The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-23
lVOL. V--NO. 2lS. ]
FOREIGN.
IJsTRIA.
The Emperor Visits the American De.
partmenf-Whath he Thinks OF H.,

The Emperor Visits the American De-
partmenf-What me Thinks OF if. N
New YORK, July 23.-A Herald special
from Vienna, 22d, says the Emperor visit
ed the American department this morn
ing, accompanied by Baron Schwarz and
the minister of police. Notice had been
gwen the commissioners beforehand. His
majesty wore field marshaps uniform.
He was received at the entrance by Mr..
Garrettson, chief commissioner Minister
Jay, Mr.. McElrath, Architect Peck. and
other commissioners. The Emperor, ac-
companied by Messrs. Garrets tson and jaw.
aud the Herald correspondents, gave close
attention and scrutiny to every department
in the exhibition, which occupied more
than two hours.
The original sewing machine made by
Elias Howe was examined with deep atten-
ton, the Emperor asking what additional
improvements had been made. He went
through elaborate and magnificent exhibi-
tions of the machine manufacturers, exam
ing specimens of embroidery and stitching,
After curiously studying the map Of
Philadelphia. the Emperor asked Minister
Jay where the cite of the centennial exhi-
bition was, and put other questions as to
the resources and attractions of the city.
The models of school houses of Boston
and New York were examined at length.
A model Of the excavations of He'll Gate,
on the East river, was also examined
closely. The Emperor said to Count Bel
legarde The engineering feats Of these
Americans are Incredible .'s
The display of cotton, sugar and rice
from the southern states interested the
Emperor, who expressed surprise and
qualification at the astonishing resources
the south.
He also examined the Ohio, Missouri,
New York and California wine exhibition,
asking about the qualities of the wines. A
glass of American champagne offered
the Emperor by the American exhibitor,
was smilingly declined. He spent some
time studying map Of the Northern Paci-
fic railroad country and accompanying col
lection Of wheats, furs and minerals. Look
ing at the map, he said: 'sYou have an i'm
mense country, but don't the Indians trou-
BILE you?" a1
The display of American bank-note en-
craving interested the Emperor, who
asked the values and denomination Of the
notes. He was exceedingly pleased with
the chrome display, studying landscapes
and sea scenes, asking what sections of
the country were represented. He look
ed closely at the exhibition of gold pens,
testing their points and asking as to their
durability and facility for writing.
The display of ores from Michigan, Ten
nessee, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana
were scrutinized. A block of coal iron
was interesting to the Emperor, who in
quired its quality and production. While
he was passing the musical department an
Austrian hymn was played upon parlor
organ, and the Emperor raised his hat.
The display of boots, shoes and leather
was large, and was examined critically and
satisfactorily. A long time was spent In
the arms department, the Emperor looking
at every model exhibited, taking aim, NOV
ing the trigger, inquiring into the mecha-
nism, examining curiously military saddles
and accoutrements, putting his footi into the
| wooden stirrups, and testing and comment
| ing on the models, especially the model ol
cannon and Notifications from the War De-
partment.
When the Emperor came to the sanitary
car tent and the model of hospital fol
wounded soldiershe was deeply interested
asking about the comfort of the wounded
and wondering how cars of such unusua
length could turn ordinary railway curves
The Emperor seemed deeply interested
and before leaving said to Garretson:
| ''For improvements and new inventions
since the last Exposition, America is with
out comparison in the entire building"
AS the Emperor passed out he was re
ceived by each exhibitor in person. HI
said he would reserve another day for tn,
examination of agricultural hall, the schoo
houses and machinery. At the end of tn
department the Emperor shook hands with
Messrs. Jay and Garrettson, expressing
thanks for the courtesy shown him.
As he left, Minister Jay remarked that
he was sorry the American department dit
not fully represent the capabilities, indus
try and resources Of the United States.
| The Emperor, through Baron Schwarz
said: "America makes here more va
ried, instructive ana interesting displa
than it has shown in any previous foreig
exhibition.
/ "Beyond that most noticeable feature
your display of industry and art, is cor
slant evidence that your artificers al
thinking men, and that your labor seem
inspired by constant and active INTEL
gence."
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