The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-16

1UOuul- 10 tuciT uAuHnteI kuo IEluScrs IN peti"i,
and her husband, the Count d'Eu. This amiaoc
family truly attached each other. and may be
said 10 live Ia each others smiles. Now they must
say adieu FOR well nigh two years. The Princess I'm
perial was deeply moved, and could not restrain her
tears the Empress also felt the separation deeply and
IL was really touching notice how much human feel
ins there was displayed by those royal personaccs
The Princess lett the ship bathed supported
by the Count dEu. and several times, as she moved
toward her carriage, she turned and waved her hand
10 the Emperor and Empress Soon the last warning
ring OF the ships bell gave notice tho loterors
depart and, with punctuahty above all praise, the
captain slipped his hawscrs nine o'clock and moved
out amid the cheers OF the assembled thousands into
the magnificent bay Of the Hidden Waters" ON all the
points along the shore which commanded Of the
departing ship were gathered numbers Of people, who
up parting cheer as We moved from the landing
place
The Brazilian warshp Traano and several transports
received orders from the Minister Of Marine TO accom-
pany the Emperor as a guard OF honor. They swung
INTO position TO follow readily, and everything
looked as il wo fairly way, with every
prospect OF successful voyage.
DANGER AHEAD.
But It was written that voyage was not to be all
pleasant sailing After rounding the Isa do Gobcrna
dor the captain put the ships head straight to In
way at some distance lay the Brazilian transport
Perus, beautiful ana stately craft. She lay full In
our course, and some wonder expressed that she
should have taken up such position. The Hevelius
continued her march, although the danger OF col
lsion became imminent every moment The Perus
in the act Of raising her anchor, and her CON-
mander evidently tho critical position In which
his ship placed He could be giving orders to
the engineers but whether the engines defective
tha rIa In of
moving Of our way, actually moved lttc backward
our path.
COLLISION
Then there won't up from those board the Hevclius
suppressed cry OF alarm not mucn for themselves
for those on board the Perus IL seemed for in
slant II that unfortunate ship inevitably be cut
in two II in vain that the Hevous blew her
steam whistle and the officers sgnacd francay 10
the commander of tho Perus to go ahead. That shin,
as II driven by fate, came still more directly
PATH and the excitement board the Hovelius grew
to white heat we neared the transport
The shadow or hor tall masts WAS cast upon our
deck.
The visitors board OF her who had come to soc the
Emperor on panic stricken and rushed forward
avoid being crushed in tho collision that was new in
evitable.
Thanks TO a change in our direction only struck
the Perus slightly on the paddle box, and with more
force on the alter buwarks, damaging them consider
ably and carrying away one OF her boats.
IMPERIAL COURAGE.
Tho Emperor and Empress had remained on tho
main deck returning tho loyal sautes o their SUBJ
ecls And ater II had become evident that collision
inevitable the Emperor continued 10 maintain his
place at the port bulwarks and gave Of npprc-
hcnscn-indccd, during tho accident he was probably
ono OF the coolest persons on board. The Empress
also showed great In tho rush Of the passcn
gers aft when the vessels struck Her Majesty was
jammod against the door OF the whcelhouse by tho
crowd with her lady in waiting; but ycs she made no
outcry and exhibited no fear With difficulty tho
HERALD correspondent drew her into the whcchouse
and. thinking she might be apprchcnsvc, the
spondcnt assured her that all danger passed aud
she need have moro fear To this she replied
quickly In French, "Ah, m0nsisur, NEST pas pour
moi; c'est pour paurres gensd que jai peur;"
GAN, SIR II WAS Not FOR NysELy Hrr roI THESE
POOR PK0PLs l WAS AFRAID"
q sentiment that does much honor to tho Iady's
heart her courage. Tho sensation caused by tho
collision Of short duration. No one. SO far as
could be learned had been hurt ana nm examination
OF the 4svo.us' prov showed that had suffered no
damage OF any moment THIS was, in part, owing to
the GOODNESS OF the Hcveiius officers.
uxDnR WAY AGAIN.
Half an hour had scarcely passed from tho timc wa
moved from moorings until the collision occurred
and at quarter to ten A. NJ were again steaming
on our way. Taught by experience, the accompany
ing steamers gave w,do berth. and with all steam
proudly moved by fort aud ship amid savoes OF
artillery and dipping OF flags while the bands the
worked vigorously to supply with musical
consolation. Tho accompanying shps-the Trajano.
Madeira and Perus-werc accompany US to Para but
before reaching Cape Frio throc dipped their flags
and returned &c port
OUTSIDE rHE mARnoR
wien tho Emperor had waved bis acknowledged
to the soldiers OF Cruz and all us taking
farewell look at the fast fading gorcs OF Rios
r,vaIIcd bay, the breakfast boil reminded that to
hive men must eat so going below to the saloon,
which built on tho main deck the first opportunity
afforded TO the HERALD correspondent to look
round aud examine tho companions with whom
he would be compelled to 1--we for some weeks. II
by no mesrs "forsisn'' in its aspect as might
be expected
The crowd Of Brazliaus who had invaded the ship
In the morning had merely visitors, and
among the psssengcs there only Of His
MaestyV Iiegc subjects outside OF his immediate
The balance Of the passengers chiefly Americans
returning, for various reasons 70 their homes In the
United States, so that there prospect II only
should meet with good weather. OF having pleas
ant aud enjoyable voyage SIX tables set out In
tho saloon, the Emperor. Empress and the chief men,
bors Of their beng seated at the Captains table.
The second table, tho same side, was occupied by
the imperial dependents, while comfortable place
the screw had been generously reserved for tho
HERALD correspondent the agents Of the line evidently
eithcr not knowing the danger OF the minstres
or despising IL
rHg ExrgRoR's SUITE.
Tho viscopdc do BON Retro was born In the year
1870, in the city OF Rio Jane,ro. Ho studied law,
and received AZ Doctor beoi he had attained his
twenty In the same year he presented him
self competitor for tho proicssorship Of law In the
Academy OF Sac PauIo and succeeded In obtaining tho
place over all competitors lie began teaching Law be.
fore he twenty two years OF age In ls45 he
elected Deputy to the Provincial Assembly OF Rio
Janeiro. In ls46 he was named President Of the Pro-
vince Of Rio Jane:ro, where there had been great
difference Of opinion between the ancient President