The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-10-17
Nera,ag Star and Catholic Messenger.
MEw ORIRANB SUNDAY, OCTOBER II. 1878.



From the Natchitoches Republican, OF
the 2nd inst, we copy the following &C.
count Of the funeral obsequies Of the late
Bishop of Natchitocbes:
On the day that the Bishop died the fol-
lowing obituary notice appeared:
"Rigbt Reverend Anguste Marie Martin.
died this morning, 10Th September at
o'clock.
His remains will be laid out in his reception
room, until half.past tomorrow morning
At the said time, they will be carried pro-
OCCASIONALLY to the Cathedral.
At 10 O'Clock o solemn mass will be celebra-
ted for the repose of his soul.
After mass the venerated remains will be
inferred in the church before the altar OF the
Between and 0 o'clock A. NJ. private
masses will be offered at the Right Reverend
invited to attend and offer prayers for their
beloved Prelate.
P. F. DIcHARRY, Adm
On the same morning appeared this:
Noftoe.-In compliance with the Resolutions
this day adopted by the Mayor and City Co Sar
of to morrow, all the stores and public offices
be cloeed, and all business suspended, as
token Of respect and as a, tr e to the H mem
J. f. DEVARGAs, Mayor.
The body was laid out in state at the
residence of the deceased, and was clothed
in the regalia and parapbernalia Of his ex-
allied position. Crowds of men, women
and children visited the residence to take
q last farewell look at the beloved face and
form.
The tomb il o brick vault constructed
in the North east corner of the Cathedral
in front of the altar of the Blessed Virgin.
The church was draped in sombre- hued
mourning. The pillars, walls, arches,
altars. and ceiling were one mass of Grape
and dark drapery. =
The coffin was constructed Of wood,
beautifully lined iDside. The'outside was
covered with dark purple material, and
crosses on each end, and handles Of the
same character.
Early Thursday morning the stores were
ali closed it obedience to the request of the
Mayor. About nine o'clock it was an.
nounced that the funeral had been post
poned until Friday morning owing to the
expected presence of distinguished Pre-
late from abroad.
Early Friday morning people began to
assemble in the church and the neighbor-
hood of the bishops residence. Long ere
the appointed hour the Cathedral was
alive with all classes of citizens.
Alto o'clock the procession started going
down Trudeau street thence up Front
street, up st. Denis street, and down
Second street. ltis an utter impossibility
to describe the outpouriDg of the people.
First came children clothed in white, then
the Sisters of Mercy, followed By long
double line of ladies, then citizens, and
the coffin borne on the shoulders of eight
citizens, preceded by number of priests.
The RENAME were followed by the City
Council and body of other citizens.
The procession covered space Of over
three squared, and was composed of Pro.
testsnts, Catholics, Lawyers, Physicians,
and all classes. In fact the entire popu-
lation followed the remains.
It was impossible for the people to enter
the Cathedral, and ev ~ foot of space was
occupied, while numbers stood outside.
The ceremonies were most imposing,
solemn music filled the great structure, &C.
companed by the deep toned bell and the
sObe of numbers in the audience.
Finally the remains were placed in their
last resting place. Thus Jew and Gentle,
Rich and Poor, Catholic and Protestant
evinced their respect and veneration for
great and good man. No such spectacle as
that of last Friday has ever been wit
messed in the city of Natchitoches. Every
store, business place, office and all public
places were closed.
The same issue of the RepaJlicaM
from which we take the above, contains
the following account of the celebration of
the completion of the tftieth year of
his priestly life by the Right Rev. Bishop:
Last Sunday, Sept &c, was a gala day
among the Catholics of this city. Nearly
all the priests of this Diocese were
present, as is their wont to assemble
annually. This was also the fftieth
anniversary of the priesthood of the
Ri. Rev. Bishop Martin. 1t was made the
occasion of great rejoicing by his cOngre
cation. The ceremonies in the Cathedral
were solemn and imposing. Cannon, i'm
provised out of anvils, Numbered q salute
at various times during the day the bells
Pealed forth a merry chime; while the
organ with the voices of sweet singers
joined in the anthem of praise and rejoic-
ing.
At night there was a beautiful and at
tractive display of FIRE works of different
varieties, while the front of the Cathedral
was illumined with the name of the bishop,
by q fire-work display.
Seldom has this place witnessed finer
ovation to one who has been honOred, re-
vored and respected by not only his own