Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-03-08
PAT AND THE EMPEROR.
Recoilectians of Dom Pedro's visit TO 81
Loui. In 1875.

Louis In 1878.
The published accounts OF the revolu-
'ion in Brazil. resulting in the over
throw of the imperial government, the
aeposing of the Emperor, Dom Pedro H.,
and the establishing OF republic, are
OF particular interest in this country,
owing To the fact that the central figure
OF the momcntous movement, the de-
taroned monarch, was visitor TO the
United States in 1870. and has always
been close student and warm admirer
of the American form of government,
and also Of the States in general. Dur
ing his tour through this country Dom
Pedro visited st Louis, and the discus
sion of his overthrow brought up many
"reminiscences OF that visit The En-
peror's democratic leanings were strong
ly shown by his studied avoidance OF all
formal ceremony during his travels,
which were conducted strictly incog,
and with as small an attendant suite as
was possible. His dodging OF the for
midable committee appointed to well
come him Ia this city was recalled with
laugh by many, and followed by the
story OF how Mr.. George Balm was or
ganized by chance into an impromptu
imperial reception committee Of one to
show the august visitor the sights OF
st. Louis. The story, as told by MIR.
Balm himself Ia "a reporter OF the Repub-
lie. is an interesting one.
.'of course. said Mr. Balm. at was
known just when Dom Pedro would ar.
rive. and formidable and representa-.
tive committee had been appointed 10
receive him. Unfortunately, however.
the committee went to the Southern
Hotel for that purpose. while the En-.
peror went TO tho Lipdell, was register.
ed, and Immediately afterward the en-.
tire party took carriages and began the
round OF the city on their own hook. !
chanced TO be on Third street Just when
the first carriage, containing his brazilian
Majesty, whirled around from Oliver
street. The driver. Pat Shevlin. knew
me, and, being evidently disposed TO aid
Dom Pedro as mach as possible in see.
ing the sights OF st, Louis, hailed me,
with a wild brandish OF his whip, shout.
ing enthusiastically as he ratified around
the corner: 'Hould up. Misther Balm
Wan minute, there, Misther Bainl I've
tho Emperor of Brazil in me carriagol
Come over and I'll iEthrajuce We to M
crossed tho street as Pat made a gal
liant stop. and sure enough he swuar
open the carriage door and said, in his
best manner: Emperor, this Is Mr. Balm.
He'll tell ye any thing ye want TO know.
| saw in a moment that Pat really did
have the Brazilian monarch aboard,
and. In spite of the unique introduction,
the Emperor acknowledged it very
pleasantly, saying in French: General
Sherman told me In Washington, Mr..
Balm, that must be sure and see your
st. Louis post-ofiice. and ! have accord
ingly driven down here for that pur-
pose. explained TO him that he should
have been driven 10 the new post-ofiice.
not the old one, and then invited him to
visit the Merchants Exchange, Just on
the next corner. lie accepted the in
vitation, and tho entire party, filling
three carriages, alighted and accompan-
led him. | escorted them on the floor,
explained the different features OF tho
trading, and with the exception of SEQ
retary George Morgan, don't think .
soul on change knew that the fine-look-
ing old gentleman By my side and the
lady who held my arm as we went in
were the Emperor and Empress of Bra
Eil. They were both very plain and
pleasant in manner and seemed delight
ed with the infermality of their recep-
tion. afterwsrd accompanied them TO
the Lindoll Hotel, directed them as to
the best points Of interest TO visit. and
then made my adieus. The Emperor
was kind enough to give me a most cor
dial invitation to visit him IL ! ever
came 10 Brazil. The party left ST. Louis
that night-St. Louis Republic.