The New York herald., 1871-11-11
THE JOURNEY OF THE CAR
A Triumphal March-How the People Received
Their sovereign-The Reception at
Tiais-Imposing Ceremonies.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 10, 1871
The progress OF the Czar on his tour through the
eastern provinces has Teen marked by succession
OF trumpha. On September 10 october u HIS
Majesty reached the borders OF the province OF
Tins, that section OF the country forming the ma
tural limits between Europe and Asia The Car
was accompanied by the Grand Duke CZar0witA
Grown Pr1nce), the Grand Dukes vladimir Alexan-
drowltz and Michel Ncolaewitz. Arrivet at tho
frontier His Majesty aud suite were received by the
Governor OF rnls tno Marshal OF the nobility and the
Commander or tho District OF Douschete, accompa-
MED by numerous suite Of the nopihty and guard
OF honor composed Of natives or tho district Making
only short stoppage the Emperor continued his
Journey and reaching, In the space OF about an
hour, the pi curesque stauon at Katzbek, the Illus
trious travellers made fresh halt waited ON by o
deputaton OF tho chiefs or the tribe known az tho
Ossetes, From Kstzbek the journey continued to.
ward Godouar.
ALL ALONG THE ROUTE
the Inhabitants from neighboriug localities had
congregatcd In large masses to greet the Emperor
ana the Imperial cort ge. Toward evening the lm'
peral travellers reached Aetis, where II had been
arranged to pass the night Tho population showed
great enthusiasm forming at times compact Masses
oil anxious TO get glimpse at the Gear. Bonires
were lit the surrounding mountains In the even
Ing Continuing his journey on the following uayss
october 2, the Emperor arrived ut
DOUscHETE
towards ten In the morning. Here again ne waa
received by the Marshal OF the Nobility Of the DIS
trict. the Judges heads of departments ana numer-
GUS officials. The Inhabitants OF Douschete nad
turned out In large numbers, waiting since the carry
morning Ills Majestys arrival at the station sew
eral distinguished ladies' OF the district nad tho
honor to present CdsChlik TO the Emperor. Tho
Georgian Prince, Thadee G0uromon, presented the
ailor~ rho nh
mad produced. From Douschete the Emperor rodo
to Tzilkanls, escorted by nfty cavaliers from Tou
schines P0charves and Kher0s0urs. Arriving at
MEsEcKonTA,
His Majesty proceeded 10 visit the ancient catheurai
OF that city, The edince was built In 375 aud re-
stored In the fifteenth century. Reaching the en try
OF the house OF Gol Ills Majesty was received Dy
the clergy OF the diocese aud the commander OF
the District OF TINS, q guard or honor having
been formed along the approaches OF the sacred edi-
nce. From Mesekcnta the Emperor followed tha
route towards 1ldis, accompanied by guard or
honor, which was reinforced by detachment OF
guards belonging TO the corps OF the Grand DuKes
Ills MaJestys lieutenant OF the Caucasian provhces'
BEFORE ENTERING TiFLis ,
the Imperial party visited the military camp, STU
ated In the euvrons OF the city, where nc was al.
tended by Prince MouravofT the c0mmanaanI vi .mo
troops. After The usual ceremony OF presentation
the Emperor accompanied by staa, whlcn naa @ neen
sweiled on tic road by large numbers 0i the nem-
Oers OF the nobility, proceeded to large tent when
mad been erected Tor his accolnmodatlon ~. guar" @
drawn up. All TINS spot he was received by thelr
Highncsses the Grand duchess oiga feooorown's
aud the Grand Duke Nicolas Mikha,lowlH. ,.
Tne regiment of Erivan carries the name OF Hia
Majesty, and he being the commander thereof re-
appeared shortly clad IN the uniform of That reg~
ment and leaving the tent proceeded TO the camp.
Inspected his regiment and several others, aii OA
lis Majesty expresseI himself entirely satisfied
with e>condition of the troops, ana naYing per,
towards the city Immense crowds had again as
sembled here The inhabitants had turned out 10 9
man, the roads ana surrounding heights were nlIed
with one compact mass, and by all HIS Majesty was
saluted with tue greatest enthusiasm. Ine MarsLal
or the Nobility, the princes and n0nlcs Oi Georgia,
nad formed guard or honor, ond, displaying the
| Georgian banner, preceded HIS Majesty INTO tne
city, where the authorities and heaus OF dcparL
A''"'' BEToks THE CROSS.
| Before passing The huge cross erected IN com.
mcmoraton OF the preservation, some years since,
| OF the Emperor Nicolas from great danger ne
the sign Of she cross n aea n ana or sever
deputation OF the municipality awaited the Em.
peror a. the foo OF the cross to oier bread ana say
ornamented ai Win designs representing the arms Of
villages. Among Tue dcputaton We're Several per.
sons decorated with the medal which nad ,. been
journey TO the Caucasus.
THE KAisEK's WELCOME.
The Mayor OF the city Welcomed the Emperor IN
the Following speech:-
snr-Upon the spot where pleased the Almighty
% r 's one q G yoS the
your Majesty tsfnen OF the airnins
traton OF august brother, joyousv welcome your
Il proof Of their sentiments of devotion
Hnd Ddey to Majesty and The empire OF knssia
which has adopted our country and overwhelmed our people
THE CEREMONY OYER,
the Emperor left the cross, and on his route met
other deputatiOn5 and delegations notably the cor
poration known as the Amkares-ail with the en-
blens oil their trade, many. .coOrcd flags aad cock
adcs Immense bouquets VI choice flowers and
plants were strewn on the route over which Ills
MAJESTY was 10 pass
THE ENTIRE CITY WAS sPLENDIDLY DECORATED
with nags banners ana tapestry. Transparencies
with tho monogram aud portraits OF His Majesty
were displayed evcrywnerc, while the streets were
tirongcd with people 50 as TO impede the progress
OF the imperial party Under the portal OF the Gym
naslun depua0n OF students awaited
Ils Majesty ana presented All address ae
the entry OF the avenue leading from tho
palace to the Cathedral OF Zion. procession
OF the clergy or all denominations then met the
Emperor, windows were hled the balconies and all
the roofs OF houses literally covered with people.
The acciamaons OF The people, the ringing oi Deuj,
savo5 of artillery, produced an Intense aud solemn
effect.
ARRIVED AT TIE CATHEDRAL OF ZION,
His Majesty was receiver by the Patriarch OF
Georgia, supported bv a numerous body OF clergy.
Monsignore Eusebe welcomed tue august monarch
IN ali eloquent aocution. ~ Dennt being chanted,
the Emperor again mounted his steed and made his
way toward the palace, ACCOMPANIED DY the Grand
Duke Michel AicolaewltZ. In the evening the city
and surrounding heights were brilliantly ifiumI-
nated The acclamltions Of the people, the music
and the Joyous animation OF the masses dld not
cease Til long after midnight
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT A NEGRO MEETING