Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-08
Death OF Archbishop Spalding.

thedral bell in Baltimore commenced to toll a
requiem for the departed spirit OF the Most
Reverend Martin John Spalding, ID. D., Arch
bishop of Baltimore, and prmate of the Roman
Catholic Church in the United States, who had
just before that hour breathed his last in the
archepiscopal residence on Charles street adj
joining the cathedral. The announcement of
the death of this venerable prelate will cause
PROFOUND sorrow not only among those of his
own taith whom he was in the habit OF saluting
as dearly beloved children" but among MANY
hundreds of good men of all creeds, who, no m at
ter how mach they differedfrom him on doctrnal
points, conceded him to be what the Baltimore
SalsTicdn OF this morning says he was-''truly
great and truly good"
The Archbishop was first taken with his fatal
illness about the middle Of December, and has
been suffering since from bronchitis, with which
he had been more or less affected, at times
causing serious apprehensiOns for his recovery,
and then again Tallyirg TO degree that would
lead his friends to entertain hopes OF his entire
recovery. on Tuesday he appeared to sink
rapidly, and continued to do so until death re-
leved him of his sufferings.
Archbishop Spalding was born in Marion
County, Ky, on the Sd of MAY, 1910. his parents
having removed to that state from Maryland in
$780, He studied at st. Mary's College, five
miles from Lebanon, in his native county, and
subsequently in st. JOseph's College, Bards-
town, Nelson county. His education was finished
in Rome, where he graduated in July, 1884, in
his twenty fifth year. ami after celebrating hi
first mass in the crypt or SUbterranean chapel of
St. Peters Church, over the tomb of the apostles,
started for America two days afterwards and ar
rived in Kentucky after four months travel.
there being no means of rapid transit bv steam
on the water in those days. He was at once made
pastor of 81. .JOsephs Church, Bartlstown, and
n the death of Rev. G.. A. NJ. Elder. president
OF ST. Joseph's College, he appointed to sue
coed him. After having been again for short
time pastor of st. JOsephs Church, he was
called, in 1913, to the cathedral i'm Louisville,
and five years later to the epscopate, under the
title OF Bishop OF Iengone, and as coadiutor to
the celebrated and venerable Bishop Flagett.
the first bishop OF Louisville.
He spent twenty years in Louisville, and &C
quiTed great reputation as a writer and con-
troveTsialist, as well as pulpit orator, and pub
lished many works His zeal and ability were
fully recognized at Rome by the supreme pom
tiff, and on the death of Archbishop Kenrick.
in 1888, Bishop Spading was created Archbishop
of Baltimore, May II, 1854, thus becoming the
primate of honor of the Roman Catholic Church
| in the United States, i'm consequence of the see
OF Baltimore being the oldest in the republic.
He took formal possession of the archiepiscopal
see July 31st, 1864, the cathedral, we'll all
the adjoining streets, being thronged with a
vast multitude to witness the solemn inaugu-
ration.
Archbishop Spa!ding was a vigorous writer,
a. well as fluent speaker. His chief written
works are: Sketches of the Early Catholic Mis-
$ Ons of Kentucky; The Life and Times of Bis
hop Flaget, in one volume; A Review OF d. Au-
bigne's History of the Reformation, in one vol.
nme, 12mo., which was afterwards enlarged
into two volumes ,Svo. of about 900 pages, EN-
bracing the history of the Protestant reforma-
ton in all countries; Miscellanea. a collection
of reviews, essays and lectures on about fifty
o.,
on the Evidences OF Christianity, in one volume.
I'm addition to these works he has written nu-
merous pastoral letters, and great number of
leading articles in different Catholic ne wspapers
and periodicals, besides various introductIons To
works translated or published under his aus
pices.
In 1866 he was called to Rome, on the occasion
Of the eighteen hundredth anniversary OF the
martyrdom OF Saints Peter and Paul, ard to AS
slst at the canOnizaton of various heroes OF the
church in modern times. Nearly 800 bishops
nf NhaI
States being represented by five archbishops and
eighteen bishops, of whom archbishop Spaldng
was the head. He was again called TO Rome for
the Ecumenical Council, at which he was one
OF the most prominent divines, and took lead
ing part in the discussions preceding the deter
mnatiOn OF the question of Papal infalbility.
His life was one of much zeal in behalf of his re-
lgon and OF unusual activity in theology AMI
literature, and many new churches, schools, and
charitable institutions have been inaugurated
by him in various parts of the country.
HIS LAST HOURS.
The scene in the chamber of death Yesterday
was very solemn. The Baltimore San, from
which we obtain most of the facts above stated
says of the last hours of the deceased: The Arch
bishop was lying on lounge, and around him.
all kneeling, were the Right Rev. Bishop Beck
er, Of Wilmington, Del; Very Rev. DR.. CoSke
Their Dougherty, chancellor; Rev. Father Lee
secretary; Rev. Lancaster Spalding of Louis
VILE, KY, nephew of the Archbishop, and Mrs
Spalding, a niece, together with several Sisters
OF Charity, who had nursed him with untiring
devotion during his illness. Bishop Becker re-
cited in feeling tone the prayers for a soul de-
other reverend clergy, during nearly the whole
OF which time the dying Archbishop kept his
eyes fixed ihtently on the crucifx. About fif-
teen minutes before he breathed his last, one of
the Sisters placed a cruciix in his hand which
he held up before his face for few moments
during which those assembled around the diving
prelate knelt in silent prayer. The Archbishop
had not been able to speak during the day. and
his last moments were quiet and calm, he hav-
ing died without a struggle. After he had
breathed his last, his body was placed upon the
the expression Of his cOuntenance was as of one
smiling.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
The arrangements for the obsequies have not
OF course, yet been completed, but it was decided
that the remains should lie in state in the parlor
OF the residence, this morning at 10 O'Clock. 1t
remains will be very large. The funeral will
take place from the cathedral, on Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock, when a solemn requiem
mass will be celebrated. Monday was fixed for
the funeral in order to allow time for the arch
bishops and bishops throughout the country to
attend, as they were all informed by telegraph
of his DEATH The interior of the cathedral was
draped in mourning to-day.
PROBABLE SUCCESSOR.
In accordance with time-honOred custom, an
archbishop or bishop has the privilege of nomi-
mating his successor in office, it remaining op-
tonal with the Pope to confirm such nOmina-
ton as he may see fit. Accordingly, it is under
stood that Archbishop spaldng some time ago
forwarded to Rome the names Of two or three
bishops of his archdiocese from which the Pom.
titf might choose his successor. II is said that
among the names sent were those of Bishop Bal
ley. OF Savannah; Bishop Kenrick, Of Louisville,
and Bishop Whelan, Of Wheeling.
The Fuss about the Treaty.
JOHN BULL WORKING HIMSELF INTO PAS
sIoN-NoBoDY FRIGHTENED.
A telegram from London, last night, says:-
earl Granville's dispatch contains no threat to
withdraw from the arbitration, and makes nei-
ther demand nor proposal. 1t simply calls at
tention, in temperate and cOncilatory language,
to the meaning that England attaches to the
treaty. GladstOne's speeches yesterday and to-
day are widely criticized as mischieyous often
sve and neediessly irritating, and it is believed
several members of the cabinet strongly disap-
prove of their passionate tone. The cabinet and
the people are unanimous for abandoning the
arbitation unless the american claims are mod
lied. There is no intention Of Offering an affront
to America. The situation Is regarded in the