The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-09

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happened on the 22d of April, 1851. A few
days previous he had left this city for the
District of Columbia, in order to confirm a
number Of persons there. and during the
visit lie contracted the sickness (tronchitis)
which terminated his life. Thus the arch
diocese was again, for the fifth time in
Its history. bereft of its chief director.
On the day following his Gecease the
body, robed in all the insignia of bis
offlce, was conveyed on special train from.
washington to Baltimore, accompanied by a,
large deputation Of the clergy and laity OF
the District. Here it was received by the
clergy, and from the Camden station the cof.
mn was borne in splendid hearse along
Camden street to Charles, and up Charles 20
the aichiepiscopal residence, where it was
deposited in the southeastern parlor. sAf,er.
lying IN state for three days, during which
time thousands of persons viewed the re-
mains, they were transferred to the cathedral.
The funeral rites were mournfulIy solemn
and impressive. Thousands of people at.
tended them; among the number several.
prominent officials of the nation, who were
personal friends of the deceased. Pontifcal
mass was chanted by the Right Rev. Francis
+. kenrick, D. D., bishop Of Philadelphia,
and touching eulogy was delivered by
Right Rev. John, Maiill, L. !, D.. bishop of
1Richnpnd fail5Hiiig which the last prayers
were recited, and the body was consigned to
the tomb. I'd ,r .c,tn,
is..a -. ARCHBISHOP KENRICK. :.
Immediately after the burial Of DR.. Eccle-
ston the names Of three prelates were for
warded to Rome among them the name of
the Bishop of Philadelphia, an intimate
friend of the deceased. The worth of this
pious bishoptwas recognized BY the. Pope,
and his appointment as the successor of the
hmeDted Eccleston on August 18TH 1851,
excited great joy in Baltimore, where his
merits were we'll known. Theenew iucun-
bent arrived here on October 9th, 1851, bis
arrival being marked by no pomp or display.
1t was expected that he would reach the city
at noon on the above day, but he disappoiut-
ed the people by coming ut an earlier hour
in the morning. His first act upon reaching
the cathedral was to celebrate u low mass.
and this service was privately performed,
none of the clergy having yet arisen. Their
first intimation OF his presence was TO dis
cover him after mass kneeing in the sanctu-
AIRY. On the following Sunday. October 18th,
he was enthroned in the cathedral as tue
sixth Archbishop of Baltimore. Many great
events transpircd during his lengthy admin
istration. The leading one was the convo-
Gallon OF the irst Penary Council, an event
which, for imposing splendor and deep So
lemnity, has never been eclpsed In North
Americi. The council consisted of all the
archbiShops and bishops Of the United States
and their respective theOIogians. It was
opened carly in May, 1852, and continued
for two weeks. The church was filed TO re-
pletiOn at all the services, especially ut the
sessions on thu first and last days. One Of
the principal resolutions adopted by the as.
sembled prrlates was the recommendation
of the establishment of seven new dloccses
in this countly-Viz., San Franc SEQ, New
ark, Brooklyn, Burlington, Natchitoches,
Erie, and Covington. These sees were sub
sequently founded by Plus ! Y. Tie eighth
and ninth Provincial Councils, in 1855 and
1853, were also convened by Dr.. Kenrick.
During the latter part Of his term the portico
OF the cathedral was commenced, and many
new parishes were organized, both in Mary
land and the District Of Columbia.
The death of Archbishop Kenrick Oc-
Cured on the night Of July 6, 1868. and by
reason of its awful suddenneSs plunged the
whole American Catholic Church into the
depths OF atiliction. 1t can be said with
confidence that no death ever caused greater
surprise or more universal sorrow. On the
previous Sunday he sung pontitical high
fnass in the cithedrIi, 'antappeared to be iii
excellent health. On The subsequent We'd
neSday morning he WAS discovered cold and
mutionless in death, his hands crossed upon
his bosom, and the body resting in the bed
AS if in gentle sleep. The sad news was
soon widely promulgated, and the toling
bell informed the Catholic population that
their pastor and friend was no more. The
obseques took place on July llth, as beauti-
ful Il day in summer as could have been de-
sired. rontiiraI mass was offered up 10y
1T. Rev. Richard V. Whelan, d. D., bishop
Of Wheeling. and the 1T. Rev. John Timon,
d. D.. bisllnp OF Buffalo, pronounced the
funeral orution. Following the last prayers
anu anthems the remains were borne to the
crypt, and placed in The marble sa1cophagus
ell for the reception, beside the ashes
of EccleStOn.
ARCHBISHOP sPALDING.
Although the names of three prelates, who
were each considered worthy of the vacant
office, We're duly transmitted to Rome, the
appointment of DR.. kenrick's successor was
delayed for nearly L ytAr. AT length, in
MAY 1864. the official announcement reached
Baltimore that the Right Rev. Martin John
Spaldlng, d. D., bishop of Louisville, was
preconized the seventh Archbishop. This
prelate was native OF Marion county,
kentucky, and his fame as writer and con-
troyersialist was widespread. Extensive pre-
partitions were made Tor his arrival, and when
he reached here, in the last week of July
1864. he met with a cordial greeting. On
Sunday, July 3lst, he was installed at the
cathedral many thousands of persons being
gathered in and around the ediice during
the ceremonies. With humility he assembled
the throne, and, raising his eyes to Heaven,
invoked the assistance of God in the perform
ance of his duties. The inaugural sermon
was masterpiece of eloquence.
Archbishop Spslding governed The diocese
for eight years, and his reign is one OF the
most important on record. A few weeks
after his installation he published an admi-
rable pastoral letter, which was eagerly read
every where. During the summer OF 1860
the cathedral underwent thorough renora-
ton from the hands Of experienced work
men under his special supervision. lie caused
the old pulpit to be removed from It's origl.
nal location, opposite the archieplscopal
throne, and number Of ebony tablets, COM
memorative of the deceased Archbishops, to
be imbedded in the wall. The gallery over
the main entrance, for years occupied by the
Christian Brothers and their pupils, was
converted into pew-sallery for the congre'
CATION. The present portico, commenced oy