Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-28
TOatImOmIaI OF Regard 10 Rev. Ed
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TOaIImOnIaI OF Regard 10 Rev. Ed
-1md DHA ward FitzK gerald. y
In consequence of Rev. Edward Fitzger-
ld,pastof Of St. Patrick's Church, having
been promoted to the Episcopal See Of Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas, the members of the
congregation yesterday afternoon, after
Vespers, testified their high regard for him
by presentingto him Robes and Emblems
pertaining to his Episcopal authority and a
magnificent purse-both worth about $500
Tie presentation 'came of at the school
room attached to St. Patrick's Church, and
was witnessed by a large number Of the
CONGREGATION. Mr.. VIM. Naghten was the
spOlesman1or the committee assigned to
perform this duty. In making the presen-
tatibn, Mr.. Ma hten said: CO..
RIGHT REvERRND-SIR: The day that
terminates the relations that have existed
nearlygten years between you and st. Pat
rickls Congregation Is now drawing near.
When we look back over that long period
and call TO mind the eunremittiDg Zeal which
marked every act OF your pastoral labors,
your elfsdeniM and dconscientious devotion
TO duty, we feel that our loss is great in
deed, 4 not ifreparable; and while we, as
o congregation, mourn for the loss of q
pastor whom weloye, and who reciprocates
thHt adeetion by the most earnest solicit
tuaeVOrl lonrsplfitual welfare. we feel that
each one Of us IL called upon to deplore the
absence Of dear friend, and u,any Of us
are fFmlpded Of the time, when with break
ing hearts and anguishtd minds, we bade
farewell 70 4 kind fltLer and loving moth-
a.. kbs ~. -, of nn - ahtidhnOb nnf , aro
arr. some amongst us who will more par
ticularly hiss YOU. God help the poor.
They will miss you sadly; they will listen
for rsyqpE gentle footsteps but you win
We are, deeply psined by the. embarrass-
ing posltion IN which we are placed, We
e1perlenee the utter inadeqnacy Of mere
words toaiEe expression TO the sentiments
Of che love and veneration we entertain for
yoli. We have Only TO assure you, that
there Is no degree Of esteem, affection and
gltituag that can beexpressed IN language
that we do NOT feel; aye, and more, We
are aware you did notseek seyeran, fr, m
us; but thatgougoyin obedience TO malI-,
date you, could mot we'll, disregard, and
which calls you TO more exalted position
and o more extenslve field for the exercise
ofgeur Kpiscopal labors. Our hearts best
Wl1Uto WALL niuAhVW lOu W y yOuE OtoctcC Ol
Little Rock, aud when, In afteryears, you
wilIihaReAchieve that distinction Us Prs-s
late which you have already won as. q
Preel tgwill be our proudest reflection TO
know thas we have been your frat Pastoral
charge. We noWs Reverend Father, IN the
nama iOGI So Rntriek's congregation, pre-
sent you with these robes and emhlems Of
your Episcopal authority, as q souvenir In
testimony Of our admiration and love. They
pertain 70 the Holy Office Of Bishop to
which you have been called. This purse
we also present 10 you. When you wear
the q0rt1er I'M the sacred offices OF uhe
Episcopacy, we beg OF you to remember and
pray for US, and when poverty or misfortune
may appeal for charity, the purse may be
useful. We know, Reyerened Father, that
our egffle arc poor indeed; but we also
knON that they possessa d value to you that
no Npecuniary worth could enhance. And
now, Rey6fened Father, the most UNPLEASANT
part Of our duty must be performed
Would to God 1t had been spared us. 'Tis
hard .tosay the word but wemust bid you
IN afIeetionate farewell, and ask your
blessing. lssahaiaaa9 .slls Aiilj Q idei'sid 3
Rev. Mr.. Fitzgerald replied as folIows:
Mr.. NAaHTEN AND GENTEEMEN on ST..
PATRICK's CoN0RkGATION 81 thank you
very sincerely for the compliment you have
paid insptesenting me these ornaments
and emhlems Of the Office of q Bishop, TO \
which the voice Of my ecclesiastical supe-
riors haa called me. Ny chief regret at
present ia that Ihave not better deserved
these lsttlm6nialS of your esteeml Myl