Morris tribune., 1883-06-02

exclaimlng: "Behold the seal or the Holy
Ghost; may 1t keep thee ever holy" The en-
press was anofnted only on the forehead
Both psrtoOk Of sacrament; and linen 1nsp
crowns and mantels. the emperor also
bearing the scepter and orb After praying IN
the Cathedral of Michael the Archangel, their
maiesties returned to the palace, escorted by
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 all points in the
Kremlin and the whole route Of the procession
fairly glowed with bright draperies and hang
ings The emperor re-entered the palace by
the celebrated red staircase, whence laws were
anciently promulgated There he turned and
saluted the people, who Immediately uncoV-
cred their heads. cheering enthusiastically and
blessing the car.
The imperial banquet began at $50 p m,
in the hall called Granoyltatia Palata. This
hall was specially restored for the occasion
and was splendidiy decorated with cloth
gold. The emperor and empress, wearing
their crowns, sat at separate tables, or thrones.
Of unequal heighth. Their majesties were
served by distinguished mobiles, acting as
cup bearers, carvera, etc; The hrst
toast was. "His majesty, the emperor,
which was followed by a salute Of
sixty lone guns; next was "Her majesty, the
empress" followed by ffty-one guns; the
third was "The imperial household" followed
by thirty-one guns; and the fourth was ''Ihe
clergy and all faithful subjects" followed by
twenty-one guns. The foreign princes and
dplomatisis present stood during the first
course, and afterward, in accordance with the
ancient custom, withdrew to separa'e repast
The weather was fine throughout the day and
everything passed off successfully. Silver
tokens in memory of the day were distributed
in twenty Moscow churches tonight.
fInin oil
route 10 the cathedral was sprinkied with holy
water Heavy rain fell before their naJest eS
started, but Just as they took their places
under canopy the sun shone brilliantly. In
the cathedral it was noticed when the car
knet alone to utter the prayer of intercession;
his ewes filled with tears and he sObbed-
Mounted Cossacks patrolled every street Troops
lined the route, and the procession renamed
baFeheaded. the whole morning. Those unable
to obtain admission to the kremlin remained
outside on their knees close 10 the walls dur
ing the best part of the day praying for the
car A correspondent who has witnessed the
greatest pageants of the last thirty five years,
saws the spectacle eliminating IN the. advent
of their majesties, crowned and robed, was the
most imposing and splendid he ever beheld
THE COST OF CORONATION
is estimated at go, 600, 600, which will be COW
cred by the issue of treasury bills. Only thir-
teen newspaper correspondents were allowed
inside the cathedral during the ceremnny-s1x
Russian and seven foreign, the latter including
one English and one American correspondent
An academy professor and twelve Russian art
lists were appointed to make complete
album of the scenes of the cornatlon kremlIn
square was so densely packed It would have
been impossible for any mlscreant 10 nave eX-
tracted his arms should he have intended to
use them against the car. The cars crown
dates from the period of Emperor Paul l., and
is valued at 5, 200, 900 roubies.
THE CARS MANIFESTO
was issued this evening, and is document of
very considerable iel gth. Crowds besieged
the printing office to obtain copies. A perusal
of it caused great rejoicing The car has adj
dressed the following rescript to Deglers, min
lister of foreign affairs:
The great power and glory acquired by Russia.
thanks to Divine providence, the extent of her en-
pire and her numerous population. leave no room
for any idea of further conQuests. Ny sollcltude
Is exclusively devoted to the peaceable develop
ment of the country and Its prosperity, to the
preservation of friendly relations. with foreign
powers the basis of existing treaties, and TO the
maintenance of the dignity of the empire. Having
found in your constant Jealous and useful cola
borator for the promotion of these views IN the
direction of our international relations, l confer
you my order of st. Alexander's newski, in dia-
monds, as a testimonial of my gratitude.
LoNDoL, May 2S.-The Times correspond
ert, the only English newspaper representative
in the cathedral, says the ceremony was grand
and imposing. NY pen can give only faint
and imperfect outline of the event. The l1lu-
limitations tonight are magnificent The city
locks like mass of variegated fires
TheHnanlfesto announces continuance oil
the present state of affairs in Russia, the Goa
ditioDal pardon of Poles, remission of penal
ties for non political offenses, and other mat
ters as previously referred to IN these dis
patches