The New York herald., 1874-11-06
OBITUARY.
Right Rev. d. w. Bacoa, ID. D., Catholic
Bishop Of Portland, Me.


Bishop OF Portland, Me.
Right Rev. d. W. Bacon. Catholic Bishop OF the
diocese OF Portland. Me-, breathed his last in this
city last evening. at haltpast seven O'Clock at st.
Vincent hospital, No. i95 West Eleventh street.
The Bishop had suffered long and painfully. His
disease was akin to tnat which caused the death
Of Vicar General Father STAIRS. As stated in the
HERALD yesterday. whiie telling the story of his
debarkaton from the French steamer Pereire.
his stay among u.s. considering his terribly
debilitated condition, was only Q matter Of
short time. During the voyage across the
Atlantic the weather was very stormy, con-
sequently unfavoraDle to the health OF the
preate, whose malady demanded ease and repose.
For two days during the voyage he was in such
condition that his lie was despaired OF, and he
was during this period unconscious. life, how
ever, SO dear to many was nursed with the ten
derest care by the venerable Archbishop McCios-
key. Father Barry, OF Portland, Secretary to the
Bishop; DR.. Levique and others, who hoped
almost against hope that the sufferer might be
spared to see his mock once more. The Bishop
left New York In August last accompanied by
the Archbishop OF New York. who was always his
intimate personal friend, with the intention OF
proceeding TO the Eternal City, bat upon his
arrival at Brest be became so III that
he was placed, at his own request,
I'm the Naval Hospital, and here he re-
mained until about ten days ago, when he
Was carried In litter on board the Periere. which
brought him back to this country. So weak had
he become tnat 1t was doubtful whether he would
live long enough to be placed in MS berth. After
enduring the horrible racking OF the sea voyage
he was transferred. after reaching this city, to
ambulance, and driven through the damp and
chill OF night to the Sisters Hospital, where he
expected, the Archbishop having telegraphed that
he would arrive there. Sister Mary Frances re-
ceived him, and in the hospital he expired.
SKETCH OF BISHOP BACON.
Bishop Bacon was born In Brooklyn In 1914 and
was known to most OF the old Catholic citizens OF
that city. he was educated for the ministry at
Mount st. Mary College, Emmettsburg Nd, and
ordained in New York BY Bishop Dubois, in the
year 1888, and was at the time OF his death the
oldest ordained Catholic Bishop In the Archdiocese
OF New York. with the exception OF the ven-
erabe Archbishop himself who has been in tho
ministry Q few years longer. He was the rrsr
regular pastor OF the Church OF the Assumption,
on the corner OF Jay and York streets, Brooklyn
and OF which Father Keegan is now pastor. Here
for many years he ministered to the largest
Catholic congregation In Brooklyn. His desire,
however, for church extension was soon gratifled
by the purchase OF site for an edifce at the lower
end Of Court street. anu BY his efforts the Church
or st. Mary Star OF the Sea was erected, on the
corner OF Luqueer and Court streets. 1t is to-day
one OF the largest and most elegant churches In
Brooklyn. The diocese OF Portland, Me-. was
created and the mitre accepted by Father Bacon
In 1866, his conservation taking place In the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception, thus estab-
fishing its nrst blsnopric. The elevation to the
prelscy, In thus removing him from the scenes OF
his rrst labors, was subject OF regret by those
who knew him best In Brooklyn, although they
knew Maine had gained worthy accession TO her
religious teachers.
his LAST MOMENTS.
the Bishop up to within few moments OF his
death, although weak and exhausted, retained his
fne intellect to o remarkable degree. Sister
Mary Francis was ceaseess IN her efforts to
alleviate the suffering Of one beloved by so many.
DR.. Wood paid visit to the dying man, but saw
that all medical aid was vain, and impaired the
Information to those around him, ard that mis- dis.
oution might be expected at any moment, The
sorr0wful intelligence was listened to by saddened
hearts, among whom were the venerable Arch
bishop McClosKey, Sister Mary Francis, Fatnel
Farrelly, the ArchDishop's secretary; the Vicar
General, Father Quinn; Bishop McNeirney, coadiu
tor Bishop OF Albany Bishop Loughnn, OF Brook
lyn; Father Keegan, OF Brooklyn, and Bishop
Lynch, OF Charleston, s. G. Shortly before ri!
death extreme JUNCTION was administered, and 81
balfpast seven O'Clock the soul OF Bishop Bacor
had gone to Him who gave 1t.
THE MTERMENT.
Last night the body was embalmed by DR.. Miller
and will be taken hence BY steamer to Portland
Me-. for interment. A pontlncal high mass Will
be held IN Portland, at which Bishop Loughlln, Of
Brooklyn; Bishop Lynch, OF Charleston; Bisnor
McNeirney, OF Albany, and Vicar General Quinn
wil be the principal celebrants. 1t is thought
also accompany the remains, but this is not yel
positively known.
With reference to Bishop McNeirney. OF Albany
formerly secretary Of the Archbishop, 1t may be
mentioned in this instance, that the late Bishop
Bacon was his sponsor when he was consecratet
at Albany. on April 81, 1872.
Eduard Creighton.
Eduard Creighton, well known citizen o
Omaha, Neb. died in Omaha yesterday evening
from the effects Of paralysis. Mr.. Creighton wa.
stricken on the 81 instant