The New York herald., 1878-02-09
THE NEWS IN AMERICA.

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WHAT IS SAID AND FELT IN NEW YoRK-THE
CARDINAL SUMMONED TO ROME.
The Official notice of the death Of Plus TX. not hav-
ing been gwen there masses the churches
yesterday, but they filed At the later masses
with pious Catholics praying for the repose OF the soul
OF the deceased Ponti1 In Of the churches the
priests celebrating mass recited prayers icr
the dead The fact OF the Pope's death
will bo made known by the o1iciatng
priests from altar Sunday. Strange to say,
tho report stl doubted clerical circles,
on account Of the number Of similar reports that
have once been circulated and have prove false The
death Of the Pope forms tho all absorbing topic Of
conversation among the Catholic portion OF the popu-
lation; but, outside OF masses nothing can be done
until next wcek, as the necessary preparations for
the great religious solemnities VIII take some time.
Whom Pope Gregory XVI. died, thtrtytwo years ago.
there was no public demonstration Of religious kind
in this city, solemn requiem mass IN the Cathedral
and similar masses In other churches being all that
was done. In view, however, OF the extraordinary
character OF Plus lX well The peculiar circum-
stances attendant upon his reign aud his demise
greater soemnites Will presumably be hold. Vicar
General Quinn and Chancellor Preston are muking the
necessary arrangements for meet memorial service
The Papai Veterans have called special meeting for
Sunday next at Military Hail. Bowery TO arrange for
resolutions and mass OF requiem.
THE CARDINAL SUMMONED.
when tho news reached Cardinal McCloskey through
disposed 10 doubt It's truth, many like reports
had been current a. short Intervals during the past
The The pish.. But at one O'CLOCK yesterday
%o1a.s o ss s:ss No. Siss sa' Ss
ana delivered telegram in French from the Papal
Nunc,o a. Paris oio,ay & nfSrmpg Cardinal MO-
summoning nim 70 repair immediately to Rome 70
attend the meeting OF the College Of Cardinals The
ropc by the steamer City OF New York, which leaves
for Liverpool at hali-past nno this morning He Win
be accompanied by his private secretary, Father
Farley His Eminonce was worry busy yesterday IN
making arran gements for his departure AS well as for
the government OF the diocese during his absence.
circular letter from His Emlnence will be read IN all
the churches next Sunday informing the faithful OF
the death oil the Supreme Pontin and asking their
prayers.
Mayor Ely received several letters yesterday from
play the City Hall flags at half In consequence OF
the death ofPope Plus TX A gentleman representing
Mayor stated that the display OF the flags would
offend public sentiment.
Mr. Ely said that recently at the request OF the rep.
resontatives of the Italian government. he had
caused the flags to be displayed on tho day Of the
funeral OF Victor Emmanuel and he thought u not I'm.
proper to pay the same mark Of respect TO Plus TX
To this the visitor responded that Victor Emmanuel
was monarch the Pope being merely the head Of tho
The Mayor concluded .the interview by rsmarkng
that he did not think any rght-mnded citizen could
be offended by any mark Of respect which could b:
been good prince and thoroughly pure man.
IN BROOKLYN.
The feeling of sorrow in Brooklyn attendant upon
tho announcement OF the death Of the Pope sin.
Gsre and prolouad Up to last evening Bishop Lsugh
lin had not notified the pastors to any special
monies to be held in the diocese OF Brooklyn, but
was expected that he would DO so, and that early
day would designated tor the celebration OF solemn
requiem high masses In all the churches, ana other
In fQk rluf<
memorate the sad event. Yesterday prayers for The
repose OF the soul OF the Pope offered all the
parochial and convent schools.
IN NEW JERSEY.
Private masses will be offered in every Catholic
church Jersey City this morning for The repose OF
tho soul Of the late Pontlf Further action has been
deferred pending tho instructions of the Bishop.
whose pastoral is expected to-day. One Of the
Jersey City pastors informed HERALD rep.
rescntative yesterday that probable
Bishop Corrigan would direct the celebration
OF solemn requiem masses In every parish
church OF tho diocese of Newark ON u fixed day.
Masses were offered yesterday morning by the jesuit
Fathers st. Peter's Church, ana preparations
being made for grand requiem as soon tho
Bishops order arrives Row. Patrick Hcpnessey,
pastor OF ST. PatrcKs Church, Jersey City Heights,
has notified the religious societies OF his parish to
semble immediately and make arrangements for at
tendlpg the solemn requiem mass on the day dss-
lie churches Will be decked with mourning,
Til noon. ON the day Of tho funeral The Sisters Of
Charity and Sisters oil the Poor Will hold novena,
or nine days. devotion, in every religious community
throughout she State The Cathoiie Union ot New
Jersey Is also taking action in the matter. special
meeting Will be held Tomorrow Jersey City 10 de-
termine the most lifting manner for the observance
OF The solemn event. The the fassionist
Monastery at West Hoboken will be OF the most i'm
prcssive character, ana will continue Tor nine days.
during which days OF tasting will be enjoined.