The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-18
Address of Welcome by the
Citizens Committee.
OFF FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Arrangements to Avoid Annoy
ance Along the Route.


Hotel He was accompanied by few members of his
suite, and the vehicle containing them started down
Twentythird street, turning INTO Sixth avenue. While
the Empcror's attention being attracted TO the
various features Of interest the way heavily laden
Ice wagon came in collision with tho carriage, and
damaged It so that the royal party had TO alght and
procure another. Far being annoyed the Emperor
regarded the circumstance in tho mildcst light IL
something nigh serious accident but good temper,
gentlcness and well founded fellow feeling often I'M
ravel in graceful shape Nc entanglemcnts OF disagree
able situations In gecul tone the Emperor simply
remarked that the ice had perhaps tho right Of
way, and that long nobody had been hurt there
was to complain. happier iliustratieT or
the Empcrors genial temperament could not well bc
gwen The royal party drove d@sss Broadway and
turned to tho hotel shortly before nine O'Clock.
MUNICIPAL HoSoRs.
IL Wa pretty we'll understood that formality and
ceremony not in order in regard TO Dem Pedro.
but the Emperor willing to BIO informed every
point Of interest appcrtanIng to the city, and when,
shortly before ten O'Clock, he informed that
deputaton in waiting, headed by Mayor Wickham,
to escort him to some of The public institutions, he
promptly responded, and in hs own genial way cx-
pressed his desire TO the institutions intimating
however, that he was bound for California by the
svening train. and that time alone might possibly in
crerc with the programme which had been SO kindly
arranged. distinguished party waited on the En-
peror, including Governor Tilden, Mayor Wckham,
Mr.. William Wood, President ofthe Board Of Education
Mr. Alexander Agncw Robert b. Roosevelt and others
Without any ceremony whatever the Emperor re-
ceived his visitors, and. after chatting pleasantly in
conversational way, entered the carriage in wait
Ing accompanied by Mayor wickham A large
sembage had meanwhile congregated in the vicinity OF
the hotel, and, although the imperial visitor mani
Tested every desire TO DO unnotccd by assuming rapid
walk approaching tho carriage and appearing gnor
ant of the presence OF curiosity seekers he never
theless responded to the well demonstrations
made in his behalf, and quickly acknowledging the
greeting OF the spectators assembled he drove away.
VISIT THE SCHOOLS
All along the Emperor had frequently expressed
desire TO see some OF the New York schools about
which, he SAID, he had heard great deal In this
spoct he thoroughly gratiled, and. although his
experience somewhat limited, he had fair oppor-
lunity TO something of our educational system.
The carriages conveying the imperial party rolled up
In front OF Grammar school No. H. Twenty seventh
street, Third Tho Emperor was de-
lighted At every turn he was lavish Of his praise
What with the display of the boys and girls depart
mens TO say Lothing OF the very satisfactory exhibit
ton tho primary school, the Emperor seemed to en-
terrain favorable idea OF educational system. II
Is only just mention that the imperial visit was
complete surprise to teachers and scholars, and II was
therefore gratifying TO know that good system
all times meet emergency. The
Emperor signed his visitor TO tho
departments OF the school and subsequently pro-
rccdcd to the Normal College, with tho arrangements
OF which he seemed highly pleased After taking
eursory glimpse of few Of public institutions tho
Emperor returned TO his hotel.
CITIZENS WELCOME
Pursuant to programme previously decided upon
Ex-Governor Dix, William Cullen Bryant, William
n Evars and other members Of the committee recently
selected to tender the Emperor hearty welcome in
behalf the citizens OF New York congrcgated at the
hotel shortly alter three O'Clock in tho afternoon when
Ex-Governor Dix delivered tho following address,
Your Maiesty-wc have been dcpu ted by n commit
tee consisting OF the Mayor OF New York and
Gus body OF our icllow-ctzens 10 welcome you and
your imperial consort TO our shores and TO tender to
you the hospalitcs of our city. We are advised that
you have expressed aversion TO any official reccp
ton; aud We have no wish 10 ntrudc upon YOU with
fermalities which would be unacceptable. We regret
10 learn that II IL your intention TO depart tins evening
for California; but trust that your return you
Will allow the gentlemen whom we represent to con-
duct you such OF public institutions may
be pleased 10 VISIT and especially those connected with
education and with scientific and literary pursuits 10
which know that Your Majesty, amid the gravcr
Of state. has devoted an assduous aud an en-
.ghtcncd after The difference In the form OF the
government OF your empire and that OF our extended
Republic and In their characteristics OF climate. has
necessarily led TO dversites In social, political ana
material DEVELOPMENT While. therefore, much which
is diverse may TALL under your observation we think
you Will find under our popular institutions on tho
Hudcon the Potomac and the Mississippi the same
purpose that which your ratcrnnl govern
has shown on the Amazon ANA the La Plata TO
promote the happiness and the best interests of the
people Though distant, have not been rattcntIvc
observers OF what Your Majesty has accomplished IN
carrying out this benciccnt purpose Anu when to
this concurrence with u regard the great objects
Of government add the act OF emancipation which
has given lusire your reign. feel assured that
rendering to YOU the expression OF our sincere respect
speak the universal sentiment OF our countrymcn.
To this address the Emperor rcplicc:-
regret being accustomed TO make speeches. and
especially in a language do not know very ~cL But
am able say that tho sentiments OF my country
toward yours also nine, and vii. avail myself OF
my visit the United States 10 observe their pro-
dgous progress do the utmost possible render
u useful TO Brazil In regard 10 what you say about
duty
The committee then withdrew, 10 permit His Majesty
70 enjoy short period OF prior to his departure
for California
PACIFIC sLoPE.
Al twenty five minutes after O'Clock the Emperor
and his arrived The Erie depot Jersey CITY,
Not many persons received the dsiirg uished
travellers than usually to DO in the waiting
rooms II was soon known. on the coming IN Of the
ferry boat that Dom Pedro board, aud
presently q crowd gathered In the neighborhoOd OF
tho door leading the platform of the depot
passaceway was speedily made however, without the
Intervention OF any officials, and the imperial party
headed by tho commanding ngurc Of the Emperor him
self quietly passed along TO the cars IN waiting lie was
closely followed by vlscount Bonn Retro, Arthur y. Dc
Masido. Carl Henning, the Brazilian Minister, one
attendant and two servants Tho Emperor occu-
pied seat alone and passed tho wait
ing time In conversation with tho HERALD
correspondent who formed OF tho party. The train
e the depot twenty minutes past seven o'clock.
The imperial party will occupy only car, the Pull
man hotel car Metropolitan when consists OF ante
room saloon with twenty berths and seats, private
stateroom, with closets, and at the extreme end a
kitchen The niings elegantly contracted Of rosc-
wood black walnut and BIRDS eye maple, all highly
polished aud chastcly gilded Beside tho hotel car
metropolitan the train consisted Of through sleeping
chr 10 CINCINNATI another for Cleveland and one to
Niagara Fails; then a sleeping car for Buffalo and
s-~sAsr for Rochester and ahead Of the Pullman cars