The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-08

was not imposing, but IL was effective IN stirring
up the sympathes OF all who witnessed H. For
the general public lt has certain strong interest
because IL Is not precedeuted. For The Catholics
its details must be attractive, as the majority OF
them IN this counbry know nothing about the pre-
negatives OF cardinal and nothing aoout the
way IN which such dgnirary IS made
The ceremonies took place in the parlors
OF the Cardinals residence. There was no
display in the dresses OF the cergymen nor IN tnat
OF the Cardinal himself Yet the form which so
permeates the Catholic Church, and which is in
Decd sentiment IN that holy establishments
could not be entirely banished. The parlors were
closed as TO the windows, through which only
feeble rays or light struggled and were tinted by
the crimson nangings through which they passed.
The few persons present were not there
by formal invitation, as no cards were issued
Tor the event. They were simply clergymen ana
lay gentlemen who mad called at the Cardinals
residence during the morning and were informed
that the ceremonies were to take place. They as
sembled IN the parlors at one O'Clock. The apart
ments had been cleared OF the simple furniture
with which 1t is ordinarily filed, and thus space
was procured Tor tn accommodation or
THE ACTORS IN THE SCENE.
soon after the spectators were assembled the
Cardinal Archbishop appeared IN the doorway.
saluted them and was respectfully greeted. lie
wore SIMPLY purple soutane, his dDafce OF gold
and the large dependent crucidx. His head was
covered with a purple 0errettd. He crossed
the salon lenglhwlse and took place at the CEN
tire or its east slde-tne head or the room.
the clergymen took up positions az either slde OF
HIS Eminence, in the arc or q CIRCLE and the lay
gentlemen ragged themse along the sides OF
the apartment. Soon after the Cardinal Arch
bishop had taken his place, Father Farley, his
Secretary, announced the approach OF Count
Marefoscni, OF the Guardia Mobile. This
onicer entered with rapid solderly
step. He was attired in the uni
form OF his Guard, and being wonderfully
erect, made most soldier-like appearance his
dress was OF blue, heavily embroidered with gold.
At his side ne wore dress sword ana upon his
head a very handsome helmet whose crest Is gilt
and terminates with lions head. His hands and
wrists were encased in gauntlets. As ne entered
he did not uncover, but made military salute TO
the Cardinal. He then advanced rapidly 10 the
centre OF the apartment, where he saluted HIS
Emlnence again, and on going nearer to the
venerable preate he saluted MIN q third time.
Having been recognized, he began the speech to
HIS Emlnence explanatory OF his presence. The
speech was In Latin and very felIci-'
tous. He announced first that he was
the bearer OF the oficia announcement
to the Archbishop OF his elevation to the Cardinal
ate, and, having added some words OF congrarula-
tion TO His Eminence, he handed that prelate
letter, OF which ne was the bearer, from Cardinal
Antonelli, and also the zuccetto-a scarlet skull
cap. The substance OF his remarks were:-
al have the honor to be the bearer from our
Holy Father OF the first oficial announcement 10
you Cardinal McCloskey) OF your elevation to
place in the college OF Cardinals or the Holy Roman
Catholic Church, and It Is my precious duty to
present TO you part OF the insignia OF your nigh
place."
He then expressed mis- delight at the elevation
OF ais Eminence TO the new dignity, and SAID sub
stantially, in conclusion, that wni.e the Arch
bishop OF New York was honored by the Holy
Father the entire congregation OF Catholics
In America must be assured tnat upon
them is conferred special evidences OF
fatherly approval by the head Of that Church, to
which they are so faithful. Count Mareloschi
afterward handed TO His Eminence the letter and
insignia alluded 10. the zuccetto was enclosed in
a red morocco case, and rested upon a dome-
shaped cushion OF red velvet
Taking his cap which Is sometimes called
oeyrettino, Cardinal Mcoloskey placed it carefully
over the crown OF his head and then began mis-
reply the speech OF the noble envoy OF the Pope.
He also spoke IN Latin. ana used the words ofthat
language nuently aud with an elegance tnat Is
seldom discerned even IN the works OF the pest
modern writer's who have crystallized their
thoughts in the tongue or old Rome. The Cardi-
mars remarks continued for about quarter OF an
hour. In substance he said -
al am thankful for the honor which tae Holy
Father has conferred upon me-the more so that
II Is an honor 10 which | never aspred / am
grateful not only for the great marx OF kind
ness which the Holy Father has given
me, but also for the honor which the act OF IN
vesting me with new dignity reflects upon the
OF Catholics ol America. Ia my own name, In that
the Archbishop, Bishops and clergy generally, and
In that OF the great catholic population OF America,
/ am grateful to our Holy Father; ard for you,
Count Marefoscni feel a deep love, as che bearer
to me OF tdings raught with 50 much pleasure
for me and for all catnolics."
While this speech was IN course OF delivery
Count Marefoschl stood In the military attitude or
attention. he kept his right hand upiited to his
helmet until the remarks we're ended, and then
dropping It while concluding the halfmade salute,
he turned ana walked nrlsKly 10 place near
the door. There he stood until the ceremonies
were ended. AS he took MS new place Father
Farley announced the approach or Mgr. Ron
cetu the Pspal ALLOCATE, and MS secre-
tary, Dr. Ubaldt. AS these oficias en-
tered tho room both saIuted. and the
former having removed TIE hat he had worn
round topped. with purple tassei-passed IL TO
the latter Mgr. Roncettl wore purple silk
cassock. Being MOnsignor OF the rom
tlncal Household or the higher class no
is entitled to wear the episcopal color.
The ENJOYS walked with quiet steps across the
room until they stood before Cardinal McCloskey.
DIR. UbaldI stood at the rignt and little TO the
rear oil the MonsGnor. The latter then addressed
His Eminence In French.
There Is no significance In these different
choices OF language by tue Monsignor and by Count
Mareioschi The former chose TO speak In French
because there we're several lay gentlemen present
in the apartment VINO knew That language and
who could not understand spoken Latin. Mgr.
Roncetu Is a most intellectual looking prelate.
and the ease and elegance with which he spoke
approved mis- mental power and lngual facility.
He said in substance
IL nave the especial privilege and honor to be
the bearer to you Cardinal McCloskey), from our
Holy Father OF one Of the Insignia new rank