The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-10

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In the Roman Catholic Church the ceremo'
MES attendant upon the observance 0, uooo
Friday are such as to inspire the beholder WIN
feelings of awe and veneration. 1he sacre"
edifces, devoid Of all ornamentatlon ana cioln-
ed in sombre drapings, are fllnl with the cier-
ov and laitv. in attitudes Of alteration, who
raise aloud the solemn tones OF the -ntSe'e'e
and the piaintive strains OF the Stdodt Mdter.
In the Catholic churches OF the city, the cere-
monies of unveiling the cross and alteration OF
Christ cruciied will be duly carried out. The
unyeiling is performed by the officiating cler-
pymen at each church, who, while recitlng the
proper prayers, uncovers the crucifx, aportion
ar a time; as each porti on is uncovered he sings
the antiphon, 'tEcce Hgnun, Crucis" (behold
the wood of the crossJ: to which the assisting
clergy respond, sIn quo sotus naund, prGpe,s-
dar' ION which the salvation of the world was
suspended), when the choristers answer I'VE
mite ddorenaus" (Come, let US adore). When
the crucifx is entirely uncovered, the clergy
and laity approach the altar, and after having
prostrated themselves three times, reverently
kiss the feet Of the crucifx. The latter GUS
tom of yeneration is very old, and is practiced
in all parts of the world. The cross is vene-
rated inasmuch as it serves to remind one for
cibly Of the sacrifice of propitiation which was
offered on it by the Redeemer. After this cere-
mony the priest brings back from the reposi-
tory the Ghost" which was blessed the day be-
fore; the candles are lighted, and the decora-
tions Of the altar uncovered and replaced, and
the mass-called the mass of the pre-sanctifed
celebrated.
The services Of the day will be closed as on
yesterday, with the recitation OF the Office OF
Ienebr9.
TIE CATHOLIC CHURCHES YEsrERDAY.-The
services yesterday were of peculiarly solemn
character, and the churches were well attend
ed throughout the day.
At the Cathedral chapel the Repository was
prettlly decorated, and at the evening services
nearly all the Catholic clergy in the city were
present.
At st. Parls Church, Society-street, the dec
orations we're particularly beautiful, and may
fairly be said to have carried off the palm.
Around the arches which formed the R=posito-
ry we're twined wreaths of 1owers-hundreds of
bright flames in happy combination leaped and
sparkled above and below them-baskets OF
choice flowers hung from the arches and bent
gracefully before the revered s~"t-around the
Sacrament was = ring Of burning light, and
above the whole was shining sun which
crowned the work Of diligence and devotion.
The church was opened until ten P. NJ, and
Was visited by most of the Catholics in the
city.
At St. Maly's Church, Hasel-street, there was
no great display, and the decorations OF the
Repository we're only eminent on account of
their chasts simplicity and pure good taste.
This church has ever had aquiet and devotion
al air. It is free from stir and hustle, and in
vites even Q. casual spectator to breathe an ear
nest prayer to Him who is the God Of all con-
ditions Of men.
st. Patrick's and ST. Joseph's we're decorated
with taste and care, and did great credit to the
ladies who had them in charge.
At st. Peters (coloredI Church, Wentworth
street, the Repository was very handsome, and
highly cretlitable to the zeal and energy Of the
congregation. This congregation has already
done much in decorating the church, and it's
appearance yesterday should encourage them
to renewed efforts.
TIE INQUEST ON MARY MEEHAN, KILLED ON
THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAnRoAD.-Coroner
Whiting has for the past two days been engsg-
ed in the investigation Of the death Of Mary
Meehan, caused by the backing Of the train
near Woolfe-street. A large number OF Witness
es were examined, and verdict rendered COM
pletely generating the officers of the railroad.
BENJAMIN Elliott, colored testified that on
Monday afternoon, about haf-past six O'Clock,
he was driving his cart through Woolfe-street,
when he heard the bell on the engine ringing,
and he stopped for the train to pass by. The
engine and train we're passing very slow. While
waiting he heard person screaming under
the cars, and Immediately jumped off his cart
and tried to notify the engineer, but it was tor
two minutes before the car was stopped, as on
account of the noise of the bell the engineer
could not hear. AS soon as the cars were stop
ped, witness assisted in moving Mary Meehan
from under the cars. Three cars had passed
the spot when he heard the screaming.
Dedrick Boden testified that he lived at the
corner OF the railroad track and Woofe-street,
and heard the screaming. BE went to the
spot, and saw the woman laying near the
track with three or four men alongside. He
then went to the guardhouse and reported the
facts to Lieutenant Campbell, who asked him
to go for doctor, which he did. Witness
stated that the officer having charge OF the
road has always man in front Of the road, and
another in the rear, also bell constantly
ringing while they are shifting the cars.
John J. Boyden testified that he was dis
patcher OF trains on the South Carolina Rail-
road, and always was at the spot when train
was moving. There was always man ahead
of the train, and another in the rear, to notify
the public of the approach of train. The en-
gine used is shifting engine, and has large
bell fixed on springs, which is rung whenever
the engine is in motion. Witness heard of the
accident while in the discharge Of his duties;
and he further stated that all precautions were
used to prevent accidents.
Sam Gibbes, colored, testified that he was
working st the corner of Woolfe and Meeting
streets; heard the alarm and went to the track;
the bell was ringing and until the train stopped;
the woman was lying as described, she having
evidently attempted to pass under the cars.
Nat Pinckney colored testified that he had