The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-09
DOM PEDRO.

HE MAJEsII AT THK NATIONAL CAPITAL
VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE HOUSE
OF REpREsENrArIvEs-ExPnE OF GRAFT
FIcATIoN AT WHAT HE SAW AND HEARD.
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1870.
Before breakfast this morning the Emperor, nc
companicd by his SUITE visited the Smithsonian In
stution, where he was received by Professor Henry,
who showed the imperial party through the build
ing devoted TO the cultivation OF science. Owing to
the great number OF important specimens which
have been forwarded to the Philadelphia Ex-
hibition, the collection did not appear to
as much advantage as it otherwise
would have done. His Majesty was, however, well
pleased with the arrangement and working Of the
institution as explained to him by Professor French.
1t would be diflcut to say whether the Emperor or
the Professor enjoyed most the VISIT When the
time arrived for taking leave Professor Henry said
to the HERALD correspondent
1.-The Emperor Is the most extraordinary man
ever met His acquaintance with men and scientific
matters IS astonishng' and the Professor evidently
meant just what he said.
The Emperor, in leaving, expressed hope that he
would meet Professor Henry at Philadelphia
AT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Representatives, where he occupied for some tune
seat in the gallery. He was introduced TO s. S. Cox
and Representatives Faulkner, Springer and Will
Jams; OF the Foreign Affairs Committee.
At Tyrr xvurrr uor-sr
At hafpast one r. NJ. His Majesty. accompanied
by the viscondc de Bonn Retire. DIR. Maccdo and
the Brazilian Minister, called upon General Grant at
the White House. The visit was wholly informal.
and the visitors were at once ushcrtd into the blue
paror. After short delay the President accompa-
MED by Secretary Fish, entered the room His Majesty
rose upon the Presidents entrance, and his example
was Immediately followed by his suite. Secretary
Fish introduced the Emperor who presented
his suite, and, after the exchange Of the
usual courtesics, President Grant invited the En-
peror and suite to enter the red chamber where tile
ladies' of the household were waiting to receive.
There were present Mrs General Grant, Mrs. Fish,
Mrs. Colonel Fred Grant and one OF the Presidents
younger SOns Inc freSiueHt ana DOm feuIO
conversed together during the interview, while
the Brazilian Minister devoted himself to Mrs.
Grant and Mrs. Fish. The visconde de Bonn Retro
and Mrs. Fred Grant exchanged notes on European
travel the conversation being carried on in French
and Spanish, which languages Mrs. Fred Grant
speaks with fuency. After something more than
half an hour had passed the Emperor rose and took
his leave.
IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.
His Majesty next visited the Senate to be present
ut Senator Blacks speech in defence OF General
Belknap. His Majesty occupied place in the dipo-
matte gallery, aud was the centre OF observation
during his stay. He listened with attention to
Judge Blacks speech, and, on leaving, said
that the Judge spoke well and evidently clever
and dextcrous man. On his return to the hotel His
Majesty had pleasant
INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL SHERMAN,
who made very good impression on the Emperor
by his frank sodierly bearing and witty converse
ton After dinner His Majesty visited the government
printing ONCE, and in the evening he occupied box
at the National Theatre, where the yokes family ap-
pcared in the "Bcllcs OF the Kitchen"
In the morning His Majesty win visit the Corcoran
Art Gallery. He win leave for Philadelphia by the
1880 train arriving in that city about seven O'Clock
in the evening.