The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1872-02-17
Archbishop spaidIng's Funeral.

BALTIMORE, Nd, February 12.-An inn
mense throng blocked all the streets adjacent
to the Cathedral as early as 9 O'Clock this
morning to attend the funeral ceremonies of
Archbishop Spalding. At each gate leading
to the Cathedral strong force of police was
stationed to aid ths Young Mems Catholic
Frisnds' Society in carrying out tho pro-
gramme of arrangements and preserving
order About $50 O'Clock the different Cath
olic societies began to arrive, and. assisted
by the police. succeeded in reaching the pla-
ces assigned to them along Challes aud
franklin streets The Pnpal Zouaves,
company of young men from st. James's
Church, numbering sixty, were uniformed
in gray trimmed with red and bore small
rifles. The other societies present were St.
Johns, ST. VinceTt's. ST. Patriek's, St.
Peters. st. Ignatius. st. Mary's. Star of the
Sea, st. Joseph's, Holy Gross, st. Aiphon-
sus. and a delegation from the Church Of the
Holy Martyrs also delegation of twenty
members from St. Francis (colored) Church,
a delegation Of forty members from the Col,
ored Catholic Benevolent Society and a del
egation Of the came number from the Colored
Young Mems Benevolent Society of Wash
ington. A delegation of fifty members of
the Young Mems Catholic Society of Phila-
delphia arrived early this morning and were
received by the st. Patrick's Society and es-
corted to the Cathedral, where they were
placed in line with the other societies At
$50 the side door Of the Cathedral was
opened to the pewholders and reporters cf
the press. and very soon the Cathedral was
filled in every part except the space reserved
for the attending clergy. The formation of
line was concluded ebout 9:45 o'clock. In
few minutes the Cathedral bell was tolled
and the bell of st. Afphonsus rung a requiem.
The muffied drums sounded slow march,
and the Papal IDuaves moved up above the
front gate and formed in double file, with
arms reversed. The solemn cortege then
began descending the steps of the archiepis~
cOpal residence. 1t was headed by three
young men, the centre one carrying a large
cruCifx and those on each side large lighted
candles. These were followed by priests of
different churches and students. solemny
chanting, dressed in the robes Of their office.
The next in order were Most Rev Bishops
Foley and Wheelan dressed in deep purple,
with trailing robes supported by boys. They
participated in the singing. and were fol-
lowed by other priests ase chanting. These
were followed by large number of gentle
men. Next came the bier and coffin. draped
in black cloth and almost hidden under a
profusion Of he choicest flowers arranged in
crosses and garlands, supported by six pail
bearers, members Of the Arch kbishcp's coun-
ell. The trustees Of the Cathedral acted as
honorary pailbearers, and the clergy Of the
Archdiocese as assistant pail bearers to the
members Of the council. as the procession
moysd along q mCst respectful silence pre-
vailed. The members Of the different socie-
ties ranged along the sidewalks, with their
banners draped in mourning. raised their
hats, and the whole assemblage intuitively
followed their example. After the procession
entered the CLmch the gates were closed and
the religious services commenced, which were
not concluded mp to 8 O'Clock.
During the ceremonies 81 zlrt's grand Re
QUEEN Mass with other appropriate music
was rendered by the cathedral choir and the
orchestra. The sermon was then preached
by the Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskey, Of
New York. from 2 Corinthians, xii, 10
"Most gladly would | spend. and spend
myself for your SOUL" &c. The reverend
speaker commenced: Once again. beloved
brethren, the metropolitan see of Baltimore
is deprived Of its chief pastor; this venera|
bic metropolitan, this mother Of churches. is
draped in mourning in token Of widowhood; :"
and proceeded to deliver a most eloquent aud
touching discourse. At the close of tho SER
vices the ccf1ia was taken by tho clerical
pail bearers, preceded by the bishops, to the
basement cf the church and through long
succession of arches to the crypt under the
main altar. On each side of the passage>way
were ranged priests and seminarians. each
bearing a lighted candle. Through these
the procession moved, and when the pal>
bearers reached the vault the coffin was rested
in front. The "Miserere" WAS again chant
ed, after which Bishop Whelan. of Wheel
ing, w. Va. read the burial service. The
coffin was then placed in a case which was
deposited in position and the vault closed :.
The marble slab in front Of the vault is sur
mounted by a cross, under which is inscribed
the official title, age. and date of dccease of
the archbishop. with Latin legend.