The New York herald., 1870-03-07
SEEI.gFFlCliL REPGgg ERoM TIE RCMS:z
COUNCIL.
Return of Dssh0p Bacon, of P0rtland-Re-
ception by Ills Parisai0ncrs-SDeech fron,

Return of Dshop bacon, of Portland-Re-
ception by Ills Parishioncrs-Specch fron,
tho Bishop.
[From the Portland Argus March 81
ET1e iagnt Rev. Bisnop Bacon, who has been In
attendance at the Ecumenlcal Council ut Rome, ar
rived al his home IN this city yesterday. lie was
met at the depot by comInlttee IRON tue parabion-
els and Catholic sunday School Union. The Bishop
returns locking as though ne was enjoying the best
Of health.
The Cathedral OF the Immaculate Conception was
literally packed last evening with most interested
auditory, every sitting beng occupied and every
point VI standing Ia the aisles oI the immense edi-
ice.
AT the appointed hour the Bishop was escorted
from his residence TO the church by the Reception
Committee. Tie guard men looked very neat ii
suits oi black, and wearing white vests ana gloves.
On entering TIE church the re Deunt was sung with
nhe elect, Wni.e the procession, consisting Of the
acoytes, cross bearer, clergy, &c, were passing
down the main aisle.
In reply TO an address OF welcome by Mr.. L. i.
Donohue Bishop Bacon said
REMARKS OF BISHOP BACON.
MY DEARLY BELOVED CHILDREN-lf the heart eX-
periences AZ deep pang as did mine four months
ago Wnen Dade you auieu on separation, 1t might
nave been forever the greeting 80 cordial To-
OF sacred duty l left our shores and embarked
on wintry ocean voyage at the call Oh the
Vicar OF Christ TO assemble the holy city. Gentle
winds seemed 10 nave waited me from shore TO
shore 10 INN rom whom my jurisdiction nows, ana
went. Ii you delighted to see me back agaln
OF which you have given me 50 decided an evidence,
as ana to return TO my children, you are indeed
happy. ] have stood under the shadow OF ST.
Peers dome; yet still mid pleasures and palaces
though one may roam, home Is the place where
the ieart nnos sweet peace, for hcme Is the
expression OF the happiness OF the heavenly nome.
When was about TO depart from Rome the Holy
Fatner said 10 me, "Do you not fear TO cross the
ocean at such an fnclement season2n mo, Holy
Father,n said |. you seem to fear no hing, y
replied the Pope. '.No, l fear not because | 70
TO my children.u You have united with me in giving
hearty thanks in the hymn OF Praise Just sung.
The great Coancil stili in session, mas been re.
marked, has brought forth rldlcule from the nldel
press everywhere not one word OF which, perhaps,
Is true The distinguished prelates OF this Ecumell-
cai Council VIII one day be acknowledged in their
virtue OF character ana Will live In memory when
tonsn &C, said Christ, land VIII be with you to
the end o, tue world.n Three hundred ana twenty
years have elapsed since the last general council or
the Roman Cataollc Church, and that was the IA
nous Councn OF Ifent and tnat was subjected to
the same taunts this has been. l mgiA sag more OF
the wise and venerated men who compose 1T were 1t
not stu In session. In my last interview with the
Sovereign Fontm it was my duty TO ask his blessing
on me and my children, and he gave 1t with all the
aHectlon OF heart overflowng with love and
Wnlch cannot be expressed In words, and which
ony CHRISTIAN can understand; and he enjoined
,hdt should lmpart IL 10 you and TO all, that we
may perform our work by the blessing of God /
now give it to you from the great vicar OF the
Church As you would receive that OF d loving
parent so give 10 to you.
Ihe Pontiheial blessing was then given in a fine
Toice, all kneelng ~ - "
Aitel tne ceremonies in the church were concluded
the bishops residence was Illuminated and a sere.
h, haue was % ,enuereu TO Bishop Bacon by Chanders
Daiu, . ia,ee SohcourSe or people surrounding the
apsoopaa tes'usnce the While while within choir
anu lew friends were entertained by the bishop,