Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-22

Altar where he was Joined by the Bishop Dea-
con wearing his mitre, who took his place on his
right, whilst two canon-deacons (the first carry
! ing the book of the GospelsJ came and placed
themselves on his left. They bowed together 10
the altar, and then advanced towards the throne.
The Bishop-Deacon delivered the book to the
Grand amoner, who presented il open to the King.
| Upon retiring all of them bowed to the King
In the midst OF the steps they bowed second time
and when at the bottom third time.
| The Grand Almoner, before he resumed his
place IN the sanctuary, bowed to the personages
and bodies above mentioned
Low Mass being ended, the King chose two
waters, one large and the other small. which the.
Almoaer carried 10 the high Altar, to be consecra
ted Tor the King and the officiating minister
During the affectory, the King at Arms ard
three OF the Heralds carried lie offerings 10 four
knights oithe Holy Ghost. These offerings con-
sisted OF vessel OF silver gilt, containing the wnc
Loaf OF silver, loaf OF gold, and large dish Of
silver gilt upon which were coronation medals
The fourKnigh,s of the Holy Ghost then advan
ced 10 the middle OF he choir, made the bows and
being preceded by the Heralds at Arms, the kin
at arms, the assistants, Master and Grand Master
OF the ceremonies, approached the steps of tie
throne, and before ascending them lowed TO the
King thrice; they then continued % advance in order
TO descend by the opposite steps, and thus the King
proceeded IN grand state to make his Offering
His Majesty, after having bow ed to the altar.
gave his sceptre TO Marshal the Duke de Dalmotio
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| Tfeyise
| The King then kneeled upon cushion plac,y,
before the Archbishop, who was seated, with his
back to The altar.
His Majesty took in succession the offerings
from the hands OF the knights of tie holy Ghos,
and delivered them 10 the Archbishop kissing ev
cry time the ring of the officiating Prelate. When
this was done, the King returned TO the throne in
the same order as he had descended from il.
at this moment the Sanctus chaunted. and
high mass continued till the elevation of the hos.
when the Archbishop turned towards the choir.
and holding his crosier in his hand, pronounced the
henedictions.
The King shortly afterwards proceeded 10 bis
confessional, having behind him the TN O c.piair.
of the guards. During this time the holy table
was prepared, at the loot OF the Altar. upon seat
and cushion, is done in the Kings Cban,f
when his Majesty performs his dev oions
Il The hlng, In returning fror, his confessional
went end kneit down upon the cushion at the foor
OF the holy table.
His Majesty said his Coni,eor in loud voice
The Archbishop gave him dissolution in the usu
sua form, and then the King received the oommu
Mon in both kinds. The Grand Alnoner and III,
trst Almoner held the cloth on the side of the Al
tar. The Dauphn and Duke oil Orleans held II
on the side of the King
The vessel for the ablution was presented to the
hing by one OF the Grand Wears, assistants Of the
Archbishop of Rheims
The Archbishop then took from the King tbe
Crown OF Charlemagne, and placed on III head one
that was lighter The King then placed the ho,,d
OF Justice, the Sccpfre, and massy Cro,cn in the
care of Marshals Sou, Moriier, and Jourdan.
The King then returned to lis apartments and
undressed in part. The shirt and gloves wbicb
had touched the holy JUNCTION, and which it is Gus
iomary to burn, were delivered 10 the Grand AL
moner by his Majesty.
| The King subsequently repaired TO the Rovay
Banquet in the Grand Hall OF The Archbishop,s
Palace. His Majesty wore The ROYAL mantle and
TIL he took his seat bore The sceptre aud the Land
ofJustice In entering the room, he was attended
by all his Great officers
/ Attic extremity OF the banqueting room, which
as we have already stated, was orLamen. ed in the
Gothic style and displayed Portraits OF all The Kings
OF France that had been crowned at Rheims. was
the Kings table beneath splendid canopy. On
Tie right OF the King, set TIE Dauphin and the
Duke OF Bourbon. and on his LETT, the Iuke If
orleans. The Princesses occupied gallery set
! apart for them.
/ Upon the right side two tables ore for the
! diplomatic body, and the otler for lie Peers OF
| France.
n Or the left the first table for he Kings min
listers, and The second for the Deputies Attbs
extremity OF The room opposite 10 the ROYAL table
was one Tor The Cardinals Archbishops and Bishops
The King wore his diamond Crown, and the
frmces ducal coronets in gold. The Royal in.
sigma were laid upon the table, which was served
by the Great Officers and Officers of the household
The Marshals OF France stood before the King
ready TO take again the regalia
i he banquet occupied about half an hour during
which time martial airs executed.
Il Each course was brought TO table with ceremony
the persons bearing it beirg preceded by the Herads
at Arms, Officers OF the ceremonies, etc.
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