The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-26


Men and women OF all denominations venerate his
name. Churchman and civilian alike bear testl-
mony 20 his worth Narrow minded prejudice
and bigoted criticism 10 onend honest opin-
ions IN connection with the name Of John Nc
Closkey. nrst American Cardinal Of the Roman
Catholic church. Albany Catholics claim him
their eXemplar or all that Is good and noble IN the
priesthood. they point him out a. perfect em-
bodiment Of the holy eccleslastc-the bright, par
ticuar ornament OF a true religion. Tnei quote
the lines OF the poet applicable to this disciple
OF their reverence
Is always mild, propltous ana humble;
Plays not the tyrant, plants no Ialth IN blood
Nor bears destruction on her chariot wheels;
hut stoops TO polish, succor ana redress
And binds her grandeur on the pubic good.
When the news came to Albany, ten years ago,
that Bishop McCloskey was summoned To d higher
mission In the metropolis, universal regret
hibited at his loss The citizens sgnlned their re-
gard by the tender Of public dinner on the occa-
sion OF his departure. The clergy marked their es-
\ TEEN In a similar manner ana by the presentation
Of an archepiscopal cup and insignia.
Thus did Bishop McCloskey attract the universal
regard OF Albanlans. Always arable ana approach
4 able, genial in whatever soci@y he honored with
his presence, he was not alone admired for his
ability, but really popular gentleman in every
sense OF the term Catholics are Justly proud
4 or him and all denominations respect him.
l lie was, at the time, very popu-
/ lar with his clergy. While resident OF
Albany, the habits OF this preate were extremely
simple and retiring. lie was uniformly accus-
toned TO take daily walks for the sake of exercise.
His perambuations extended In all directions,
and men, women ana children became famil-
arized with his personal appearance and kindly
manner.
EARLY ALBANY "REMINISCENCES or THE CARDINAL.
In MnIloqknv Albany
to take charge or the diocese. Catholicty
was then only In It's infancy In the neighborhood
Three churches represented Catholic worshIppers.
Now there are eleven. From 10000 members of
this denomination the number mas since swollen
TO over 00o st Mary,s stua ted Chapel street,
was then the cathedral
REV. CLARENCE wALwoRTH.
To-day | visited 'aOid st. Mary'su which now
has for its pastor Rev. Clarence Walworth The
building In which Bishop McClosKey oniciated has
gwen place to more imposing edlnce. Adjoining
IS the pastoral residence, exceedingly plain and
unsubstantal III outside appear nee and inside
upholstery. Father Walworth was at home. The
good priest has been unwell. lie is q gen teman OF
| probably nifty years OF age, tall ana commanding
In appearance. peculiarly high, intellectual fore
4 head very pale, asceuc features; thin gray hair,
and dignihed, reserved manner. His per-
| sonal "reminiscences Of Bishop McCioskey
claimed any intimate acquaintance with the
distinguished prelate at this particular period OF
his history. questioned Father Walworth as to
what ne thought OF Archbishop McCloskeys cleva-
tion TO the Cardlnaship He considered it a great
compliment TO the people or tie United States,
and eminently deserved by the distinguished re-
cipient. One great point mad been secured-recog-
milton or the United States In the election or
Pope. cardinal McCloskey would now possess o
-
vacancy occur in the Papal chair during the term
OF his oficial life.
REV. THEODORE NoETHES.
We have mere q large German church and con-
gregation presided over by Rev. Theodore
Noetnen. This excellent clergyman has been
twenty six years In Albany, aud during that time
was intimately acquainted with Bishop McCloskey.
Like other Catholic clergymen with whom l
converseo. he speaks rapturously OF the selection
OF his former Bishop for the important ONCE OF
Cardinal Father Noethen is mucn respected In
Albany. He mas done great deal TO ADVANCE the
interests OF Cathocity. Born In Cologne, Prussia,
ne came 10 this country when boy. lie was or
dained priest ut Fordham by Bishop Hugh es, that
preate being assisted at the service BY che pres
ent Cardinal Father Noethen looks back with
pride TO this incident In MS ecclesiastical career
one year ago he vas appointed chaplain to the
Albany Penitentiary. and his efforts among pris-
OneTH nave Deeu CTOWHeu Win dmdAluB buCCtbS
To him / am indebted for some interesting IN
cidents in relation TO the life OF Car
dlnal McCioskey while Bishop OF Albany.
These incidents are lew, everybody with
whom I spoke remarked that the Car dinars
eighteen years. experience among Alssnians was
particularly devoid OF sensation or snow. He was
quiet, unostentatious worker In the cause OF re-
ligion His career resemoled the passage OF q
bark over placid ake-no boisterous contIover-
sizes, no III considered movements.
FATHERS AND A PRIESTS PROPHECIES.
Cardinal McCloskeys fatner was early imbued
win hopes Tor the ecclesiastical preierment OF
his SON. When the Cardinal was only twelve years
OF age, this iond latber. VINO resided In Brooklyn,
robes OF the priest, and rise by degrees
to the hign eminence when ne has just
Voice OF an all-wlse Providence speaking
through the mouth Of hls creatureS An eloquent
IN one or his sermons, made use OF the following
language IN speaking oil Ca dina then Coadutor
Bishop OF New YORK, although residing IN Albanyl
McCloskey :-"Uf him what snau say confess
feel almost araiu 70 trust myself 90 give express
sion on tnIs magnificent occasion OF my ad-
miratiOn OF this gentle and accomplished prelate.
Dear To me In tue bloom " his 20. hood, under
the s1ades or our 'mountaln home and during
Iriend. From him, now numbered among tue
prelates OF the Cnurcn, adorned WAN all the
prsIudlced, SOCIAL learned what has the Amer-
can Church not rlght o anticipate ~
81. MARY's cHUEcH-THE OLD CATHEDRAL
st. mary's Was the 1rst Catholic edince IN the
city OF Albany. IL was completed IN 1898 aud re-
buIit ia 1929. Cardinal McCoSkey was installed In
TINS church as Bishop OF Albany. Upon the occa-
SION Archbishop Hugnes oeliyered Que OF the most
remarkable dlscourses thar ever fell from ms
Quent lips. ST. Mary's then became the Cathedral
CHURCH, out only temporarllS. Hardy was the In:
stallaLou com pleted before me BIS sOp announced
his attention or eiectinR Eranu cathedral. AL
tnougn the city, as have ALREADY stated, then
only boosted OI three cnurches the response from
sil in behalf OF the nplated edihce was warm
and enthuslastlc. Tue members OIL y. Josep.'s
church, at NEE ting at winch only rs we're DTea.
ent, aud these only OF moderate means, con-
trlDuted instantly nearly $4,000.
BISHOP M'oLoSKEY's GREAT MoNUMENr-THr NEW
CATHEDRAL.
Now the good work Tor building the new Cathe-
oral, one u tue nnest religious edl1ces In the
country, was lariy commenced. Responses rom
the other city churches and nom the congreRa-
tlons scattered over the diocese, winch extended