New-York tribune., 1876-07-12
DOM PEDRO'S SIGHTSEEING
VISIT TO TIE TRIBUNE OFFICE

NlSII III ItE TRIBUNE OFFICE,
Yesterday morning, about IL o'clock, Dom Pcdu
H., accompanied only by Senior Borges, the Brazil
ian Minister, made his appearance in Printinghous.
square. The two gentlemen walked across tho opcn
space around tho statue of Franklin and entered tbs
business Office OF TIE TRIBUNE before they wer,
recognized by any Of the crowd which at that hou,
is constantly passing and repassng. They were met
at the door by one of the editors and the publisher
and were Immediately conducted to the printing.
vaults where tie presses were running of iHR SgMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
His Majesty inspected the process Of wetting the
huge drums of paper printing the sheets and deliy-
eriDg them in parcels of six at the end of the ma
chine. Very little explanation was needed how.
ever; he was evidently already familiar with the
principle Of the machinery, having, he sald caro-
fully examined the operation Of somewhat similar
presses in Rio Janeiro. The foldng-room, with the
machines in operation did not detain him long. The
heat at that hour yesterday oppressive that il
was an apparent relief to the Emperor and his Min.
lser when they took their seats in the elevator and
swiftly hoisted into the pure air and fresh sea-
breeze which make comfortable the summit of the
Tribune Building
Entering the bright and airy editorial rooms. Dom
Pedro enjoyed for time the superb views over the
city, the bay the Hudson and East Rivers, and al
the features of the grand panorama extending from
the Palisades 20 the Neyersink Highlands, and from
Orange Mountain to the groves and fields Of Long
Island. He was able at once, to "orient himself
pointing out all the geographical features Of the
view with as much certainty as if he had been
familiar with them for years. He also instantly
recognized the portrait of the Founder saying;
"That is Horace Greeley; know his face. He was
a great man, and did great deal for the instruction
and improvement of the people. l have read about
him, and known Of him, III Brazil. for many years
past"
Pointing to the towers o. The Brooklyn Bridge he
said: "There il work wfich ought 10 be finished
soon. Il is necessity for both cities. | saw the
cable in Philadelphia. and now since they are
making it, the work will surely come To an end In
year OF two.n He missed BedOe's Island in the
view of the harbor until he noticed that it was hid
den by the Western Union Building and spoke with
much interest of the magnificent monumental gift
of the people Of France La reply to question
whether his family name was not pronounced
"Alcantara instead Of " Alcantara," and whether
il was not an Arabic word meaning :" the bridge, he
answered "Yes. of course. Sly patron saint is San
Pedro PAicantaTa, named from the village where he
was born, which has the Moorish name, slgniiyins
the bridge" He then added: 81 have been study
ing the Arabic language which find very difficult
on account of the many conjugations OF the verbs
The grammar is very elaborate make slow prog
res3 for that reason, but mean to master it yet"
Dom Pedro and Senior Borgcs then mounted to
the spacious composngroon. at the very top OF the
building Here, also, the Emperor found nothing TO
learn although lie was interested in the special
arrangements for composing, making up forms.
transmitting copy by pneumatic tubes, and all ths
other contryances for securing speed accuracy and
convenience of labor His familiarity with all the
forms of modern industry is something remarkable.
In spite of the immense amount OF sightseeing ne
accomplshes lie evidently forgets 10 particular Of
Importance. He continually referred to what nc had
seen IN other parts of the country, and made COM
parsons which Illustrated his intelligent compre-
henSion no loss than the acuteneSs OF his obserya-
tion.
In descending by the elevator, Dom Pedro ex'
pressed his great qualification at having been able
10 be present at tho meeting OF the geographical
Society on Monday evening Both the proceedings
Of the Society and the hearty warmth OF his recep
tion by the audience appear to have made very
agreeable impression upon Internationally the
best aud most grateful which visitor could carry
away from these shores. On reaching the ground
floor it was evident that the Emperors presence IN
tho building was known: large crowd hlled the
sidewalk aud main hall, eager for sight OF tho
IllustriOus visitor. To the question whether he
would not prefer TO leave by the side entrance ia
Sprce-st he cheerfully answered: Oh, 10!
am used TO this l can easily make my way" Inc
crowd politely fell apart to give bin ROOM spon
tan,ous cheer arose; tine Emperor lifted ms hat
snilingly. bowed in return, and walked away in his
plain costume and felt hat as quietly and unoSten-
tatlously as any citizen among them.