The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-07

chair reserved for the Cardinal Patriarch of Lis
bon, who oficiated with great pomp. Near him
were arm chairs for the Cardinal Bishop of Oporto
and the bishops and archbishops of the whole
kingdom. Other seats were reserved for the
grand master of ceremonies, the dukes. the mar
quises, the maids of honor Of the Queen and
Princess Amelia. the aides-de-camp, etc Facing
the throne seats had been set aside for the
princes and the ambassadors extraordinary
representing foreign powers. Behind them were
the ministers, the Council of State and the high
clergy, the canons. the apostolic protbonotaries,
ETC. In the nave, facing the high altar, were the
members Of the diplomatic corps, the duchesses
and the nobility, the wives of Ministers of State,
ETC. In the rear was the choir, with the band OF
the Kings chapel The public had been admit
ted to the unoccupied part of the basica, and
the proceedings were conducted amid reverential
stiffness.
Princess Amelia, whose charm and grace were
much admired was greeted she entered the
church by the plaudits of the throng. The car
dinal patriarch, with the whole chapter received
her at the main door of the cathedral She ad-
vanced under q canopy of red velvet borne by
members of the city government
The Duke of Braganga stood at the door of the
church, and only took his place beside his bride
as she seated herself in the arm chair opposite
the high altar. Then the choir commenced a
chant and the priests intoned the actions de
grace.
After the preliminary prayers the cardinal
archbishop arose, and, approaching the afianced
couple, addressed to them in loud tone the
usual questions.
docs his Highness the Prince Royal, desire
to take for wife Princess Marie Amelia Of Or
leansa"
Before answering in the habitual form the
Duke of Braganza arose, went up to the King
and Queen and kissed their hands, thus to
prove. in presence of the Court that he welded
Princess Amelia with their Majesties' authori-
cation. The same question, addressed to Prin-
cess Amelia was followed by similar manifest
alton of respect The Princess, deeply moved,
embraced the Count and Countess of Paris.
Then the cardinal archbishop, having blessed
the wedding rings, handed them to their Royal
Highnesses, who exchanged them as usual
simultaneously with this act the church bells
rang out. distant cannon fired salvos, and rock
state vessels the sailors knelt and prayed. Aft
er the nuptial benediction, the august pair. hand
in hand, rose and occupied the royal throne near
the altar The "Te Deum" was then sung and
the final benedction spoken. the cardinal and
chapter accompanying the Duke and Duchess to
the doors of the church, whence the procession
moved toward the palace of Been.
All the details of the royal procession had been
arranged by the Duke de Louie, master of the
horse. First came heralds at arms, then
mounted pursuivants. and next squad Of cav
airy and the staff of their Majesties and Royal
Highnesses. At the right of the royal coach was
the master of the horse. at its left the COM
mander of the Royal Guard. The carriages
were followed by the cavalrymen and infantry
OF the garrison. Ovations and cheers marked the
progress OF the procession from first TO last