The New York herald., 1869-03-18
st. Pntrick,s Cathedral.

Never was the grand cathedral OF this city crowded
20 such extent yesterday. II over
flowing OF the people u simultaneous outburst of re-
ligous patriotism and an unmistakable manifesto.
tion OF sincere devotion. Far away from the scene
OF ST. Patrck's jealous labors miles apart from the
ground upon which he planted the mighty banner Of
Tehgion his memory IL stlll mos: reyerentiay cher
shed by the thousands Who exiled by misfortune yet
faithfully cherish the remniscence Of the sanguine
apostle who converted 10 tine paths Of the ways Of
truth The land that gave them birth. II twas not
anxiety the cherishiDg OF curiosity that charac.
teiIzed tic rush TO the Cathedral yesterday: IT was
the sanesihed determination OF the TO honor,
10 praise and 10 bless the glorious recollection Of the
ilinstrious patron saint OF the Emerald Isle. Long
before ten O'Clock vast multitude assembled before
the Cathedral most OF the persons present being
doubtless NerS anxious to obtain convenient positions
In The church. Gradually the number was largely
augmented, so that prior 70 the opening the street
WAS almost impossible When the iron threshold
new open the Cathedral nlied In d very short
space OF time, 80 tha those coming sOmewh nat later
found themselves compelled ~ remain at the en-
france doors. Truly more satisfactory demon
rtraton OF devotion honor and patriotism could not
have been displayed. and while the city was beng
delighted with a great procession the grand re-
hgi0ns ceremonies OF the Church were about belng
offered, though botn were happily IN har
inonizlng accord. The assemblage was fashionable.
and their credit be IL said the national embles OF
fAith was throughout conspcuousiy displayed The
day most auspicious and the toilets were re-
rays of the wintry sun seemed 10 glow with almost
unusual warmth, aud darling through the richly
variesated windows reflected beautifully upon the
devout and earnest congregation bent In prayer.
The solemn peas of the organ burst FORTH and during
the time the glorious strains rang through the sacred
ednce the procession issued from the yesiry. First
came the cross bearer then the acoiytes, followed
by toe cetg, men about to participate IN the pro
ceedings and lastly Archbishop McCloskey attended
by The two assistant priests. The procession ad-
yanced to the foot of the altar the acolytes forming
themselves on either side Apart IRON the religious
nj n
Impressive IN the extreme. Numerous lights burned
brightly, while the opening service blended with
an aspect of deep soemnlty. The grand pontICca
High Mass commenced at past ten O'Clock. The
Very Rev. Archbishop McCloskey was the Ponitncate
she Very Rev DR. starr v q, assistant priest; Rev
McSwechy, second deacon OF honor; Rev. Father
Mclean, first deacon OF the mass; Rev. Father
Kearney, second deacon Of The mass, and the rev
Father McNierny, master OF ceremonies. Tue
solemn proceedings were commenced and
ton. the truc eject OF good sacred music
was fully exemplined yesterday. The most ju
dicous discrimination was exercised and the re
tendance, Supplemented. with evidently compstent
artists, and the resultsso ably were the selections
mass seecsed for RI he % occasion was No. Sy ase
orgsnlst OF the cathedral, Gustsvus sehmitz.
ss lhs vssy sse rendition Of se S s
Mrs. Grosz rendered additionally attractive by the
horn accompaniment by MI. Henry schmitz. in the
tween the soprano, alto and baritone. At the orer
tory Mrs. Werner sang the Sdlutdf1s with most
pleasing effect; while the Ldeddte In itself an ex
ceent composition was done every justice 10 by
Mr.. Sohst Inc Sanctus ana Agnus Del were also
admirably performed. In nne, the grand choral ar.
rangemente at the cathedral yesterday were wei
worthy the auspscious festival.
AT the termination Of the 1rst Gospel the Rev
Thomas Preston, OF st. AIMS church, delivered the
panegyric. The reverend gentleman took his text
from toe second Book OF Kings, chapter two
eleventh and twelfth versea And Il came to pass q
pcarcd charos of 6re and horses Of Ore, and partsf
Them both aeunder, and Gtnh went up by whirl
wind Into heaven.v Afler giving lucid exDlana