The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-22
rS.t1rn OF ArehbIahOp spaIdInR-Eccle-
RiaagicaI Reception.


Return OF ArchbishoP sPaIding-EcCle-
slasticRl Reception.
The Most Rev. M. j. Spalding, Archbishop OF
the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baltimore, who
has for SIX months past been In Europe, in
respouse to the invitation of Pope Plus TX to
pariicipate in the ceremonies of canonizing GER
tain Saiuie at st. Peters, in Rome, ABOUT three
months since, arrived here from New York on
Saturday evening, accompanied by Rev. Thomas
Foley u D. and Rev. James Gibbons. In antici-
nation of his return, an announcement was mace
a few days since that formal eccieslastlcal
reception would he given MN yesterday morn
ing at the Cathedral, and, IN consequence,
that spacious edidce was densely thronged
at an early hour OF the morning WIN
the laity. At 1890 A. NJ. a procession composed
of about seventy clergymen and seminariane in
black cassocks and white surphces, preceded by
the Archiepiscopal cross and sanctuary boys,
left the rear door Of the Arcbiepiscopal resi-
5ence. followed by Archbishop SpaldinP, clothed
in rich vestments, with mitre and Crozier, ac-
companed by the Very Rev. Dr. Coskery, Vicar
General, as Assistant Priest, and Rev. DR..
Thomas Foley and Rev. James Gibbons as
Dpacons of Honor. The procession, chanting as
II moved along, passed around through the side
yard of the Cath edral to the main entrance and
passed up the centre aisle, the orchestral choir
playing a march composed for the occasion by
Professor j, H. Rosewald. The clergy took
their positions IN the sanctuary, and the chant
ing OF hymns continued as the Archbishop took
his seat in the Archieplscopal chair.
At the conclusion of the chanting Rev. DR..
Charles !. White, from the topmost step Of the
high altar, welcomed the Archbishop to the
bosom of his flock hOm his visit TO the capital
of the Christian world. Upon the occasion of
his departure they were apprehensive that his
bodily inhrmties would prove obstacles to
plans for the greater glory OF the Church with
which he had been inspired but they were
grateful TO God that he had returned with re-
newed health and inspiration TO enter upon his
high duties. These were not feelings OF full
some admiration but were truthfully applied
because OF his record of devotedness to religion
and the extension of the influence of the holy
Church. He had proved wise and faithful
servant OF the Most High, and his wisdom,
energy, and moderation In the management of
affairs since he had reached the Archepiscopal
dignity, had been productive of much good TO
the Church. The light of his genius in the vim
dication OF the Catholic faith and the spread OF
Catholic education and literature had extended
his name over Christendom, and they hoped he
might be spared many years to preside over his
flock, and, in the iulness Of years and honors,
he might be admitted where the crown OF ever
lasting glory awaited him.
The Archbishop replied, addressing his breth-
rem of the clergy and his children OF the laity
returning heartfelt thanks for the cordiality of
this greeting, with the form of which he was the
more pleased becauseit was comfortable TO the
ritual, He did not admit the justice of the
eulogies which the reverend speaker had used
he was unworthy of them; but accepted them as
testimonial of friendship and esteem, and
would endeayor to carry on the good work. the
foundation of which had been laid by men the
latchet OF whose shoes he was un worthy TO
loose, and would strive TO merit the cooperation
OF the clergy aud laity. Were Gods partiaIity
like that OF his friends, he would tremble less
when he thought oi the dread account he had to
render III the Judgment DAY. His intention and
desire was to stand or fall with the clergy and
their efforts for the extension and benefit of the
Church, and he desired no brighter or better
destiny than theirs.
Mass then proceeded, with Rev. DR.. Charles
l. White as celebraDt, Rev. p Murphy as
deacon, Rev. M. Fitzgerald as sub-deacon, and
Rev. James McElroy as master of ceremonies.
At the end OF the Gospel u the Archbishop
gave some account of his journey to Rome and
OF the great celebration, saying that this
eighteenth centennial celebration of the death
OF st. Peter and st. Paul partook both OF human
and divine sublimity In its inception and eXecu-
tion. One object of it was the canonzaton of
whom were butchered in the sixteenth century
by the Huguenots another was shepherd
girl in France two religious women; the
founder, Of the PassioDist Fathers and st.
Leonard, of Port Maurice. Canonizaton meant
the proclamation by the Church of the sanctity of
certain individuals. Another object, and proba.
bly, the primary one, was the rallyfng around
the two hundred and siXty-second successor of
st. Peter the Catholic world snd hierarchy to
break forth in one song of triumph that the
Church which was built on a rock had been
guided by Divine promise. With the Church
which the Roman Empire had prosecuted for
800 years, and which had seen dynasties go to
dust the truth of God had advanced illustrating
and showing the permanency of the Church and
the nne ui TUnuns. imo S,,"!''..llCy Z: Gne eye
cuGlOn OF LllS CelSUIhblOu WAC ohS the TACT
that there was no com m1..,,u; those present were
simply invite" by the Pope, at very
oritlcsi period in his life and history, ana
tier hearts bounded with Joy at the
invitation and beat in sympathy with the
man who had conceived it, There were
500 bishops present, 492 signatures having
been nut to the address of the Pontitf; $4,000
priests. 5000 of them French, and there were
representatives from every cline on which the
sun shone. The procession occupied two hours
in passing into the church, and there we're from
$4,000 to 1OO,0 900 persons present and it was not
flied There were 10000 lights besides illumi-
mated figures, coats OF arms, etc. But greater
than all was the catholicity and unity OF the
assemblage; there was no confusion of tongues,
fact which showed the Church was born ol
God; they were of one heart, soul, mind and
feeling OF admiration for the Saints, and dlia
love to the chair OF 81. Peter, and the worldly
head of the Church of God. He stated, amone
other incidents, that St. Paul was beheaded al
the three-mile stone from Rome. His head
bounded three times and where it laid spring
of living water gushed forth, and exists to this
day.-BdH american, 2lst.
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