The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-11-15

continental grasp OF the subject. lie has thus
fine opportunity for grand and effective
American alliance, according to the Monroe
doctrine, in view Of the near approach Of the
liberation Of our armies in the South for active
work, il necessary, against she European ene-
mics Of the independent States OF North and
South America.
Interesting Catholic DemonStrsfion-
Com plimenta airy DinNer 60 Archbishop
McCioskey.
We publish in another par: Of this days
paper an interesting report OF complimentary
banquet in honor Of tho present able and be.
loved Archbishop Of New York the successor
OF the profound and lsmented Archbishop
Hughes. The host was Mr.. Charles O'Conor,
one Of the greatest ornaments Of the American
bar. The demonstration took place at Delmo
nico's famous establishment in Fourteenth
atreet and the banquet was served up with all
the taste and magnidceuce that wealth could
command. The guests we're all Catholics,
gathered from among every learned profession
and calling in this city. The principal figure
on the canvass was the venerable Archbishop
himself prelate Of the soundest learning and
erudition, and one OF the most accomplished
gentlemen that it is oar pleasure to know. He
was supported on every side by some Of the
most prominent citizens Of New York. The
church. the bar and the press were represented.
Catholics from nearly every CLINE and country
were there. Even the isles Of the sea, as che
Archbishop said, were not without their repre-
sentative: for one of the sons Of historic Malta
was there present The idea was an original
and q beautiful one. II was the offspring of Mr..
O'Conors wise rejection, and the thanks Of the
Catholic world are due to him for it. BY this
means many Catholics OF distinction. who had
never seen each other before. We're brought into
friendly communion with the head Of this great
diocese rs the principal object OF regard aud
esteem, and whom it must always be pleasure
10 homer. Tbs proceedings we're pleasing and
harmonious, and the brief speeches deis-
cred the occasion all bore the impress
0. the high literary cultivation Of the invited
guests. The speech Of the Moss Reverend Arch
bishop in response to tie toast in his homer.
was the gem of the evening. "A he WAS the
cynosure OF all eyes. Calmly and dispsssion-
ately, but with the vim and viger Of true els
quencs, ne retup1ed his unloigned thanks TO the
numerous friends around him for the part they
had taken in SO cordial manifestation Every
word he spoke was, as il were, moulded and
fitted to the occasion. As a finished and com
plete pulpit orator he has but few equals in
this country: certainly there are none vino cas
aspire to excel him. His words are indeed
aptly chosen, and are ~ apples of gold in pic
tures of silver" The effect Of his discourse
will long be remem oered by all those who had
the pleasure Of hearing him.
The idea of Mr.. O'Conor, in giving this ban
quet 10 the Archbishop aud in afordng an op-
portunity 10 so many Catholic gentlemen from
all parts OF tho world to meet aud become &C
quanted with each other is deserving Of all
praise, and we hope that il will iud many imi-
tators. Nothin: can be moro useful ard bene-
fetal 10 the interests of Caibolicity than ocea.
sional demonstrations of this kind in which Ire
floating elements Of a comm on faith are gath
cred. combined ana mingled together in such
unostentatous yet effective harmony 1t is Of
great advantage 10 Catholics that thew should
know more or each other aud OF those who are
set at the helm 10 guide them in spiritual mat
iers. And we know of no more appropriate
o. satisfactory way Of accomplishing the pur-
pose than br initiating the excellent example
inst set "a By our distinguished fellow citizen,
Mr. Charles O'Conor.
While on this subject II may be a. well to
remind our Catholic readers that the late Arch
bishop Hughes laid the foundations Of q new
cathedral in this metropolis, which lie designed
should rival, il not surpass, any ediace OF the
kind in Europe. The work was begun, but
with the death of DR.. Hughes il was suspended
There Is no doubt that our present Archbishop
will devote a large share Of his time aud
energy to the completion OF the building
which we hope will remain az An impershable
monument to The fidelity Of his predecessor
and himself Let thu Catholics OF the cont.
nent lend their aid to good Archbishop Nc
Closkey and strengthen his hands Ia the com.
petion Of the work. Let us not be ike tn.
people Of Cologne, who began their great
cathedral more than eight centuries ago and
yet have il on their hands in An unfinished
state. We trust that ono OF the fruits OF Tue
social and friendly demonstration OF Mr.
O'Conor to the Archbishop may be found in
renewed Catholic zeal for the promotion OF 20
great a work; and in all future rennions in
which Catholic gentlemen are brought together.
we shall be pleased 10 see az much barmony