The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-11


vited gentlemen were shown into the pAriors
Among those present were Of the Carriage Com.
mitGee:-
/ O'Brlen, Thomas Murphy. Jose y. Navarro. Paul
| v. Thenaud, James lynch, George n. hectef.
James y. Nicholson and Thomas A. Emmett A. y.
| The committee from St. Pafrick's Cathedral On
| the presentation were;-
Timothy O'Donohue. Andrew Martin and Dennia
McCansrty,
me assembage were very courtsously received
by the Rev. Father Farley, the Cardinals secrs.
tary, who subsequently introduced 70 them the
Ablegate Mgr. Roncetu ana Count Mareioschl
the Papal ENJOYS to His Eminence, and who pre-.
ceded the Cardinal by minute or two, the former
in citizens dress, the latter IN his sacerd0tal
habit
Cardinal McCloskey then entered wearing the
scarlet skull cap, the purple robe win scarlet
trimmings and ms archIepiscopat chain and cross
He bowed 10 those present. and, accompanied by
his secretary, TOOK stand at the east end OF the
room, hetween the two WINDOWS.
MIR. John 0'Brien then took step forward, and.
bowling low to His Eminence, briefly stated the
object OF the visit This done Judge Cunning 3.
Bedford advanced into nearly the centre or the
room and addressed the Cardinal as follews:-
THE PRESENTATION ADDRESS.
YOUR EMINENCE-In accordance with the request
OF committee OF gentlemen md myself ciotned
with the distinguished honor OF presenting Your
Emnence with pair oil horses. harness and
blankets, in behalf OF committee representing St.
PaIricK's Cathedral congregation, and a carriage
In behalf OF a committee OF gentlemen whose
names will be handed you-a gilt which We offer
as a marx of respect and a tribute OF affection.
This hon oraDle duty which these gentlemen IN
their kindness nave imposed upon me, could
not refuse, and yet regret that some more suit
able one had not been selected for the purpose.
There is, however. no one tmay be permitted
to say y who could bring more OF earnest heart
and sincere Affection Tor this occasion than my
SELF
1t was my deceased fathers good fortune and
his happiness too TO pass hrs early Doyhood and
mannood at Mount 81. Mary's College, Emmetts-
burg under the guidance OF the gentle and ac-
compnshed Dubois, afterward Bisnop Of New
YORK, ana where for years he was your com
years there was lnstled, as 1t were, IN his breast
respect, love and an affection for Your En-
DRY Of Which H fTn ever cherish as among the
fondest recollections OF the past
II is indeed, truly gratiylng 70 know tnat his
diualsnip in America has seen ht to select one so
eminently adapted Tor this distinguished ana ex-
allied position: one whose whole career has been
truly elevatlng TO the Church. and whose life Is
Noted for SO much learning, usefulness and
quence, gentle character and exemplary virtues
are everywhere appreciated. Most assuredly,
breadth OF the land single dissenting voice.
Long may You live TO guide, protect and watch
over your people with that same fostering and
your ecclesiastical career.
THE CARDINALS RESPONSE
His Eminence then, addressing the gentlemen
assembled, said 4! x
KNOW not, respected gentlemen OF both CONF
mittees and honorable Judge IN what language
TO express my very great sense OF your exceeding
Kindness and liDeraity, as manifested by those
nattering words tnat have been spoken TO me
and the munlficenL gift which you have come here
TO bestow. 1t Ia not the first time have been
made the recipient OF your fayors; 1t Is not the
first time / have had occasion to be more than
amply convinced OF your noble and open hearted
generosity. Ever since my ADVENT among you, as
your Archbishop, you have never failed TO exhibit
toward me every mark OF your confidence, ofyour
friendship ana OF your high esteem. and need
no. say no" a ana now n wave reqretfed
mat l have been SO very little deserving
OF II. In the generous act which You have
token OF all this sentiment OF Kindness which
you have ever displayed and OF that generosity
for which you nave never Jailed to distinguish
yourselves But, 10 say the truth 40 not regard
myself at all in this matter My individuality, II
may so speak. | consider as lost or merged in
the sacred once which mold, and In that higher
and more exalted dignity which tue great con-
ascension or the Holy Father has conferred upon
me, and recognize in your words and acts an
intention, a desire, 20 honor that dignity, and
honorIng that dignity in my person TO show your
reverence and 6delty to the holy Father, who, in
bonoriGg me has honored you; who, IN exaltlng
me has exalted sou, and wno II NAV SO SPEAK,
Church In these United states OF America.
