The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-08

course Of construction, and there were only two
priests in the whole city. ST. Joseph's In 1893
the only Catholic church IN Philadelphia II was In
this church that Washington and his stan assembled
amer the battle OF Trenton TO hear Now thcre
are as many churches in Philadelphia as thcre arc in
New York"
Al this point, the reverend father, seeming some
what fatigued and dinner having been announced, ad
journed tho Interview until tho afternoon At half
past four O'Clock Father McEiroy entered tho par
lor as fresh daisy and displaying those
spirits tor which no has been noted among his ac-
quaintanccs.
Continuing, he said:-"I went TO Georgetown, as 1
told you. and
COMMERCIAL LIVE.
Just about this time Archbishop Carroll was directed
quietly establish novtate for Jesuits in Maryland
~ Georgetown College. II continued there for about
two years, and removed to whiemarsh, In Prince
Georges county, Maryland Subsequently II was
moved Frederick for short time after which II
again removed to Whitcmarsh, whore IL remained
until 1854 gave up mercantile info TO go
10 tho college In Georgetown. went
there treasurer and attended to all tho temporaios
OF the college Tor eight or nne years studied during
my leisure and ordained priest in May, 1877 when
thirty lvc years Of age lfty eight years ago. l re-
maned in Georgetown four years. filling the Office
occupied before. ordained and came from there
here in September 1922 Tho novitiate here Frcdcr-
ick) commenced at tho eEd the last century When
came here in 1922, there was small centre building
The first old church. which Is Incorporated with
the main building erected by Father Dubois, ono
OF great pioneers Of tho Church this country
father who founded
MARy's AND JosErn's,
and was nftsrward bishop in the Church remained
here until Is45 During that time erected tho centro
building the Academy OF Visitation over the way for
tho Sisters OF Charity. The Visitation Sisters after
ward took their place. Tho church which you OPP .
posc (St Jonns) also built paid 1t before left
SOS 900. was removed from here in .1S45 to take
charge Of church iu Georgetown, OF which pas
tor from September TO May.
ssThc Mexican having broken out President Polk
called upon tho bishops for chaplain for tho army
had the honor Of being selected by tno and sent
with Father Ray to the army Wo the only chap
lans in the army, fact which created much dsscn-
sion aud bad feeling among the other denominations
the mc but tho President said the Mcxicans were all
Catholics and must DO concilated. was
Win GENERAL rAyLoR's PART or rnE ARMY,
and became quite intimate with him. sent for Ray
to and assist in preparing SCOTS army for their
departure from Matamoros, and never heard Of him
after he started Doubtless no assassinacd by the
Mexicans. Taylor at Brazos Santiago getting
ready his nat boats RATS II was supposed by tho
Mexicans that he would attack the fort in 'front.' which
they deemed impregoabe, but he went by land and
nankcd 1t. l remained with the army as chaplain
for year. In july lS47 went to Boston to soc
Bishop Fitzpatrick. Hc offered a church. and my
provincial consented. In October following was
placed in charge of ST. Mary's, and there about
seventeen years Tho bishop told me there about
10, 900 souls under my charge. My lie IN Boston wns
at times somewhat tempcstuous, but 1t pleased tho
;s,t n lai,.r
forget the kindncsses and services rendered on
many by persons of totally different way OF
thinking from myself ana whose public positions made
them shining marks for the cnvious and dsconcnted
/ Immediately set to work and built number OF
schools. AT length what was known the Jail lands
offered for sale, whore formerly stood the JAIL the
old house, &c The land purchased by gen.
tloman for building purposes, and succeeded in In.
ducing him TO part with portion oft Ny purpose
to erect college.
THE FIFTH WARD OF BOSTON
was very much prejudiced against tho Catholics. A
great hubbub was the consequence. Tho cry was
raised OF "Church Church. y Father McElroy or
notn Tho opponents Of tho Catholics rcsortcd q
singular device. They said tho land bought with
the condition attached tbahsorcs and dwelling houses
were to DO built upon IT, A desperate struggle cnsued.
Finally, quiet tho storm, sold tho property back
the ciiy and bought lot, almost entire square, for
one-nfth OF what tho Jail lands cost, and that
erected college, which is at present in very flourish.
ing condition A violent prejudice was manifested
against granting charter with college rights, but
secured tho services of General Cushing whom
had known In Mexico. Ne introduced mo to the
Leg STATURE by whom was received with great kind
ness and my modest petition was granted IL was on
this that was first introduced to Governor
Andrew, who informed mo It would give him great
laturc. subsequently built and dedicated in 1861
TIE CHURCH THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,
the finest church in Boston. II consccrated few
days ago with imposing ceremonies Since leaving
Boston have been engaged in tho ordinary duties Of
tho ministry my failing sight having curtailcd i'm
paired, to a great extent, my usefulness still say
mass and preach here at tho novitate but am
Gblc to travel without guide, and that would be making
two do the work Of have often known one to do
tho work Of two three but think the reversal
OF the rule would be Improbable"
"What effect, Father, do you think tho public move.
ment against Catholics at times in this country
has had on the prosperity Of tho Churchs''
s'orrosITioS ANY DESCRIPTION
has always resulted fayorabIy TO Catholicism. The
Know Nothing movement IN this country was most
futile injure the Church. The principles OF
the constitution too firmly Embedded in the minds
OF her citizens for America tolerate proscrip
ton for religions sake Bismarck Is striking against
rock witch will grind him to powder OF course he
has IL in his power present prosecute the Church
and her minister's and remembering the example Of
the Great Founder, the bishops aud priests COM
PEELED to suffer; that is their duty-'Blcsscd are
yc when pcrsccutc you for my names sake
In their worldly vanity these woud-bo statesmen
blindly imagine they overthrow that kingdom
which for eighteen centuries has withstood all that
men and nations could do against IT, Like tho little
cloud bigger than the palm Of my hand, II has
spread until II covers tho earth think with our
Lord Father, forgive them; they know not what they
do'r
CHURCH SCANDALS.
"what has been the effect on the Church, Father Of
tho action OF such Hogan aud Gcrdcmanngn
at has never had particle OF effect. remember
the Hogan riot in Philadelphia. Hogan >turncd out TO
be a worry bad and ytlous priest. He said mass md