,
built in the Italian Renaissance style,
containing a handsome dining room,
banquet hall, and coffee room. This
Park is also q great resort in the even-
ing. About mile from the city is the
imperial summer residence OF
sHoNBRUNN.
The buildings are extensive and elegant
and it was the residence OF Napoleon in
1906 and 1909. The Park belonging to
Shonbrunn is truly magnificent, t,surpass.
ing everything we have ever seen in the
form of Park. In it, on the highest
point, stands the "Gloriette,' colonnsde
about one hundred feet in length and
height, from the top OF which a full
view Of the city may be obtained. The
adjacent village OF HeiIzing ls faVorite
summer residence for the Viennese. 1t
contains several places OF amusement,
the principal of which are Domnayers
Casino, which is q dance house and
beer garden, and the New World"
where Strauss monster concerts are
held. 1.-THE New World" OF course, is
the favorite summer resort for the elite
Of Vienna.
THE EXPOSITION.
Having reviewed the city and its sur
roundings, we proceed to the Universal
Exhibition. Taking cab We proceeded
down the Ringstrssse, crossed the AS
perm bridge, and down the Praterstrasse
to the Prater itself, which is large
woods situated on the southeastern
portion OF the island lying between the
Danubian Canal and the Danube river.
It is the principal promenade OF Wen
ns, and is laid out with beautiful walks,
rides and drives, through the dense for
est. Entering this park at the Prater-
stern and driving down the central ave-
enue, about half mile, passing innus
merable cafes and outside shows, we
arrive at the west portal Of the NAM
moth pavilion, in which the great EI.
hibition i5 held. It is most substan.
TALLY and srtisticslly finished, and will,
like the Crystal Palace OF London, long
remain as a monument attesting the
progressive spirit and enterprise OF the
Aus strian people. Millions OF dollars
have been expended, and thousands OF
workmen have been employed for three
years, in the erection OF the buildings,
construction Of the fountains, and en-
bellishment OF the grounds. The In-
dlstrial Palace or Exhibition building
ia about 1000 feet in length and $50
in width. 1t consists OF principal
gallery extending the entire length ofthe
building, aud from which cross gale
ries branch out on both sides. The
rotunda forms the centre and is the
largest building in the world that is
unsupported by pillars, The dome is
built exclusively OF iron plates, secure
ly riveted together. 1t is about $40 feet
in diameter and 260in height, and was
designed BY the English engineer, Scott
Russell. East OF the Exhibition Pal.
ace is the Exhibition OF Art building,
which is lighted both lsteralIy and
from above. Covered galleries
lead from the Exhibition Palace to the
Exhibition OF A1ts, the Amateur Ex.
hibition, the glass house for the ezhi-
bition OF plants, and the Aquarium.
North Of, and parallel with, the ln'
dustrial or Exhibition Palace is the
Machine Hall, about 300 fee! in
length and 90 feet wide. Three pas
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