Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-29

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the crown OF the Emperor, and then formally
crowned her with her own crown.
The expression and attitude oil Inc Fun
press as she knelt was one of sympathy win
her royal hu-blnd, and touched deeply the
audience. Toe Gar preserved throughout
grave and decorous dignity and nooieness Of
demeanor, which also provoked Inc aahlra-
ton Of all.
After the Empress had b.en duly invested
with the imperial "a sntIe, and their msiesties
were seated on thsH thrones the Archdeacon
iutoned the imperial titles, and sang, "Domi-
ne SaLuum Fac ImpeTatOrem," which was
taken up and thrice repeated by the choir.
CLOSING CEREAoSIEs.
Directly this part OF the ceremony was
finished, the belle of all the churches OF Mos
COW rang out in chorus, salute OF lOl guns
was fred, and inside the cathedral the mem
bers Of the imperisl family rendered their
congratulations to their msissties. The En-
peror then knelt and rscited a prayer, at the
md of which the clergy and all knelt before
thu Emperor. The Bishop OF Moscow said
aloud in behalf of the nation ferVent
prayer for the bspsiness of their majestiss.
Shouts of long live the Emperor" then
rent tie cathedral, and were taken up by
tnousa uds outside and carried from mouth
TO mouth until that part OF the multitude
who were unable toget inside even the ample
acreage Of the KremlIn caught the sound,
and waved in huge volume of human eratu-
lation to the remotest parts OF the city, when |
il wss speedily made known TO all the world |
that another GEAR OF ST. the Russiss had been |
crowned.
THE EMPEROR AMOUNTED.
The Cathedral choir sang the 1e DEAN,
after which the Emperor ungirdsd his sword
and, accompanied by the Empress and num-
erous dignitsries, proceeded to the gate OF
the sanctuary. There the Metropolitan OF
Novgorod Amounted the Emperor's fore
head, eyelids, noslrils, lips, care, breast, and
hands, at the same time eXclaiming, BE
hold the seal Of the Holy Ghost May it
keep thee ever holy" The Empress was an
ointed only on the forehead. Both parook
Of The sacrament and then left The cathedral,
wearing their crowns and mantles, the EN-
| peror also be ring a scepter and orb. After
praying in the cathedral of Michael, the
| arcbangel, their majesties returned to the
palace, escorted by procession which pre-
scented even a more splendid sight than that
| which escorted them to the sthedral, being
nov augmented by the gorgeous State car
riages OF the imperial family. Banners
waved from all points in the kremlin, and
the whole route. The procession fairly
glowed with bright drsperies and hangings.
| The Emperor entered tue palace by the cee-
brated red staircase, whence the laws were
ancien;iy promulgated. Then he turned
aud salued the people, who uncovered their
heads, cheering Justify and blessing the Car.
THE IMPERIAL BANQUET
began at $50 O'clock IN the hall called
Grsnovilia Palstia. This h all wss specially
restored for the occasion, aud was splendidly
decorated with cloth of gold. The Emperor
and Empress, wearing their crowns, sat at
separate tables on thrones of UNEQUAL hight.
Their jesties were served by distinguished
mobiles acting as cupbearers, carvsrs, etc.
The & at iosst was "His Missy the En-
peror," which was followed by salute Of
sixty-one guns. The next was "Her Majesty
the Empress" followed by ffty-one guns.
The third was THE Imperial Household"
followed by thrty-one guns, and the fourth
was "rhe Clergy and All the Faithful Sub
jects," followed by twenty -one guns. The
foreiga princes ami diplomats present stood
during the first course, and sfterward, in ac-
cordauce with the ancient custom, withdrew
to a separate repast.
THE WEATHER WAS FINE
throughout the day, and everything a-sed
off successfully. Silver tokens 10 memory
of the day were distributed in twenty Mos
COW churches tonight.
TIE CARS MANIFESTO
wss issued this evening, and is a document
of very considerable length. Crowds be.
sisged the printing Office 10 obtain copies for
perussl, which caused great rejoicing. The
Cz,r has addressed the following postscript to
Degiers, Minister Of Foreign Affalrs: "The
great power and giery acquired by Russia
thanks TO Divine Providence, the extent Of
her empire, and her numerous population
leave no room for sny idea of further con
quests. Ny solicitude is exclusively devoted
to the peacesble development of ths country
| ia IN he nj
friendly relations with foreign powers on 8
basis of existing treaties and the mainte
nance OF the dignity OF the empire. Having
found In you constant, Jealous and usefu
colaborer for the promotion of these view,
in the direction of our international rela
ton,, confer upon you my order OF ST. AL
e1ander Newski, 10 diamonds, ss testimo,
NAL of my gratitude"
e The manifesto ANNOUNCES the continuance
of the present state of sfsirs ia Russia, con
ditional pardon of Poles, remission of pen
> aities for non political offenses, and othel
!, matters as previously announced in thes'
dispatches.
q CORONATION NOTES
The Care crown dates from the period o
Emperor Paul ]. and is valued at 3 900 o0t
roubles.
: Before their msiasties left the palace thu
route to the cathedral was sprinkled witt
holy wafer.
f The cost of the coronation is estimated a
100000, which will be covered by the is
: sue OF treasury bills.
An academy professor and twelve Russian
| artists were appoiuted to make a com plet,
D album OF the events of the coronation.
, Mounted Cossacks patroled every stree
and troops lining the route of The procession
remained bareheaded the whole morning.
A heavy rain Tell before their m ,iestiel
started, but just as they took their place
t under the canopy the suu shone brill anlly
Those unable to obtain admission TO tn,
| Rremlin remained outside on their knees
! close TO the walls, during the best part OF thu
day, praying for The Gar.
The Kremlin Square was densely packed
that it would have been impossible for an,
i miscreant TO have extrica'ed his arms shouiC
1 he have intended 10 use them against tn
Gar.
: Only thirteen newspaper correspondent
were allowed inside the cathedral during th
ceremony-six Russian and seven foreign
e the latter including one Eoglish and on
American correspondent.
A correspondent who witnessed the great
E EST psgesntsfor the last thirty five years, say
the spectacle eliminating in the advent @
their ms j-sties crowned and robed was th
] most Impressipg and splendid he ever bs
8 | held.
o In the cathedral it was noticed that whel
the Gar knelt alone to utter the prayer {
intercession his ewes filed with tesrs, and b
sobbed audibiy as he read, In making pro
d fsssion OF faith the Cars voice was or 4ndl
q resonant. The metropolitan of NovgoroC
almat broke down in delivering his sllocu
ton.
Al st. Petersburg.