The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-08
ADDRESS 10 ARCHBISHOP M'CLOshGl.

ADDRESS 10 ARCHBISHOP MCLOshGi.
An important Meeting OF tho Catholic Clergy.
men Of the Diocese Of New YorA.
The Catholic clergymen Of the diocese OF New York
assembled yesterday at ST. PatricKs cathedral fot
the purpose Of presenting an ADDRESS to tire Holy
Father At eleven O'Clock about eighty reverend
gentlemen were present. The meeting was caled
to order by the Rev. william Quinn. who moved 'ha'
the Vicar General, Rev. Dr. STAIRS. take the char.
Rev. william Quinn was called on to act as secretary
for the meeting.
The reverend chairman then explained the object
OF the meeting, which was 10 adopt an address Ia
be presented 10 the Pope which would express the
love and devotion OF the people and clergy for the
person of The sovereign Pontir and OF sympathy
for him in all that pertained 10 his
Office as head OF the Church. The address.
written In Latin was then read by Rev. Dr.. Mctiyhn
and adopted as the expression OF tie whole BODY
It was then resolved that the address be accompi-
n,ed by an Offering and that both be placed IN ~
bands Of the Most Reverend Archbishop To be pre-
sented by him TO the Holy Father Oh his arrival III
Rome. The sum OF $4,000 was Immediately sui.
scribed. This sum will no DOUBT be largely ncrcaseh
by the contributions Of several reverend gentlemen
Of the diocese who unable To attend the meet
ing. After the address was signed ana the names OF
the contributors were taken committee was named
to wait ON the Archbishop ana invite HIN 70 tue
meeting. In few minutes the Archbishop was III
troduced by the committee.
The Rev. DR.. STAIRS, after few words Of eSp'ana
ton, called on Rev. William QUINN 10 read The foE
loving address, which had been previously adopted
by the meeting:-
THE ADDRESS.
NEW YORK, July l. 1859.
TO the Most Rev. JOHN MovLosxGY, Atchnlshop OF
MOST REVEREND AND RESPECTED SIR--Havins
been convened IN the cathedral Tor speciic pur-
pOse the cleryymen OF the archdiocese nave Juogeu
Il a fttlny occasion Tor attestng IN body not only
their profound respect for your episcopal character,
but IN addition the devotion aud sincere affection
they Dear you personally.
THIS untea utterance OF feelings long shared ~
them Individually has had, As may wen be con
ceived, no mercy casual prompting 10 puoIcity.
Very few weeks are TO elapse before you set ont
from our shores In obedience 10 summons IRON the
supreme ponuir anu iasher Of the CagIsrian world;
and while our prayers, As Is meet, VIII so VAN you
In your suspicious journey 10 the Ecumenica Couh-
Gill; yet we do not close our eyes To the iact mat IL
takes you away Tor the irst time nom among your
people and from us, your clergy, VINO long eD)oye"
your daily counsel and encouragement.
presence Ot TINS first sepai ation we cannot heip
recalling The anxiety that was years ago. mani
tested not only In this important dlocese out every
where throughout the country, 70 Know VINO was u
be chosen to sit in the chair made vacant by Tue
death of that truly eminent prelac, Archplshop
Hughes. Our holy Father 5000 appeasea 'ha'
anxiety, ami the nOnOr settled wofthiiy on you
Whiie however, the word at large saw but the
new dignity Of metropolitan added to those you haa
long honored and graced IS Bishop Of Albany, We
who were TO be sharers OF its unseen trials ami
lictudes clearly in your presence among us the
new impulse to be given TO tne neeas Oh TINS eVet
expanding diocese, realized to-day In the many
churches and institutions everywhere III process 81
erection. ana saw. moreover, that we were to I've
brought In contact with personal q1ailles that must
ever evoke attachment to their pOssessor and Deariy
cooperation IN all Ills undertakings.
We are aware OF the traits enumerated by she
apostle as constituting perfect D!snop, and we
may surrey be pardoned the avowal tlat many Of
them are striSingly seen IN your character Bat W.
refer here especially TO that practical sense of
business that marks ali your DECISIONS whether
their purport Is to adjust In synod the multarous
and often connecting needs Vi your extensive ITO
cese, or whether they DE given in the private con-
suitation which from time 70 time every Clergyman
must have with his bishop. We refer, besides, to
that attractive benignty which. despite your many
cares, makes you readily accessible 10 any or u.s.
and lastly, we would designate In special terms
that mildnesS and i0rbearance that marx your OK
ercise OF authority. You have learned, most reyer
end sir. by long experience in governing, the rare
severity. Your reward Is the homage OF Our
heatts-the best gift IN our power TO bestow.
You are soon to meet the great PontiD, whose own
heart has won for him the homage OF The entire
world. We embrace tins opportunity Of sending hiil
through you the ever new and abundant expression
OF our love ahd devotion to has person and sympathy
In the burden Of years well as soilcuie that u
welg hlng upon him: and as an additional PROOF OF
the earnestess OF that devotion, We ask you to pre-
sent to MIN the gifts which our limited means enable
In conclusion, we invoke Almighty God to grant
In the centre OF Catholiciy conducive TO the best IN
teress OF His Church. and to restore you again VITA
renewed health and vigor 10 the bosom OF yonr de
voted flock.
WILLIAM STAIRS, d. d., v. G., Chairman.
WILLIAM QUINN, secretary.
The Most Reverend Archbishop replied in his usuai
felicitous manner, expressive OF the deep sense Of
Joy and satisfaction 1t gave him to witness meeting
OF the clergy for the object and purposes for which
the present had been convened, and to hear the
professions OF loyalty and devotion 10 our Hoy
Father of a clergy whose every word would not rail
to carry with 1t great weight in view Of the fact
that they were the clergy OF diocese where religion
had already maze great progress. and where
In the course OF time 1t Is destined Ia
make still greater progress. He said that
ne could not fnd words 10 express his Joy In tfas
finding around hin body Of priests who were
devoted TO their holy calling and who, by their zeal
fidelity and cooperation. had contributed
largely to lessen the burdens Of his cps
cOpal ONCE. lie said also that in taking
his departure for o short time from his do
cese he had no anxietles Tor ne felt that they al
iaporei, not to please him, but with him 80 please
common Master in the faithful discharge OF their
duties. After further remarks from the Archbishop
the meeting adjourned to parake OF an excellent
lunch provided by the Vicar General la ogo or The
halls In the asylum on Prince street.