The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-06
TIE PoPE's JUBILEE.

BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT THE ROOMS OF THE
XAVIER UxIoN-ADDREss BIZ CARDINAL
N'CLosKEY.
There . brilliant gathering last evening at the
rooms OF tho Xavier Union. No 20 West Twenty
seventh street. Tho rooms were thronged
The invitations wsre issued by tho Cath
oo Union, Circle OF New York, Tor
the celebration Of the Episcopal Jubilee OF Pope Plus
TX. Tor which purpose Xavier Union had rendered the
usc Of their rooms. About eight o'clock Cardinal
McCloskey was warmly welcomed
TIE CARDINALS ADDRESS
Tho Cardinal additionally greeted the members o.
the Union and their guests He congratulated the
Xavier Union its growth and prosperity, and then
referred the demonstr atoms OF Sunday last through
DOT the world a. unequalIed in tho history
OF the Church Referring to the number Of
Catholics In Rome at present no said that
while those from this country wore but few
owing 70 the distance and the hard times. yet ME
Catholics OF this country were second to none 10 devo
was bond Of union between Catholics all over the
world. Tho Holy Fathers lie was un,
s So Peter for D'G0nsSs ss oaqposs any
time during the last i've years had his death occurred
the trials the church would have been forced 20 nm.
dergo would boon very severe and possibly such
to have inflicted great injury upon her. Even
though Plus TX. should die in tho next few years and
DO in the near future still Catholics should have no
fear but that hts successor would be guided by the
same unerrng hand and his efforts DO crowned with
success
The Cardinals remarks were warmly greeted. He
was followed by Mgr Chatard, OF the American Col
lego At Rome, who spoke most anectonateiy Of Inc
personal traits and the great work Of Pope Pius L.
rELRGRAMs FROM Plus *.
Mr. Henry Amy, President OF tho Catholic Union,
read the following despatch from the Pope III answer
to ono Of congratulation sent TO him ON Sunday
RoxE, June s. 1877.
The Supreme PontiT with grateful and agectionste
heart. sends members OF the Catholic Union his
apostolic benediction. j. CARDINAL SiMEoSl.
In the absence OF tho President, Mr. Lumms, Mr.
Joseph Thoron the President olect read the following
despatch:-
ROME. June s. 1877.
The supreme Pentn sends from tho bottom Of his besrt
his apostolic benedction to tho members Of the XAVIER
Union. j. CARDINAL SlMEONL
Between tho addresses and after them music was
furnished by Gilmore A collation. followed tho ad-
drcsses Among those present At the reception were
Father Gocken. President st, Johns College;
Vicar General Quinn, Father Quinn, Of SUI
ferns; Father Shea, Father Theoaud Father
Dealy, Father Donnclly. Pastor st. Michacl's
Father Farley. Father Curran, pastor ST. Andrews;
Johu MacCarthy, editor OF the Catholic World; the
French Consul General, NJ. Brcuil; Charles Mall,
banker; Rev. Charles McCready, acting pastor
st. shepherds; Rev. II. Macdonald. pastor
ST. Agnes; Father Heay, pastor OF 81. Bernard's Dr.
John A. Nolan, librarian OF Xavier Union; Professor
Dorcmus L. b Binnso; Mr.. Henry Amy, President OF
the Catholic Union; Mr. J. r. G. Hassard; Richard d.
Clarke author tho Lives OF the Deceased Bishops
or the United States;' Eugene Kelly, banker; James
Lynch, George B. Coleman, d. J. Mcdonald, Jere.
Mah0ny, John J. Kennedy.