The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-23
What tho Royal Party Witnessed and What
the Emperor Said to Our Countrymen.
Compliment to American Genius, Industry,
Progress and National Advance.
Contributions from the Southern
States and the Grand Resources
of the Great Republic.
The Emperor Smilingly De-
clines to Smile
HONOR TO BRITAIN AND BRAZIL
TELEGRAM TO THE new york HERALD.


TELEGRAM TO THE new york HERALD
The following special despatch to the
HERALD has been received from our CORE
,spondent in the Austrian capital
VIENNA, July %, 1873.
His Majesty the Emperor Francis Joseph of
Austria visited the American department of
the National Exhibition this morning. He
was accompanied by Baron Schwarz-Sen-
born, Count Bellgard and the Minister of
Police.
Notice of the advent of the imperial visitor
had been given to the Commissioner before
hand.
IN MILITARY UNIFORM.
His Majesty the Emperor wore the uniform
of Field Marshal of Austria.
COURTEOUS RECEPTION TO THE COURT.
Francis Joseph was received at the entrance
to the building by Mr.. Garretson, Chief Com
missioner; United States Minister Jay, Mr..
MacElrath, Architect Beck and others of the
commissioners
ON TOUR OF INSPECTION.
The Emperor, accompanied by Minister
Jay. Mr.. Garretson and the special
correspondents of the New YORK HERALD,
gave close examination and scrutiny to
every department Of the Exhibition, including
that containing the original sewing ma
chine made by Elias Howe. This was ex-
amined with deep attention by the members
Of the royal party, the Emperor asking what
additional improvements had been made in
the machine. The visitors then proceeded
through the elaborate and magnificent exhi-
billions of other sewing machines by different
manufacturers, examining the specimens Of
work-embroidery, stitching, and so forth
carefully.
WHAT THEY SAW AND WHAT THEY SAID.
A map Of the city Of Philadelphia was
studied with great curiosity the Emperor
Francis Joseph asking Minister Jay where was
tho site of the Centenary Exhibition and
various questions about the municipal re-
sources and local attractions of the city.
School models of public school buildings in
Boston, New York and Washington were
examined at length, the Emperor inquiring
as to the method of instruction observed in
the establishments and the number of pupils
generally in attendance at the institutions
A model, setting forth the extent of the
excavations which have been made at He'll
Gate, East River, New York, was examined
closely, the Austrian oh.cers asking numerous
questions concerning the necessity for such
work. Count Bellgard said, 'They are almost
incredible these American engineering feats"
The party next visited An elaborate display
of dentistry. The Austrians were much
amused in asking the names of the VARIOUS
materials which are used in the manufacture
of teeth.
A splendid agriculturist trophy was presented
an q contribution of citron, sugar and rice
sent from the Southern States of the Union.
This interested the Emperor, who expressed
his surprise and qualification at the evidence
which it afforded of the astonishing resources
of Southern American production.
The visitors next examined the Ohio, Mis-
;souri, New York and California wines ex-
hibited, asking about the qualities of the
vintage in each instance. A glass of American
champagne was offered to the Emperor Francis
Joseph by an exhibitor, but he declined the
compliment of smiling and with smile.
His Majesty spent some time in studying q
map of the Northern Pacific Railroad country
and a collection of wheat furs and minerals
forwarded from the territory. Looking at the
map, His Majesty said, "You have an i'm
mense country; but don't the Indians trouble
your settlers and travellers?"
The display of American bank note engrav-
ing interested the Emperor, who asked the
values of the different denominations of notes.
The Austrians wer, exceedingly pleased
with the chrome display, studying the land
scapes and seashore scenes and inquiring as