The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-28

Nr. BnnsGr. said N Vt matter was fully well under
stood now and there wa ~ thss Rntus Xps, ~ u
nominated By exclamation. The motion was carrie.
unanimously.
Dr. he secretary ~;ssd n. the
also, in consideration Of taking up " Ugoen ana move
that that matter be postponed I'LL ueA meeung Cazried
Adjourned oil Tuesday evening next
Missi0nary Church Of Sc. Paul {. Ne Apostle
This beautiful and substantial edihcc, VIII ch mas Jus
been completed, opened for divine SERVICE r the as
tac yesterday morning, whom there trt wcndou
rush Of Catholics from all parts Of the city 70 be oresen
at the opening cevemouias Az the usual hour 70 tn
commencement Of the morning services the church va
overhcwtng with tbs faithful, and yet tho living tide c.
tnucd INCREASINGLY to pour In 10 judge BY tho nmcns
gathering Of Catholics IN this choh yesterday h locality
At present Comparatively isolated md cut OF from the
The work wES ha: s oy Ssss x he
nnissionary priests Of 81. Panl
The church is neat, arm and compact building con
sructed win regard to strength and durability rather
IMAM ostcntaton ana mere ootward show. STILL tho ap-
pearance its solid walls present from the Eighth
church in the centre & lands and n u sae
formed Streets with its brown popting heaven
ward In token Of the mission and the fruits hopes
produce The importance OF this church In ouch spO4
will hereafter be felt. With commerce and population
pressing forward up town. the desoate and uninhabed
suburbs around the site which stands will spring
into active hfe--houses and mansions viii run up
with the magic speed OF Aadn's PALACES, and
thousands Of tongues viii bless the priests Of
within their easy grasp Those self sacrificing and de-
voted men have been aborers In the mission Hed for ten
years past With firm and unwavering faith, they have
tolcd on through Canada New Orleans other places
on this continent and they have had Of
seeing their efforts for the cause Of Ca,hocy crowaed
with the fullest measure OF success. At the
present moment the mission consists bat OF
four members Father Hecker the Superior, is an ar
bane, courteous, and accomplished gentieman
son ia ur
This Row gentleman may be better known Catho
hes az the author Of two works Of ceebrAvQu
OF the soul and "The Aspirations OF Nature well rs
OF book sometime since published in Rome on the future
Of CatnoLcry in the United states. The other three
merry an officer in tho United States ar ny, and
saker, sometime sometime ago Protestant Episcopal Min
nucleus Of the mission, but it Is hoped to extend its
strength and usefulness in the of time II worthy
Of remark that this the first attempt made found
religious order in the United States, and from the sue
cess which has attended the initiation Of the movement
great aud happy results may well predicted OF the u
ture. During the career Of the Brothers Of St. Paul
whose chief object to bring negligent Catholics 10
of their duties and to gather the Catholic fold those
who have erred and wandered from it-tbey have con
veted from To hundred Potestants brought
over scores Of unhnkng Catholics to the duties of their
religion The institcon based voluntary principles
w,h ne obligations o. chastity, poverty and obedience
train them for the missionary work. The whole Of the
interior Of the building is in keeping with the stad
and sober appearance of the exterior. The altar
is Of plain white and gold, beautifully ornament
ed, with golden candieslcks. The library, dor
mitores, oratory and other remarkable only
for their simplicity and orderly neatness The place IL
supplied with gas in all parts. The walls clean-the
roof hsb-the ventilation good, and the whole the
ice rs in every way excellent and desirable There
are several rooms fitted up, with simple neaness for the
use OF visiting priests and to those reverend gentlemen
desiring to make retreats every facility here Afforded
The church is 1856 feet long by SO feet broad. The
chapel in the house is 100 feet by So The third story
used for convent Tho basement allotted to the cook
ing, washing and other departments The whole extent
the property is 400 feet 200 facing tho
nue.. 1t was purchased year and half ago, and the
building commenced III the month of April last Tho
foundation was laid by Archbishop Hughs on rrui
~ Sunday, when there present than 49, 900
persons The whole cost Of the building inclusive Of the
organ, ornaments, DC, fixed at $4,000; all Of which
has been raised by voluntary offerings and subscriptions
many Professionals having chartabiy contributed
general fund Two fine pictures in the centre Of the
church were also presented BY q Protestant
was announced that the church would be opened and
day but in consequence Of sickness the Archbishop could
rot attend. There was, however a goodly number Of
clergymen present, among whom were Father STAIRS,
Vicar Genera Father Preston, Secretary to the Arch
bishop; Father Tloson, Of the Birmingham 0ratory aud
Fathers Mccarthy Macalar, Driscoll, MNierny, and Nc
Evoy tue Cathedral and the four Brothers of ST. Paul
Archdeacon Macarron was also present
IN the absence Of the Archbishop, Father Preston
called upon to preach, at very short notice. and delivered
Epste OF the Day: It s time put away the works Of
darkness" The sermon alluded principally to the advent
OF our Lord and in the Of bis remarks tue Rev.
Gentleman paid high and deserved compliment to the
broth. Of the mission Tor the sacrifices they had made in
the pursuit of their work 1t very appropriate,
solid, an 4 remarkable address.
The vesper services just we'll attended In tho
morbiog. Father Mccarthy selemny sung vespers,
and fervd discourse text from the Gospel Of ST.
congregation.
This mission work met with the hearty approval Of
the Holy Father and Of Archbishop Hughes the Pope
has not only accorded the missionaries his approval
has also given them his blessing.
We must not conclude without making very favorable
mention Of the music, both vocal aud instrumental