The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-10

"fOur Grace. am very sorry TO nave been Oh
liged TO trouble YOU about this matter" when the
Archbishop replied, IN a voice that seemed TO IN
dictate that to him the cardinalate was not an
honor that he had sought:-"Ir must give me
some trouble suppose" And tlus ended the
interview.
During the conversation with the reporter. the
Archbishop, in his quiet milo way, simply con-
tented himself, as can be seen by the above, with
answering the questions put TO him as to what he
himself knew about the statement that he was to
be made cardinal, and what change. II any, OF
Importance would take place in the archdiocese,
or even beyond its precincts by reason OF his be-
coming cardinal. Judging from the tone OF his
voice and his general manner while he spoke,
the Archbishop, who is known to be
OF a retiring disposition, and who naturally
shrinks from what the world calls fame ana re-
nown. rather deprecated the that ne was to be
singled out from among the many eminent men in
the Catholic Church for an honor that has never
before been conferred upon any prelate OF the
Church in America.
SKETCH OF MOST REV. JOHN M'CLosKEY, DID,,
ARCHBISHOP OF NEW YORK.
Most Rev. the Archbishop OF New York. John
McClOskey, DID,, who has, according to a cable
telegraph report from Rome, been promoted to
the dignity OF a Cardinal of the Church, is one OF
hierarchy, not only of the epscopacy in America
but OF the universal passionate urbt ct Or0tS.
HIS LIFE AND WORKS.
John McClOskey, the successor OF the lamented
Jonn Hughes, DID,. Archbishop OF New York, was
born in Brooklyn, n. y. In the year 1910. de 49,
consequently sixty-dve years OF age. Being a
youth Of more than ordinary promise his father
gave him liberal education, and he finally pre-
pared for the priesthood. He was ordained by
Bishop Dubois In January 1884, at st. PatricE's
Cathedral, in this city, where he celebrated his
first mass Ten years later he knelt at the same
altar TO receive from the hands Of Bishop Hughes
the conservation which made him Bishop Of
Axieren and coadJutor OF tue officiating prelate.
On the establishment OF
THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY
including all OF the STATE OF New York lying north
OF iOrty-twO degrees north and OF the eastern
line OF Cayuga, Tompkins and Tioga counties,
Bishop McUloskey was transferred to that see.
He made st. Marys-one OF the four Catholic
churches of Albany--his cathedral. The diocese
was very Feeble, having only i0rty churches, some
OF them without cergymen, and the Catholic
population was scattered over large territory,
and was for the most part poor and had to
struggle agatnss the prejudice OF the surrounding
people. AT al early moment the Blsnop
founded female orphan asylum IN Troy,
The Sisters OF Charity. The year 1851 was
marked by the opening OF the Academy OF ST..
BroJners, and tue establishment OF hospital by
the Sisters OF Charity which has, IN single year.
was founded IN Albany by colony Of the Sisters
OF the Sacred Heart, and in 1856 an academy for
boys was opened Ut Utica. at cost OF more than
$1,000.
Bishop McCosSey's term OF service in the Al
bany diocese extended over period OF seventeen
years, and during the whole time his iabOrs were
characterized by unceasing earnestness, and
everywhere Gro wned with more than the usual
success. He left In the diocese ll3 churches eight
ChaDels. 6ftv-lOur minor elUhtV-1Ve mis-.
sOnaries, three academies Tor boys and one for
girls. SIX orphan asy iums and fifteen parochial
ARCHBISHOP HUGHES ESTIMATE OF THE PRRLArE.
Right Rev. DR.. McCloskey was held very dearly
from certain acts immediately oetOre mis- death.
aud the testamentary papers which he left behind
ceeded by his former coadj tutor. A. ali events, he
was most lavoraoly indicated Tor the position by
the votes Of his episcopal brethren and became
the selection OF the Pope.
THE FLOCK IN ALBANY.
Before his departure rom Albany he was enter.
tanned by his clergy, when an address was pre-.
an expense Of $1,000 consisting pa'Ihl his por
the addressing Is, right reverend father, in the
recollection Of nearly ali OF US that wnen you took
and SCI How rrea the u change EWES
since You nave been all to us-our DisnOp, our
father, our counsellor, our best friend. Your no.
BILE cathedral, with It's surrounding religious and
literary institutions; the grand ana beautiful
churcnes erected under your patronage and with
duced and tostered by your care, and all now
nourishing win academies and schOos your
their union and zeal, rejecting some OF your own
sprit-all tell OF your apostolic work here. and
CITIZEN HONORS.
The Governor OF the state and number OF the
leading citizens OF Albany invited the bishop to .
puDrc dinner. which. however. his engagements
would not allow him to accept. Says the letter OF
invitation Permit US to say that your resi-
dence OF seventeen years with US has taug 10 "
auOreciaLe "A character elevated a..
ments and inspired by Christian charity. 1t is lOr
otne 10 bear witness TO the results Of your cps
Copal laboIs, the rejected light ri which IN
the elevated condition Of your people. 1t Is lOr US
to recognize the mission OF one VINO has
preiate and a Christian gentleman, and whose IN
nuence in society has been exerted TO sootne and
trauquilllze TO elevate and instruct"
INSTALLED As ARCHBISHOP OF NEW YORK.
The installation OF the most Rev. Dr.. McCloskev
as the Archbishop OF the Catholic diocese OF New
YORK took place on Sunday, August. 81 1854 at ct.
Patrck's Cathedral, before vast audience. There
was grand episcopal and saCerdotal procession,
consisting OF the master OF ceremonies: two
acolytes bearing immense wax tapers; cross.
bearer carrying MASSIVE golden cross; q long
ltne OF acoytes dressed IN wnite surplices and red
vestments, embroidered IN gold and other
precious metals, following two by TWO In regular
line; priests, IN PLAIN white vestlGents and black
gowns; bisnops OF the church from all parts o.
the STATE. ana some from abroad. and the
under canopy eaboratelY worked IN
SATIN and gold, and borne by four per.
sOuSs w ueu TIE ATCHDlSuOp came Ill lTOut Oh
the altar ne kneit devoutly, aud remained for
some time In silent prayer. Being escorted to the
throne IN 'front.' OF the r0strum the bishops pres
enL assembled the steps one by one, ana, on pre-
sentlng themselves TO the Archbishop, he tenderly
embraced them, inprinting the KISS OF peace on
their left cheek. Inc priests followed IN like
manner, one at time, and. kneeiIng at the feet
OF their superior, respectfully kissed the sgnet
ring on his right hand. He received the crozier
tiara ana other paraphernaiia OF Inc archie plsc0-
pal Of1ce In front OF the altar. The grand pom ih
Cal high mass set down for the day as performed,
and the Archbishop made
A MOST ELOQUENT ADDRESS,
the lollOwlng extract rom which Is 4 very fair
Illustration OF the aflectiOnate and touching
pathOs which Is a popularity OF the ArchDlsnop's
styie:-
Par rotis-Peace be to you The peace, indeed, not
such as the wora gives such as The world take
away but the Savlours peace-the peace OF God which
surpasse tn ali undersandng-th which enduretn
forever. II mas been with beloved brethren,
As IT was with the apostles the resurrection night
Your hearts were sad aud troubled The prclate whom
You have rcvered 50 hghly-the iather whom you hat
loved so long and so wel-was taken from you JOY
Of your eye the pride OF your heart had departed shad
ows had fallen upon your path you felt that had
been lett orphans; the shining light Of the sanctuary
holy of b,lta