New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28

time been added in recognition of marked ability
or distinguished service. Since the 18th Of
March, however, and especially since the first
mutterings Of menacng discomfort, these honors
have fallen like snow-falSes on those who took
prominent part in the anti-slaycry question, or
We're likely to take part in the anti-monarchlcal
agitation.
Until four weeks ago there was still one power
full antagonist in the field who dealt as sturdy
blows against monarchy as he had against slav-
cry. This Jose do Patrocinio the mulatto
editor of the first Abolition paper owned by n
Brazilian, and the most popular orator of the
realm. For seventeen years his constant demand
had been Down WITH Slavery now il has
become Down with Monarchy, the sum OF all
Slavery Some four weeks ago. in coming from
the crowded cathedral where church festival
was being celebrated, the Princess CHANGED to
meet Patrocino, who was leading his little six
year-old daughter. Instantly Her Royal High,
in her arm and pressed her lips warmly against
its swarthy cheek. From that moment the fathers
paper has been mute upon the subject of democ-
racv. and the ROYAL family has no stanchcr
champion than he
But would the downfall of the Monarchy aud
the substitution of popular form Of govern
ment be "a blessing TO the people of Brazil. Not
single foreigner l have met who has lived here
long enough TO understand the Brazilian char
acter but unhesitatingly answers No
In the meantime the convalescent Emperor has
been welcomed back 20 his home and his throne.
AT the approach Of the French steamer Congo
on the 22d of August, great sheet Of white
cotton, with the word Salve," in immense
letters, waved from the top of Mount Pao do
Azucre, anticipating the Emperor's approach and
carrying the word Of welcome beyond the sound
of voice or boom Of cannon. For weeks In ad-
vance q crowd Of carpenters and other artisans
have been at work preparing a special launch
TO convey him from the ship, and casting up a
special highway for the Imperial foot. Hundreds
of yards of bunting have huttered In the breeze
in the attempt TO express the love Of millions
OF Brazlians for him who. for ffty-scven years
has been their head and heart. His health is
nj Sba6 fhair mos
and they have been gratifed BY his presence at
the grand ball given in honor OF his return
where loving mnistrations will soothe the sorrow
that comes to him in the news that awaited him
by cable Of the death in Europe of his grandson
during his own home voyage
in street car the other day met Dona marta
dc Andreda who is thought TO be the best educated
and most cultivated woman in Brazil. She spent
four years in New-York, studying the American
school system, and took great pleasure IN telling
ME about it. understand your school system
thoroughly she said and L like 1t much. III
is most admirable. took two years in the
one in the high schools. The real foundation
of Importance is the primary instruction. WIN.
out that there is nothing Then she added oa an
force you have in the States! Why, went any
where by myself, and was not of all afraid l
could even 20 to the theatre alone, II 1 wished,
and feel no fear Here in my own city could
Dona Maria is the only Brazilian lady, who has
vet made success of public speaking she
devotes her whole energies to the cause OF primary
instruction. arguing that this is the only founda-
ton upon which thorough mental and moral de.
velopment can be based She is the author Of Of
several works on primary instruction, ara OF
the " History of Brazil recently published in
Portuguese by CHM & Co.. of Boston, especially
intended for use in the schools of the Umpire
whore il is having a great success. She has
successfully pleaded the interests Of the cause
nearest her heart before Parliamentary committees
and by rquest she delivered not long ago u
isis ON the subject before the Imperial Lyceum,
The most erudite and exclusive organization IN
the Empire.