And 1t IL in that sense ! ofier you
nv abiding aGection and esteem Were 70 SIM
ply consult my personal wishes | would pre-
quietly dispense with .equipage and all tnat But
sti am well aware, am bound " ghQY what
Is no more tnep e4e TesPee sd 70 taS brSReIies q
ries with IL grave, ana, Ia certain sense awful
Responsibilities. You can not share with me the
spiritual part Of the burden. but you have come
forward to share with me and 10 take upon your
own shoulders portion OF the temporal work,
and therefore again have to oner you my thanks
and my sincere gratitude. You are honored, gen
tlemen, as you see, by tue presence OF
ne Aolegate Mgr; sonce;ss noS whom y, ms ms
insignia OF the cardiralate, which for the first time
has crossed the broad Atlantic. Already mas ne
bad the honor Of meeting nm. II wilI be To niili
pleasure 10 witness the interesting scene OF this
morning. ana ne Will be able 70 bear re stimOny
when he returns 70 the Holy Father. OF the love
and fidelity OF you his children; also b. the pres
enee Of the count Mareloschi as well as Of my es.
leeuled nAmOsake, Bisnop McCloskeY, OF Louis
vale. And now, non0red Judge said ms Emln-
ence, turning 70 Judge Bedford, zone WORD az
pafting. lon have awakened sweet ana holy
memories In my breast, and am thankful to your
kinoness or alludIn8 70 them. The days spent
M company with your reverted father are Inc lays
10 winch am Indebted for most Of all the happl.
ness OF my alter lie. To That dear mountain
Y nome IN Maryland look as the nursery where 1
4 received al own and 10 the lessons there re-
I coiVed am indebted Tor all the happiness which
nas attended me through my lie.
aHE TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR PRESENTATION.
MI william 0'Bren next took = step or two for
ward to the centre or the room. aud, bowling, al
/ dressed the Cardinal as ioows;-
4 NOtK EalNENCE-I trust may be excused II
venture 10 trcspass Tor moment upon your at
tenmon, in order 10 make a little statement.
mad tue honor 81 acting az treasurer OF the fund
EubacnpCa tor the purpose OF purchasing the car
rage whoa has Just usen presented TO you.
4 Agreeable 70 a circular which emanated from my
brotner Mnnam ana myself, IA response TO which
the EuhNcrll lions we're made u was understood
Z la II tnr Amount contributed was more than re-
qulred for tie object the excess was TO DC hanoed
f ~ tour hMlncnCc Tor the purpose OF derayng
\ KCMe Ut tho expenses Incidental 70 your new posi-
tlng. After having settled tue account find ia
my possession toe sum 81 $1,000 whicn now nave
Il tne pleasure 20 Aaua you, and whlcn nope may
Il nut Or uhAcNn Ytahle. beg, however 10 add that
thia fa a0t rendered NJ the light OF "purse,r II
Nefu0 Too Insignificant 10 Dear any such coIu
& liexlou. uut y merely the surplus previously al.
inaNu IL nov placed a. yOuf personal disposal.
Tue Secretary then advanced, ana TO him Mr..
4 ObTen banded a. envelope containing 5000.
M. Eminence, n rcpy, brefy said, with an ex
efess.vs opening 81 nis hands, as n tns last ac'
SIRE waollF uncxpccled:-.Well, gentlemen, FOL
tta 80 asi " Jour kindness aud generosity what