The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-13
THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.

MOVEMENTS OF THE IMPERIAL rAnrY-vIsrr
OF HIS MAJESTY AND SUITE TO BALTIMoRE-
VISIT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDISGs-sENos
GOMEZ TO COMPOSE A CENTENNIAL ODE
BALTIMORE, May II, 1876.
At ten O'Clock this morning the Emperor and En-
press left Philadelphia In special train accom-
panied by the members OF their suite, and were
whirled away at good speed toward Baltimore.
Two Pullman palace cars were provided for the
service OF the distinguished travellers. The only
incident the route worthy OF note was the stop
ping OF the train at the bridge over the Susquehanna
to enable the Emperor toinspect the structure. Mr.
Larkin, the engineer OF the works, explained the
difficulties OF the construction and how they were
overcome, for which he received His Majcsty's
thanks On the arrival of the train at Baltimore the
Imperial party Immediately drove to the Carrollton
HOTEL where suite Of rooms had peen engaged BY
telegraph.
The weather was threatening, but the Emperor,
accompanied by the visconde de Bonn Retro, sailed
out TO visit the various points OF interest In the
city. His Majesty wished first to direct his steps to
the Exchange, but, thanks to the quick intelligence
OF his coachman, he was set down ut the Custom
House, which ut one time had been the Exchange.
His Majesty was anxious to see the merchants, but,
owing to the ateness OF the hour (three p M, his
wish could not be satisfied, he informed that
the Exchange closes ut an early hour. His Majesty
then drove TO the Peabody Institute where he greatly
admired Rhinehart's figure OF 'Clytic." He was
shown through the library and very well pleased
with its extent and the good Judgment displayed
in the selection OF the works In order to test the
quality Of the library His Majesty asked for several
rare and curious works. He was pleased to find
they formed part OF the collection, which he pro-
nounced very good and well selected. After running
over the contents OF shelf His Majesty turned TO
the HERALD correspondent and said:-"It is very
good; the works are well selected. could pass my
life here" His Majesty was also much interested In
some portraits Of Mr.. Peabody and spoke quite
warmly OF the great phlanthropist.
Leaving the Peabody Institute His Majesty re-
paired next to the Catholic Cathedral He was much
interested by the pictures sent to this church by
Louis XIV. and Charles X
The Academy Of Science was then visited. Here
His Majesty was greatly interested in the State col
lection. 1t struck him as an admirable idea to begin
work with, and he suggcstedthat each State In the
Union should possess an academy OF science, and
that by exchanging duplicates OF each others COL
lections they could gradually widen the scope OF
their influence, without drawing too heavily on the
National Treasury. The suggestion Is worth the
consideration Of scientists. During all this tour
through the city the rain fell In torrents accom-
panied by heavy fall Of hail stones. His Majesty
said that when he got back TO Rio Janeiro he
would tell Mr. Partridge orr Minister to Brazil who
belongs to Baltimore, that he was received in his
native city by coup De pterre-with showers Of
stones
Continuing his promenade through the city, the
Emperor came upon the Normal School. He imme-
diately stopped the carriage and went into the
hv,Ai vJa Nvt to Dwiv rivNo1 Mr.
Newell, who explained the system and showed His
Majesty through the, house, which is admirably
suited to the requirement OF school. His Majesty
referring to his visit to the New York Normal School,
said it had made deep impression his mind
He inquired the number Of schools In the city, and
was somewhat surprised to find they numbered 100.
His Majesty expressed his admiration at the splen-
did school system OF the country.
The next visit was made to the new City Hail.
whose majestic proportions filled the Emperor and
viscondc de BON Retro with admiration. Both
declared 1t was a magnificent palace. His Majesty
was pleased with the exterior that he decided
visiting the interior. Mayor Iatrobc was In his
ONCE and being notified Of His Majesty's arrival,
came forward and offered to guide the party through
the building The wealth and luxury displayed In
the appointment Of the various departments i'm
pressed the visitors so much that visconde dc Bonn
IsctiIO, Hc was ailoWH tilc Iuccuus VI
Seectmen, asked II 1t were the Chamber Of Depu-
ties Of the State Everything in the building speaks
OF order and certainly II the city government re-
scmblcs its place Of meeting 1t must be model
one.
In the evening His Majesty went to Ford's Opera
House and witnessed the performance Of Shells
play, "Evadnc."
During tho day His Majesty received telegram
from Carlos Gomez the Brazilian composer, in reply
to a telegram sent by His Majesty requesting Senior
Gomez to compose suitable piece OF music for the
Centennial and requesting that it should be sent in
time to be played at Philadelphia the Fourth fully
next which His Majesty says is the true Centennial
The gifted composer has answered that he will set
to work at once, and will do his best to meet the
Emperors wishes. His Majesty has decided to in
trust the Interpretation OF Carlos Gomez's music to
Mr. Gilmore, whom he holds in high esteem. As
soon as the music arrives 1t will be placed In Mr..
Gimore's hands.
In the morning the Emperor win visit the naval
schools Of Annapolis returning to Baltimore In the
evening. The Empress remains in this city.
On Sunday the whole party will leave for Cinctn
natl en- route to the Mammoth Cave.