New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-22

Ghe Cathedral yard, and thence in at the main en-
trance.
The order Of the procession was as follows
The Professional Cross Bearer, |
sprported nv BOYS bearing lighted tapefs.
Sanctuary boys with red and white
Robes.
The Incense Bearer.
Number Of Priests Of Cathedral and Diocese r0oeo
black and white
Number Of Priests ID inll ropes.
Bisbop Rothwen Bishop Bailey. Bishop
Racon' Bishop McFarlane Bishop DeGoesbriand,
-. xos,.peyerepd Archbishop Spaulding Of Baltimore.
The Archbishop Elect under
white elk canopy trimmed ana
tringed with gold lace and gold irlnEe
and supported by the trustees Of
the Cathedral.
John Kelly, Jno MCKINLEY.
Pat Dolan, Peter UConnor
Crossbearers and boys IN yestments-
As the procession slowly swept down the south
s,le the priests ehanted the Benedietus, and on re-
.pterine the cathedral by the middle aisle the boys
sanged themselves round the altar, while the priests
Sprmcd on each side of the AISLE still chanting as
Che Archbishop, nnder bis canopy, came up To-
wards the altar, where Bishops DE Goesbrand,
Mclaughlin, and the Very Rev. Father Stars were
waiting to conduct him to the throne AS tho
Archbishop resntered the Cathedral the full choir
sang TIE Deum by Cocoa, an ornate and lively piece
ssmusic but somewhat more secular and operate
In its character than is usually looked for IN Church
Music. Meanwhile the Bishops and Priests took
their places around the Archbishop and in front OF
tbe altar, and on the conclusion of the TeDeum the
Benedicamus was recited by the Archbishop, the
attendant Clergy and the Choir chanting the 70
sPonses.
Archbishop McCloskey was then conducted TO the
chrome by Bishops DeGoesbreand, Mclaughlin and
Che VERY Rev. Father Stars; seating himself and
then rising give his conductors the kiss or peace
resuming his seat TO receive the homage Of the
Clergy. This part of the ceremonies oyer,-which,
with the rest was under the direction Of the Rev.
Francis Mckinney, assisted by the Rev. c. A. Far
reI,-the Archbishop received his crook from the
hands of the acolyte, and WAS conducted by the
same Bishops to the High Altar, performing the
prescribed number of genuAcxions.
The Right Rev. Bishop 1imon, OF Buffalo, assist
Cd by Father w. Quin as Assistant Priest proceed
cd TO celebrate mass, the Rev. Is. +. Mcguire act
Eng as Deacon, and the Rev. +. NJ. MeSweeney es
sub-deacon. The Mass, which was specially COM
posed for the occasion By Professor Gustayus
Schmidt certainly bore out all the expectations
who had been formed Of it, and the favorable emit
cisms that had been expressed by the favored few
chat had been present at its rehearsal Professor
Schmidt himself presided at the organ, and his
brother, Professor Henry Schmidt welded the ba-
ton and led the choir--which on this occasion had
been augmented to thiry-six singers, the soloists
being soprano, Madame Chom6; contralto,
Madame Paulitz; teno1s, Fl. Schmidt, - Sott bar
itone, Herman Hartman; bassos, Messrs. Renie
and Herr
The ESrie Eleison, service Of great sweetness,
and the Gloria in Excelss, beautiful, animated, |
and effective composition, Astounding with brilliant
bravurs solos, but somewhat too lengthy, having |
been performed by the choir, and the gospel read
by Bishop Timon, the Archbishop descended from
his throne and with his attendants, having knet
before the altar retired TO the vesiry to disrobe for
the delivery Of his sermon. After an absence of
few minutes be resppcared ROBBED in purple and
white and having bent before the altar in prayer,
was conducted to the pulpit, which he sscended, |
and made the sign Of the cross toward his audi
ence who devoutly crossed themselves in return.
The Archbishop then spoke as follows:
Par Vo5isi Peace be unto you. Beloved broth.
rem clergy and laymen, in what words can better |
present TO YOU nv warmest and sincerest greetings
est 10 us all. In what better words than in those
coming from the lips Of our blessed Lord and Saw
four himself Peace be 10 you. This was the saluta
lion he addressed 10 his apostles on his first appear
snce among men after his resurrection; these were
the words IN which no sought 10 allay their fears,
dispel their anXieties and doubts, rally Their
courage, revive their dropping confidence and
hope. 1t was their first joyful meeting after
their sorrowful parting, and doubtless, at that
moment when his divine heart was overflow
ing with tenderness and love towards them
disciples he desired to give TO them full and ear
nest expression Of the sentiments of affection,
kindness and goodwill which filed his breast, yet
abe exuberance of his emotions seemed 10 ind no
other utterance than in those words, Peace be
with you all il expressed, all is comprehended IN
them. On this day beloved brethren, appear be- !
fore you in a new and changed relation as bishop
and pastor Of your souls, and we must fora moment
forget you the sorrow OF the great loss you have
sustained in him whom succeed, aud l the sacri- |
fee Of separation from the clergy and lsity whom
j have so long cherished. From heDeeforth until
Abe end our sympatbies become so crosby inter-
twined and interwoyen, our spiritual interests SO
nearly blended and linked together, destinies IL
may Be for q time even, SO Intimately united, and
what can / do 70 pour out TO you, If IT were
possible, the whole abundance Of my heart, |
10 speak 20 you words of encouragement
and hope, and will not have said IL all when
tsYs rsnS.....d the words Of our blessed Lord and