The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-12

THE NEW CARDNALs-THE CEREMONY OF Nvss-
N1 TITURE. a0r
A letter from Rome, dated March IA, says:
ordinary movement of gilded carriages, filed with
cardinals and prelates, was observable in the
streets; liveries trimmed with gold and silver
glttered in the ssun; crowd Of spectators on
foot and in vehicles, moved toward the Piazza
San Pietro, attracted by double object, namely,
that there was secret consistory at the Vatican.
where the pope was TO pronounce an allocuton
before making some new cardinals, and he was
afterward to go to the cathedral and perform his
devotions. In the evening there was public re-
cepton at the houses Of the new princes of the
church; the palaces of the Roman aristocrscy
were Illuminated; the streets were thronged with
numerous equipages, carrying persons eager to
pay their respects to the newly-appointed dgni-
privileged dwellings, where bands of music were
playing. The receptions were most brilliant; but
he most numerous assembly was remarked at the
French embassy to congratulate Cardinal Bona
parte.n
The following is the ceremony OF investiture
Before their introduction to the public consistory
the new cardinals take an oath in the Sxtine
Chapel In presence of the Gignifares Of the Sa-
cred College. The oath is very long one, and
commences as follows:
Il. (Lucien Bonaparte,l cardinal of the holy
Roman church, promise and swear that hence
FORTH as long as i've shall be faithful and ODE
dent TO st. Peter 10 the holy apostolic church of
Rome, 10 our most blessed lord Plus TX, and to
his successors economically and legitimately
elected; never to advise, consent to- or support
anything against the majesty of the ponti6cate,
or the persons of the pontiffs; never TO reveal.
knowingly or designedly to their injury or dis.
honor, the secrets which they may have confided
to me themselves, or BY their nnneios. or by let,
ter; to aid them in preserving, defending and
recovering against all, and, as far as my position
allows, the Roman papacy and the sovereign
rights Of st. Peter.n etc.
After taxing the oath, the new cardinals are
conducted TO the pope, who is seated on his throne
dressed in full ponti6csIs. He places the red hat
on the head Of each cardinal, with these words
. Receive this red hat, the sign of the eminent
dignity of the cardinalste, which obges you to
devote yourself to the good of the Church Of the
Faithful. even to death and the shedding of your
blood" All present, with the exception Of the
pope, then proceeded to the Sxtine Chapel to
chant the Te Deu7n They return to the consis.
tory, when the pope closes the mouth Of each car
dinal, using these words: We close your mouth
that you may not be able to give your opinion in
consistories, congregations, and other csrdinaL
tial ceremonies" After pronouncing this formula
the pope opens q secret coDsistory, and when this
Is over he unlocks the mouth of each of the new
cardinals with these words: ave open your
mouth in the assemblies, in the councils, in the
election OF The sovereign pontif. and In all the
consistorsl acts peculiar to cardinals, and which
II belongs TO them to perform This symbolica
ceremony, which confers on the cardinal the &C.
tive and the passive voice, is followed By the be-
stowal of the ring and title. The ring Is gold with
sapphire stone-the emblem of the high priest
hood and Of sovereignty-the cardinals being the
heirs presumptive Of the sovereign pontiE. Tue
title Is that Of church in Rome, to which every
cardinal, not Of the Episcopal order, is assigned.
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