New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09
RECEPTION OF THE NEWS IN THIS CITY.


The doubts entertained by Catholics, Thurs
day. as to the truth Of the reports Of the Popes dath
were wholly removed yesterday. Many cOnflrmatOry
dispatches were received Soon after midnight ycster
day morning. telegram reached the residence OF Card
nal McCloskcy, Thirty-sxth-s and MadisOn-ave IL
was from the Papa Nuncio. at Pans, aud briefly an
nounced the Popc DEATH and requested The Cardinal to
go to Rome Immediately. This summons was somewhat
unexpected and found him unprepared. He Instantly
made preparations ever to obey it, Father Farley his
secretary was directed 10 engage passage ON the frst
outgoing steamer, and accommodations were accord
iDgy secured the steamer City OF Ncw-York, OF the
Inman Line. Father Farley will accompany the
Cardinal. All Cay yesterday the Cardinal was busy
making arrangements for his departure Vicar-Genoras
Quinn and Preston were Instructed In regard TO the
manner properly observing the sad event circular
was prepsred, which embodied his wishes and viii De
read In all the churches tomorrow morning. TEis viii
other memorial services Many persons hearing Of the
Cardinals intended departure called at his re dence
but general rule his time was TOO nnch occupied 70
receive them. Among Others who called were Arch
bishop Williams, OF Boston, and Bishop Louehiin, Of
Vicar General Quinn stated yesterday, that unless
unfavorabe weather prevented The Cardinal would be
ia Jmc 20 assist In the election Of the Pope III i the
general custom 10 have the Pope lie III state fol three
days when his body is carried into St PotrTs Church
remains there nne day., ani then Inc burial taxes
tlace The Cuncaye may assemble and perform duties
OF MINOR importance. but TIE balloung Goes nj
hegiu until after The iutrrIneni. This viii be abOIt
tweys DAYS and IL r. believed that Cardinal MeClusky
will arrive In Rome IN about thirteen DAYS, which VIII
pObahy be before decision Is reached Ia the College OF
Cardinals Cardinal McClOsEy has Pot expressed any
opInon a. to his preference a. successor OF Pus IN
Three kilograms received by james \. McAlascr.
editor OF me FtecmGnS Journal lie special core
epoudcnt al Rome who has kept him well informed as
H. The Popcs condition. These tecams stated that at
4 o'clock IhuI slay morning n Sudden and alarming
change was noticed Jhc Pope continued 10 grow worse
uut $40 ~ M when he expired. The dispatches also
stated thai for four i've DAYS previous. his health was
unusually good i. " Hickey, the editor OF me Cdotic
Mrieu received special telegram from hlgh ccccs
lastic Rome confirming tine news ana requesting the
PRAYERS OF the faithful for the POpes eternal rcp0se
Al some OF the churches yesterday the bells were tOcd
In cnOTatIOn OF the age OF rus
TX The Papal Veterans have called n meeting to be
held tomorrow afternoon at Military nan. lE-
ouires have been made al the City Hall ~
TO whether the flags would be displayed AT
halfIuast, OF respect 10 the Pope IL was argued
persons objected, as the dead sovereign KING Of
italy whereas the Pope the Head OF "a great rc-
li1ns body The Mayor seemed to think that the flags
ought display ed in ia the other because
both were good and honorable IDcn.