The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-04-25

Funeral Henors to Archbishop Reelection.
The remains of Archbishop EccLEsToN were
yesterday morning, in accordance with previ-
Gus arrangements, removed from the Convent,
in Georgetown, to the railroad station in this
city. The procession was headed by band of
music, followed by the professors and students
of Georgetown College, the professors and stu
dents of Washington Seminary, and the rever-
end clergy Of the District Of Columbia, each
wearing his cassock and white surplice.
The hearse was drawn by four white horses,
and thanked by twelve pall-bearers. The
Catholic clergy and the physicians who at
tended the deceased during his illness followed;
and then came the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES, the heads Of the several Departments
of the Government; foreign ministers in court
dress; the Mayors of Washington and George
town, and the Marshal of the District of Co
lumbia; the German Benevolent Society, with
banners; orphans and Sisters Of Charity of
St. Vincent's Asylum; large number of the
Catholic population, male and female; citizens
and strangers; closing with the St. Tobias
(colored) Society.
A number of marshals ON horseback directed
the motions of the line
The procession, which was very long, moved
through the principal streets of Georgetown,
and thence through Pennsylvania avenue and
Third street, to the railroad station. AS it
passed along, the bells of the Catholic churches
and of the fire-engine houses were tolled. The
band performed solemn dirges, and the priests
and scholastics chanted the requiem for the
dead.
Arriving at the station, the column in front
formed on both sides, and the corpse was carried
through the open ranks, and placed in the
ohargeof sixteen pall-bearers from Baltimore.
There was a large delegation from the Cathe-
dral, and other congregations Of that city, and
many of the clergy. The body of the Arch
bishop was conveyed to Baltimore, accompanied
by large number of our citizens
The late Archbishop EccLEsroN was the
last Of five who have filled the principal See
Of the Catholic church in the United States.
The first was the Most Rev. JOHN CARROLL,
born in Maryland in 1885, consecrated on the
18th of August, 1890, and died on the Sd Of
December, 1915; the second was the Most Rev.
LEONARD NEALE, born in Maryland in l746,
succeeded Archbishop CARROLL, and died on
the 18th Of June, 1918; the third the Most
Rev. AMBROSE MAREcHAL, born in France,
in 1868, succeeded Archbishop NEALE, and
died on the goth of January, 1928; the
fourth the Most Rev. JAMES WHITFIELD, born
in England in l770, succeeded to Archbishop
MAREcHAL, and died on the 10Th of October,
1884; the fifth and last, the subject of the pre-
sent sketch, born in Maryland in 1901, sue
ceeded Archbishop WHITFIELD. and died on
the 22d of April, 1851. The deceased bore a
high character both for his piety and learning,
and many fearful eye yesterday attested re-
greet at his loss. The following biographical
sketch Of the Archbishop has been copied and
credited by several of our contemporaries to the
Catholic Erpositor:
''This eminent prelate was born ON the 9th June,
1901, in Kent county, Maryland. a few miles from
Chestertown. His grandfather was Sir John Eccle-
ston, who emigratcd to this country from Eng
land few years prior to our struggle for independ
ence. His father, Samuel Eccleston, was a wealthy
farmer of Kent county, Maryland, and was distin-
guished for his highly cultivated mind and man
Qcrb. bOTu OF parents WuOp u tuaV tlIIl0, WcIc
members Of the Protestant Episcopal church, he
attended worship in that denomination until about
the age OF eleven years. when he sent, q stu
dent to st. Mary's College. Baltimore. In this in
stitution he continued day scholar until his
fifteenth year; and, during this early period, dis
played shining talents, and peculiar tact for learn
ing. By his sweetness of disposition, amable de-
pertinent, and graceful manners, he secured the
friendship and attachment Of his fellow students
and professors, we'll all who had the pleasure
of his acquaintance. It was the intention of his
mother direct his studies towards the profession
Of the law. At sixteen years Of age he became
boarder in the college. He soon manifested an ar
dent love of viptue, and other dispositions which,
in few years. resulted in his study Of divinity in
which pursuit, by his assiduity and talent he ad-
vanced rapidly as to be considered qualified for
the order Of priesthood at earlier age than tn at
order 10 generally conferred.
every after his ordination he crossed the At
lantic, and visited England. ireland, and France
He was, however, suddenly recalled to America,
CATER sojourn of about two years in Europe,) in
consequence of the death Of his stepfather, which
happened about this time. From abroad he brought
back with him large store of useful knowledge an
ardent zeal in the cause of his religion, and in
creased attachment torepublican institutions. Upon
his return TO his native country he was received
with affection by his numerous friends; and, in a
short time, received marks of their esteem and APP
probation, by his elevation first to the vice. presi
dency, and, subsequently, the presidency Of the
flourishing institution in which he had been edu-
Gated This Office he filled with much honor to him
SELF and advantage to the college, for several years
"The late Archbishop Whitfield becoming infirm
from disease, it was thought necessary, early in
the year 1884, to appoint coadjutor or assistant
dc a. h,,rI J,,t.o.
The choice fell upon Mr.. Eccleston. which was no
ordinary mark of confidence, when we consider
that he had hardly reached his thirty-th year,
and that there were many others in that diocese
whose age, experience, and talents, would have
qualified them for the situation Upon the death OF
the late archbishop, he succeeded de j1eto the title
and honors of the zee on the 18th Of September
| 1884.
| CAS- n preacher of the word of God, the arch
bishop had always been regarded as eloquent
| graceful, and persuasive, displaying great yea
/ nd v,etv all he nd