The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-16

sARATooA-HIs MAJESTY PLEASED WITH
THE FAMOUS WATERING PLACE.

DoA <1Dbo AiL0HTS AT ALBANY AND VISITS
sARA1ooA-HIs MAJESTY PLEASED WITH
THE FAMOUS WATERING PLACE.
SARATOGA, June Is, 1875.
the Emperor, Empress and suite made nying
visit TO Albany this morning. ON their way hither
the magnificent proportions OF the new State Capitol
building especially struck their Majes,ies who
expressed freely their admiration or the imposing
pile.
IT was scarcely six O'Clock when the imperial
party began their tour OF Albany, but the news OF
their presence spread rapidly, and the halfawake
Inhabitants began 70 pour out TO catch glimpse u
his passing Majesty.
cursory inspection OF the park and prison also
was made. The Emperor remarked, In reference 10
the latter building, that IL possessed OF the
iaults noticed In the Boston and other ails-namely,
that the cells were too small and insulllcently
ventilated, but that the city appeared prosperous
and important
The news OF our coming brought together large
crowd at the Saratoga railway station, which re-
ceived their Majestes with considerable enthu-
siasm, which the Emperor acknowledged In his
good natured way Carriages were IN wait
ing, and the imperial party was driven
to the Grand Union Hotel, where quarters
mad been engaged by telegraph. The magnncence
and extent OF tins hotel was real surprise. although
their Majcsties had been prepared by the accounts
given them OF the luxury Of American watering
places TO expect good deal.
AS this Is Corpus Christi, holiday OF great impor
lance in the Catholic Church. their Majesties went
on their arrival to attend divine worship In the
Catholic church. Afterward they visited the various
springs, drinking OF the waters.
In the afternoon the imperial party drove down to
the lake. stopping at Moons. AS the season has
scarcely begun the little steamer used for pleasure
parties on the lake was not In condition
to take the party on the water, and their
Majesties were about 10 be disappointed
OF the sail on the lake, when one Of
the party spying tiny little craft In good trim lying
at some distance inquired to whom it belonged. The
answer was:-"Oh, that's Frank iesie's steam
yacht" 1t was then proposed to send Mr.. Leslie
word that the Emperor would like to make trip ON
the lake. Mr.. Leslie had only arrived this morning.
but was already hard at work getting his craft into
working order. As soon rs he learned the Emperors
wishes he gave orders to get up steam, ana In few
minutes all was ready.
In the meantime the Emperor had come to the
wharf where the little craft was lying. lie immedl-
atey recognized Mr.. Leslie from having seen him at
Mr.. Chds' reception In Philadelphia and shook him
warmly by the hand. Mrs. Leslie joined the party,
and al having embarked, the imperial party enjoyed
pleasant sail round the lake and saw the sink
behind the Adirondack Mountains The Emperor
and Empress enjoyed the trip very much, as the
hostess conversed with them freely in Spanish and
Italian. ON their return to land their Maesties
thanked Mr. Leslie warmly for the pleasant hours he
had af1orled them.
A splendid supper was laid for the imperial party
their return to the hotel, the service being under
the personal direction OF Mr.. Wilkinson, who was
resolved that their Majestes should carry away
pleasant recoections or Saratoga. The cuisine left
nothing to be desired.
Their Majesties viii leave on the morning train to
visit Vassar College,