The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-16
Imposing Ger emony and Ser
vice at the Cathedral.
sermon w Archbishop Purcell, Of
Cincinnati.
INSTALLATION OF THE BISHOP ELECT,
7 AID MAJCREM Del CL ORIAM.
&C. sc. &c.

enc OF he most august ceremonies OF the Catholic
Church the occasion being the elevation TO the psco-
pacy Of the Right Rev. Dr. John J. Conroy, second
bishop Of that city IL will be remembered that ms
rendered vacant by the promotion OF b'snop
Mo,loskey the Archiepiscopacy of New York Father
Conroy among the candidates for the vacancy 80
caused his being declared digntssimus he was
.emmiss oned Bishop by the Holy Father at Rome
The reverend gentleman thus bonored, and OF whose
brief sketch IL furnished in the concluding POT
son Of the pronounced by The aost heV Arch
bishop Purcell Of Cincinnati, Is dearly beloved ny the
people Of the diocese 10 whose care he now called
snd his conservation yesterday they participated with
more than ordinary feelings Of affection and veneraton
ii TO be regretted that heavy rain Storm which COM
rnepced IN tie night and prevailed during the forenoon,
pseyentcd one OF the imposing features Of the
ecrration coremony-namely the preliminary procession
~ the bishops priests and attendants in all the panoply
Office from the episcopal residence TO the Cattle
dral building ASST was, the occasion was celebrated
with magnificent spendor, and constitutes memorable
episode in the history Of ecclesiastical affairs in that
vicinity The rain, which fell in torrents throughout the
forenoon, did not, however prevent overwhelming
attendance OF the faithful many Of whom went to the
Cathedral long advance of the hour announced for the
ccmmc nccment OF the ceremony.
THE CROWD.
The vast body Of the sacred ediGce was densely
crowded Every pew was filed its utmost capsc-
" while the aisle and the stairs leading to the organ
loft hronged with the eager and expectant congre
cation Indeed great was the crowd that II was with
dicuy the ushers forced passage for The newly con-
secrated Bishop When descending from the altar lie
passed through the building, in accordance with the
forms Of he ceremony, to dispense the episcopal bless
ing.
THE CLERGY PRESENT.
The gathering OF distinguished clergy at the episcopal
residence very numerous one and representa-
ave Of many OF the most prominent dioceses OF the
country
With praiseworthy promptness the ceremony
1nepced at the appointed hour-half-past ten A. M
when the procession, which had formed in the
restrits, moved out to the altar, while the organ
and orchestra burst forth with solemn music. As
he procession marched aroundhe chancel the officials
Of the ceremony about TO be enacted took their respec
sivo places, while the congregation fell upon lis
knees and the celebration OF the commenced. The
the Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskeys
~ New York. who assisted by the Right Rev Bishops
Timon OF Buffalo, and Loughlin, Of Brooklyn. The
ether officers Of the ceremony were as followe:-
Assistant Prcst-vcry Rev DR.. vsndenbenden, Of
Troy.
pescons Of Honor-Rev. Messrs. wiDisms, Of Boston,
end Quinn, OF New York
Deacon or the Mass-Rev. y. r Wadsbam, or Albany.
sub Deacon OF the Mass-Rey. A. \. ONel, Of Al
barry.
Chsplains 10 Right Rev Bishop II Albany-Rev ].
Keveny, Of Troy, and W Beeclsm, Of Rome
Cllspiains 10 Assistant consecrstors- Fathers
porap and DAILY.
The attending Clergy embraced the Most Rev John b.
Purcell Of Cncinnat the Right Rev Bishops Wood, Of
Philadelphia; Mcfarland OF Hartford Young, Of Erie;
Domner, Of P,'tsburg Bacon, Of Portland, and Lynch,
Of Toronto; Drs Goesbrand or Burlington; Farrell Of
Hamilton, G W, and Psuson Liant, of Sandwich, G. w.
Ir. De-. I.,lxz Vnxfy.
Ncssrs Farrell, Curren and Quinn, of New York; Cas-
sidy, Turner and Ragan, OF Brooklyn Malone, Of Will
Harrisburg; Peasant, 81 Troy; walvortb, OF Albany;
wisenan, Of Louisville, and hundred other
priests
The seminarans Of the Troy University were present
IN body.
The Rev Father MoNierncy. Of 81 Patrck's Cathc
oral New York, master II ceremonies, and dis
eharped The duties Of thai office with ms usual skill and
efficiency
TBR scHsB.
The ceremonial II progressed from stage 10 stage,
OF the most majestic character. The venerable
Enitred preatcs with their golden and richly
embroidered vesimenis the surpiced priests, the cas-
socks attendants and scmuarans the youthful sccytos,
In crimson and purple garments tied q, the throat with
scarlet ribbons and surmounted by gowns OF lace; the
meek sisters or Mercy and Charity, in white
hoods and black Grape wells; the intonings Of the
relebrant the responses OF the choir, the swelling
Doss Of the organ and the mellow music Of
ibe orchestra; 'the dim religions light struggling
shrough the many .colored windows; the sombrc
arches, in contrast TO the brilliant gold and blue
and red q tie illuminated affairs; the mute statues Of
tbe saints looking down from their the chan.
Gel the story Of the Virgin and the Saviour pictured in
sbe colored panes Of the grand window the altar
and prominently the central OF all where the elect
was passing from the priethood 10 the prckcy-hesc
AL those, formed sights and sounds which must have
moved the heart OF the caous and inspired the
mind Of the most Indifferent with feelings OF the pro-
fsundes, reverence and Tho rtroibo having been
recited, the mass and ceremony began.
THE CONSIDERATION.
The Most Rev Archbishop McCloskey having assumed
abe at the front OF the altar tile Assistant Bshops
Tmon and Loughn led the Rev ~ oonroy before him,
and saIung The consecrator seats on either
eide Of the elect After brief pause they raised their
itrcs, and with uncovered heads addressed the consc
Grating bishop. The language, AZ in all the ceremonies
o, the Catholic Church was in Latin. The address tie
interogaores, replies, prayers and nvocatons
sered in English in the following account The address
was as follows
Most Reverend Fsihcr-Our holy mother The Catholic
Church requires Of Won tins priest here present
20 the burthcnsome Office OF bishop.
The Arcbbishop-Have you the apostolic commission
Answer-wc have.
The Archbshop--Iet IL be read.
The commission confirming the election Of The Right
Rev d. John J. conroy 10 be bishop then pre-
scented and read II docnmen, OF some length,
and about fifteen minutes elapsed in it's reading.
In The midst - silence Of the most awe.inspirng
lure the consecrsor then administered the oath Of
duty and fidelity, which the bishop elect repeated in
knceng posture, as follows
\ In nm ~
baDy, will be from ths hour hencoforward obedent 10
blessed Peter the Apostle and TO the Holy Roman Church
and 70 the most blessed Father Pope Plus TX. and 10
his SUCCESSOR economically chosen will assist them 10
retain and defend against any whatever The Roman
Popcdom, without prejudice 70 my rank. I will take
preserve defend and promote the rights bonors
Irlralea ard auhoIltN OF the Holy Rnnan Ch,lrch 81