The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-17

station house. where he q close inspection Of the
graph &c. after which he proceeded to Engine House
No. IL Ia iiiiam street. There the horses were har
messed the turned and everything shown
best advantage. He remained about twenty minutes
conversng and making inquiries IN rotation to the
working OF tho Fire Department, after which himself
ind party returned 10 the hotel
TALKS WITH THE EMPEROR
During the voyage from Rio Jancio New York
the members Of tho imperial party treated with tho
utmost consideration their fellow passenger who
chiefly Americans. There was a complete absence o {
prctension ceremony. and many parvsnu Of tho
republican city Of New York would have been thou
sandfod less accessible than tho Emperor Of Brazil or
Her Majesty the Empress whose sweet disposition and
unfang good for her tho love and respect
Of her follow passengers and made ALL radicals and
republicans as much her devoted subjects though
We too had tho honor belong the imperial house
hold Before ship had lost sight OF tho magnificent
bay OF Rio Janciro the bonhomic OF His Majesty and
the gentle good nature OF the Empress had
dspelIed the fears entertained by some pas
sengers that our voyage would bc rendered un com.
Portable by tho amount Of ceremony TO which
destined to be subjected. There was, however moth
ing Of this the contrary the Emperor proved be
the least formal OF men, He did shut himself up
in his dignity but rather towards tho other pas
sengers encouraging them him the foot
discussed various questions OF literature
with the gentlemen, and all times tho mcrriest
and light hearted person board, ready to-
laugh at joke listen 20 a song During tho voyage
by tho greater part Of his time spent with the
American passengers from whom he strovc to derive
much information possible about the social and
industrial life OF their country Politics he eschewed
and could never be induced TO talk about He. how
over, anxious to learn much possible about
the OF the charges Of dishonesty brought against
many Of our public men, but never expressed any
opinion for or against them.
On one OCCASION amer His Majesty had been for
somo time discussing with tho HERALD correspondent
the result OF Mr.. Stancys labors in Africa in way
that showed thorough acquaintance with tho sub
ject the correspondent remarked, Thcre plenty OF
room ~ Brazil for expeditions just as interesting as
Tho Emperor replied, eyes certainly, the river sys-
OF La Plata ANA The Amazon arc not widely separated
At my last visit TO Mindcs Geraes was at point
where three river systems sprung-the San Francisco,
Amazon and Plata"
.'rhe question OF river navigation seems to
important 70 Brazil even than railways"
..Uniortunatcy the rivers interrupted by rapids
In many places, and that prevents their being util
lied"
..But by building railways round these rapids that
difficulty could be obviated."
THAT is true, certainly. Studies are already being
made TO effect this the San Francisco River. TO
build railway ro6nd the PauIo Alfonso Rapids If il
succeeds Il with be Of great Importance
His Majesty then Joined tho members of his suite.
hat iatgued with the effort long
versation in English. Ho understands the language
we'll but from want Of hab, does not easily catch
tho words unless they are very slowly spoken.
SECOND
The morning OF the 9th cloudy, but after
ward cleared up Nearly every mad Ielt the
influence OF tho sea, and there large number OF
people with very pale faces ioung'ng about Ia chairs,
trying 70 look cheerful me Emperor IS about and
plant. The Empress also bears up we'll but feels
little uncomfortable. In the evening have a long
chat with His Majesty about New York. Ho wants TO
know how the people live; what the best hotels
anu the hours Of meals. When explain to him that
by our American system he breakfast and dine
pretty much ~ the hour he wishes he Is very mnch
WISHES TO STUDY AMERICAN SOCIAL LIrr.
"That will suit very well, because like break
fast early that can have the whole day what
IL 70 be seen IN the city Ny Ambassador has orders
ter dinner what can we dos Are there theatres,
operas concertsy'
"Your Majesty, We have twenty-five theatres; many
..Aiors i Is we'll We. shall DO able 10 amuse our.
se1ycss - shall DO well OF. am passionatey fond
Of he thatre- dramatic and lyric Have you hsdtrs
iyriqaes"
theatre. Il Is probable at least ono o. them VIII
open when arrive There also Medtres chdntdnfS
but perhaps Your Majesty would not care 10 visit them
They principally frcquented by Tho working
classes "
Il Will 90 to see them. like to go to popular the
aires the people. II Is always instructive and
amusing"
Your Msjesty viii be Inconvenience BY the Curl
People may at much as they like. do
not object, only when u makes me lose time. -
You VIII ind hard TO avoid the crowd Of curious
persons anxious 10 see you
"Ah, but il win not be so easy to see mo- know
how TO get away And His Majesty laughed, evidently
at the prospect Of running the gauntlet Il do wish
any public receptions. but will refuse 70 accept
viiations to visit society. on tho contrary wish
II; to study tho habits and customs Of people
MS MAJESTY FALL
On the 2sth OF March, while tho Emperor tho
ue asss i,s wing 70 sa. aas the char
Imperial Majesty came Hop tho deck The ,adIes
too much frightened TO give any assistance and
, only Americans who hand took
the matter very phlosophcaily and allowed His MAJ
csty pick himself up best he could, not offering
the slightest assistance ana looking AT the accident
a rather good Joke notwithstanding his 10 pounds
weight and over the Emperor rose 10 his lcct with
were broken, laughed heartily at
THE PAIL or THE THRONE"
rs they called it. and 10 ned moro heartily than
did the Emperor hjmsel.
The conversation turning on his trip through the
States she Emperor SAID ~ would not be possible
make the programme until the day OF tho opening
Of the Exhibition AZ Philadelphia should be definitely
known Three dates mentioned, the 9th. l5th and
18th Of May, and this uncertainty prevented tho ar
ranecment a settled programme Tor the trip" The
HERALD correspondent immediately proposed the
asking the HERALD 10 supply tho information TO Hts
Majesty nj PcrnaInbuco This struck him very
good and he SAID lie would feel very much obliged
he HERALD for correct Information the subject
or CESAR.
His Majesty was so anxons to gets copy Of Shake
speare to refresh his memory Of Julius Cesar that
he did not iaii, approaching the port Of pernam-
buco. not u neglect getting II II there
any possibility u procuring H. We also
OF n who knew tho Star-Spanglcd Banncr,' and
this reason well as To seek the HkRALDs reply
Emcrors inquiry about the date OF the opening
of the Pnladelpha Exhibition, the corrcspon ent
visited several ports.
When We reached the shore we found considerable
crowd assembled on tue quay, and much interest
shown In the probable move mcnts Of the Emperor.
All the ships lying lnsi.c the reccc were deckcd with
acs ana, Notwithstanding the terrible heat OF the day
the crews OF the brazilian IN the
Of manning tho yards AMER some delay At the health
snip permitted 10 land In the city business
all but suspended, and the citizens preparing
wcconc Their AaJesiies In nttiDg manner
The President had prepared a splendid break
fast IN the palace. winch the tnuc OF the
population wac invited. At every step we
officials Iu!I uniform nurryins or pay
their respects and later ia the morning elegantly
dressed ladies AMI gentlemen In swaiowtai and
whitc chokrrs began 10 arrive from the aristocratc