The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-29
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, The Archbishop at this point led IN,
! Emperor by the hand into the holy o.
hoies. where the Emperor received IN,
! sacrament after the manner. not OF secula,
communicates. but of the clergy-that Is
, bread and wine separately. For laymen
the bread IL soaked liz Wine, and both arc
given together with a spoon. The second
Archbishop gave the Emperor n consccra.
! ted loaf and tepld water, which Is likewise
used in the Eastern Church in communi.
eating, while the third attended 10 the
ablution Of his Majesty. He then returned
to the imperial gates, where the Empress
communicated in the ordinary wav.
Following these obscrvances, the impe-
rial couple resumed their pL ces on their
thrones. A prayer was then made for long
life and health. A triple refrain thereupon
resounded once more. and the clergy and
All present went up in order and congratlI-
lated their Majcsties on the completion OF
the ceremony Of coronation.
The procession then reformed in the
same order in which il had entered the
church, and made its way to the neighbour
ing Cathedral Of The Archangel. where the
Emperor and the Empress kissed the relies
and Eikons and did reverence at the
tombs OF the Russian sovereigns. In the
same way they visited the Cathedral OF the
Annunciation, also within the Krcmln
walls, the Emperor being crowned and
adorned with the imperial purple, having
his Sceptre in his right hand and the orb in
his left. While he was engaged in his de-
votions the regaiia were held by the attend
ing officials.
PRECAUTIONS.
Eyfr,or1i ,rooorrt,cDc x,.ovo for-o,, .,
insure the safety OF the Car. For over
eight miles there were two lines OF regular
soldiers standing arm TO arm on either side
OF the street, and at the back OF these q
single line OF mOujiks dressed i'm peasant
costume, who had volunteered from
cities. towns, and villages all around
to assist in the protection OF the Emperor.
Not a hand in the crowd could have
been lifted without danger that its pos
SCISSOR would Immediately have been
torn to pieces. On every roof soldiers
stood on guard TO prevent the possibility u
escape, should m attempt have been made
! from the houses. IL had been rumored
before that the windows would not be al
lowed to be opened during the passing OF
/ the procession, and that no person would be
allowed TO carry anything in his hand, but
the rumorS proved unfounded. Perfect
freedom OF movement prevailed. Every
window was opened and crowded
with enthusiastic people. The po-
lice had undoubtedly urged such
measures, and the loyal people Of
Moscow have to thank the Emperor him
self alone that they were not carried out
But the Emperor determined to trust him.
self entirely TO his subjects. Many were
nervous as to the results. More nervous
than anybody, perhaps, was the Car him
self, and very naturally so. taking into
consideration the fact that among the thou
sands OF people who watched the process
sion single individual would have SUI
feed to bring about catastrophe.
NOTES OF TIE DAY.
At o'clock in the evening the Cars
manifesto was issued, the tenor Of which
has already been published. The enthusi-
asm throughout the day with the pOpulace
was unbounded. The cost Of the corona
ton is estimated at S2,00O,000.
The Car has addressed rescript to VI.
de GierS, Minister OF Foreign Affairs, con-
fcrring upon him the order OF Saint Alex
ander Nevski in diamonds. The order OF
Saint Alexander Ncyski-named after u
medieval Russian sovereign who gained
the title of "NevskI" (he Of the Neya) by
a great victory won on the banks OF that
rivers the highest Of civil, as the Saint
George is of military, decorations.
TBv Associated Prcss.l
ORDERS CONFERRED RECEIVING CoNGRATU-
LA1IONs.
Moscow, May 2S.-The imperial rescript
issued TO-DAY returns the thanks OF the
Gar TO Grand Duke Michael for his SER
vices, and announces his appointment As a
member Of the Committee OF Ministers.
The reScript also says that Grand Duke
Alexis has been appointed admira-in-chicf
OF the Russian navy, and that his Majesty has
made the following awards: Order Of 81.
Andrew TO Count Tolstoi Minister OF In
terror. General lilertOn. formerly Secre-
tarv OF War: Count Valuief, General To-
dleben. General Count Adlerbcrg. aud VI.
Reutern: portrait OF the Car set in dia-
monds to Prince DOlgorOuki, Governor
General OF Moscow; order OF -. AleXan-
der Newsky to NJ. PObieplont,e1, General
Worontzoif Dachkon, and Prince DondOX-
koG KOrssakOn; and the Grand Cross OF
It. Vladimir to General Ignatie1, Count
Pahlen, General Drenteln, and General
Albekinski.
Monseigneur Vannuteli, special nuncio
OF the Papal Court to the coronation, AZ
rived here last evening. The CIR will
receive him to-day. His arrival was spe-
ciallv timed, according TO precedent in
order that he might avoid being present at
the religious ceremony during the corona
ton.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the Emperor
and Empress. seated on thrones in st. An
drew's Hall. began to receive cOngratula-
tons. The reception OF the clergy lasted
until noon, after which diplomats. dlgni-
taries, generals, and provincial DELEGATES,
the latter bringing gifts o. native iewelry,
were received.
Only thirteen newspaper correspondents
were allowed inside the Cathedral du-
ring the ceremony; six were Russians
and seven were foreign. the latter including
one English and one American correspond
ent. IN academy professor and twelve
Russian artists have been appointed to
make a complete album OF the events OF the
coronation. The Cars crown dates
from the period OF Emperor Paul /. and Is
valued at 100000 roubles.
The Emperor drove through the streets
last evening without an escort to view the
illumination. The enthusiasm Of the peo-
nile over the success Of the coronation cere-
monies is undated, and crowds are con-
stantlv assembling under the windows OF
the Kremlin and cheering heartily for the
Car.
The Gar and Czarina received the Khan
OF Khiva and heir apparent Of Bokhara in
a special audience.
The heads OF all foreign States have telc-
grapbed their congratulations to the Car.
The telegram OF Emperor William OF Ger
many is long and very cordial.
The court ball this evening was splendid
beyond comparison. The Car and Czarina
participated in polonaise. The imperial