The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-29
Carolina, McC,oskey,s Address.

During the ceremonies on Tuesday, just
before informing the lie Deum, Cardinal Nc.
CIoSkey unexpectedly commenced his aG-
dress in English. He commenced by saying
that he had two duties to perform First, to
return thanks 10 the papal delegates and to
tue people who had attended in such mum.
bers. He continued: 1T is also our duty
to make our acknowledge to you, vene-
rable brethren and prelate>; to you, the
reverend clergy TO you, distinguished otfi-
Gals for ate and city; to all, to all, for the
honor that has been conferred upon us by
your presence here.
This day it would be proper for me to
make this acknowledgment, and proper TO
say something Of the solemn aud interesting
occasion which has been the cause of attract
ing within the walls Of this venerable CT
tbcdral such an august assembIage; but
regret to say that my feeble strength torblds
it, aud that l would be unequal 10 the task !;
and, besides, the ceremony has been pro-
tracted and is not yet brought to close, and
would not dare to venture, even If could,
to trespaSS on your patience. l will content
myself with asking from you, on my own
behalf, your sympathy and your prayers,
and asking you to join with me, first in CIV
ing heartfelt thanks to Almighty God, and
after Him to our most Holy Father the Chiel
Pastor of the Church and Vicegerent of
CuIist on earth, for the great and maSnau-
imous favor which has been bestowed upon
u, and for which we have endcayored to
show forth our gratitude in the solennlty OF
this day.
I'VE will return thanks TO God and
thanks to our Holy Father for the honor
conferred upon US all ;.conterred hrss upon
the venerable hierarchy of the Church IN all
grades and orders, and upon the Catholic
people not simply Of this city or diocese, but
throughout the whole length and breadth OF
the land; and who hearts on this day are
made TO throb with JOY because OF good
! tdingS that have come 10 them, and the en-
alta,on and dignity 10 which the Church OF
! America has been raised. 1t gives honor
also not only to the hierarchy and Catholic
people, but it was the intent and purpose
Of the Holy Father TO give honor to
our whole country TO give honor ana
show his deep respect and esteem for
our great and glorious republic, OF
which the Catholic population form So essen
tial part, and who are so Loyalty devoted 10
her institutions, and who, with GODS bless
ing, will strain their utmost efforts 10
strengthen and to save her and make her
( -iOllpus anu prosperous ioACfSis W. 'A'0
dav of thanksgiving we will join in heart
while we ask God 10 bless this country, and
also to make this the dawn of happier day
for the Holy Father, so long deferred, but
sure to come at last, and that he may live to
see the glory and salvation of his people"
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Rev. Dr. McCloskey, brother of the
bishop, OF Louisville, was present, with Rev.
Sylvester Malone, pastor Of the Church OF
saints Peter and Paul, Brooklyn, the only
living members of the seven young men
whom Cardinal McCloskey, soon after be
was made bishop, had raised to the dignity
| of the priesthood. Rev. Mr.. j. +. hearney,
of st. Patrick's cathedral, was master OF
ceremonies, and to him was owing not only
the even proceeding of the services, but the
care taken Of the Press. 4 double duty de-
VOWED upon him owing to the illness OF VI
! car-Gcneral Quinn.