The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-26
NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, APRIL 2e I875-TRIPLE sHEE

poTlauL IEuslS. his learning WAS uuuucsLoutu'
ana his AVAILABILITY won him the respect and at
tacnment OF his brother clergymen and the laity.
APPOINTED PASTOR OF ST. JosEPn's
81. Joseph's church, on sixth avenue, was
erected in 1888, through the eXerttons Of Rev.
Father Commiskey. Ii was the only Catholic Tenn
pie in the city above Fourth street, ana consc-
quently the boundaries of the parish were unde-
fined and the labors OF the pastor arduous, and
covered large area. In 1888 dinlculty arose
among the congregation. which was partly COM
posed OF people in opulent circumstances, and of
others In the humber walks OF life. The dlssen-
sons sprung up in reference to the allotment or
occupation OF pews, and they proceeded TO such an
extent that the Bishop had to interfere. The doors
OF the church were closed aud remained In that
state for two weeks, during which time services
took place in the edince Finally Father Pise, who
had succeeded TO the pastorship, was removed,
anu rs a healing measure, Father McCoskey was
appointed in his stead. The latter, rs was well
known possessed the faculty OF reconclns dis
cordant parties. Under hts wise and gentle innu-
ence harmony was soon completely restored IN the
congregation. 1t may be mentioned here that DR..
PIse mmed lately opened temporary chapel on
Broadway. near Washington square, bur, proving
unsuccessful. that clergyman was subsequently
placed In charge OF st. Peters. Barclay street.
THE CARDINALS EARLY WORK.
more extended field or operations was now
opened 10 Father McCoskey. The people became
warmly attached TO their new pastor, and he in
return entirely devoted himself TO the work or
promoting their best interests. lie was particu-
larry active IN advancing the cause OF SOUND eau
cation. lie cheerfuy performed toilsome jour
news over his extensive parish In making sick
calls; anu one clergyman, who knew
him well, remarked lew days since,
he gloried in the Christian priesthood (which
no man assumes unless he was called
on as was Aaron.n Notwithstanding, the young
pastor tnow only twenty eight years old) was
quiet and unpretendlng. Duty with him was be-
lore all and everything. HIS eloquent and efec-
tive discourses likewise attracted every Sunday
assemplages that filed ST. Joseph's TO Its fullest
capacity, not alone by Catholics, but by persons
OIL other denominations.
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE FOUNDED.
The time mad now arrived when st. Johns Col
lege, at Fordham, opened Tor the reception OF
ecclesiastical students. Father McCloskey was
selected to be the first President OF the institu-
ton, to which place he removed, though still re-
tanning nominaly the pastorsnip OF ST. Joseph's.
The duties that devoved him were onerous
and required the exercise or the soundest judy
ment. lie had to arrange the forty students IN
attendance In classes and appoint professors and
teachers. The whole work OF initial organization
fell upon his shoulders, and Father Curran,
OF ST. Andrews, and Father Malone, or
Williamsburg doth educated at st. John's),
speak in the highest terms Of admi-
ration OF the executive Skin he displayed
IN his new and responsible station. ON assuming
the ONCE OF President, Father McCloskey preached
in the College Hall sermon that even now, alter
the lapse OF many years. some OF his old pupils de-
clare was as eloquent and learned as ever fell
from the lips OF man. His text was the grain oil
ri
Church -lowly In It's beginning, but whose branches
spread over the earth, and among which rest, con-
ISOLATION and protection are to be found by the
weary sinful and wretcned OF all nations and dur
ing all time. Father McCloskey, after placing the
seminary at Fordham In successful operation, re-
turned 10 New York and resumed the pastorship
or st. Joseph's. During his absence the ate dis
tlnguished divine and author, Doctor Manahan,
discharged the functions OF parish priest Father
McClosRey remained six years In charge OF ST.
Joseph's, when, on March 10, 1874, he was conse
Grated Bishop Axieren fn pdrtibusnd Coadlutor
Bishop OF New YORK.
THE CARDINALS OLD PARIsHIoNERs
But lew OF the Cardinals old parishiohers now
survive. A representative OF the HERALD lew
days since made inquiries in the Eighth and Ninth
wards respecting them, and found that mosb mad
found IN the grave; others we're scattered all
over the United States, and even a small remnant
were In foreign lands. He met. however. one or
two who gladly spoke OF the days gone by when
the amlable and SANITY Father McCloskey (as they
anecuonately styled nim) was their pastor. HIS
footsteps, they saio, blessed the streets, and his
presence In their homes was O benedlction. They
were proud OF his exaltaton, though they were
deeply moved when he was removed from
their midst. Some few incidents that oc-
CURED during his pastorate were related.
on one occasion, when there was
large congregation IN attendance during
divine service and Father McCoskey officiating, q
crack was heard In one oil the galleries. This cir
cumstance causeda cry OF "Firep to be raised, and
almost instantly the greatest CONSERVATION pre-
vailed. Father McCloskey was at the moment In
the act OF administering the sacrament. There
wasla general rush for the DOORS ana many jumped
out OF the windows IN their extreme fright. others
vaulted or over the sanctuary railing Faith
er McCIosKey continued, undIsturDed by the noise
and confusion In dispensing the communion, aud
by his presence OF mind and quiet admonition 10
the congregation TO remain In their places, order
was soon restored; but 1t turned out afterward
tnat several persons dled from the injuries they
received.
AN INTERESTING INCIDENT.
At another time . gentleman from one or the
Southern states, temporarily sojourning in this
city, was taken suddenly and dangerously sick &C
an advanced hour In the night he urgently re-
auested tue attendance OF u Catholic clergyman az
his bedside Thirty.nye years ago ministers OF
that faith could not be easily reached 10 the city,
for their number was not large. However, mes
sengers were sent out, auo they found the pastor
ofSt Josephs At nis residence at an eaily hour In
the morning. without q moments delay the
young priest was on his way TO the pauenrs room,
where be administered the last rites or the
cnurcn. Tue gentleman recovered, ana It was
starsd that . lifelong friendship was founded %.
tween the Cardinal aud the Soutnerner, VINO sub.
sequently rose TO q distinguished position iu puo-
lie lie. Other equally interesting incidents we're
related, all tending TO show now devoted the Car.
dinal was In the discharge OF MIA sacred duties
when officiating AZ priest.
RAISED TO THE EPIscoPATE
The testimony OF both ecclesias:lcs and iaymsn
concur In showing that the Cardinal earned the