The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-25
DOM PEDRO AND PRINCE OSCAR.
ROYALTY AT THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
THE EMPEROR AND THE PRINCE YESTERDAY

ROYALTY AT THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
THE EMPEROR AND THE PRINCE YESTERDAY
PHILADELPHIA. Juno "a, 1876
Tho Emperor is indcfatgablo in the pursuit OF pleas
and instruct ion. He is up and about whilc most
people arc snoring As carly half-past seven this
morning little excit emcnt created in the neigh
borhood OF Third and Dock streets the extreme
part OF the city, by the rumor that Dom Pedro was
in tho establishment Of the Keystone Portable Forge
Company. II was true enough Before the workmen
had begun for the day the Emperor, accompanied by
tho viscount BON Retro and Senior Borgess. the Bra
zan Minister, had suddenly arrived at the establish
mcnt and expressed desire 10 visit tho workshops and
the processes Of the manufacture OF tho forgcs
Hc was escorted through the workshops, alter having
with his own royal hands turned on the
steam which started tho machinery In motion.
Tho visitors were guided by General Baxter
and tho manager, Mr. Ford, and on tho way tho
Emperor asked such questions as evnced some knowl-
edge OF the subject and desire make himself nc
quainted with the different kinds Of portable orges
madc, srch as those for the army, tho navy and for
general blacksmithing purposes. His Majesty went
through all the foundries ana machine shops express
ing himself much pleased, and saying that upon his
return to Brazil he would consult with his Secretary
Of War to the propricty OF introducing into the
Brazilian army portable FORCES similar to those in
In the United States army.
Before His Majesty left he complimentcd American
skill by ordering three backsmiths iorgcs Of the
pany TO be sent to Brazil
The Emperor then took a drive through the city and
returned to his suit OF rooms at the Continental for
luncheon After luncheon hc and the two gentlemen
who had been with him IN the morning drove out to
the Exhibition grounds The royal party went first to
the womens Pavilion, where they spent only little
time. Then they walked across Belmont avenue to the
United States government building. Here the Empc-
ror had made thorough mination the day before,
having consumed the whole Of yesterday In tour
through its various departments There still
things which he had not seen, however, and HIS Ma
jesty being evidently religously determined to do"
tho building thoroughly quite long visit was made
The east wing OF tue Department OF Public Comfort
Is devoted TO the elcgranhc wires and the American
District Company the entire facilities being under tho
direct control Of Mr. W. j. Phillips, manager Of tho
Police and Fire Alarm Telegraph.
The Office OF the TccgraphIc Bureau was visited by
Group %, Instruments OF Precision and Rcso irch
headed by Professor Henry, OF the Smithsonian lnst
tute, and sir William Thompson, LII. d. D. Gil. FRS,
who 10 the expert Of the group and well known
OF the leading electricians OF Europe. From thence
q visit was paid TO tho Gramme electrical machine
and the French exhibits In the tclegraphc line
which arc shown in Machinery Hall, Professor
Barker explaining the details OF the operations OF each
with which he was thoroughly conversant
The headquarters Of the Department Of Tclegraphy
specially decorated honor OF the visit with flags
bunting and insignia, over tho main doorway on the
Washington, surrounded with the national ooIors.
The space devoted TO the wires and instruments Is
eighty by sixty ce divided by an aisle thirty feet IN
width. Tho British, Brazilian and national colors
displayed in great protusion, and the distinguished
party spent considerable time in the inspection aud
critical testing OF the apparatus The inspection be-
gan about half-past one O'Clock and lasted for some
time.
Apcculiarity ofthe Emrerors visit the grounds to-
day upon former occasions is the little attention he
attracts He bustes about rm place place. and not
ono In hundred seems to recognize IN tho pleasant
faced old gentleman the Emperor OF the Brazis, Dom
10 the evening after attending the opera concert at
the Academy OF Music, tho Emperor returned to the
Continental to meet the distinguished gentlemen
who attended his fsd-one Thursday night, rs
described in the HERALD.
PRINCE OSCARS VISIT
Prince Oscar Of Sweden, accompanied by his tutor,
came ashore from the corvette at early hour this
morning. They were met by the chief Of the Swedish
escorted to the Exhibition. Tho three walked,
quietly and unostcntatiously, about the build
ings and grounds until aitcr noon, the Prince
dressed in his ordinary m,dshipman's uniform. The
Prince desires the announcement made iicaly that
he Is travelling incognito by the espcca! desire OF his
father King requests that he will be treated
ordinary mitishipman. Besides he has another
moro painful Tor remaining incognito in the
cent death oil his grandmother His Highncss returned
TO tho ship early IN the day, after having made
partial tour OF the grounds. Before his departure he
asked the permission OF the Director General to make
early visit to the grounds tomorrow Sunday. with
the design OF spending the day quiet and unntcr
ruptcd examination OF the display. the gates si being
closed TO the general pubic on Sunday Permission
was readily granted, OF course.
Al the Princes invi alton President Hawcy will
visit tho corvette at nine O'Clock tomorrow morning
with Mr.. DaunfcIdt for the purpose OF attending
hpous service, alter which they Will bring the Prince
ashore and accompany him to the grounds.
His Majesty Dom Pedro with his accustomed enter
prise and activity, has Also obi aimed Official permits
SION, and will enter the grounds bright and early TO-
morrow morning, at seven o'clock, when only few
sleepy guards will DO in attendance He wil'spcnd tho
day ut the Exhibition.