The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-01-16
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Bishop Dayid, !, ct Bardstown, and commenced
ims labors In the 't Church of tho Faithfn;n
at Lexington. He was then assistant tn the
Rev. .1gnatlt1s Reynolds, afterwards bishon
OF Charleston. After the iconsecration
OF the latter Bishop McGill was pas
tor of tho Church of St Louis,
In Louisville. While In Bardstown he edited
the Catholic Adrocate, which was published
by his brother-in-law. Its columns were
marked with the signal ability which was so
highly developed In his subsequent ecclesi-
astical career. On the 10th of October, 1850,
he received the Papal bull for the see ofRich.
mond, and on the 10th of. the following
month ha was consecrated as the second
bishop Of this diocese, succeeding Bishop
| Whelan, who was appointed to the bisbopric
Of West Virginia. On the 9th of December,
of the same year, he reached Richmond. and
at once entered upon his duties.
The character and services Of this distln-
guished divine have been such as to place
him among the first ecclesiastics In this coun-
| try. he had many and serious obstacles to
contend against when he came here, and by
! his indomitable will and untiring energy he
overcame these, and the congregation over
which he had immediate charge is one of the
largest In the city, and is yearly growing
more prosperous in its material affairs.
His labors have been faithful and jealous,
and his achievements have been commensu-
! rate. He has built and dedicated eight Or.
nine churches In his diocese. He has fostered
| and protected several flourishing charitable
institutions, and under his influence the cdu-
| cational interests of his Church have been
much advanced. BE was man Of the
strictest purity Of character. He was con-
scientious in the discharge of every duty of
his life, and nothing could swerre him from
his actions in what he considered to be the
interests of his diocese. bis abilities as n
theologian were Of the first order, and his
works in the defence of his faith are among
the standard works of Catholic literature.
BE was the author Of q Faith our Victory I"
and The True Church." besides many pow
erful arguments and essays published IN the
Catholic Mirror, the recognized official organ
of himself and the Archbishop of Baltimore.
he also translated Audin's Life Of Calvin.
As an orator, Bishop McGill was earnest and
graceful In his manner. His arguments were
clear, fair, and forcible, and never tinged
j with bitterness. It was this that made him
so popular, and attracted the interest of
persons of all creeds. His mind was directed
simply at the defence and perpetuation of his
own faith, and not to the disparagement Of
that of others. Combined with his genius,
there was remarkable simplicity Of character,
for in the ordinary concerns Of the world the
Bishop was as simple as q child. e..
His loss will be universally felt In his own
Church and greatly by large number Of
others who, differing with him in faith, felt
for him both friendship and esteem for his
many virtues and great dignity of character.
The memory Of his labors and piety Is left to
his people. They will cherish it with fervor,
and bis name will be blessed for many year
by the iaithful of his Church.
/ .. THE FUNERAL.
The funeral Of the Bishop will take place
this morning at II o'clock. A grand high
pontiGGllrc requiem mass will be said by Bishop
Gibbons, Of North Carolina, who will be as
sisted by Bishops Becker, Of Wilmington
Del; Lynch, OF South Carolina; and O'IIara,
of Scranton, Pa. III addition to the clergy
men above mentioned, there will In all proba-
bility be present delegations from the clergy
Of Washington and Baltimore. Archbishop
/ Spaldng, OF the aforementioned place, would
undoubtedly he present but that his condi-
ton is too preclrious to admit Of his leaving
bis room. Bishop Gibbons arrived last
night. The other Bishops will arrive
on the early trains this morning. The, fll-
neral sermon will be preached by Bishop
Lynch, or in the event of his detention OF
non-arli7al by Bishop Becker, formerly Vicar
General of this diocese. The clergy of the
diocese will be fully represented. The fol-
lowing arrivals were reported during yester-
day: Rev. Fathers Mulvey petersburg, Nc
Very CStaunton), Keene (Harper's Ferry,
burg, Brady Portsmouth), and Dougherty
| NVarrenton).
A solemn requiem will be sung by the
choir. At the conclusion of the mass the fu!-
neral procession will take up the line Of
march up the centre aisle Of the cathedral,
through the main entrance (Grace street,, and
from thence to the Bishops chapel in the
1 basement, where the funeral services will be
performed. The body will be buried in
vaIlt which has been prepared In front of the
altar In this chapel.
The ceremony will be OF most imposing
nature, and as m immense throng is expected
to be present, perfect police arrangements
have been made. It is to be hoped that the
requests Of the police will be obcyed, and that
there will be no undue rushing or crowding.
THE PLACE OF BURIAL.
4 called meeting Of the City Council was
held ut II O'Clock yesterday morning for the
double purpose of expressing its sense of its
! loss in the death Of Hon. William H. Macfar-
land and Of giving authority to the Catholics
sof Richmond to bury the remains of their
lamented Bishop within the limits of the
city. Mr.. Wynne announced the death Of the
Bishop in some remarks both eloquent and
impressive, affecting deeply all who heard
them. His tribute to the character Of the
deceased was as glowing as 1t was just. In
conclusion, he offered the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
"Be it resolued By the City Council, That
permission Is hereby granted for the inter
ment Of the remains Of the late Right
Reverend Bishop 8IcGiu within the walls of
st. Peters cathedral, on the corner Of Grace
and Eighth streets, In this city"
Messrs. English and Higgins extended IN
invitation to the members Of the Council to
attend the funeral in body, and 1t was by
an informal vote accepted.
In accordance with his request, and by per-
| mission Of the Council, granted as above, the
remains will be inferred beneath the pave
ment in the private chapel of the Bishop,
which is in the basement of the church.
FUNERAL SERVICES OF Hon. WILLIAM Fl.
MACFARLAND.-Mr. Macfarland was buried
yesterday morning at II O'Clock from ST.
PauFs church. The services were conducted
by Rev. Charles Minnigerode, D. D., Of St.
Paups, and Rev. George Woodbridge, D. D.,
of the Monumental church. There was q
very large number of persons in attendance,
the congregation being composed of many
cifi,anp IF Richmond Ooe,nhers If tha Gono