The New York herald., 1878-05-30
His Public Reception at st.
Patrick's Cathedral.
ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.
His Eminence Replies and Warns the
People Against Communism.

eslastica sense the reception was lost niorma tor
he preiest part OF the ceremonies conducted in
he Latin tongue, and. aside from the pag
,autry and magnificent Church and clerical ap.
continents q remarkable simplicity pervaded
all Evcry seat ana every foot OF stand-
ing room in tho church were occupied long before
the escortng procession entered People OF all social
conditions and notable men OF various religious and
political faiths we're present 10 welcome the and
The priest The asscmbage representative OF
mopolitan New York, aud, 1t possible. numeri-
caiiy stronger than that which gathered to
witness the imposition OF the berretta some time ago.
rhc scene was imposing and memorable one no
less on account OF iis novelty than for lite in
rinsic elements The stately procession OF
'obed priests the lines OF crimson cas-
locked acoytes, with candles and braz"n
smblems; the Cardinal In crimson silk, with a
etinue Of nliar boys bearing up hts flowing robe;
he sea OF heads, the ccaseless movement Of
arelsss FANS the altar, with Its mellow go
lon tapers and the purple bishops all radiant
In tho sunlight tha. santlng through tho
rched Gothic windows, recalled the storied days
when ''with plumcs and cloaks, and housings, and
the stir OF jowcIled bride ana Of golden spur" Val
moud OF Allemain, and Robert, of Sicily iourneyed
home happy in tho bcnedcsion Of Pope Urban.
THE CARDINAL ENTERS CHURCH.
The anxously awaited time having arrived the
head Of the procession entered the church through
The centre portal ana passed up the aisle
while the organ played prelude fuguc ti
minor. First came long procession of acoivtes
10 couples the leaders bearing great candles, and the
sast two cushions, which rested each a mitre. A
10Y carrying richly ornamented brass cruel
lx Immediately preceded the Cardinal, who
vas escorted either hand by his
vicars Fathers Quinn ana Preston, followed BY
tho secretary, Father Farley; then came IN purple
robes Bishops Corrigan, oil Newark; Wadhans, OF
bgdensburg; McNierney, OF Albany; Ryan, Of
Buffalo: McQuade. OF Rochester; Loughin, OF
Brooklyn, and Conroy, Apostolic Delegate to
Canada The priests brought up the end Of tho
nne the visitors first and then the local clergy The
procession or priests not large that 10 at
tsndapce at the last ceremony OF which tho Cardinal
was the central figure. but was moro varied.
Scattered here and there among the priests in
black cassocks and white surplices were
Ieen monks of the franciscan and Ca
puchn orders, In brown cowlod gowns, and
Dominican iriars in habits Of the pattern, hut
ei creamy white color. While the bishops
ing themselves ana the priests ing 10 their allotted
places on and around the altar the boys chantsd
"Sacerdos ct Ponthx."
The Cardinal had now mouated the throne on the
Ell OF the altar the bishops sat facing him. inside the
altar rail, ana there was short pause, she sing
ing meanwhile having ceased. Tho pausc was
hardly noticeable, for presently the choir
Of $50 trained voices selected from tho various
shoirs of city churches, iDtoned the swelling an
them iStcblel "Eccc Sacerdos Magnus." Tue an
space within the altar enclosure, and between the Car
dnal and the bishops ano on The part OF the clergy
thus addressed His Emincnce:-
CONGRATULATIONS OF THE CLERGY.
Mosr ExiSKxr LoRD CARDINAL AND BELOVED ARCH.
HsHoP-rhe clergy. both secular and religious, OF
vour diocese beg permission TO appear before Your
Emnence to-day 10 ask your blessing and TO publicly
tnank God Tor your safe return from The Holy Cry.
