The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-06
the SERVICES YESTERDAY.
Sermon by the Rev. Morgan L. Dix on the
Union Of the Episcopal Church North and
SOuth-FestlvaI Of st. Charles BOrr0meO at
the Sydney Place Catholic Church, Brook.
lyn, and the Address Of Archbishop McCIos-
key on the OecaslOn-Laying the Corner
Stone Of Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
In Brooklyn, with the Remarks Of Bishop
Laughlln Thereon. 9au
Sermon by Rev. Morgan L. DIX.


THE UNION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH NORTH
AND SOUTH.
sermon was preached by Rev. Morgan L. Dix yes
terday in Trinity chapel. in which reference made
to the work OF the recent Episcopal Convention Of the
United States at Philadelphia The preachers text
the sixth Of the forty fifth Psalm God is in the
midst OF her. therefore she shall not be moved" He
said the Trennia Council OF the Episcopal Church has
closed its session. and that is subject Of congraula.
ton that the Church has passed through the crisis Of
last four years caused by the rebellion without having
of Its great principles destroyed impaired but
that they out of tho struggle purified and nvgor-
ated The Council met in tears and with apprehension
The storm Of which had long separated the branch
OF the Church South from that North over, but the
waves still rolled high, and before they would subsidc
no one could tell what damage might still be done The
preacher then reviewed the many and unusual
difficulties which lay before tho Convention. A
Southern bishop was present when the Council
first met and took his scat away down among the
grcgation instead OF coming up among the Council
usual Tho question what to be done when he
was known 1t was soon resolved to send dignined re
quest from among his brethren that he should and
take his place among them; and when he came not dry
eye was to be soon in that reverend and pous assembly
Thus one difficulty settled. Before the Council ad
journrd several Southern d'occses had their delegates
thsro question about the conservation Of the
Bishop OF Tennessee. He had very rcbeous record,
was priest and was present from Nashville as the choice
OF tho Church in Tennessee for conservation He was
finally consecrated with ceremonies which were pur
posely rendered more than ordinarily imposing. Next
came the question Of the conservation OF tho Bishop Of
years ago by men who prominent supporters Of the
rebellion The question was should no be received without
some acknowledgment OF his errors expression Of
loyalty TO the government And tho Council answered.
Rendcr TO Caesar the things that Caesars and to God
the things tha, are Gods and only required him to
South TO obtain the recognition of the Council. The
Episcopal Church has never been divided. No ono
charge with schsm In tho Council there was perfect
harmony. There were delegates present from Canada
and foreign countries and many important questions
regarding missionary abors the ordination OF the priests
mi me- nj
and wore thore decided with unity and unanimty. lilo
ccntrascd this Convention with those OF soctarian
bodies, drawing unfavorablc picture for the Inter-
and wound up with peroailon the great mission Of
the Episcopal Church and the Christians duty
The Festival or st. Charles Borromeo. +.
CONCERT IN THE SYDNEY PLACE CHURCH, BROOK.
LYN-ADDREss OF ARCHBTsH0p M'cLosKEY.
concert was given last evening In the ST. Charles
church. Sydney place. Brooklyn, in honor Of the festival
OF 81. Charles Borromeo The building was dcnsely
crowded by audience that had been attracted BY an an
nounccmcnt tho effect that Donzcts vespcrs were to
be executed and that Archbishop McCloskey would de-
liver address. Is
Tho exercises were inaugurated by admirable per
formance Of the vesper executed by the choir under
the Leadership Of william Drossicr organst and conduc-
tor. This was followed by Costss Laudote Dominum
and by verdis Tat tt.sor subsequent which NOR
ceou Archbishop Mccoskcy delivered eloquent dis
course.
ADDRESS ARCHBISHOP x'cI0sKEy.
He said he was glad that his privilege 10 nd.
dress them such auspicous occasion the fcst
val Of their patron sain He would speak but few
words as TO the virtues and greatness Of ST. Charles
Borromco traits Of whose character had been often
rchears ID to his hearers although instances In hts
life could not be often repeated for their instruction
and spiritual welfare Wonderful the great world OF
saints-saints who were examples OF the beauty OF
God, who we're adorned with all His great and
holy virtues, and whom His own right band
rtnr md nd m ren fta
high places near to His throne OF grace Therefore
should the truly pous praise the saints TO Cod exat
the virtues and admire the perfection OF Him whose
glory them rejected Whatever words of praise,
honor OF vcncraton of love his bearers addressed
tho SAINTS would ultimately rebound to the praise 81
Him who loved to be worshpped Ia the person Of His
chosen ones The Church was the mother OF saints tho
fruitful mother OF martyrs, Of s0nfcssors of holy doc
tnnes Of pure and chase virgins, who In all times and
In all countries bad raised up children TO call her blessed
These children had been taken from every rank and
every station in life from among the poor aud the rich,
the learned and tho ignorant, from among the lower
Glasses especially for God has been pleased make
the poor In worldly goods rich in faith But there werc
exceptions 10 this rule and Of these was 50 Charles Bor
romeo whose festival they were assembled TO celebrate.
Charles Borromeo into the world in the middle
OF the sixteenth century OF ustrous parents and law
abiding ancestors celebrated for their piety and faith
He was born In castle Ancona, town few miles
distant from Milan II related u his father, Count
Borromeo that he was accustomed 70 commune weekly
10 retire each day to bis apartment and clone himself IN
sackcloth while he medatcd TO HE duties towards
God so signal were his charities that his friends often
reproved him. fearing that he would njurc the interests
Of his family Then Count Borromeo would reply.
III only take care OF the poor, God will take carr
OF my chldren.n The Countess lees fsrned for
her pety and virtue Her domestic qualities de-
signated her TO be q model for the women of
Milan, and IL was not wonderful that, under
such tutclaee and with such an example before him,
from bis earliest childhood tho heart OF Charles should
have been filled with eve for God and ycarninG TO at
tain perfection Alas how many there Who II they
possessed such parents az those that watched over
Charles Borrcmeo wood be saints; and how many
who for lack Of such examples enjoyed not the favor Of
the fordt
Charles Borrc,neo soon became nrmly resolved 70 en-