Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-17
EVENING STAR.
MONDAY..............APril n, lS7s.
Our Imperial visitors.
MONDAY.

THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS or BRAZTL-
THAR RECEPTION IN NEW YORK, ETC.
Tie stesmship Hevelius, with the Empe-
ror and Empress OF Brazil and suite, arrived
at New York Saturday afternoon. The i'm
perisl visitors were ssluted from the forts
ana men-of-var As the steamship passed up
the hsrbor.
DOM PEDRO
A New York World reporter saws:
The Hevelius had AT her foremost top the
stars and stripes, standing oct fiaely in tue
stu breeze AT the mizzen top was the pri-
waite flag OF the line, with the letter 1, aud
II while at the gsff the EngIiSh colors were
hyirg. The Brazilian flag was nowhere 20
be seen. As the health boat drew up en- the
port side the Birkbeck approached the star
board gangway, and the Hevelius was
boarded on both sides. At the head OF the
gangway, up which the reporter clam0ered,
stood an elderly gentleman with a pair of
opera-glasses AT his eyes, taking note OF
everything on all sides. He was tall, slightly
STOPPING, with a full gray beard and gray
hair. He was In rough, sea going clothes,
wore black silk cap with long, straight
peak, short broadcloth frock coat, buttoned
tightly across and close up 10 the neck, aud
surmounted by a stock cravat and stand ing
collar, negligently rumpled. His whole dress
was careless. His face, which is a me aud
sensible one. was white almost TO palenesS
and full Of eager inquiry as he turnei IL Gu
riously up ana down the bay and at all the
tireIy matter of fact. lie kept his post al
the ships bulwarks. To Mrs. Nanderpoel,
Oh tie little launch beside. he raised his hat
a
ulafions offered him without any ado.
THE EMPRESS,
with the other ladies OF the cabin. were also
ont enjoying the scenery. Her Imperial
Majesty is petite and plump, with a large
featured, good nstured face. Sine was dressed
as plainly as her husband. wearing a stuff
wooilen gown and short cape. she carried
a small leather sstchel ready for the deoar-
Ration. She chatted freely with the other
lady passengers, and seemed a. much de-
lighted with the novelty OF travel as the En-
peIor himself
WELCOMING THE EMPEROR.
The Emperor bestowed very little atten-
ton on the manouvres OF the vessels about
him, especially when the object OF the Alert's
visit was mentioned 10 him, which was 70
extend 10 him a cordial welcome by the Sec
rotary OF State on behalf OF the President aui
OF the people OF the United States, aud 10
convey him 10 the cath street dock, whence
he might be escorted TO his private quarters.
"Oh, no, said he, al am travelling a a pri-
vate gentleman, and cannot leave this YES
eel. will stay where | am until we reach
our berth" After inquiring why mis- vessel
did not Keep on 10 the city, lac devoted aim
self again TO gaining and imparting to his
friends information about the bay, its forts
and its suburbs. The Marine band from the
navy yard, which was stationed on the
Alert, played the Brazilian hymn. Toe
tender, a small propeller, c tlled the Catalps,
had drawn up TO her, and in few moments
ran up under the stsrboard gangwsy OF the
Hevelius.
Secretary Fish was the first to board, fol.
lowed by Secretary Robson, Secretary Taft
Admiral Rowan and General Hancock. the
two latter in uniform. The Emperor was
conducted by Minister Bsrges 10 the group
OF visitors. Mr.. Fish's name he recognized
at once. Mr.. Fish introduced the others, tue
Emperor receiving all cordially.
Where is General Sherman" asked the
Emperor presently.
"Ae is out West" said Mr.. Fish.
Where is Longfellow?' was another ques-
ton, and IL was explained that the poet
lived at Cambridge aud not I'm New YORK.
on REACHING NEW YORK
the Emperor and party avoided a public re-
ception or display, and PROCEEDED imme-
diately TO the Fifth Avenue Hotel. In the
evening they visited Booths Thes;er aud
V. After returning to the hotel they were
serenaded by the Seventh Regiment Band
and were Justify cheered by the crowd on
appearing at the windows In answer 10 the
compliment. Yesterday the party attended
services at ST. Patrick's Cathedral, after
wards drove through Central Park, and in
the evening went TO hear Moody and Sankey
al the Hippodrome.
THE IMPERIAL PARTY.
The Sun says: The Empress Theresa
makes the voyage for the benefit OF her
health. The Emperor is accompanied by
Eiscomte de Bon Retro, formerly minister
OF state and chamberlain of the Emperor;
Senior Macedo, and a single dame d'honneur.
IL is the Intention OF the imperial party TO
attend the opening of the Centennial exhibit
ton. The Empress will remain in New
York while her husband makes tour of the
country. He will cross the continent. aud
stay few days in San Francisco. From
this country the Emperor Will 20 TO Europe
10 spend year. Dom Pedro, who = "a years
Old, was married when l. 10 Theresa Curis-
tina Maria, daughter OF Franc is l., King OF
the Two Sicilies. They have two chiidrea
Isabella and Leopoldna. TIE former Is re
gent In the Emperors absence.
The Debauch OF the NorwnIk Catho-
lie school.