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


thus time in England"
"ycs, Lieutenant Cameron. These African explors-
tions are very interesting"
RAMA.
On the morning or the 10Th made the coast out
side the city OF Bahia. White buildings we're visible
through the morning miss along the dank, Iow-lying
coast. As hopes had been expressed that HIS
Majesty would DO prevailed upon 10 visit the
ders had been given TO the steward to call the HERALD
correspondent as soon as We arrived of the harbor.
In order not TO any risk the Hcvcus stood of tho
coast during the right, SO that by the time sailed
past San Antonio Point and ITS curious old fort, now
surmountcd by lighthouse. the sun had risen far
above The horizon and already gliding the domes
OF the upper city.
LOYAL WELCOME.
The Emperor's departure from Rio had bce0 tele-
graphed, and expected. Before we crossed
the bar four steamers. decked With flags, 70
meet us, and welcomed us with regular sa DE- joie Of
sky rockets true Brazilian style. These steamers
were not vessels, but belonged to the coasrina
trade Only one OF them possessed a cannon. and Il
was bred on from time time with great effect
Dropping anchor In the splendid bay. which In extent
shamcs even the magnificent waters OF Rio Jancro OPP
posic Fort Marcclla do Mar awaited tho DOCTORS VISIT
There was not long 10 watt for large boat propeedby
eight usty oarsmen, brought that Official aud some
Important authorities in cooked hats gold epauleti
and very spruce-looking uniforms The vessel, In
cofdnncc with the harbor regulations declared In
quarantine, but the gentlemen In cooked hats had
very thoughtlly brought from the President OF the
Province. Senior Dr. Luz Antonio da Silva Nunes y
special permission for the Emperor to land When
this was announced His Majesty buntly stated he
would not accept It. much to the chagrn OF the gentle
men IN uniform, who were exceedingly anxious to be
very polite and to recommend themselves to the good
uros. of bo Anff ha Sfafo
rnx CONES MoHAMMxp.
As the Emperor would not violate the quarantine
rules even by permission OF the provincial president
the authorities who waiting 10 receive him in
town thought the next best thing OIL 10 the
ship themselves. So certain had they been that His
Majesty would not refuse to land that they had sent OH
the imperial barge. This was kind OF gondola with
pretty statoroom and strongly recalled the time be-
fore steam was wnen 'the Virgin Qucon" went down
in state from Westminster to Londcn. The barge,
painted green, and richly ornamental with gold,
under the charge OF naval officer gold cpnulets
and cooked hat. Hc toward posed like
Apollo-hc was young and not bad looking-swellin8
with Importance and dreaming. doubt OF the pretty
phrases with which his service was to be rewarded
when the Emperor esped him. His dream
shed, for the Emperor, with rapid and
somewhat impatient wave OF his hand
toned him TO retire. He obcyed instantly,
and In a fcw minutes the barge had disap-
pcared. The President OF the Province DR.. Luiz An.
tonic da Silva Nunes, too SEX to pay his respects
but the other civil and military authorities came on 10
exchange few words with their Emperor. Owing to
tho existence OF the quarantine they were not how
ever, allowed to come board, but obliged 10
sit in tho boats alongside in their gold lace and ne
uniforms, exchanging compliments with their sove-
reign. Tho advent OF tho breakfast hour the vsi-
x-tcito ho dr,s,if
but that both felt happy to be released.
CONCERT.
While lying in the harbor tho nrst concert Of tho
voyage was organized We had on board young Bra.
lillian lawyer well known In Rio Janeiro
tcur musician and 1t had transpred that several ladies'
on board were gifted with good voices The Emperor
expressed desire to hear the ladies' sing II was
decidod to take advantage OF stay in the harbor
Senior do souza presided the piano. and the chief
part OF the vocal entertainment supplied by Mme
Odendorf, tho vito OF the Argentine Commissioner TO
Philadelphia ana Mr.. Cruweli, Ccylon planter Tho
concert very enjoyable but unfortunately Senior
do ouza was obliged to leave US at this port ana the
musical department recovered the blow 1t re-
ceived in losing him.
DIsSFEcrIyG
When tho heat Of the day had passed we were again
subjected TO the efforts OF tho patriotic musicans
Our departure was nxed for Ave O'Clock p. NJ, rni
long before that hour number OF steamers put o.
pay US the honorA Owing TO the existence OF quaran-
tine no one could como board, and everything
leaving the vessel had to DO disnfected.
THE IMPRESS LETTER
This led TO rather comIcal scene between tho
health officials aud tho Empress, who had been very
busy writing to tho Princess Imperial. Her Majesty
deck holding the letter in ner hand and passed
1t down through the CHIEF officer. but the officials
h,us
fecting acid which raised laugh at Her Maiestys
pense. She, howover, took It very good humorcdiy,
saying that tho officials not very complimentary
GooDBY TO rns RAY or ALL SAINTS
At Ave O'Clock precisely we weighed anchor, and
the royal Brazilian flag was run up TO tho mainmast
Tho boom Of our little signal gun gave notice 10 the
fort that we wore about 10 SAIL and almost before the
sound had passed away blue wreath OF smoke cured
frcm the yellow white ramparts Of fort Marceio do
Mar aod there tho waters the deep baying
sound Of heavy gun II was tho opening OF
farewell chorus. Gun alter gun doomed forth its
adcu until cloud Of delicate blue smoke hid from
our view ship and fort
THE CITY or THg REEr
With light winds and pleasant weather we ran for
th,rtysix hours along the toward the por, Of
Pofhambuco famous for It's wonderful natural break
and interesting historical rccoIecons At day
break March 81 We make the land White specks APP
pcaring along low lyme shore which are presumed 70
be plantations. As the light brghtens dstin-
gush tho luxuriant tropical vegetation The steamer
has slowed down. and gliding softly into the
City Of the RsccIe, or Pernambuco Soon the houses
Of tbs town appear, looking quaint with thor irregular
angular roots and painted walls. They are tall and
solid looking structures, but soue Of them
and tall thar they remind OF tho houses fur
nlshed 10 children in toy shops Bus they are interest
~
who have frequently asserted with their political
Independence The imperial standard lying 1t mast
head the Empcrors arrival and almost I'm
nedIatey Fort Buraco gave forth It's chcery welcome
and twenty guns Numbered graudly the placid
waters Of tho roadstcad Usually the waves are 20
high that IL 10 difficult 10 land. but BY amarvsIIous
chance tho turbulent was calm and s shining
only broken by long gentle roll that broke fas
away on the OF the rscee way that was fear.