Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-05-29
CROWNED AT LAST
A New Gar Made for
the Russias.
Bells Ring, cannons Blaze and
the People Shout.
THE GEARS EMPTY PROMISE
TO HIS SUBJECTS.

Moscow, May 2s.-At Z o'clock yester-
day morning the Inauguration Of the mag
nifcent ceremonies attendant upon the
OF the Emperor and Empress
the Russias was announced by the mel
liHuous peals Of hundreds Of bells and by
the thunder Of artillery. At an early
hour the streets we're thronged with peo-
pie, visitors from abroad and from other
parts OF the Empire crowding the resi-
dences and all striving to find eligible
places from which to view the procession
and such other portions Of the ceremony
as the particularly favored might be able
to witness. During the whole night there
was a universal activity on the streets, for
not only were people there whose anxiety
concerning the interest in the coronation
kept them awake, but strong guards Of
soldiers patroled all parts Of the city, CIV
ing the streets a very martial appearance.
Great bodies Of soldiers shortly before 6
O'Clock in the morning were stationed
along the route OF the procession, which
is four miles in length. They occupied
the streets on either side, keeping the peo-
pie on the walks. All unreserved spaces
in the streets were speedily filled by eager
while the windows, doorwsys
and housetops were let out at fabulous
prices to visitors. The dignitaries Of
who were to take part in
the actual ceremony, assembled, &C.
cording to the p~rearranged programme,
at the Cathedral Of the Holy
Assumption, within the walls of
the Kremlin. These functionaries en-
tered this magnificent building at just
1880 o'clock A. NJ. At about 8 there fol-
lowed in order the Princes OF the foreign
governments, the nobility OF Russia aud
the other States Of Europe, and the special
and regular Ambassadors Of the foreign
countries residing in Russia. The utmost
care was exercised to prevent the admis-
sion of any unauthorized or improper
persons. When admission was sought
the person, as he appeared at the entrance,
WAS made to present his carefully pre-
pared ticket, which was subjected to the
closest scrutiny. This form was observed
at the file seeking entrance at the Kremlin,
and ut the doors of the Cathedral at the
request of Gen. Won Steinmetz, Ambas-
sador from Germany. The superbly
equipped coaches, richly gilded as to
harness and the coat OF arms, and the re-
mainder of the diplomatic body, consist
ing Of the attaches OF the various lega-
tons, were assigned in the tribune, just
Of the Cathedral proper, but in
side OF the Enclosure OF the Kremlin.
When the white walls Of that wondrous
place were closed, all Of the pageant that
could be admitted having entered, the
choir Of boys chartered for the occasion
sang q TIE Deum, and then, amidst pro-
fx.-l .I--. -rsI- - Al. nl..nL -
we'll as inside, the clergy, accompanied
by q colytes bearing the cross and the
ewer Of holy water, proceeded to receive
was In the midst Of the brilliant cortege.
throne. When the Imperial procession
started ii was made known to those inside
the Cathedral by the ringing Of bells, by
the sonorous music from SCORES Of
bands and by the shouts Of those
on the outside. AZ the royal
party appeared 1t the doors OF the
Palace the immense multitude Of people
Immediately uncovered their heads and
burst into loud acclamations Of praise.
Even the women who were there Joined in
the glad shouts, and the enthusiasm was
spontaneous and most hearty. At the
head Of the Royal procession, which now
the Kremlin, was the Master Of
Ceremonies. fianked by herslds richly clad
and mounted on pure white horses. Il
was Of immense length, and comprised
Populations from the Asiatic States and
Empires. students OF the University, the
Judges, nobility, and Prefeots from
every section Of the Empire. When its
ranks resched the door Of the Palace
II was met by the Emperor, dressed in the
white uniform Of q Colonel of the Imperial
Guard, and the Empress was dressed In Q
magnificent Russian national costume OF
black velvet, richly embroidered With diA-
monds and girdled with . magnificent
belt OF precious stones. The Empress
leaned on the Arm OF her royal consort,
and the pair placed themselves beneath the
canopy richly wrought In silk and gold
and borne by 90 Generals OF high military
rank. They then took their place near the
head OF the procession, being directly sitter
the regalia. At this moment the entire
body Of the clergy emerged from the
Cathedral In order to meet the regalia,
which they publicly sprinkled with holy
water and perfumed with incense.
Upon entering the portals Of the Cathe-
received by the Metropolitans Of Mos.
COW, Of Novgorod and OF Kief1e, who
presented them with q CROSS TO be kissed
and sprinkled with holy water, frat by
the Emperor and then by the Empress.
They knelt before the sacred images which
danked the doors OF the Cathedral and
bowed, after which they were conducted
to their respective thrones Of ivory and
silver. Alexander occupied the throne Of
the Czar Vladimir Monomagne, while the
Empress was seated in a gilded arm chair
Over the dAis was q canopy Of scarlet vel.
vet, embroidered with gold and lined with
silver brocade, which was worked with the
arms OF Russia and all her dependencies
in q most ingenious manner. In front Of
the thrones were two tables covered with
gold cloth, upon which were placed the
crowns, the orb and sceptre. None but
foreign Princes were accommodated with
seats, Russian Princes and dignitariei
stood during the entire ceremony. After
their Msiesties had been seated the Metro,
politan OF Novgorod asked the Emperor In
a loud and distinct voice, 'Are you q true
believer 2" The Emperor, falling on bis
knees, read In reply in q clear voice the
Lords prayer and the Apostolic creed
Of the Greek Church. The Metro,
politan responding: MAY the grace Of
the Holy Ghost remain with thee
As he descended from the dais the
following customary summons was thret
times repeated by the bishop: III there
be any Of you here present knowing any
impeachment for which Alexander. son Of
Alexander, should not be crowned by the
grace OF God the Emperor and the Auto
crat Of all the Russias, Of Moscow, etc., the
Gar of Koran, etc. there followed a list
of his numerous titles and dignities |, the
heir presumptive Of Norway, and the
Duke of Schleswig-H olstein, let him com
forward in the name Of the Holy Trinity
and show what the impediment 10, or lei
him remain dumb forever After" After the
reading Of selections from the gospel by
the Mstropolitans Of Novgorod and kieffs
they again assembled the dais, invested the
Emperor with the Imperial mantle OF err
mine. the Metropolitan Of Moscow saying
At the same time: 'Cover and protec
thy people as this robe protects and GOV
era thee ?o The Emperor resnonded. uI