, 1873-07-23

VIENNA, July 22,-Iho Emperor visited tho
American Department this morning, accompa-
MED by Baron sohwarz son9b,orn, Count Boil;
been given to tho Commiseioner beforehand.
Hih Majesty wore Fold Mar6hals uniform.
He Was received at the entrance BY n1r. Carrot
son, tho Chief CommiHsionor; nlinis-
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accompanied by Messra. Garreteon and Joy,
gaye ologo examination and scrutiny to eyory
department In tho exhibition. Tho original eew-
ing machine made by Elias Rowe was examined
additional improvements Ind been made. He
went through tho elaborate exhibitions of the
other sowing machine manufacturors, examining
specimens Of embroidery and stitching. After
Emporor asked Miniater jay where tic alte Of
tho Centennial exhibition was, aud put other
question: aB to the RESOURCES and attractions Of
the city. Tho models OF tho schoolhouseH Of
Boston and New York wo1o examined OF 1ongth,
the Emperor iinquiring into tho methods OF in,
Of the excavation Of He'll Gate was examined
closely, and after putting numerous questions as
to tho ,nceosaty tor tho work said to
Count bellgaEa; "Iho engineering 1sas
was much amazed, asking tue names Of the Va
rious materials for tho manufacture OF toeth.
Tho display Of cotton, sugar, and rico, from tho
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oxpressod surprise and qualification at the, e,aa-
tonishipg rosonrceB Of tho Southern States: He
also examined tho Ohio. Missouri, Now York,
and California wine exhibition, asking about
tho quality OF the wines. 4 glass Of American
exhibitor was snlilingly declined. He spent aome
time studying tho map Of tho Northern Paoltlo
Railroad country and the accompanying COL
lection OF wheat, furs, and minerala. Looking
ut tho map, 10 nald !" You have amin an ;mmonsS :,
Tho display Of tho American pank-Note En-
craving Company Interested tho Emperor,
Who aahod tho values and denominations Of
tho notea. Ho was exceedingly pleased with the
Boenes, and asking what sections Of country
wore represented. He looked closoly at tho OK
hibition of gold pens, testing their points and
asking as to thoir durability and facility of
writing.
PennHylvania, Illinois, and Indiana wore scrlitin-
lied. Blocks of coal and iron wero interesting
to the Emperor who inquired tho quality and
production. Whilo ho was passing through the
musical department. tho Austrian Hymn WAS
his hat. Tho. display Of boots, ahocs.., and
leather was large, and examined critically
and enthusiastically: 4 long time was npent IN tho
arms department, tho Emperor looking Ct eve
Triggers, inquiring tho mechanism, examining
curiously tho military saddles and accoutro-
ments, putting his foet into u wooden stireup,
testing and commanding tho models, especially
the models Of cannon and Notifications from the
War Department. When tho Emperor camo to
tho sanitary car tent and tho model OF q
hospital for wounded soldiers, ho was deeply In
terosted asking about the comfort OF the wounu,
| I'D, aud wondering how cars of suoh unusual
length could turn ordinary railway curves. ri"
naliy, 10 Haid to N1r. GarrotBon: For improve
lnents and new Inventions since tho last Expos1.
tion, America is without comparison in tAe On"
tire buildng." In all, tho Emperor spent two
hours In close scrutiny Of our department
! Perfect order prevailed although thero Wore
| no police, and a largo number Of porsonB fol-
lowed tho party, thoro was no crowdiag. as tue
! Emperor i,aBsed from tho display, le was re-
! eoiyol by each exhibitor In person. He saia ht
| would reserve another day for the o1amlnatiou
| Of tho agricultural hall and tho Bohool-houBo
and the machinery at the end OF tho department
Tile Emperor shook hands with MesHrs. Jay ant
Garetson, expressing thanks for tho oourtos,
shown him. AB no left, Mr. Jay remaraod that y
| was sorry that tho American Department dix
| not fully represent tho capabilities, industry
and RESOURCES Of tho United Btatoa. Tho LIN
! poror, through Baron 6ehwarZ, said, "Amoricl
nakoB hero moro varied, instructive, aud III
toroHsing display than 1t has shown IN any pla
yious foreign exhibition. Beyond that. the luoa
noticeable foature in your display OF 1ndnstt.
md art is the constant evidence tha
the artiloera arc thinking mon,, an p
that your labor aooms inspired .
oouBtant and active intoldgonco." Crossing