The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-18

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EMPEROR VISITS BoOTH's THEATRE AND THE
HERALD. OFFICE.
The steamer Hevelius, IN which the EN-
peror Dom Pedro arrived at New York on
Saturday, sailed from Rio de Janeiro on the
Goth OF March. He was welcomed by See
Rotary Fish on behalf of the President, and
In response to Dir. Fisps speech, said: g /
thank you" The other members Of the
party were then introduced. The Emperor
expressed his pleasure ut the meeting, and
grasped each one cordially by the hand.
When oil had been introduced, Dom Pedro,
noticing that General Sherman was not pre-
sent, said, "Wherc is Sherman ?" to which
Secretary Fish replied, So He is off West"
Dom Pedro called Mr.. Fish MIR. Feesh."
II was about o'clock p. NJ. when the
hotel. While the multitude in and
around the Fifth-Ayenue were gazing
impatiently in the direction Of the river
modest cab came up Broadway, and was
driven to the Twenty-third-street entrance
OF the hotel. Few of the people present
paid any attention to the vehicle, or noticed
the stout, elderly man in plain clothes who
helped lady from it, and passed with her
up the steps; and only when he took off his
hat and bowed good-natrlredly to the crowd
on either side OF him did it occur to some OF
the lookers-on that this was Dom Pedro the
expected sovereign.
The Emperor visited Booths Theatre in
the evening to see Henry v.
About O'Clock Sunday morning the En-
peror, accompanied by Visconde de Born
Il ISa@,r x1,a
ian Minister, and several other gentlemen,
unexpectedly visited the Herald office.
Here he was shown through every depart
ment.
THE PARTY DESCRIBED.
The New York Times furnishes the an
nexed description Of the royal visitors:
The Emperor has tall, commanding
figure, being six feet three inches in height.
He is stout, though not disproportionately
built, with broad pair OF shoulders. His
head is large and his forehead broad. He
has gray, almost white, hair, with long, full
whiskers OF the same color. He has j pleasant
voice, and when he speaks English, which
he does quite fiuentiy, it is with sharp ac-
cent. The Emperor was dressed in black
broadcloth, and his coat was buttoned close
to the neck. Saturday morning Us he came
on deck his hat was blown overheard, and
during the remainder Of the trip he wore q
silk cap, naval pattern, with very broad
| leather peak. The Empress, who is three
years older than her husband, he being fifty
one, is about head shorter than he, and
very heavy. The Lord Chamberlain is a
short heavy man, Of pure Brazilian COM
plexion and iet-black hair. ~.t
THE IMPERIAL VISITORS AT CHURCH.
His Majesty Dom Pedro, OF Brazil, ac-
companed by the Empress and suite, at
tended divine service at st. Patrick's Cattle
dral Sunday morning. The Emperor and
Empress were given seats in the sanctuary
within the railing. Solemn high mass was
celebrated, and Ticar-G General Quinn, on be-
half OF Cardinal McCloskey, who is sick,
welcomed their maiesties to this country,
and congratulated them on their prosperous
voyage. He prayed that the remainder OF
their Journey would be equally suspicious
and happy. Large crowds assembled, both
inside and outside OF the church, to catch a
glimpse OF the imperial visitors. After
church they were driven through Central
Park.
MOODY AND sANkEY AND PEDRO.
Emperor Dom Pedro, accompanied by his
suite and Brazilian Minister, visited the
Hippodrome Sunday, and were given seats
on the platform. The Empress was no!
present The whole party appeared to take
deep interest in the proceedings. Moody
preached powerful sermon, and announced
that on Tuesday night collection would
be taken up. He wanted $250,000 for the
Young Mems Christian Association, and
felt sure OF raising that sum. The services
will close on Wednesday night.