The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-15
The Orphans Welcome to Arch
bishop Hughes.


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Tho Presentation OF an Address by an
Orphan BOy-The ArchbishOp's Re
sponse-Serenade by the Orphan Asylum
Band, 80.
The first and the most gratifying public welcome
which the Archbishop of New York received since his
return from bis important mission in Europe paid
70 him yesterday morning by delegation OF four hun
drsd orphans consisting OF an equal number from the
male and female Catholic orphan asyums Of this city,
Il great event to these little Ones and that will
long be remembered hereafter among the brightest
inisoences Of their lives What added to the charac
Ter OF the occasion and to the tribute affection paid
the distinguished prelate the fact that il
was, 90 TO speak, extemporaneous demonstration;
got up the impulse of the moment. At ten o'clock
precisely two hundred girls and two hundred boys clad
ia neat ATTIRE and escorted by several Of the
patrons OF the institutions made their appearance in FROM
a the residence Of the Archbishop, the corner OF
Madison and Thirty street. All along the
line Of procession formed by the boys severa
Star Spanged Banners which they waved in the breeze
gave most animated appearance to the whole spectacle
The greatest order and decorum characterized their
1smeanor throughout the whole affair. At the head Of
che procession carried magnificent silk flag bearing
medallion portrait Of Washington executed in the high
cst style of art
pearance of the orphans assembled the archepiscopa
residence, where the little drawn up III eight
ranks in true military STYLE Ii must have been most
gratifying sight, not only to the Archbishop but all
who had the pleasure Of witnessing the interest
ing spectacle. The windows and balconies Of
sbs whole neghborhood were crowded with
occupants, aud the sidewalks were thronged with
earnest spectators Immediately after the arrival of the
orphans Archbishop Hughes made his appearance, with
Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati; Archbishop Connolly
of Halifax, and Very Reverend William Stars, Vicar
General, and Rev. Walter Quarters He appeared the
most robust health, and, if it be fair Judge from physi
cal appearances he Ia good for twenty thirty years
more OF hard work. His trip to Europe has evidently
done him no harm.
Among the gentlemen who to pay their respects
TO the Archbishop and who took an active part in the
affair, were Messrs NJ J. 0roDneM, James Nicholson
Dimes Caroin. John Bryan, John Mnlaly, Hugh Kelly
Thomas Kelley, Gov McEIoy, Joseph p Quin and many
others.
when the Archbishop appeared, Mr. oDonnell, as
President) addressed him briefly as follows
YocR GRAoE-A deputation Of two hundred orphans
from our asylum for girls, and likewise two hundred
from asylum for boys upon you for the purpose
Of paying their respects and congratuatng you your
brief address expressive Of the sentimcns not opy Of
all tho Orphans but also OF their devoted guardianship
orphans. named Peter Gillespie, in clear distinct voice.
and with good emphasis, addressed him ss.foows:-
heart Is full Overlooking affection will clog the tongue
sod prevent It from performing its office Thus IL is
return has thrilled US with delight, whilst we cannot
command language TO express its intensity We shall
fail in giving congratuahon which rival, or even
;hs heh born and noble OF the Old World accorded to
your Grace (but grand thoy yet infinitely short
of the merit which evoked tnem) still give what
We know that your paternal heart will regard as Of
squat value TO any ovation you have rsceived-the or
You and nsy shall continue to be- Tbs
Orphans welcome and che orphans prayers all
nave 70 OFFER We cannot forget the words Of Reverend
Vicar General the very Rev Mr. STAIRS his eloquent
address 70 US ON the occasion Of recent exhibition
In alludng TO the departure Of your Grace for
Europe, no said, /" The last words Of his Grace,
sfter taking leave Of and The vessel had been
mcorcd and was gliding from the wharf, were, Remem.
decp doep in the receeseso hearts have those
sonase words found abiding place. and long God
10 His mercy may spare US they will there remain Your
last thoughts most reverend and beloved father
Tor Could other than first thoughts be for your
draccs We seek to be the very foremost greet you;
and in extending feeble but heartfelt welcome and
invoking the Almighty 10 vouchsafe to you long life per-
feet health and unaioyed happiness. beseech your
Grace 10 bestow upon your paternal benedictiop.
Here the children al simultaneously knelt down and
The Archbishop wa. sensibly affected during the deli
very OF this simple and touching address, and his voice
bespoke tho deeplct emotions Of his heart as he
plei:-
touching welcome that could receive IN the city OF New
York II true az you say, TINT every kindness has
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nave boon amongst princes Of the church aud Of the
world, but even then II was In my heart that would
much rather be among you and to-day that aspiration
IT mine Is realized. You call father towards you
would be even more than father we're that possible
out IL were not you have many, many fathers and
mothers and sisters and brothers this great coum-
nifty All our clergy are your fathers. Our people
your patrons, aud might say your brothers sisters
In fact dear children yor least hayo no enemies
this world but friends, no. merely your own church.
but among our fellow citizens in general give you
my dcar boys for safe keeping the address which was
prag fad d aanh Inv tbg rpitN lir
Young Mons Society OF Dublin. do not mean aicn-
Gle it, but put IL in your hands safc keeping; and
90 the custody Of the isnae orphans All Of Us, my
lear children, have great adorable Father IN Heavens
but we Catholics have Ccr most holy father earth
lie kn:ws you. lie has seen your names, a.. When
collection of Peters pence was mode some two ycors ago
directed that every penny contributed should be re.
supplied you each with some small gin, and every
u yours was recorded on abe list Tn. money was sent
At that tmc but was said her that tho Popcs enemies
nad acquired sacriegous possess Of n city Of Rome
Your rones were too sacred tc fall nto such binds as
heirs However, the lay before left Rome The long
catalogue beautifully arranged. ara extending - tta
mile In length reached thu loy Guy. snsca a.
have learned that tho great visible head u hs cnu ch
our glorious Plus IN, had taken lrning'' walk apng
tho limo and -. though lac could not yc sac name
nevertheless the section . "ach thc Yipbnl wlti pe-
socpy. lie y, Gu earth Tia .,thcr q u ai to
aim as the sicar y chest, wi tro cvcresttav
slro o. our cWn ctcrfal harW1ts Yu wili pray -.
hlm az vel As Tor NE ioa VII net meet IL al llave
nad tce nlpiloss" uel1F cNc"pi ~ Heaven, where
sou are good chldruH y33 e be sue % seq Pta IL
When the Archbishop 60 e'iiog he presented the
youthful speaker with the .ddress referred t. ia his
remarks which was printed glcea six IN tud letters
.nd beautifully mounted ic Also nrosentei The ltte
girls with full length porGai ti the Ppe. htreurne!y
framed The recipients 81 toe appropriate gigts rliraI
after whsh portion OF - Asyem band consisting Vi
dozen musicians not cne @Alo. oy0f twelve wears
ri s.o, Gtruck np 'Ila CaiHmeh Whioe vas Il lowed
BY Tho Hed, white anG gGe, = s!a Spanslcd BaRacr,p
ttpatrick's Jay a0d aihaT -riit.slrflnk srs Whan
The INSTRUMENTAL music nGi ceased the little fellows
gave ulrss icng aud hearty cheers They rcofasd Ia
Orc crdsr Of hroccss,on aad, conducted b. thor kind
guardians, pol Dish da.aas ways to thoH roertoye
cay l4ins.