The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-05-31

required 70 exhlD1t carefully prepared ticket
which was subjected to the closest scrutiny.
This form was observed both at the gate of the
Kremlin and at the doors Of the cathedral At
tho request Of Gen. Won Schweinitz, anlbas-
sador from Germany, eighty members, COM
prising the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
Kremlin. The remainder OF the diplomatic
body, consisting of attaches of the
various legations, we're assigned to
positions in the tribune just outside
wallis Of that wondrous place closed on all of
tho crowd that could be admitted. choir of
boys clanted To Deum, and amidst pro-
found sill nce outside the church, rs we'll as in
it. the clergy, accompanied by acolytes bearing
CT losses and ewers OF holy water, proceeded
to receive the czarwltz This scion Of roy
atty, who was in the midst of a brilliant cor
tese. took place at the right hand of the
throne. Wien
THE IMPERIAL PROCESSION STARTED
it was made known to those inside the cathe-
dral by renewed ringing Of bells, by sonorous
those outside. As the royal pair appeared at
the doors OF the palace the immense multitude
Immediately uncovered their heads and
burst into loud acclamatlons. Even wom-
Ell were bohnet-bare, and the enthusiasm
VAS unaffected. At the head of the royal pro-
cession was the master of ceremonies, tianked
by herads 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, clergy,
Judges, nobility aud projects from every sec
reached the doors of the palace, it was met by
the emperor, wearing the white uniform Of
colonel Of the imp erial guards, and by the
empress, dressed in Russian natio ,al Co.'S
tune Of black velvet, richly embroidered with
diamonds and girdled with magnificent belt of
gems. The empress leaned ON the arm of her
royal consorta The pair placed themselves be-
meath canopy, richly wrought in elk and gold,
and borne by thirty-two generals of high mill
tary rank. They then took their places near
the head of the procession, being directly after
| of clergy emerged from the cathedral in order
| to meet tho regalia, which they publicly
| sprinklod with holy water and porfumcd with
| incense. Upon entering tho portals Of the
| cathedral the emperor and empress were re-
ceivod by the metropolitan of Moscow. The
/ netropolitars Of Novsorod and Kieff presented
/ them the cross to be kissed, and sprinkled
with holy wafer, first the emperor, then the
| empress, before the sacred images which
| flanked the DOORS Of the cathedral They
| were conducted to ancient thrones Of ivory and
silver. Alexander occupied the
HISTORICAL THRONE OF THE GEAR VLADIMIR
MoNAMAGUE,
while the empress was seated in an arm chair
gded and encrusted with jewels. The thrones
I
| middle columns of the cathedral. Over the
| ais was canopy of scarlet velvet, suspended
from the arched roOf, EN- broidered with gold and
lined with silver brocado, which was worked
With the arms of Russia and all her DEEPEN
dencies IN most ingenious manner. In front of
the thrones were two tables covered with gold
cloth, upon which were placed tho crowns
| and scepter, Mono but foreign princes were
| accommodated with seats. The Russian princes
| and disnitaries stood during the entire cere-
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church. The digntaries of the realm, who
| wore carrying the standards aud seals Of tho
| empire. took their stand upon the steps of tho
| duis. After their majest1es had been seated
| the metropolitan of Novgorod asked the en-
peror in q loud aud distinct voice: ''Are you
true believer?" The emperor, falling on his
knees, read in reply, in clear voice, the Lords
Prayer and the Apostles Creed of the Greek
| church. The metropolitan, responding. MAY
the grace Of the Holy Ghost remain with thee"
descended from tho dais. The following GUS
tomary summons was then three times repeat
ed by the bishop:
| ALExANDERs TITLES.
