The New York herald., 1870-09-01
THE PRELATES RETURN.
Archbishop MeciOskey on the VaieaN Council
and the Dogma Of Infallibility.
Reception at st. PstrirA's
Cathedral.
SOLEMN ECCLESIASTICAL PAGEANT.


City. more imposing religious pageant has sell
dom been witnessed within the hallowed walls OF st.
Patricks Cathedral. The sacred ediice was crowded
TO the very doors and, while the feelings OF the
mense assemblage devoutly harmonized with the
oDlect ana the surrounding circumstances which
marked the event, the welcome was uhmlstakably
sincere. IL Will be remembered that Archbishop
McC!oskey, In attending the Ecumen,cal Council,
TOOK somewhat prominent part In the various dis.
cussons and attracted considerable attention by his
profound and erudite theological views on the sub.
Jects brought forward. His return to New York had
been anXously awaited for some time. Prior
to his arrival meetings were held In the
different parishes throughout the city, and 1t
was unanimously resolved to give him a grand re-
ceptlon III the cathedral That the most sanguIne
expectations Of the preae's ardent and arectonate
admirers were completely realized the magnificent
display OF yesterday thoroughly demonstrated.
characterized by all the grandeur ana religious
pomp which ever mark the ceremonies peculiar to
the Roman Catholic Church, the reception TO the
Archbishop yesterday was an event that could not
have failed to make lasting impression upon those
who attended 1t. Admission was by ticket, and
although the hour named for the reception was
twelve O'clock the cathedral was filed fully two
hours before that time. The interior of the ediace
presented quite brilliant appearance, aud when all
the seats had been occupied the mass OF
people In the rear moved up the aisies,
or. more properly speaking were CON-
pelled to make ADVANCE owing TO the
pressure OF the dense throng. The altar was
handsomely decorated and myrtads OF lights burned
on the high altar. Among those occupying seats in
Its vicinity were Mayor Hall, Matthew T. Brennan,
Sheriff O'Brien, Judge Cunning s. Bedford, Judge
Joseph F. DAILY. Judge Bowling, Judge Quinn, DR..
McSweeny J. J. Cummns, Denis Oaroln, Judge
nj fhpra TiQn opta andtl nF
beautiful toilets, and, in fine, the appearance OF the
cathedral In every aspect was such as to inspire
feelings Of solemnity and admiration.
Shortly after twelve O'Clock the grand organ
pealed forth, ana, in conjunction with splendid
orchestra, played 7e Deun, march, aud almost
simultaneously with the first strains OF music the
doors Of the sacristy were thrown open and the pro-
cesslon issued forth in the following ORDER
Acolyte
AcOyte-CrOss Bearer-Acolyte
AcOytes, two and two.
Clergy, two and TWO. in surplices cassocks aad
barettas.
Incense Bearers with censers.
Rev. Drs. McSweeny and McGean.
Priests of the Cathedral.
Priest carrying cross.
Rev. Father Kearney, Master OF Ceremonies.
Very Rev. William STAIRS, ID. d., V. e., In cnasu-
bue, &C.
Attendant The Archbishop, Attendant
Priest. with mtre and crozier, &c. Priest.
Four Ac0lytes bearing the train Of the Archbishop
aisle and crossed to the main entrance. where
incense offered to the Archbishop by the Very
Rev. DIR. STAIRS, w. G. Holy water was then
sprinkled around. The procession subsequently
went up The middle AISLE and the clergy, numbering
about l50, deed to either sides of the altar when
versicles were sung by the Vicar General anu re-
spOnded TO by the CHOIR. Prayers were then offered
and the March from Alfalfa, by MendeIssohn, was
given IN splendid style. The 7e De'., by Lambeatt.
In ID major Including the re GOrfOSi, soprano solo,
lfna mi
The Rev. Father Preston, OF St. Ann's then ad.
vanced TO the foot OF the altar and delivered an adj.
dress TO the Archbishop on behalf OF the clergy. He
said:-It is with the utmost pleasure and gratitude
to God that the cergymen OF your diocese to-day in
this sacred place welcome you home. They speak
In their own name. and IN the name OF the faithful
committed TO their charge, when they express the
universal Joy which Is felt by your flock at seeing
you once more among u.s. seated upon your own epls.
copal throne. They come to pay their homage
revere and for whose health and length days they
nave 01ered many prayers. IL has been no Ordinary
call OF duty which mas for one year separated us
the voice OF Him who rules the sheep OF Christ
from the throne or st. Peter, which caed you TO the
sessions OF that memorable council, whose acts viii
be written In the brightest pages OF history In
your person we have been represented IN that
august assembage and you have spoken for US.
Of this metropolis OF the New World, In the
high honor which you have received from the Holy
Father ana the important part assigned TO you
the deliberations OF the great Council, have been
honored The clergy ana people OF this district ever
distinguished Tor loyalty 60 the Holy see and fidelity
and DEGREES which have 50 deeply touched the heart
OF the Christian world and which have aroused
again the echoes or Nice OF Florence and OF Trent,
and have bound together In new concord the souls
that believe in The divinity and REDEMPTION OF Jesus
Christ We confidently predict new triumphs to the
Church In her great mission Of ciylizing and evan
gellzing mankind Nation may 90 against nation
ana Kingdom against Kingdom, but no weapon
drawn against her can prosper. For ourselves at
h me we can only say that during your absence
nave IabOred with more than usual zeal, that the
and unity have reigned among us without and
within. We trust that your return VIII be hailed by
the evidences which are offered you OF fidelity to
the vineyard OF the Lord, The churches which have
been built, or are now in process OF erection, the in
cation to the children OF our hocks, whom the fu
ture OF beloved country depends, the
ment alike to our faith and Charity,
to you a sufficient proof that we
have neither been Idle or toed in VAN. The earnest
sympathy and iatherly kindness which you have
ever shown to us bind us together and TO YOU In
these our works and labor OF love, the consolation
which we can give TO yOu In the arduous respOnsi-
bties OF your ofce Is small part OF your reward.
Permit US mere, then to renew the assurances OF
unaiterable devotion to your oilce and person.
Through you we bound TO that rock on which
the Lord built His Church, that lasting foundation
against which the gates OF he'll cannot prevail We
are happy and proud to welcome you as our father
in Christ as our leader in the great mission intrust-
ed to us. We earnestly pray God to multiply upon
years that the happy tie which exists yet among us
may be long unbroken. for the confirmation of many
III tne HOnOr Oh TIE epiScOpate the
glory of our Lord and Saviour.
The address submitted on behalf OF the clergy
and the names OF the following reverend gentle.
men were signed TO the document:-Willlam STAIRS
v. s., d. d.; Thomas $. Preston, william Fl. Clowry
and Edward J. O'Rellly
ADDRESS OF ARCHBISHOP MCLOsKEY.
The Most Reverend Archbishop McCosXey then
ascended the pulpit, and amid the deepest silence
spoke as iolows:-Venerable ana respected breth-
ren and clergy should be too happy, were It possi-
be- TO return anything like adequate thanks Tor
your kind and aflectIonate receptions: hut for this
feel myself unequal, and must simply throw myself
without reserve upon your generosity. The words
which have just been uttered, the place In which I
stand the spectacle which I here behold
before my eyes, kindle emotions which for
bid utterance. THIS much, however, | can say, and
this much, from the very bottom OF my heart, 1
do say that am OverjOyed-ten and hundred fold
0verJoyed 10 see y0u 0veUOyed 10 look upon
many friendly, familiar faces, overoyed to be
standing once more here among YOU and grateful