The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-05-31

arranged plans at the Cathedral of the Holy
Assumption, within the walls OF the Krem
| lin. These functionaries entered the mag
nificent building at just 80 q. IN. All
about O clock there followed in order the
princes of foreign governments, the no
| bility of Russia and other states of Eu-
rope, and the special and regular anibassa-
doris of foreign countries residing i'll Rus
! STA. The utmost care was exercised to
prevent the admission of any unauthorized
OF improper person, each one as he APP
peared at the entrance being required to
exhibit a carefully prepared ticket Of adj
mission, which was subjected to the clos
est scrutiny.
This form was observed both at the gate
of the Kremlin and the doors OF the Ca
thedral. At the request of Gen. Won.
SchWeinitZ, ambassador from Germany the
eighty members comprising the diplomat
ic corps here, assembled at his mansion and
were conveyed thence to the Kremlin in
superbly equipped coaches, richly gilded us
| to their harness and coat-of-aTms The
remainder of the diplomatic body, consist
ing of the attaches of the various lega-
lions, were assigned to positions in the
tribune, just outside of the Cathedral
proper, but inside the Enclosure Of the
Kremlin. When the white walls Of that
wondrous place inclosed all of the crowd
that could be admitted, the choir of boys
chanted the TIE Deum, and amidst pro-
found silence outside the church as well as
in it the clergy, accompanied by acolytes
bearing the cross and Il ever of holy wa
ter, proceeded to receive the CZaryitch.
This scion of royalty, who was in the
midst of a brilliant cortege, took Il place ut
the right hand of the throne. 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 Immediately uncover
ed their heads and burst into loud acclama-
lions. Even the women were bonnet-bare
and the enthusiasm was as unaffected us it
was spontaneous and hearty.
AT the head of the royal procession,
which now entered the kremlin, was the
| master OF ceremonies, thanked 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 mobility, and pre-
fectS from every section of the Empire
When its front reached the doors of the
palace it was met by the Emperor. wear
ing the white uniform Of Il colonel of the
Imperial Guards, and by the Empress,
dressed in the Russian national costume Of
black velvet richly embroidered with dia-
monds, heroine girdled with magnificent
belt of precious stones. The Empress
leaned on the arm of her royal consort
The pair placed themselves beneath call
opy richly wrought in silk and gold, and
borne by 30 generals of high military
rank.
[Thc ceremony of the Coronation are de-
cribed on our LIST page.
The Cars manifesto was issued at
clock in the evening and was document
of considerable length. The manifesto
grants amnesty to all Polish exiles who
are willing to submit to police supervision
for period of two years. Nc other polit-
ical prisoners will bepardoned The Poles
who will be pardoned will be required to
promise answering fidelity and submits
sion to the Emperor. The manifesto an
nounced the remission of a large number
of penalties for non-political offenses, fines
and arrears of taxes due from the poorer
classes.
The banquet and feasting following the
coronation are described as too magnifi-
cent for pen to portray" The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed among the peo-
pie.