The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-20

Celebration OF the Sem1-Centenntnl An
n1versary OF the Elevation Of Plus II
to the Prtesthood-An Immense Dem
onstr alton.
The New Orleans papers are filed with ac'
counts of the great Catholic celebration in that
city on the 10th instant. A correspondent Of
the Louisville Courier, describing the scene,
says:
The pontifical celebration, which was given
by the Catholics here yesterday, was the most
magnificent and immense demonstration IL that
has ever been seen in New Orleans. Thls
largest proportion OF the inhabitants is Catho-
lie. The procession and ceremonies which
took place yesterday were done in honor OF
the ftieth anniversary of Pope Plus Ninth
having taken orders as priest IL was really
the celebration of his Golden Wedding With the
church.
To honor the occasion to the fullest extent
admissible, every order of the priesthood,
every. society and order in the church, and
which is Catholic in It's practice, every school,
civic society, the funoIonaries Of the State and
l1sy, and an innumerabie concourse of citizens,
-SSte In the procession. With banners Of all
descriptions flying, music from many oands Is
10Y and rejoicing, the immense demonstra-
hon passed aloug the route. This was lined
on either side throughout the whole distance,
and the spectators stood, during the transit,
eagerly watching, and with unabated interest,
the long line and its ever varying peculiarities.
We reckon the line at least three and bali
miles long. It passed at q rapid walk and In
close compact order. two and three abreast,
and occupied an hour and hall whilst passing |
any given point.
The ceremonies which took place IN front OF
the cathedral were Of the most imposing char |
.scter. ALI the priesthood and orders thst are |
ON duty in this city and vicinity we're on the |
grand platform, and the interesting services |
were observed with wonderful interest by the |
vast throng, which 6lled every avenue and |
available foot of space in the vicinity;
It was truly gorgeous. Jackson Square had
been set apart exclusively for ladies, and it
was crowded to it's utmost capacity, while the
streets around were Eterall,' packed, even
ACROSS the levee and to the very bank of the |
river, while the galleries OF the Pontalba build
ings were filed with gentlemen, and the very
roofs Of houses were alive with people. The
most beautiful picture Of all, as seen from the
platform, was that Of Jackson Square, set in /
living frame Of black and fringed by the ever
green's and wreaths and symmetrically trim
med shrubbery, where stood cluster OF female
loyeiness & essed in holiday attire, wearing
countenances, pleased, yet anxious and inter
Of Andrew Jackson, the centre Of this picture,
: the background of which was formed by view |
o. the mighty Mississippi, it's steamboats, and
shipping.
pr9The New Orleans Times, in it's editorial re-
marks on the celebration, says:
It was certainly one Of the grandest popular |
manifestations ever made in this city. In |
point Of numbers, it exceeded any assemblage |
Se ever Witnessed. In the grandeur and sub |
Unity :of the scene, in the earnest enthusiasm |
and daYotion Of the multitude, ia tho vast
LINEN a.. az :s.ts ~ ~ sae tasteful
and appropriate ornaments, and the solemnlty
Of the ceremonies, everything combined to
render the occasion one which impressed all
beholders with an awe, reverence and respect,
for The sincerity and earnestness OF those who
had thuS gathered in such vast multitude, TO
''test their veneration for the great tather and
;hesd OF the Catholic Church.
q After pause Of about one minute, Thomas
LAYTON, ,Esq,, rose and delivered most I'M
,uressiye address. Mr.. E. Burmudez then made
ean address in Frenoli, and MIR. - in German.
AL these gentlemen we're enthusiastically ap-
fplsuded. ;:iHls Grace the Archbishop then gave
fhe benedictidh Of the Blessed Sacrament, the |
music for the occasion being performed by the
combined choirs Of the city. His Grace the Most
Rev. Archbiahop then gave the Papal Benedic-
ton, thus closing the ceremonies OF one Of the
grandest, most enthusiastic and most imposing
religious ceremonies ever Witnessed in New
Orleans. :; r