New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-25

ncnteo, so tnaG tney can return 10 tner nome5 anu
assure those who sent them that the Gear is verify
the Lords anointed, and that they may obey mono
but him. Thence all proceed to the Cathedral OF
the Holy ASSUMPTION, the Car and Czarina walk
Ing between the Bishops and the Populations.
THE SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL
Arriving at the Church, the Gear and his
wife are shown to ordinary thrones near those
Of the bishops and the special service immediately
begirs After the first lesson Is read the Metropo-
itans conduct the Emperor and Empress to canopy
Of scarlet velvet, richly embroidered gold, the
principal figure being the double-headed Russian
eagle. Under this canopy ia elevated platform
upon which are the historical throne of the Car
Vladimir Monomague and an ordinary armchair
for the Empress, also table upon which are the
scepter and crown of Constantinus Monomachus.
sword and mantle of ermine The MOBILES now adj
vance from the south Of the Cathedral and sur
rounding the platform draw their swords
and place them at the feet OF the Gar
The Bishop Of Kazan then asks the En-
peror in loud voice if he is true believer
to which he replies by reading. the Lords PRAYER
and the Apostles Creed Of the Greek Church. The
Bishop next says: "If there be any of you here
present knowing any impeachment for which Alex
ander son of Alexander Tor other name should not
he crowned by the grace of God. Emperor and Auto
crat of all the Russ AS of Moscow, OF Ken, Oh va
q
of Poland, OF Siberia, of Kherson-T wnde, OF
Grousi Gosoudar of Pskov; Grand Duke OF omoc D.
ensk, of Lthuana, Of Volhynia, OF P9doia a H Oh
Finland Prince of EstOuia, OF Llyonla OF Cour-
land; of SemlCalia, of the SamOledes OF Bielostok
Of Corelia of FOer, of ngor, of Perm, OF Viatka OF
Bulgaria, and of other couptrlesi Master anu anu
in No1gorod & Of Tc6ernigo of Rinssn, Of Polqtsk
of Rosiorf OF Jarostaf of Bieosersk, OF Ondork OF
all the countries OF the North Master Absolute OF
lversk, of KastOlnisk, Of kalardinsk. ana Oh We
territory of Armenian Sovereign of Noun am
Princes of cherkask Master of Turkestah; helr
Presumptve of Norway and Duke OF Schleswlg"
HO'toin, of StOrmarne, OF Dithmarfe and oil OIdehc
bourg, ct him come forward now, IN the name OF
the Holy Trinity, and show what tne
impairment is, or lot him remain dumb forever"
This IS opeaod three times, and upon no objection
being raised he lays his hands upon the head OF me
Car, who Immediately knees, At Hlis point
Of ermi.e from the table aud throws IT over the
kneeiug Gar, saying: Cover aud probcJy n
people as this robe covers and protects thee thr
Emperor replying: ] Will, 1 will, viii, God
Helping and kissing tine prelate's hand Inc
BI,doPof NOygorOd now places the sceptre IN Ijo
Cars hand saying: May thine hand when hoins
this Withrr tho day thou art unjust; the answer
beng. Be / so >" after which the Bishop OF men
p aces the crown upon he EmperoT5 hea !. a. tIlS
point the Empress kuetls beside her husband, "no
partly her with the CLOAK OF ermihe ana also
holds his crown above her mead for few SECONDS
without, however. placing 1t upon her heau'
JONG LIVE THE CAR
The Car and CZarlna remain IN prayer IoT H"' 'l'
minutes amid a deadly silence, and the instant they
rise to their feet bishops, MOBILES deputatons' clergy
and all present kneel TO them, shouting Long live
the Gar" The cry is taken up by the hundreds OF
thousands who are outside, the heralds sound their
trumpcts guns are fired, aud bells arc rung. Ihe
Gar commands the people to rise. and is again sur
rounded by the mobiles, who receive their swords
back Fl ON the Imperial hands, the Emperor saying,
" IL il thy countrys," TO which the noble replies,
land my Cars" Mass Is again resumed and the
Emperor proceeds alone TO the altar, passing
through the Golden Gates of the lcon0sasl winch
are closed behind him. thus hiding hun from
Wow. Here, after partaking OF the Hoiy
Communion, the Metropolitan OF Moscow anoints
his head temples, eyets. lips, nosTlIs ears uteds
and hand saving: Behold the seal OF the Holy
Ghost NAV II keep thee ever holy" The Gates OF
the conostasini are rr-opeued the Car appears be-
fore them and is hailed with shouts OF IhOu ART
verify by the Lords anon ed" The Empress al
vance. to the sanctuary and knees To her lord VINO
bids her rise, and they walk out of the cathedral
arm in arm. At the door IS n gllded ohauOt drawn
by twelve white horses. into which they enter, the
princes other members Of the Imperial family, Tor
eIgn uonarchs. guests, etc, entering othsr sta'e
char.Ots. Tho proc,ssOu again forms as II uld on
approaching the kremln, aud, with IT'S new addl-
tons moves slowly through the gally decorated
town. According TO an old custom, the Car car
rage instead of being guarded ny troops Is sur
rounded By one hundred maidens belonging 10 mo
bes Russian families all dres sed IN white ana "Il~
day garlands OF flowers. Court balls aud receptions
bcgn 10 the evening aud last for fortnight AFTER
which the Court urns to Sc Petersburg.