The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-02
Morning Star and Catholic Messenger.
PROFESSIONS, ILLUSdINATIoNs, ARTILLERY
sALUTEs, ETC.
Nearly Every City, Iovn and Village in the
United States Joins in the Demon M tTation.

We give below the details of some o
these enthusiastic celebrations. In SOM
places the coronation of the Pope, which
took place on the 2lst, was chosen as thu
day, while in others, as in New Orleans
his election, which took place on the 18th
was selected, the professions, etc., being
postponed till the Sundays Immediately
following those days.
BALTIMoRE.-IAe Most Magnificent Dis
play in the United States.-Ihree Days o.
Notwithstanding to the circular by hi
Grace, Archbishop spaldinng, the festivi.
ties commenced on Saturday, that being
the date recorded in the Roman Almanac
of the anniversary celebration. The glo-
rious event was observed in every Catho-
lie household with marked thanksgiving
and JOY, and proved, in q conclusive man
ner, the love and devotion of the Catholics
OF Baltimore for their venerable and illus
trions Pontiff, who alone, out of the long
line OF his predecessors in the Papacy has
reached the years Of Peter.
STRENGTHENING the entire day innu-
merable flags, of every size and descrip-
ton, were displayed from windows, and
preparations could be seen in progress
night. The weather, although inclement,
did not deter immense throngs of people
from crowding the thoroughfares, particu-
larly the immediate vicinity of the church.
es, and on all sides the greatest anxiety
was manifested to behold the magnificent
spectacle. At o'clock, p. NJ, the first gun
was fred, which served as signal for the
illumination, and in comparatively short
space of time thereafter thousands of
buildings in every direction were blazing
with light, and reflected on surrounding
objects the brilliancy of MONDAY. The
bells IN the various churches were rung,
and continued pealing during the illumina
ton, whilst, at intervals of one minute, the
cannon could DO distinctly heard firing
from the four quarters of the city.
The Cathedral.-The illumination of tho
Cathedral was witnessed by numerous
body of spectators, although disagree
able rain continued falling. Gas pipes,
perforated with small holes, were placed
around each of the windows on Null
berry street, and the entire portice in front
was covered also with jets. Some difficulty
was experienced here, as elsewhere, in
lighting the gas, owing to the inadequacy
of the meter, together with the damp con-
triangular pediment was, however, illumi-
pated, and displayed Il fine appearance.
Within the triangle of the light, the Tiara
and Keys of the Sovereign Pontiff could be
noticed, whilst Immediately underneath
the inscription, "Videbis amos Petri,"
"oS PCnSePcluie " Ill, aiVhouSn only par
tally lit. The gas pipes encircling the
windows and pillows were not lighted,
owing to the cause mentioned. The Archi-
episcopal residence looked very beautiful,
being illuminated with many tapers on both
sides. All the churches, asylums and re-
iigious institutions, as we'll as all private
were illuminated, the whole city
presenting the grandest and most remark
able sight ever witnessed. The buildings
remained illuminated until after ten O'Clock,
and then gradually the lights were cxtin-
guished and the city resumed its wonted
appearance.
Sunday.-At au early hour ON Sunday
hundreds had already arisen, and
could be seen proceeding to the different
churches. AT the first Masses in each, a
general communion was offered for the in |
tention of the Holy Father, and the scene
was very touching as throngs of the faith
full, in turn, approached the sanctuary and
the Bread of Life. Solemn High |
Mass was celebrated in each church at the |
usual time of service, andin every instance |
was attended by immense congregations |
The affairs and shrines of all, without ex-
ception, were gorgeously arrayed with all !
the splendor of decoration that could pos
sibiy be lavished thereon. The choirs per-
formed their parts gloriously, and many a
strains of almost angelic melody echoed
through aisles and arches, and bore the
petitions of assembled thousands to the
throne of God. Vespers took place in the
Afternoon, and the churches were again
crowded. Despite the variable weather
the day, thousands were in the
streets viewing the innumerabie flags and
of buildings, in every quarter
If the city, with admiration. At night
Number of residences and several of the
German Churches we're lighted up, but no
general illumination took place.
H. 49, Il
and throughout the day signs of
ejoicing could be noticed everywhere. AS
he shades of evening gathered over the
,ity, thousands of people focked the thor
,ughfares, all anxious to view the grand
,orchlight procession. Tie illumination
If Saturday night having given dissatisfac-
ion, in consequence of the gas difficulty,
general re-illumination took place again
~ request of Archbishop Spalding, and the
rouble with the pipes being remedied, the
display vastly exceeded the former in bril-
fancy. From Northern Avenue to Federal
Hill, and from Fulton street to the extreme
limits of Canton, the city presented an I'M
sight of beauty, and many