New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-27
OUR IMPERIAL GUEST.

AS TO HIS PLANS-DoM PEDRoS LINEAGE AND
HISTORY.
tFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE'l
PHILADELPHIA, March 26.-In the latter part
of April there will arrive in New-York the first
reigning sovereign of a powerful nation who ever
visited this Countrywide first monarch OF any klnd,
indeed, except the two rulers of the Sandwich
Islands, Queen Emma and King Kalakaua. The
Emperor Dom Pedro III. of Brazil left klo
Janero to-day in the English steamer Hell
velius, and if the weather proves favorape
during the voyage, he may be expected TO reach
New-York about the Goth proximo. MIR. Netto, wee
President of the Brazilian Commission to the Cen
tennal who came last week from no ny way VI
England, furnishes the first information oDtaihaole
with regard to the movements OF HIS Majesty
dsring his stay in the United States. The Emperor
will be accompanied by the Empress Theresa, whose
health is precarious and on whose account the
Journey is undertaken in the hope that change OF
climate will restore her strength. Beside their
Naiesties the party will consist of the Niscomte de
Ron Retro formerly Minister of State and IMAM
berlain of the Emperor; Admiral dc Lamare' 0hani-
berlan of the Empress Senior Macedo ana siliSio
dame dhonneur They expect to so to ho'ei III
New-York and the arrangements for their entertain
ment there will be made by the Brazilian Minister
at Washington.
Dom Pedro desires to travel as private cltzeh,
and would prefer TO lay aside altogether MS oincia
rank Still as he expects to be present at the open
ing of the Exhibition and at the ceremonies OH the
Fourth of July, he will undoubtedly be obliged to
accept some of the honors that will be rendered
him. He cannot well go about the country as PLAN
Mr.. Alcantara, when everybody will know that he
ia the sovereign of the only great nation besides
our own on the American continent ana VIII
want to give him a hearty welcome. The elevated
character of the Emperor, his love OF science ms
benevolence, his enlightened views OF government
and besides bis friendly interest in our conntryren
who have visited Brazil, will give the popular
demonstrations which will greet him wherever
be goes enthusiasm that VIII be
tribute of admiration for his persona
worth as well as of respect for his hlgh
station 1t would seem proper that the municipal
authorities of New York should tender MIN fitting
reception upon his landing. Mr.. NettO was asked If
he thought such a reception would be gratifying to
the Emperor. He replied that he had no authority
to speak for his sovereign but he supposed that lie
would not decline any courtesies that were Iteely
rendered such for instance an escort by the Ma
tiona Guard of the city, but that he desires as much
as possible to escape official ceremonies.
The Empress will remain in New-IOrk or at one OF
the watering places in the vicinity while Dom Pedro
makes tour of the country. He Will go as iar as
San Francisco and will probably make short stops
going or returning and will of course visit Wash
ipgton. Mr. Netto says that will be sur
prised to find that the Emperor knows as
much about the United States as most Americans do.
He will know exactly where he wants to 60, and
what and whom he wants to see. He Will wish 10
meet our eminent authors, statesmen, and men OF
science and will examine institutions OF learn
ing and charity, great manufactures, our rail-
road, postal and telegraph system. our army and
navy and our forms of national State, and local adj
ministrataen. He is a close observer, and always
seeks to utilize the information he gains as Tar as
possible in improving the condition of his own
country
Dom Pedro was born Dec 2, 1925, and is there
fore in his sis: year. His father, Dom Pedro L. VAS
the first Emperor of Brazil, and the of King
John VI and Queen Dona Maria |. OF Portugal The
royal family fled to Rio when the French entered
Portugal in S07, and when they returned the prime
regent remained and became Emperor after the
revolution Of 1922. He abdicated in ls31 in favor
of his son, the present Emperor who was then only
five years DID, and returning to Portugal drove out
his usurping brother Don Miguel and enjoyed
sbort-lived reign Dom Pedro III. was declared of
age at H. by act Of the Brazilian Legislature, and
was crowned July IS. 1871. His reign has been an
era Of continued progress aud prosperity for
country that had previously been constantly
distracted by the Quarrcls OF factions and
frequently torn by civil The nation has
made great advance in the path of civilization and
= material development Population has increased,
,chools have been established railways built, vast
tracts of country explored and settled and lines of
steam communication established upon the great III
terror rivers as well as between the seapOrts and the
United States and Europe In word, a raw colony,
spaIsely peoped by mixed and lawess races has been
converted into a compact and powerful nation. This
result is due in great part to the firm and wise rule
of the Emperor. Among all the Teigning sovercigns
of the world he is beyond doubt the most learned,
cultured, and liberal minded.
Dom Pedro was married when IL years Of age TO
Theresa Christina Maria, daughter of Francls l.,
King of the Two Scilies. They have two children,
the Processes Isabella and Le0pOldina. The former
acts as regent during the absence of her father.
From this country the Emperor will go to Europe,
where he will remain for over year.
In order the better TO do honor TO orr Centennial
anniversary His Majesty has ordered the Brazilian
corvette Nicterory, Capt Corta Azeyedo TO proceed
TO our waters She will arrive at Ncw-iork before
the Goth OF April and after the landing of the En-
peror will proceed to Philadelphia, where she will
probably remain until after the Fourth of July.
. The entire Brazilian Commission 10 the Centennial
Ia now here excepting the President. Dom Carvalho
Borqcs who in the Brazilian Minister at Washing
TON The Vice-Presdent, Senior Lopez Nett0, came
few DAYS ago from Liverpool, and the other mem
beers arrived in the steamer Donati from Rio on
Friday Their names are Senior j. NJ. da Silva
Coutinho Secretary, Dr. Jose Saldanha da Cana,
Dr. Nlcolao Moreira, and Senior Pedro da Cordlho
Paes Lene.