The National tribune., 1883-05-31
GROWING TIE CAR.
An Impressive and Gorgeous Spectacle
Undisturbed by Dynamite.

Oh Dne hnSSlaS TOOK piaCe on sunday at MOSCOW.
AT seven in the morning the ceremonies were
inaugurated by the ringing of hundreds of bells
and by the thunder of artillery. Great bodies
of military began shortly before 6 o'clock to
deploy along the route OF the procession, four
miles in length, and to occupy the streets on
either side, keeping the people back on the
walks. All unreserved spaces in the streets
were speedily filled by eager sight-seers, while
the windows, doorBays and housetops were
let out at fabulous prices to visitors. Adj
mission to the Kremlin and to the cathe-
dral was only gained through specially pre-
pared cards, which were closely scrutinized
When the imperial procession started, it was
made known to those inside the cathedral by
the renewed ringing of bells, by sonorous music
from scores of bands, and by the shouts of those
outside. AS the royal pair appeared at the doors
of the palace, the immense multitude immedi-
ately uncovered their heads and burst into loud
acclamations. Even the women were bonnet
bare, and the enthusiasm was as unaffected as it
was spontaneous and hearty.
THE ROYAL PROCESSION
At the head of the royal procession, which
entered the kremlin, was the master of cere-
monies, fianked by heralds richly clad and
mounted upon pure white horses. 1t was of
immense length, and comprised deputies from
the Asiatic States Of the Empire, students of the
university, the clergy, judges, the nobility and
projects from every section of the Empire.
When its front ranks reached the doors of the
palace it was met by the Emperor, wearing the
white uniform of colonel of the Imperial
Guards, and by the Empress dressed in the
Russian national costume of black velvet richly
embroidered with diamonds her zone girdled
with magnificent belt of precious stones The
Empress leaned on the arm of her royal consort.
The pair placed themselves beneath a canopy
richly wrought in silk and gold, and borne by
-
then took their place near the head of the pro-
cession, being directly after the regalia At
this moment the entire body of the clergy
emerged from the cathedral in order TO meet
the regalia, which they sprinkled with holy
water and perfumed with incense. Upon en-
tering the portals of the cathedral the En-
peror and Empress were received by the Me-
tropolitan of Moscow. The Metropolitans of No
vogorod and Kieff presented TO them the cross
to be kissed, and sprinkled with .holy water
first the Emperor and then the Empress Be-
fore the sacred images, which fianked the doors
OF the cathedral, they knelt and bowed their
heads, after which they were conducted to the
ancient thrones of ivory and silver Alexander
occupied the historical throne of the Car Via
dimir Monomague while the Empress was
seated in an arm chair gilded and encrusted
with Jeweles. The thrones were placed upon
dais erected between the two middle columns
of scarlet velvet, suspended from the arched
roof, embroidered with gold and lined with sill
Yer brocade, which was worked with the arms
of Russia and all her dependencies.
In most ingenious manner in front of the
thrones were two tables covered with gold
cloth, upon which were placed the crowns, the
orb, and the scepter. None but foreign princes
We're accommodated with seats. The Russian
princes and dignitaries stood during the entire
ceremony aPcorliDp IN fhn ON stom of tho Graal-
The d1gnltaries OF the realm, who Were carry
ing the standard and seals of the empire, took
their stand upon the steps of the dais. After
their Majesties had been seated, the MetrOpoli-
tan of Noy0gorod asked the Emperor in loud
distinct voice: Are you true believer 2"
The Emperor, falling on his knees, read in
reply, in a clear voice, the Lords prayer and
the apostles creed of the Greek Church The
Metropolitan, responding, May the grace of
the Holy Ghost remain with thee" descended
from the dais. The following customary sum-
mons was then three times repeated by the
bishop: :" If there be any of you here present
knowing any impeachment by which Alexander,
son OF Alexander, should not be crowned by
the grace of God Emperor and Autocrat OF all
the Russias, &C., let him come forward now
and in the name of the Holy Trinity, and show
what the impeachment is, or let him remain
dumb forever
THE CORONATION.
After reading selections from the gospel, the
Metropolitans of Novogorod and Kieff again
assembled the dais and invested the Emperor
with the imperial mantle of ermine, the Me-
tropoiltan OF Moscow saying, at the same time
Tower and protect thy people, as this robe
protects and covers thee" The Emperor re-
sponded: | viii, l will. / will, God helping
The Metropolitan of Novogorod, crossing his
hands upon the head of the Emperor, then in
VOE ed thp hanadictins Of l,oi Co1
him and his reign, and delivered to Alexander
III the crown of Russia, who placed ii upon
his own head, and, assuming the scepter and
orb, took his seat upon the throne. He then
returned the insignia of his title to the digni-
taries appointed to receive them, and called
the Empress, who knelt before him. He
touched her head lightly with the crown OF the
Emperor, and then formally crowned her with
her own crown. heexpression and the atti-
tude of the Empress as she knelt was one of
sympathy with her royal husband, and touched
deeply the audience. The Gar preserved
throughout grave and deeorous dignity and
nobleness of demeanor, which also provoked
the admiration of all
After the Empress had been duly invested
with the imperial mantle and their Majesties
were both seated again on their thrones the
Archdeacon intoned the imperial titles and
sang Domino salvum fac imperatorem,"
winch was taken up and thrice repeated by
the choir. Directly this part of the ceremony
was finished the bells in all the churches of
Moscow rang out in chorus, salute of 101
guns was fired, and inside the cathedral the
members OF the imperial family rendered their
congratulations to their AIajesties. The EN-
peror then knelt and rected prayer at the
end OF which the clergy and all present kneEt
before the Emperor. The bishop of Moscow
said aloud In behalf of the nation fervant
prayer for the happiness of their Majesties.
Shouts OF Long live the Emperor then rent
the cathedral aud were taken up by thousands
outside and carried from mouth to mouth until
that part OF the multitude who Were unable to
get inside even the ample acreage OF the Krem-
Hn caught the sound and waved it in huge
volume OF human graduation to the remotest
parts OF the city, where it was speedily known
that another Car Of the Russias had been
crowned.
THE RETURN TO THE PALACE.
The cathedral choir then sang the TIE Deum,
after which the Emperor ungirt his sword, and
accompanied by the Empress and numerous
dign1taries, proceeded to the gate of the sanctu-
airy. There the Metropolitan of Novgorod
Amounted the Emperors forehead, eyelids nos
trils lips, ears, breast, and hands, at the same
time enchanting Behold the seal of the Holy
Ghost. May it keep thee ever holy" The
Empress was anointed only on the forehead
Both partook OF the sacrament and then left
the cathedral, wearing their crowns and man.
Ties, the emperor also bearing the scepter and
the orb After praying in the cathedral of
Michael the Archangel, their Majesties re-