The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-05-13

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Sereuade at the Palace in the Evening.
At last the agony has eliminated. A few
days Of anxious anticipation have passed and the
object Of our solicitude, Dom Pedro de Alcan-
tara, i in our midst. 4 real, live Emperor has
descended from his throne, and for q brief period
VIII mingle au5ng his fell0w-men as one OF
them. He has thrown aside all poLnp and cir
cumstance, and, ike a sensible man in q sensible
country, desires to see what Is TO be seen without
delay. He comes to San Francisco u see, not
only the bright side of the metropolis OF the
Coast, but also 4 dark side, if there be any. He
has laid aside his robes Of states, his crown and
his sceptre, and all he asks is that he may be
allowed TO forget his royalty for n time and
study life, free from the cares Of state and asking
no iavors on account Of his position. He travels
and studies for the good Of his country-the
country that he rules and by doing so is entitled
TO the respect and esteem Of all.
The party accompanying the Emperor to this
Coast is composed OF the Viscount Ban Retro,
DR.. Arthur L. De MlacedO, Prof. Carl Henning,
the Brazilian Minister, one attendant and two
servants besides Mr.. j. j. O'Kelly, cOrrespOn-
dent of the New York Herald.
LEFT BEHIND.
When the train arrived at Cape Horn yester-
day morning, the Emperor and suite alIghted for
the purpose of viewing the magnificent scenery.
Mr.. John Mccullough was then introduced.
Dom Pcdroa at once opened the conversation on the
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specialties in particular. The two became deeply
Interested in their subject. The merits Of
- Nirginius,' y "Spartacus, and Richelieu"
were discussed, and Mr.. Mccullough was pro-
ceedlng to give lis imperial listener the history
of the latter from the time it first made it's ap-
pearance on the American stage, when, to the
CONSERVATION Of all-the train started on down
hill. 1t was no fault of the conductors, he
yelled out 81 All board - many times but Mr..
Alcantara not understanding the significance OF
that Americanism, paid no attention to the
surnmOns and his attendants did not wish to
disturb his conversation. The conductor sup
posed the party had needed his call, the bell-rope
was pulled, and the locomotive and train started.
There was but one thing for the party to do
under the circumstances, and that was to walk.
Dom Pedro led the way with OLeary strides,
Mr.. Mccullough followed, and the balance of
the party struggled after. The march was kept
up Tor a half a mile or more. The conductor
had discovered the lost of his distinguished
party, alter running two or three miles, and I'M
mediately returned and took them on board.
Upon the arrival of the train in Sacramento,
quite a crowd was gathered to see the Emperor,
but they were doomed to be disappointed. His
special car had been detached and run up in the
yard, in order to give his Imperial Highness an
opportunity of seeing the machine shops Of the
Railroad Company. A hasty inspection was
made, and Dom Pedro regretted his inability to
make a more critical examination of the ma
chinery and inner workings of the shops. He
then took a short walk and returned to his car,
which had already been attached to the train IN
the yard. The Disguised Sacramentans merely
obtained a glimpse of his features as the train
rolled through the depot.
THE LIVE PRESS RECEIVE a SETBACK.
At Sacramento, the train was boarded by
representatives of the sensational journals of
this city, each determined to be the first to inter
view the lion of the day. Dom Pedro's valet
their cards observed the inscriptions
and quietly tore the paste-boards in pieces-be-
hind the door. He then informed the enter
prisIng gentlemen of the press that they mnst
have mistaken their III Pedro had not
the pleasure of their acquaintance. Much cha
grined, the knights Of the pencil were obliged to
content themselves with holding an Indignation
the result of which was, that they
decided to lay on their oars" until Oakland
was reached and then commence their reportorial
labors. Once more were they foiled. At Liver
more, the express train was met by Superinten-
dent Towne and Mr.. Fellows, of the Central
Pacific Railroad, who had gone up by special
The Metropolitan" the hotel car in
the Imperial party travelled across the
was detached from the regular train
and came on in advance, reaching Oakland about
one hour IN advance.
Dom Pedro then walked on to the ferry boat
with his associates, and was taken to the pilot
house so that a better view of the bay might he
had. He expressed himself delighted with the
magnificent view, and asked any number of
questions as to the various prominent points.
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Arriving on the San Francisco side, the party
we're at once conducted to two open barouches.
IN the first, Dom Pedro, DR.. de Macedo and
de BON Retro, took their seats, and
he second was occupied by Professor Henning,
,lr. Bentley, Vice-Consul of Brazil, Mr.. OKelIy
nd another gentleman. A third carriage fol-
owed with the servants of the Emperor.
Probably not a hundred persons were gathered
t the ferry gates, and when the descendant of
he House of Braganza stepped into his coach,
lot one-third of them were aware that he was
he expected visitor. The vehicles were driven
apidly up Market street to the Palace, and the
;uests were at once shown to the rooms prepared,
rhich were fully described in yesterdays Alta.
he baggage not having arrived, Dom Pedro took
stroll around the corridors and spent some time
q admiring the arrangements of the hotel.
Tnallv an invitation was extended him to take a
rip on the elevator to the roof of the building.
was accepted, and accompanied by DR..
Iacedo, Dir. Bentley and the VIconde Retro, he
scended and was shown the city from that
osition.
AT GILNORE's CONCERT.
At eight O'Clock in the evening, Dom Pedro,
isconde de Bonn Retro, DIR. Mascelo and Mr..
Kelly. were driven to the Pavilion. They
ntered from the Eighth street side and were
hown to that portion of the main hall usually
coupled by the musicians. The box was taste
llIy hung WITH the DTaZlllan anu American
The band were already on the stand, )
nd Immediately opened with the Brazilian
lynn. The regular programme was then car '
led out. The Brazilian anthem was again
layed as a portion of the Centennial QuadTille. -,
IS it's first strains broke upon the ear, Dom |
edro arose, as did all the audience, and re- L
Iained standing until its close, the auditors
ARMY Gpplauding the hymn. The Star
pangled Banner :" is arranged as a conclusion to
ie quadrille; as soon as recognized, the Emperor
as again on his feet, as we'll as all in the build
q, except the musicians; and, at the finish, T
pplauded warmly.
Dom Pedro seemed much pleased with Miss
singing, and was seen to lean over and
question Mr.. Okeliy In regard to L
le fair songstress. The evenings entertainment
as evidently appreciated, as Dom Pedro is not
NV a lover of music, but also a musician. 4
ach piece was aPplauded by him, and he re- =