Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-28
NASHVILLE TENN WEDNESDAY APRIL 90, 1916

Archbishop Of Baltimore, setting forth the
reasons which induced him to confer the
| Cardinalate on Archbishop MeClOskey,
and at the close handed him a brief
authorizing him 10 confer the berretta on
this newly appointed prince Of the church.
| The Archbishop having replied in Latin,
/ passed the brief over 10. Father MekeoD,
| Deacon Of the Mass, who then read il.
/ Count Marefaschi then surrendered the
berTetta to Mgr. Roucette, who handed it to
Archbishop Bayley, who then walked over
| TO the Cardinal and placed the cap on MS
head, at the same time addressing him in
Latin as Eminentid tuG, Your Eminence.
The Cardinal made suitable reply also in
Latin.
Address by Cardinal MeCIOskey.
Just before intoning the Te Del1l, Car
dinal McCloskey Unexpectedly commenced
an address in English, saying he had two
duties TO perform; first, to return thanks to
the Papal delegates and TO the people who
had attended in such numbers. He con-
tinued: 1t is almost our duty to make ae-
knowledgemnts to you, venerable breth
ren and prelates; to you, the reverend
clergy; TO you, distinguished officials for
State and city; to all, for the honor that
has been conferred upon us by your pres
eRee here this day. 1t would be
proper for me to make this
acknowledgment, and proper to
say something of the solemn and interest
ing occasion which has been the cause Of
attracting within the walls of this venerable
cathedral such an august assembly, but
regret to say that my feeble strength for
bids it, and that would be unequal to the
task, and besides, the ceremony has been
protracted and is not yet brought to close,
and l would not venture, even if l could,
to trespass on your patience. l will con-
tent myself with asking from you on my
own behalf, your sympathy aud your
prayers, and asking you 10 join with me,
first, in giving heartfelt thanks to Almighty
God, and after him, to our most holy
father the chief pastor of the church and
vice-gerent of Christ on earth, for their
great and magnanimOus favor which has
been bestowed upon us, and for which we
have endeavored 70 show for the hour Prat-
itude. In the solemnity Of this day, we
will return thanks to God and thanks to
our Holy Father for the honor conferred
upon us all; conferred first, upon the ven
erable hierarchy of the church, on all
grades and orders, and upon the Catholic
people, not simply of this city or diocese,
but throughout the whole length and
breadth of this land, and whose hearts on
this day are made to thrOb with jOy, be-
cause Of the good tidings that have come TO
them, and the exaltatiOn and dignity to
which the church of America has been
raised. 1t gives honor also, not only to the
hierarchy and the Catholic people, but it
was the intent and purpose of the Holy
Eaf fhn- To rrirra honor 10 rr-hn1a
to give honor and show his deep respect
and esteem for our great and glorious re-
public, Of which the Catholic population
form so essential a part, and who are so
Loyalty devoted TO her institutions, and
who, with Gods blessing, are TO show
their utmost efforts to strengthen and to
save her and make her glorious and pros
porous forever. On this day of thanks
giving we will join in heart while we ask
God to bless this country, and also to make
this the dawn of happier day for the Holy
Father, so long deferred but sure 10 come
at last, and that he may live to see the
glory and salvation Of his people.
The Conclusion.
After intoning the TIE Deum the Car
dinal retired TO the yestry and put on the
crimson robes of his office and returned to
the altar while the choir sung the TIE
Deum. At the close of the hymn the Car
dinal gave the pOntifical benedietiOn and
the ceremonies werS ended and the vast
passed out of the cathedral.
Incidents.
As the procession Of digDitaries filed into |
the Cathedral from the sacristy, every eye
seemed to rest upon the yenerablean and most
Rev. Archbishop Purcell, who preceded the
of the mass, and who was assign
ed a seat on the gospel side in front Of the
and bishops.
Rev. DR.. McClOskey, brother Of the bish-
Op of Louisville, was present, with Rev.
Sylvester Malone, pastor Of the Church Of |
Saints Peter and Paul, Brooklyn, the only
living members of seven young men whom |
Cardinal McCloskey, soon after he was
made bishop, had raised 10 the dignity Of
priesthood.
Rev. J. F. Kearny, of St. Patyick's Cathe- |
dral, was master of ceremonies, and to him
was owing not only the even proceeding Of |
tie services, but the care taken Of the press. |
4 double duty deyOlyed upon him owing
to the illness Of Vicar General Quinn.