The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-11


already contained tne remo' ms OF Archbishop Ken
rick, and me masonry anrI archlng OF one side OF
ton of all that is left ~ ArchbsIlop Shading. The
severe simplicity which cnaracterizes the last
resting paces Vi 'hese great and good men is In
CONTRAST WITH THE MONUMENTS OF MARBLE
anu brass wnIc On blazon to the world the achieve
ments OF tnose whose course through lie has been
more than am .olguous. But the grand old cathedral
Is a I,ihg H.emorial, and the recollection OF their
gooa Geens viii be more enduring in the minds OF
true eath Jlics than costly tablets or monuments
made VII hands, While pursuing the way to the
spot wn ire the earthly remains Of Archbisnop spald.
my ref lections were anything but pleasant and they
were lot relieved by the scenes that followed the
crop ing Journey through the long, dark arcned pass
as LITTLE CITY OF THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD.
y There were some three masons employed by the
non Tor the tomb, and couple OF colored men
stood llstlessly about TO hand them the
The click OF the workmen's trOwel upon the brick
sent back sharp, grating echo; while the audible
words spoken In this solemn and Impressive place
ranged on INTO the remOtest corners OF the LADY.
rinthian passages and came back laden with dull
unnatural space traversed that made the soemnIty
more impressive and the stay limiten and I'M
THE LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP sPALDING.
AS brief sketch OF the life OF Archbishop Spald
ing has already appeared In the columns OF the
features in character sublime as 1t was remark.
able He was essentially an American, with the
terze the American citizen, and yet at
the same time, he through life dis.
eagerness for knowledge and passion for delvlng
In all the manifold branches OF history Literature
and science which were essentially nOn-Amerlcan,
and which ultimately made him one OF the most
splenddly educated and profound thinkers In this
country. While student IN Rome he distinguished
himself In dsputatlon upon mathematics before
the college OF Cardinals and was highly commended
by That body than wnom no more critical judges
could perhaps be found in Europe.
HIS LOVE FOR HISTORY
arose to the dignity OF passion, and his wonderful
contest winch necessitated a reference to prece
dents He said himself that date or any event
once impressed upon his mind was never erased.
the stable oulwark Of the Church for whose protec
ton he wrote It, ana Professor Morse OF tele-
| rude force with which his blows fell and the
accuracy with which they were directed About
| gather strength the Professor inadvertently pub
lshed as fact that Lafayette had said 10 him that
to the
| Catholic priests. The Archbishop, at that time
Bishop OF Louisville, natly denied the asser.
| ti0n-and. In the controversy that ensued Pro-
lessor Morse being compelled to retract the
allegation that he had heard Lafayette make use
| OF the expression-dsplayed much more intimate
knowledge OF French history, and the books and
papers Of the great French patriot than his discom.
fitted opponent His manner partook OF the region
| from whence ne came.
HE WAS FREE, oPEN-HEARTED AND BLUFF.
and possessed In an eminent degree all the frank
ness which CharacterlZes the inhabitants OF the
| Western States, and VET perhaps none more
fully appreciated or more perfectly sustained
| love Of the people was intense-not altogether
those nursed IN the lap OF luxury and clothed in
| was unbounded, but the great masses who were to
be benefited and improved by his teachings and
and no RE- sreon IN aeea q ms @
and his hand and purse kept pace with its pu.
satIons. For himself ne had no care. Though he
might be In actual need and without the ordinary
comforts OF life his last dollar generously and
even Joyousy sacrificed for the wants of those VINO
appealed to him. His manner, his genial face and,
above all,
HIS UNSELFIsH DEVOTION
to those arOundan about him, created for the Arch
his service, and whose hearts to-day acknowledge
void which time alone can fill. To these traits are
for his memory which pervade all classes and
secrs OF people, and the profound gloom which
has spread itself IKE q pail over the
though IL has been hourly expected for many
weeks. II there was one subject more than another
TO which he gave the strictest attention and his
whole energies, 1t was Catholic education. He be.
lieved that religion should be introduced into the
school, and his efforts were constantly enlisted in
behalf OF those Catholic institutions already estab-
ished and IN the creation Of others by means Of
be extended and enlarged.
CHILDREN He IDOLIZFD,
| especially orphans. More than once during his
| great ana useful occupancy OF the Archiepscopal
see have grave discussions OF Church pollty been
temporarily suspended and learned fathers
little child. AT such times dignity was for the mo-
ment forgotten, and all other consldera.
enthusiastic love for those OF whom his
Master had sald, "Suder them to come
cnilds voice was more attractive to him than the
sweetest music, and amid the great stores OF his
well-fllled mind space was found Tor the marvellous
tales with when he was wont to delight their juve
nile fancles. He would enter into their games and
frolics with all the zest OF an overgrown boy and
many an innocent will carry through life
TENDER MEMORY OF THAr NOBLE OLD GENTLEMAN
who amid the cares and responsibilities of the
highest position In the American Church could still
find time to minister TO their instruction ana amuse
ment. Archbishop Spalding never took any part In
the great political struggles that have agltated the
country. Like his predecessor, the lamented Ken
TICK,
He NEVER CAST VOTE IN HIS LIFE
His sympathies were with the land OF his birth
and his ancestry; but never, even in the sancity Of
closest friendship, did he disclose his sentiments.
He even maintained the opinion that the Church
should under no circumstances become entangled
with the questions OF the day, and Mr.. Stewards
alleged representations TO the Pope that he was
as Arcnpishop OF Baltimore were gratutos insulting
and manufactured out OF whole cloth. on one oc
casion during the war between North and South,
Archbishop kenrick, appalled, by The encroach-
ments of the military and the threats that were
freely made against the Cathedral, determined to
upon the question which feariully agitated the
public mind. His Intention was confded to Bishop
Spadlng, who unhesitatingly condemned 1t, anu SO
clearly pointed out the Improperly OF the step that
1t was forthwith abandoned.
BISHOP SDad1ng tolu the Archbishop that he
Thought the people themselves were the best Judges
OF their political convictions, and they alone were
responsible for the actions resulting from
their convictions AS soon as peace had
spread her healing wings over the dis.
cords and dissensions OF the republic and
the emancipation and enrfanchisement or the
blacks mad become fixed fact the Archbishop
bent all the energies OF his great mind to the task
OF improving this class OF our population and lifting
them, both mentally and religously, for the new
duties Congress had assigned them. The flourish.
ing Catholic colored schools throughout his diocese
attest his well directed efforts.
LOSS TO THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The loss which the Catholic Church IN America
has sustained by the death OF Archbishop Spalding
can scarcely be overestimated. His position In the
Cnurcn was unquestOned aud none more thor
oughy appreciated his usefulness than HIS HOli-
ness Pope Plus TX. As far back the assembling
OF the Penary Council IN this city, in October,
1866, he was invested by the Pope with the
and given authority over all other archblsnops ana