IT there be any of you here present knowing any
! impeachment for which Alexander. son of Alexan.
der, should not be crowned by The grace of God
| emperor and autocrat of all the Russias, of Mos
eow,'of Kiefr. of vladimir, Of Novgorod; car Of
"a OF a IF 81
grand duke of smo!ensk, Of Lthuania, Of volhess-
MA Of Pololia and Of Finland; prince Of Esthonia,
0e Of 'C Be1astok Gsre Of Fo s"s
earia and Of other countries; master
M of u1e of fMsn
Rostof, OF Jaraslof of Bi lusek, of Oudark Abbar-
densk. Kondisk. OF Arteisk.of Mishaff and of all the
countries Of the North master absolute Of iverss
Armenia. severe gn of mountain princes of Tcher-
kask, master of Turkestan, heir presumptive OF
Norway and duke of Sleswck- Holseiu. Of Stor-
nf onI 0f
come forward now, in the name of the Holy Trinity,
and show what the impeachment is, or let him re-
main dumb forever.
After reading selections from the Gospel, the
metropoli1ans of Novogorod and Kieff again as
cendcd the dais and invested the emperor with
the imperial mantle of ermine, the metrOpOll-
tan of Moscow saying at the same time: 'Cover
and protect thy people as this robe protects
thee" The emperor responded; ~ WILL !
Novogorod, crossing his hands upon the head
of the emperor, then invoked the benediction
Of the Almighty God upon him and his reign,
and delivered to Alexander I'LL
THE CROWN OF RUSSIA,
who placed it upon his own head, and
took his seat upon the throne. He then
returned the insignia Of his title to the dgni
taries appointed to receive them. and called the
empress, who knelt before him. He touched
her head lightly with the crown of the emperor,
crown. The expression and attitude of the
emuress, as she knelt was one of sympathy
with her royal husband, and touched deeply
the audience.
The car preserved throughout the grave
and decorous dignity and nobleness Of de-
meanor which has provoked the admiration of
all After the empress had been duly invested
with tho imperial mantle. and their majesies
were both seated again on their thrones, the
arcbdeacon intoned the imperial titles and
sang
DONNIE sALvATUM FAC 1MPERAToREM,
which was taken u, and thrice repeated bv the
choir. Directly this part Of the ceremony was
finished the bells in all the churches of Mos
cow rang out in chorus, salu'e of 1O1 guns
was fred and inside the cathedral members
of the imperial family rendered their congratu-
lations to their majesties. The emperor then
knelt and recited prayer, at the end of which
the clergy and all present knelt before tho en-
peror. The bishop of Moscow said aloud, in
behalf Of the nation, fervent prayer for the
happiness of their majesties. Shouts Of "Long
were taken by the thousands outside aud car
ried from mouth to mouth until that part OF
the multitude who were unable to get inside
even the ample acreage of the Kremlin
caught up the sound and waved their huge
volume Of human congratulation to the re-
hottest parts of the city, when it was speedily
made known to all the world that another car
of the Russias had been crowned
The Cathedral choir then sang the TIE Deum,
after which the emperor ungirled his sword, :
and, accompanied BY the empress and nnmsr-
Gus dignitaries, proceeded 10 the gate Of the
Sanitary. There the metropolitan Of Novgorod
anointed the emperor's forehead, eyelids, nos
trils, lips. ears, breast and hands. at the same
exclaiming: 'Behold the seal Of the Holy
Ghost; may it keep thee ever holy" The en-
press was anointed only on the forehead |
Both partook Of sacrament, and then
eft the Cathedral, wearing their |
crowns and mantels, the emperor also !
bearing the scepter and orb. After praying in |
the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel, their |
majesties returned to the palace, escorted by q |
procession which presented an even moro |
splendid sight than that which escorted them
to the Cathedral, being new augmented by |
gorgeous state-carriages Of the imperial fam
ily Banners waved from Ill points in the |
Krem]in and the whole route Of the procession
fairly glowed with bright draperies and hang
inga. The emperor re-entered the palace 81 |!
the celebrated red staircase. whence laws we're |
anciently promulgated. There he turned aud /
saluted the people, who immediately uncov-
Pred their heads. cheering epthu REALISTICALLY and
bla11ing the csaE. 8 l