The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-26
-.r CORONATION PROCLAMATION
-,~~.vsntsou Of the Ceremonies Incl
dental Thereto-Anether Text
Of the Paper.


r.o usro,rs Moscow special gives the
so,,ow;no details OF the ceremonies incl
Ssnt 10 the coronation proclamation, to-
Ether with q different translation OF that
paper: - =, u,o ooror,,,or v.s
AL, ovcpt Of to-day. The proclamation by
.he heralds that the coronation OF the En-
Wv nd been fixed for Sunday at the Ca
thedral O. the Assumption Is one OF the
,,,ost interesting spectacles a. far as The
nuhl;c are concerned, they being abso-
Imtcly shut out OF any view what
over Of the coronation ceremonies.
Tn ths spacc between the Senate
Uouse and the Arsenal as early as
So,clock a large number OF people had as
sembled. The place was Kept clear by
mounted and foot police, who discouraged
their duties with good temper, out tnere
was DO attempt to preserve order wheh
the beralds threw copies among the spec
tators. The wonder was tnat those VINO
hsnniIv caught copies flying through the
air were not torn In pieces by those less
Estimate. FIRST the troops arrived, 200
Cardcs-a. cheyaI. or Emperor's Guard, in
which tunIcs with silver helmets and
breastplates and red aces with pennons.
THE HORSES.
Then came one Of the most curious parts
Of the procession--tweve led horses, beau
full animals. perfectly white. caparisoned
In a gorgeous fashion, their whole BODY,
meek. and fail enclosed In housing OF yell
low silk emblazoned with the Imperial ca
gles. national colors, and curious devices.
This cloth was drawn of at each leg, ter
minating in golden tasscls. On their heads
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Each horse was led by two grooms,
third walking by its side. The
men wore high boots and splendid
dresses OF black and gold. At no
previous proclamation had there been
more than SIX. On the present occasion
six formed part rs representing the dignity
of the Emperor and six the Empress.
While the crowd was patiently waiting the
arrival Of other troops and the approach OF
the heralds Prince Vladimir drove past in
an opep carriage. The Emperor's guards
shouted, 'Good health to you'll" Soon
after 200 Cheyaler Guards, or regiment Of
the Empress, rode to the ground in splen-
did uniforms, which differ slightly from
those Of the Emperor's regiments. The
helmets have golden eagles and large pen
mons OF blue. Between the squadrons Of
the two regiments there was an interval for
the heralds and masters OF ceremonies TO
take up their positions. When they APP
peared there was the greatest excitement
among the crowd. Half dozen mounted
gendarmes rode among the people TO clear
the space.
TUE HERALDs.
The two heralds were remarkably fine
men. They wore magnificent tabards, as
if kings or princes themselves. At first
sight one was irresistibly reminded OF
Henry VIII, as pictured at the meeting
with the French King on the Field OF the
Cloth OF Gold. Their yelow-silk tabards
looked like mass OF gold. On their
breasts was the large imperial eagle, work
ed in imperial coIors, and head-dress OF
white velvet and turned-up cap, with
hang plumes OF the imperial colors,
and broad buff-top boots. Their horses
had white trappings, with embazoned
eagles and the imperial colors. They
were accompanied by six masters
OF ceremonies In fun gold-laced uniforms
with the Secretary Of the Holy Synod and
the other officials in court dress. The
Secretary Of the Holy Synod, with another
court functionary, rode out in front OF the
line. For a moment he was interrupted
by the horse OF one Of the heralds which
suddenly became FESTIVE. With the great
officers luckily closed round TO prevent his
being thrown. Certainly that would have
been an unfortunate commencement OF the
ceremonies. At last the clock struck .
and the proclamation was read for the
first time.
THE PROCLAMATION.
As translated from the Russian il was TO
the following effect: .'The grand and
puissant Alexander AleXandrovitch has
assembled the throne of his ancestors and
the thrones OF Poland and OF the grand
duchy Of Finland, IndiSsolubly united with
his sovereignty. And according TO usage
adopted by his glorious predecessors he
has deigned to ordain that with the aid OF
the Omnipotent his coronation and the act
OF sacred JUNCTION should take place on
Sunday next, and to such coronation
should also be admitted his august
spouse, Marie Feodorovna. The SOL
emn announcement is made CT this
sacred act by this present proclamation to
all his faithful subjects, in order that they
may renew their endeayors Of piety and
implore favor OF the King OF Kings that he
would deign to bless with his almighty pro-
lection the reign Of his Majesty and Of bis
august spouse, and that He will assure to
that reign the peace and tranquility which
are indispensable for the glory OF his holy
name and the happiness OF the Fatherland."
The Secretary OF the Holy Synod, who was
smart. good-!ooking young man, dis
charged his duty well, and read in q clear,
loud voice.
DISTRIBUTING THE COPIES.
Instantly he ceased, the crowd, which
stood uncovered, raised loud cheers,
waved their hats, and made the sign OF the
cross. The troops salited. Then followed
the scene OF excitement already described.
Two heralds riding forward threw copies
OF the proclamation broadcast. These i'm
mediately disappeared among the people.
Another supply was then forthcoming.
One enthusiastic spectator had the auda-
city to ask the Secretary of the Holy Synod
for copy, from which he read a
column, and then marched off TO
the next spot at which the cere-
mony was to be repeated. This was
nearly In front OF the monument OF
Mmin and Poiarsky, the bands Of the Elm.
perors regiment leading and playing the
national anthem. st the conclusion OF the
reading OF the proclamation the bands
played the anthem, and before the secretary
commenced four trumpeters, two belong
ing to each regiment, gave flourish OF
trumpets. The Emperor and Empress left
yesterday evening for the Sans Souci Pal-
ace, residence which formerly belonged
to the Princess Orlofi, in lovely park sur
rounded by white wall, against which
mounted Cossack vedettes with little wry
horses and guns slung behind them as they
sat motioness, whip in hand, stood out
with picturesque effect.