The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-16
SERVICES AT CINCINNATI.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

CINCINNATI, Feb Is. 1878.
Archbishop Purcell, when tho news OF the death OF
the Pope first reached here. was undecided whether
or TO advise the OF any public ceremo-
MES. Since he nrst took priesty orders dfyhvc years
ago has been personally cognizant Of the death OF
three Popes viz Leo KILL Pius VII and Pius WILL.
and In neither instance was there any such general
effort made by the Church to do honor 10 their me m
ory. The HERALD correspondent who called at the
residence oil HIS Grace lew days since was informed
that IL was doubtful whether any other notice would
be taken Of the occurrence than TO say the usual
masses Tor the repose Of tho sou 1t seems, however
thai the usual did prevail In this case, and
when II became apparent that the Catholic world was
70 20 into mourning It's loss the Archbishop aud
clergy OF Cincinnati had desire 10 hang back. In
deed, though he was one Of The few archbshops who
disagreed with the dogma OF infallibility when
enunciated In the Economical Counci oflS69a differ
snce which hnd the bodncss TO maintain siterward
Archbishop Purcell had received marked honors from
the dead Pon.n aud entertained Tor His Holiness the
tenderest regard He was therefore. only TOO ready
to honor his memory when Il became apparent that
the resi- OIL the CatnclIc world wanted 10 do 50.
had boon handsomely druped liza night before, and
presented ap appearance OF sombre grandeur Broad
bands Of black cloth stretched from column
vast audience room. Altar aud shrines had been
druped with black velvet and Grape while IN Ls former
in silver giistened In tho glimmer Of myrind OF
wax candles whlch threw flood OF light over the
sombre background. In front aud outside he chan
Gel rail MASSIVE ca'aiaiquc had been PLACED
richly draped In black velvet, and set high
enough 10 be seen nrro iron every par, OF OF
choice plants On this the cataalque had been placed
The cafpot was heavily draped IN black, Hum.
mated with candles and surmountcd by various loral
emblems. The Cathedral nad been janmed from seven
O'Clock. The broad portico aud the streets lead
ing o It wera crowded even down to the sidewalk,
but the crowd waited with patience in the hope Of
beng allowed enter little before nine O'Clock the
deep tones Of the organ began peal form requiem
mas and snorIy Utter the venerable Archbishop ap
pcared on The altar, supported by Rov. Father Ed
ward Purcell, with Rev A. ~ Quitman, deacon; Rev
II. T.. Cusack, sub deacon; Rev fathers Bonuventure
ana Charles, deacons Of the honor and Rev. w. j.
HALEY, master OF ceremonies. Following the mass
came u sermon from the eloquent Father Fides, OF
the Passonist Order, convert from protestan.is
James Kent Stone by Lame-who was once president
OF Kenyon College. The close Of Father Fidclis'
sermon was singularly eloquent and effective.
THE PoPE'ss CHRISTIAN QUALITIES.
He was our iatner, the speaker sald We loved
him because he was good. He was man OF many
beautiful quslities, tender hearted, gentle. loving
patient strong end forgving In tho cottages OF the
the world, moy be found tokens TO his memory Who
has done more Tor his peoplef Who has attempted
more for the good OF all! And who has endured
never shranK from duty, out always defended the
rights Of the Church against its fierce oppvses and
prosecutors and never refused to orgivcun errng
ncr In his ndeliy lay his strength. He had no
selfish motives; be never shrank from pain;
ne nuu no tuOuSut OF LEO IutuTc uS lat AS Nc nm-
self was concerned, and Tor this reason love
and honor his memory. The world which once would
have destroyed his high authority ana torn him 20
pieces stands abashed and revcrent He the
most prominent figure oil the age and will remain
loading character IN history. No Pope done more
Tor the poor no Pope bias done moro for the CONVEX
sion OF the heather; no Pope bias pronounced moro
articles oil faith. He lived durhg stormy time, but
carried his through In the face Of all opposl-
ton ana has Lara down 10 rest with ono oi the
purest characters the greatest regulations and
beloved OF lis fellow men.
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Xavcrs and st. Edwards churches. At the former
the decorations were particularly fine In the middle
aisle, before the railing, STOOD the catafaIque. A
magnificent floral tribute, column about three
feet high and surmounted by white dove,
with outspread wings Rraced the top. On sides OF
the cataialque were two rows OF burning tapers The
altar rail was literally loaded with flowers. The
whole class, some fifty In number, OF acolytes from
81 Francis Xavrer's College, robed ia white aud
black, their places With their funeral torches
inside OF the railing. Rev. Father Scnappman de-
ivered an GRAFTON on the lie OF the Pope. He eulo-
gizcd his character his suerings and also his victory
whine supreme ruler OF tue Church, and ended In q
brief RESUME OF the Church's trials during The Ion
torn Of years while he was ut its head.