The New York herald., 1877-09-13
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY SEPTEMBER IL 1STRlPLE SHEET

to admire his republican simplicity. Whom took the
stage IN Baltimore 10 come 10 Washington IL was an
old rickety, open wagon with leather Topping
the wind and springs to II. Az down Capt.
ol Hill and the cattle browsing Pennsylvania
avenue asked when would VIC get 10 Washington aud
surprised TO learn that there already ~he
Presidents house was the only place worth looking al
in the city. There was an old post Office where the
Patent Office is now, and a colony oi Irish had
squattod the hill, who couldn't speak word OF Eng
lsh Georgetown was much more active place oil
more important than either. know Captain Hobart,
the architect OF the White House Hc told me he IN
tended TO put another story on the building, but Wash.
ipgion did not approve oil It, When came to this
country, the Jesuits had been suppressed
They were suppressed by Clement XIV, in 1874, and
formally restored until the restoration of Plus VII
10 his functions 1914 Archbshops Carroll, Neal and
number OF others went to Europe In the eighteenth
century to study ut Jesuit college; but upon
their suppression these all returned Jesuts you will
understand, cannot accept any honors but ihcy are
obliged 10 obey the orders Of the Pope Both Arch
bishops Carroll and Neal Jesuis. Carroll was at
the head OF the Church when reached America, and
the only archbishop in the country Neal was Mt that
knew Archbishop Carroll well. He above the
medium height very grave and slow in speech, but
very aiabc and interesting and very rencd and gen.
tcnanIy IN hts manners. He and Carroll, OF Carroll
ton, first cousins. and not brothers, has been
enormously supposed BY many Tho family was rom
the county OF Cork, In Ireland. There but ono
Cafhonc church In New York at that tme and indeed,
for long time aftcrwDrd. said mass AS late as lslS
in St. Peters, the Old church IN Barclay street. ST.
patrcks church being thcn In cnuse OF construction,
ana there were only two priests IN tho whole CITY,
ST. Joseph's 1903 tho only Catholic church IN
Philadelphia IL was in this church that Washington
ana his staff assembled alter the battle of Treuton
to hear mass Now there are , as many
New York ! went 10 Georgetown. as |
told you, entered INTO commercial life. Just
about this time Archbishop Carroll was directed
quietly to establish novtiate for Jesuits IN Maryland,
at Georgetown College II continued there for about
Georges county. Md Subsequently it was removed
10 Frederick Tor short time; alter which IL was
again removed TO Whitemarsh, where i re.
90 to the college in Georgetown. l went there
as treasurer and attended to all the temporal!iies
OF the college for eight or nine years l studied
during my leisure and was ordained priest in May,
1877 thirty years Of age, hy eight years ago
Iremained in Georgetown four years ming inc saline
from there here in September. 1922. The novitiate
here (Frederckl commenced at tho end OF tho last
century When came here in 1872, there was small
centre building. The first old church, which Is now
Incorporated with the main building, was erected by
Church in this country, the iather who founded
Mount St. Mary's and ST. Joseph's. and was
atierward bishop IN M inc Church. ! remained nam,ea
building OF the Academy of Vsitation over the way
Tor the Sisters OF Charity The Visitation Sisters after
ward took their place. The church which you see OPP
posite Isl. John 81 also built paid on II before
left s3S, COO was removed from here in ls45 to take
charge Of n church In Georgetown, OF which WAS
pastor from September to May.
"The Mexican war having broken out President Polk
called upon the bishops Tor chaplain Tor the army
with Father Ray to the army We were tho only chap
lains army. fact which created mucn dissen-
SION and bad feeling among the other denominations at
the time the President said the Mexicans were all
Catholics and must be concilistcd was with Gem
mate with him. sent for Ray to come and assist in
preparing Scott army for their departure from Mata
moros, and never heard OF HIM alter he started
Doubtless he was assassnatcd by the Mcxicans Tay-
or at Brazos Santiago getting ready his fiat boats
rats. IL was supposed by the Mcxicans that he
would attack the fort in 'front.' which they deemed
1t. L e.
named with the army as chaplain Tor one year In
July, 1S47, went to Boston TO SEQ Bishop Fitzpat.
rick. He offered me church, ana my provincial
consented. In October following l was placed In
charge OF ST. Maryis. and was there about seventeen
souls under my charge. My life In Boston at
times somewhat tcmpesuous. but II pleased the
Almighty TO bless my labors abundantiy. can never
forget the kindnesses and services rendered me ON
many occasions by persons of totly different way
Of thinking from myself, and whose public positions
made them shining marks Tor the cnvous and dscon-
tented. | Immediately set TO work and built number
OF schools. AZ length what was known ns the jail
lands were offered Tor sale where formerly stood the
JAIL the old Court House, &c Tho land was purchased
by gentleman for building purposes. and succeeded
IN inducing him TO part with portion OF it. Ny pur-
pose was to erect college.
The Fifth ward OF Boston was very much prejudiced
against the Catholics. great hubbub was tho con-
Church, Father McElroy or not. The opponents
Of tho Catholics resqried to singular device. They
SAID tho land was bought with the condition attached
that stores and dwelling houses were 10 bc built upon
IT. A desperate struggle ensucd. Finally, to quiet
the storm, sold the property back to the city and
bought lot almost entire square, for one-tifth OF
what the jail lands cost, and on that erected
college, which Is at present IN very flourish
ing condition. violent prejudice was manifested
against granting charter with college rights, but
secured The services of General Cushing. whom had
known IN MexIcO He introduced me TO the Legisla-
ture, by whom received with great kindness. and
my modest petition was granted. IL WAS on this 0cca
sion that lrst introduced to Governor Andrew,
who informed me 1t would give him great
pleasure 10 sign tho bill 1t passed
the Legislature. | subsequently built and dedicated
IN 1861 the Church OF tho Immaculate Conception,
the 1iuest church Boston. 1t consccratcd few
days ago with imposing ceremonies. Since leaving
Boston have been engaged in the ordinary duties OF
the ministry, my falling signt having curtaed and
impaired, to great extent, my usefulness. still say
mass and preach here at the novitiate, but am
able to travel without guide, and that would be max
ing two do the work Of one have often known one
10 do the work Of two, oven three but think the
reversal of the rule would be Improbable"
Thus spoke tho old man moro than "a year ago, and
his words Will become OF thrccl0Id interest. One
OF his best efforts resulted IN the erection OF the ce
CANT Church Of ST. John at Frederick. His influence
among the members of his Church was unlimited.
He wholly instrumental in suppressing a terrible
riot among the workmen on the Washington branch of
the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad about the year 1910,
when found necessary to call for military assist
ance.