The Republican journal., 1875-04-29
Cardinal McCloskey.

The ceremony OF the conierllng OF the
beretta or red cap upon Cardinal McClos-
key, took place at St. Patricll's Cathedral,
New York, on Tuesday, in presence Of an
immense gathering.
The sanctuary festooned with scarlet cloth
ornamcnted with gold lace and fringe while over
the cross at the top Of the altar arranged iii gas
Jets "Ie Deuna Laudanaus." The floral decorations
the altar itself were profuse and elegant i'll the
extreme. On the other side Of the tabernacle were
floral columns of choice eXotics fully three feet IN
length and foot in diameter, composed OF roses
camelias, and Gala lilies, surmonnted by red cross
Of carnation pinks while ether nora designs OF
fusion. The gallery, which had been set apart for
the sole use of the choir. was hung with crimson
cloth iringed with gilt-edge caught up with heavy
gold tassels. In the centre was looped the Papa
banner, while on either side hung the Stars and
Stripes.
the SCENE IN CHURCH-DREss or THE CHURCH
DIGNITARIES
When the procession had all been arranged in
their proper places, there was an interval OF ten
minutes during which the church was filled with
joyous music from the choir The procession OF pre-
lates at length emerged from the vestry with SLOW
and measured tread. The audience rose as the mag
niicant spectacle began to unfold itself The scene
was one which New York will probably never see
again. Boys in picturesque robes and with swing
ing censors and dignitaries in dark purple, proceed
ed the ArchbshOpS and Bishops The procession
was closed by the celebrant of the Mass Bishop
Loughlin, of Brooklyn; Rev. Dr. McGlynn, Assist
ant; Rev. Father McGraw, Deacon; Father Il ean
Sub Deacon; then Cardinal McCoskey; Papal En-
voys, DR.. Ubaldi, Mgr. Roneett and lastly the tall
figure of Count Murefoschi, OF the Papa Noble
Guard, in his dazzling uniform. Cardinal McClos
key, wearing his ratchet, purple cassock, and man.
teetha, knelt at the epise side of the altar. The
Archbishop of Baltimore sat on his throne on the
same side. The officiating Bishop and cergymen
stood at the altar steps.
READING THE "BRlEF.'
The solemn and impressive services Of the Catho-
lie church performed when Cardinal McClos-
key and knet at the lett hand side of the altar
The Archbishop OF Baltimore stepped down from
his throne and knelt at the Epstle side The audi
ence rose with perceptible excitement, and some
had the bad taste to crowd up among the clergymen
at the sanctuary. ALLOCATE Mgr Roucetti stood be-
side Archbishop Bayley, and in a loud clear voice
read the message in Latin from Plus Popa to his
yenerabilis Frater (Arcbishop OF Baltimore) stat
ing, the reasons which induced him to confer the
Cardinalate upon Archbishop McCloskey and at its
close handed him the "Briet' authorizing him to
confer the beretta on this newly appointed Prince
of the church. The Archbishop having replied in
Latin, passed the 'Brief" over to Father McCear,
Deacon of Mass, who then read it.
CoNFERRING THE BERETTA-THE LATIN AD-
DRESSES.
Count Marifoschi then surrendered the beretta to
Mgr Roucetti, who handed it to Archbishop Bayey,
the cap on his head at the same time addressing
him in Latin Eminentid 1ua. The Cardinal
| made suitable reply in Latin and after intoning
| lie Denm retired to the vestry and put on the Grim
son robes OF his Office and returned to the altar,
while the choir sang TIE Deuh.
| The Cardinal then delivered an address,
and gave the Pontilical blessing. when
| the ceremonies closed.