The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-08

Most Reverend Archbishop SpaldlDg.
His Grace the Most Reverend Martin John Spald.
Ing Primate OF the Catholic Church In the United
States and Archbishop OF the diocese OF Baltimore
died in Baltimore yesterday. He. suffered
from long-continued illness and expired
In the archiepscopal mansion, situated on Charles
street, at five O'Clock In the evening. The Arch
bishop was sixty-two years Of age. He was o
learned man ana devoted and jealous churchman
OF the Roman Catholic mission. His theological and
other writings have been published and enjoy
widespread circulation, with marked
effect IN aid OF the cause which ne advocated,
as well as in support Of the great cerca. corpora
ton Of which he was so distinguished a minister.
He was builder OF churches and worker at all sea-
In the vineyard Of the Lord. Archbishop Spald.
ing attended the Roman Catholic Episcopal Coun-
Gil, when was held some years since In New York,
and 1t has been said that his name was accepted
favorably by the Sacred College In
Rome as fitting nominee for the
Scarlet Hat Of an American Cardinalate in
connection with that of the Most Reverend Arch.
bishop OF New York, the Vatican feeling inclining
slightly, as alleged In favor OF the prelate who ID
Just now deceased. Among the later efforts OF Arch
bishop Spading were sermon on the approaching
Catholic convention delivered In 1866; au eloquent
reply to diocesan address presented to MIN on his
return from Rome; his speech on the occasion Of
his formal reception IN Batimore sermon on the
Italian occupation or R0me an interview with, and
GENIAL and prolonged explanation made 10 q
HERALD special correspondent the subject OF the
Itallan occupation or the Holy City, the vatican
council aud the situation or the Pontl1; an address
to the people OF Washington on the occasion OF o
reception which ne enjoyed In the United States
Capital, ana an able lecture which he delivered In
PHILADELPHIA, on the subject OF the temporal power
of the Popes. Archbishop Spauldlng was promi-
nent memOer OF the late Vatican Council.
During the early sessions OF the venerable
e Of sO 70 t asa e Sns
ment uttered specific dissent from its
paper with the view OF preserving the apostolic
claim to unity and individuality OF the fold in mat
tiers essential to the Faith.
His funeral will take place Monday next. at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon.
Lewis Kingsley.
Lewis Kingsley, one OF the Deputy Naval OGlcers
OF The port OF New York, died at his residence In
Brooklyn at noon on the 7rh instant. Though ailiug
for several months, his condition has been con.
sidered alarming anu he at his desk In the Gus.
tom House on Thursday last Hemorrnage OF the
lungs commenced the next day, and several severe
occurrences rendered MS recovery hopeless. Judge
Kingsley was born at Cincinnatus, N. Y, in 1925,
and after an academic education was al.
COrtlandt county In the State Assembly, and
In the ensuing year was elected Judge OF that
county, serving until 1860, when he declined re-
election anu moved TO Norwich ChenangO county,
entering into partnership In the law with his rela
tive, Mr.. BENJAMIN RexfOrd. In addition to his
legal labors Judge Kingsley was an editor and
newspaper publisher. In the Presidential campaign
Of 1868 ne was member OF the Republican State
Committee In 1869 he was nominated to the State
Senate by the republicans, but was defeated. On
the 1st OF MAY, 1870 he was appointed Deputy
Naval Officer by General Merritt. Judge Kingsley
was man OF ability and fine intellectual culture
be was the compiler OF several standard law books
and contributor to many OF the magazines and
other periodicals.