The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-09-18


iie1 he kept up in after life, and for 1
1vhich he always entertained the greatest
lonaress. Among his fellow. students at
e. Mary's, and whose college acquaintance
dpened into an ardent and staunch friend
sfip In after life, may be mentioned the
iaAssAxrhbishcp Hughes and Rev: Charles
Constantine Rise, Archbishop, McCloskey, |
ArshbiShop Purcell, and Col. Dangerfeld,
n Baltimore. /
Dr. Bedford graduated Of Rutgers Medi-
81 a1Eer in ls2Sl he married and proceededl
q N attended visit to Europe, where lie
Tesanined two years, visiting the hospitals
and devoting himself day and night to his
syrocesaion. Shortly after his return to
he Tas Years an o,dl to
the Cha1leston, q. c., Medical College, and
sIbee1uently he was appointed Professor
/ e the Medical College in Albany. Remain
Ing there buta short time, he determined
place the field for his future exertions, and
1t once commanded o most lucrative and
respectable practice.
Dr.. Bedford was Professor of Obstetrics,
wh1ch chair he held with great distinction
till 1862 when he was compelled, on ac.
y farst professor who ever held in the United
Z atafes an aobstetricaln clinic, and it is esti
h mated that annually 10000 poor patients
garafuitously received medical treatment at
the hands Of Professor Bedford,
His works, which are amongst the most
Dopular OF the day, are "Diseases of Wo-
1nen and Children" and the /" Principles
and Practice Sof Obstetrics" The former
Hrs already gone through ten editions-the
1ttter through FIVE editions. They have,
been translated into the French and Ger-
man languages, and are adopted generally
as text books throughout the United States
i and Europe. 49,
He had great faith in the Catholic reli-
zion. In 1865, on the evening OF the 9TH OF
November, Mr. Charles OConor gave
magnificent banquet at Delmonico's to
Archbishop Nice ioskey, congratulating him
upon his appointment as Archbishop of this
. city. Dr. Bedford was called upon, and in,
making q speech thus alluded to the
Church: /" This is fit occasion, surrounded
as am by the most distinguished Catho-
+ ,lieh Of. this and other countries, to make
sn0me slight allusion to that great, univer-
& - Church, which has successfully resisted
"A the storm Of Misrepresentation and survived
the gales of religious intolerance. The
standpoint of this ancient Church-bona
tides a1tare comnaune-is, indeed character
istic, and it is this very standpoint which
has given such a charm to her consistency
and impaired to her such cohesive and ire
sistible power. Erase from the history OF
X civilization the truthful and philosophical
) chapters embracing the annals of the Catho-
lie Church, and you will have but the pre-
: face of the book without its cOntents-the
casket without the gem. The history Of
the Catholic Church is to the history OF the
q preach of the shades of evening, is to.th'
+. eilrrounding heavens-it illumines, beauti
d sles, vitalixes. And here may be permit
ted TO say that the records of this Chnrcl
i'm America will prove rich and truitfu
d theme for the future historian. Thes
records will embrace many illustriou
names, forming galaxy at once tr11llan
and attractive. Among these may be men
toned Archbishop Carroll, Charles Carroll
Of Carroliton, William CASTOR and the lat
states. The latter has recently beeh take
Jroml ne; he died at ripe OLD age, an
Vvhep inexorable Death had laid III
grasp upon him, this great and good ma
passed serenely from earth amid the conso
fations of that religion which he ha
through a long and exemplary life so prae
tically and ardently protested and maiI
tanned. Peace to his names and honor
his memory"
The deceased pb ysician is mourned by
4 larre>circle of friends and thousands anon
= 4f,e moor. who were and ever will RENAL
g,is grateful patients. No professional ma
ever did more to alleviate the sutferngs
the poorer classes without receiving con
pensation his hand and heart were ev'
ready and always at their service.
The obsequies of the deceased took pla'
in ST. Ann's Church, on the 9TH inst. I'll
services were attended by the most eminel
II, all the professions in the city, the Ma
of Requiem being sung by the Chancell'
of the Archdiocese, Rev. T. S. Preston.
fhg conclusion of the Mass the Most Re
Archbishop McCloskey assembled the pulp
and delivered a feeling address, the CO.
Guiding sentences of which we copy:
He could not forbear, even at the risk
frespassing too much upon their attentIo
from saying few words, at least, as trl
ute of his own personal regard and frlen
ship for the deceased They had been DO
together in college for years, and had oe'
classmates, and In the deceased were str1c
IL fulfilled the saying that :" the BOY
I. father of the man." He was noted IN CO
Ieae for his studious habits, industry al
honorable ambition to excel. His tast
were refi.ed, his sentiments noble, ane
had a special taste for oratory. After u
studies he entered the profession OF meo
cine, and many present know how mono
able was his career and the eminence
which he had attained. He could bear te
timony to the charities of the deceased
and the rood Sisters could testify to man
acts of Kindness from him. His relation
as a father and q husband were too sacre
to be touched upon. They were borne
hearts that treasured in their memoirs
n y Il II