Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-06-07
THE CORONATION OF THE
CAR.
Imposing Ceremonies ut Mos
COW.
TBy Atlantic Gables

this morning the inauguration OF the
magnificent ceremonies attendaht
upon the coronation of the Emperor
and Empress of the Russians was an
nounced by the ringing of hundreds
of bells and by the thunder Of artil-
lery. Even at that early hour the
streets were animate with throngs OF
people, both residents and visitors
from abroad and from other parts OF
the empire, who were striving to Sc
cure eligible places from which to
view the procession and such portions
Of the ceremony itself as those not
particularly favored might be able g
witness. Even at far earlier hour
md in fact during the entire night
there was unusual activity in t G
streets, for not only the people We're
there whose anxiety and excitement
IN respect to the event kept them
awake, but strong guards of soldiery
,atrolled all parts of the city and
yaye the scene a semi martial appear
an C. Great bodies Of military be
,.,n shortly before six o'clock to de-
pIoy along the route Of the process
ION, four miles in length, and to oc,
cupy the streets on either side, keep
ing the people back on the walks Ali
nnreservel spaces in the streets were
speedily filled by eager slght-seers,
while the windows, doorways and
nolsetops were let out at fabulous
prices to visitors.
Those aignltaries of the realm who
were to take part in the actual cere'
monv of coronation assembled accor
ling to pre-arranged plans at the Ca
thedral Of the Holy Assumptions with
n the walls + the kremlin. These
fun, tionares entered the magnificent
| building at ;u5t 80 A. NJ. At about
| $ o'clock there followed in order the
princes of foreign governments, the
nobility of Russia and other states Of
Europe, and the special and regnla'
ambas lors Of foreign countries re
siding in Russia The utmost cal
was exercised to prevent the admission
of any unauthorized or improper per
son. Zach one as he appeased at the
entrance being required to exhibit
carefully prepared ticket OF ad'n''-
SION, which was subjected to the
closest scrutiny
This form was observed both at the
rate of the Kremin and the doors o
he cathedral At the request OF Gen
Won Seventh, ambassador from Ger
many, the eighty members con'prls
ing the diplomatic corps here assem-
bl,d at his mansion aud were convey
ed thence to the Kremlin in super bly,
equipped coaches, richly gilded as t'
their harness and coats-ot-arms, Ih'
remainder of the diplomatic bot Y
consisting of the attaches of the varl
GUS legations, We're assigned position
in the tribune, ust outside OF the va
thedral proper, but inside the lnclos
ure of the Kremlin. When the whit
walls of that wondrous place lnclose'
all Of the crowd that could be admit
ted. the choir of boys chanted the i
Deum, and amidst profound sllenc
outside the church as we'll as in it tn
clergy, accompanied by acolytes bear
ing the cross and ever Of holy Wa
ten, proceed to receive the CzarevltcL
This scion of royalty, whe was IN tn
midst of a brilliant cortelge, took
place at the right hand OF the throne
When the imperial procession start
ed, it was made known to those out
side of the Cathedral by the renewe'
ringing of bells, by sonorous musl
from scores of bal ds, and by tn
shouts of those outside. As the royu
pair appeared at the doors of the pal
ace, the immense multitude lmmedl
ately uncovered their heads and burs
into loud acclamations. Even tn
women we're bonnet bare, and tn
enthusiasm Was as unaffected as
was spontaneous and hearty.
At the head of the royal proces
sion, which now entered the Krem
lin, was the master of ceremonies
nanked BY Ler2.lo richly clad 20