For the first time In tho history Of the Churcn an
American preiste has bccn called member OF the
Sacred College 10 participate In the e'ection oi the
we're called but the honor Is not only Tor yourself,
put also for us-tne members Of your flock. The
ilacrity with which you obeyed the hurried summons
when the sad news oi the death OF the vcnet ablc
Plus TX. overwhelmed the Christian world is an
ample 10 US OF hdely TO duty and ardent Zeal in the
.houah the election OF Pope Leo XIII. was
happily accomplished before Your Emnencc
able 10 reach The Sacred CoDclave you were per-
mitted, by virtue OF your high ON TO appear before
The Holy Father to offer him your congratulations and
our ervca prayer aud TO obtain for your children
Apostolic benedicion. once ut the tombs Of The
Apostles, here you greeted new successor OF 81.
Peter, who Will We know, sustain with 1rmness and
tignity the sublime trust conhdea 10 the Vicar OF
Christ
Your visit to the centre OF Christian unity and the
shar OF iniable truth caunot have tailed TO refresh
Tour own soul. You have drawn . new inspiration
rom the unialing source oi Catholic lie and
hith and sacrifice. We have TO share
in your blessing. to pariake Of that inspiration.
In the moral and spiritual darkness OF these times
from whom arc men TO sock hight anu guidance unless
from 10 whom Christ, the Lord aud giver OF lie,
gave the great charge, "Fscd my sheepT
A RESTORATION TEMPORAL POWER
In your intimate converse VITA the Holy Father,
and Ia the illumination of his presence We trust you
have seen the augury OF better days ana the iouDda
begin hrs temporal power, for untii this be accom-
pushed We zee no promise oi tho peace oi
DAYS. The restoration Of the Vicar OF Christ
10 all his just rights Is necessary TO tho safety oil
Chrst,an community and wlll DC inc dawn oi new
leave, then, TO ada our Congratulations on your
happy return to your home ana TO utter our sincere
prayer that God may long spare you 10 govern your
diocese and 10 share 10 the Iabors OF the fontlhoAc
THk WELCOME or THK YEorLK
The Vicar entered, and Mr Jonn Aekeon came from
among the people, passed up the steps at the hoad Ct
vacated, he spoke as foliows:-
YoUR EnISgScE-ro mo has been assigned the gratl-
lying daty OF presenting to you on behalf Of th.
Catholic iay OF this Guy aud diocese tDer congrstu-
lstions ON your SAFE return IRON the Eternal City.
Many moro worthy Than myself mgnt have been
selected tor this honorable pos ion. out you win per
nit me 10 say Douc could perform n Win moro
sincere affection toward yourself personally.
u is oiibeuu 10 express the dep seated
rverence anu love which arc entertained
Tor you by the large and faithful hocx committed 10
your pastoral care, aud you can well understand
how embarrassed any individual must DO as the
organ OF such body IN gIvng expression TO tbcr
feelings Born III our micsl, your course IA lie from
childhood has been before Us IL has tecn conspicu-
ousiy marked With pIety aud ZEAL You have dis-
rnafged with meek anu quiet SPIRIT but with an
Impressive efficiency. the functions OF your sacred
ofcc priest, bishop, archbishop aud at last car
anal, In such manner secure the affection aud
veneralion OF not only the people ol your own lock-
but also be admiration and estesm OF those who dincr
from you in religious faith. Christian charity
has been uniformly developed all your acts.
We all know that under your admin strrtion tenn
pies have been erected TO the ever living God, aud
our semiDarics OF issrntng have been increased IN
ndmber. Homes Tor the rescue OF tho young from
uruc,ior, refugees ior the comfort the aud hos
piials Tor tue sick. have also ueen orlsnIzed Iu a
gvrd numerous works OF religion, bsnevvlcncc aud
mercy stand forth monuinelts Is OF your devotion
Ihe cause Of Cs;holicity. With your KIND pcrmiss
hey are referred to solely Tor the purpose oi OK.
pressing you the sincere gratitude OF tho people
trusted TO your care Tor this your hUiy WORK.
10 Pius tx. Of immortal memory the Catholic lalty
OF tbis Indebted Tor having selected you
ns one OF the princes OF the ChufcD When tho news
Of the this great Fonin reached us the sor
row of the CathoiIgs OF your diocese Was deep ana
unccre. They remembered the hi@n disti nctlon con
lefrea upon Dy his selectton OF yourself as one
pI his EeclosIasticai Senatetbat body to whom tho
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