New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-30

used foT secular but when once consecraiei
+ /, considered sacred and Il would De REGARDED 90
desc rsi.on after tie building or hs grsunt
for A. other purpose thiR religious worship "A con
ductcd IN The Roman Catholic Chgrch Al alsss AN
o'clock on Sunday morning the people commenced
gathering sbout the Church and q, seven O'Clock thu
stree; in the vicinity was filed by the nass. militia
~ company the Independent German Rides was IN
attendance and kept the space clear in the vicai,y OF
the front Of the church while the ousids ceremonies
were proceeding. Several German and irisa religious
societies belonging in this and the neiyhbOriny cite~
and from Albany. Philzielphs and Baltimore wcr-
s'o present. Each society bore it, banner. and the
members wore badges according TO their raak. Az
SSoui halpast seven o'clock the religious service
meneed. The procession formed as IA usual upon the
occasion OF conservation and moved from the sacris
~ 10 the outside OF the church. where the cSnsecng
ceremony was commenced by Archbishop Hughes, aud
continued for half an hour outside. when about 70
enter the church 20 continue the ceremonles the Arch
bhop inside across on the threshold OF the door with
his staff and the procession entercd-none bu, tAass
encsgCd in the exercises being adm ssble
The procession moved about the Interior Of tbs
church conserving it, while the Liiaay rceised
AT about ~ o'clock the doors were opened, and the
congregation were admitted BY tckess which had been
issued previously a, 81 each until the lihce filed
Tie banners of the different Societies were placed
again the walls on either side OF the church In the
vicinity Of the altar Among them were those Of the
81 Joephs snd 81 James's Societies of this Church.
81 Michaevs Society connected with the Ca,ho
Church in Thompsonst ST. JoSeph'S Union Of Albany,
- Alphonsi Society Of Baltimore, and Others The
top Of each banner is surmouned by cross
The Choir for the occasion was accompanied by an
organ and By orchestra of musicians. with various
Instruments Among the vocsists Madame Ste.
phaui
Soon after 10 O'Clock the church being hlei by the
audience the imposing procession moved into the body
of the church 1t consisted Of taper bearers altar boys
incensebe0rers brothers Of the Order of Redemption
is,s. Priests and Bishops aud. lastly, Archb shop
Hughes, preceded by the bearers of the and
zer and followed by attendants supporting the train OF
bs robes. The consecra,ion of the altar thea TOOK
place Daring the ceremony the censor bearer marched
repeatedly around the altar swinging toward Il the cen
containing the burning incense This concluded the
procession marched around the church. and the Arch
bishop consecHtel with holy oil twelve small crosses
painted upon the walls and each Il ,hcd by taper
emblcmntcS of the twelve Apostle, The six large
and twelve smaller candles in the candeabras on the
main altar were thcz lighted aud those on the
eide affairs also The vesturc of the altar delivered
by the consecratng Bishop and arranged upon the al
tars The ceremonies were concluded by an anthem
performed by the choir and orchestra AFTER which the
procession Of Acoytes, Priests and Bishops again
formed, and escorted the Most Reverend Archbishop
into the sacrisiy When the procession returned into
the church Archbishop Hughes took his scat Ia the
shops chair which had been placed under rich and
elegant canopy of scarlet velvet adorned with gold
the right OF the altar. At his right and loit were
Bishops and Priests and around the margin Of the dss
and facing the altar were seated the Clergy There
present Archbishop Hughes Archbishop Mosquiro OF
New. C. fanada, re-. Rev. Bishop Vsndevede DID,, OF
Chicago, who arrived in the Baltic Sunday morning
on his return from Rome, whittier he went askhe
bearer of d patche, to the Pope from the Council oil
Baltimore Also r. Rev. DR.. Newman, Bishop OF
Philadelphia tho Most Rev Dr. Mccosky, Bishopof
Albany, and RI Rev. r. V. Whean, ID ID, Bishop OF
Wheeling There were also present score more
of priests from this and the adjoining parishes, and oil
were clad In their robes and yesments of crimson
rsmented with gold and representing the various en-
bcms aud symbols of their faith and of their prlesy Of
hce The scene was deeply impressive upon the minds
of the Catholics present and AZ least novel and inter
efng all others The Archbishop and Bishops pres
ent were attircd In the robes and peculiar their
high Offices Pontfcal. High Mass was then celebrated.
being sung by Bishop Newman of PHILADELPHIA assisted
by Bishop Whelan, OF Wheeling, Va, and Bishop Van
dervelde, of Chicago.
The Most Rev. DR.. McCloskey, Bishop of Albany.
then ascendedto the pupit-which bad been tempora.
ry erected agains the first main pillar in front Of the
aItar-and preached from the following text
And John the Holy City, New-Jerusslsm com
ing down from God out OF Heaven, prepared As bnds
adorned for her husband
And heard great voice gu, Of Heaven saying, Be-.
hold the tabernacle OF God is with and no will dwell
tn them, and they shall be his people and God hmssf
shall be with Them and BE- thei, ood' ~ WV,
1t is natural, beloved brethren, that the sentiments
which uppcmOst in the breast should be the hrst 20
seek for utternnce. Aud therefore Is Il that the nrst
words which am prompted to address to you on this
truly joyful and hupcions occasion are woris OF most
earnest and sincere cOngraulaon congrafuiate you
on the arrival of this long. w shedor day which has
dayned 30 brightly and so proptously upon You !
congratulate the ustrOus Archbishop who hOnors you
with his presence and who has the consolation 10 pc
hold this day another beautiful and glorious Temps
raised the honor Of the living God and adjoining ma
great See congratulate In an especial manner, the
Jealous and pous Fathers whose hearts must at this mo
ment overflow with feelings OF thanksgiving ana On
10y Congratulate them this happy Accomplishment.
Of their labors and their sacrifices and their tohs,
congratulate YOU generous and faithtu German people
in a word congratulate all who are here brought
within these now hadlowed walI] ana In pre'eoceu
this newly consecrated altar, 10 join In one common
chorus Of ubaion their united tributes OF prayer and
praise. good work has been successfully &C
complfhed labor OF love has ben zen. h'ppny
iou.ly fulfilled Here, on this spot by the SIDE oil
thst new and simple temple, in which but yester
day you worshpped together there rises IN beauty ana
striking contrast with IT, evidence not only OF your
increashg praycriuness but also OF your increasing
generosity and zeal, grand and glorious temple,ns
estc in IT, psr's honorable 10 the mndt ana
conceived IT, credtsble 20 those by whom was re,ea
here standing and b stand, a monument Of Catnohc
generosity and Catholic zen, existing In the heart, q
the poor the simple people God TO be be9aeanea
as aprecious legacy 10 your children and your ehdrens
children, who in afer times will bow before M same
altar and offer up their iervent prayer, ssu ps,s
names and memories Of their fathers la all TINS men
beloved brethren there is just cause for my conratan
ron and abundant bko1ise for yourJoy LEI ms
sSicr all forms but small portion Of the real and more
e~sted renson Of festyity on this great dAy. lou
r,ioice and we all rejoice because on thls dsy thh
temple you have Witnessed has eeea s2ieiny sna
and Iiyirg God It was fit for you TO rear IL hweh
rbst ycu have this day offered 10 God and God has
,bs dsv accepted Of your offerings and lie "lll ccme
- ,ske naesess.on OF hi sanctuary. Ho viii como
Himself 70 make ever His Tabernacle-the Taber.
nsee Of iod-promsng that He will be your God, and
tff. he ri n