The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-03


undoubtedly the attractive feat
Guard of Honor-the Alabama State Artillery with
sabres
italian Icnevoent Association.
Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Acolytes-Rev. Clergy.
Right Rev Bishop
His Grace the Most Rev. Archbishop OF New Dream
Orator of the Day
Committee OF Arrangements in Carriages.
SECOND DIVISION.
Col. l. H. Keunorly, Marshal.
Mobile Fire Department, Chief Engreer, M,
r. Tucker, Commanding.
French Benevolent Association.
Spanish Benevolent Association.
Il. L. Lee Associatson'
S''lss Bank Sa5S and Ia.nSsass ] ]6aa.S. HsmSsf. N'
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THIRD DIVISION.
Peter Burke, Marshal.
ST. Patriok's Benevolent Association.
81. PAtrioks r. X. and L. Association,
Delegation from ST. Patriok's Benevolent Association
OF Whistler.
Delegation Of Citizens from Whistler.
St YinCent's L. and benevolent Association.
German Benevolent Association.
Mobile Turnvereu.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Major ID. 7. Webster Marshal.
Baymen's Benevolent Association.
Brothers of the Sacred Heart
Orphans.
St Jcsephs EodAlity.
Ihtldren of ST. Josephs School.
Etudents of Spring hill College.
Citizens Generally.
In this splendid and mournful pageant
were gathered together representations of
every nationality, creed and race, of every
organization, religious, mercantile, medi-
cal and benevolent. All the true children
of the Catholic Church were tathered to-
1ether to render the homage of their hearts
to the memory of rte TtfustrIUus P0utIh,
upon whom they looked as the head of the
Christian world, and to whom they bore
the tendeIest affection which the heart can
ever render t. one who was stranger in
foreign land. The men of the world were
there with the members of all the Christian
creeds, to test by their presence their re
spect and homage to the memory u one
whom they recognized as the possesscr OF
the noblest qualities of the soul, bright
ened by tfte -ias;re of broad aid cultured
intelligence
But nothing in tie procession was more
solemn or imposing than the presence OF
the venerable Archbishop of New Orleane,
who, as he passed along, gave his blessin &
TO all who lined his way. a grander or
more benevolent countenance than his lie
seldom bestowed upon one Of the children
of man.
After marching through tre principal streots
which were densely crowded with people, she
procession returned to the Cathedral, in which
every available inch of ground was soon co.
cuped. After the singing Of the j." lnhAm
matus" aud other appropriate pieces, Mr.. Thos
Henry, President, introduced DIR. Thomas Lay
ton, OF New Orleans, as the Orator of the day
who spoke as follows:
DIR. THOMAS LAYToN's ADDRESS.
Ny Lords, Reverend Fathers. ladies and Gsntemen
The Catholic unverae is jubilaut. Som
days ago We lest him who, for nearly thirty
two years, was the guide and the father OF 81
many millions of men scattered over the sur
face of the earth. But, no, am mistaken "
have not lost Plus TX.
After having fought the good fight, he ha
gone to receive his reward. After so long a lif,
and q life 50 full of merits we must rejoice
know that he he's entered into glory. And
repeat, we have not lost our father: we aI
convinced that in Heaven he continues to pro
tect the Church which he loved with a love
strong and tender. We have already II
csived d positive proof of that love. Is ii IL
no who has obtained for US, by his prayers, Il
signal favor which at this moment causes Il
Catholic universe TO rejoice. Yes, j.
bilant because successor to Plus TX is alread
seated upon the throne be left vacant,
Only few mon this ago the greatest obstaol
were foreseen concerning the meeting of Il
Goncfave;- the general uneastness which pr
walls throughout Europe, the violent comm
tions which agitate it, all conspired to exci
fears Of great complications; and still, wh
do we sect Every difficulty has been 81
mounted Ine luteEEeRnum mas Oeen bhort
than usual. Is there . single Catholic heI
which does not perceive the Hand of God
ali thai Is there ereR one Catholic who d.
net eAy, at least in the depths of his hes
with 0 profound feeling of gratitude: I" II
Our father who continues to protect us, to Il
1O; it is Plus TX who, by his prayers, has
tanned for this signal favor; and he '
also obtain for Leo XII that abundant m
Sure Of graces which was lavshed upon h
self.
Such ara the feelinga which are to be fot
in the hearts of Catholics. They are all c
WINGED that the Lord, in removing from Il
midst the visible presence of him whom &
loved, and whom they continue to love so t
deEly; they are convinced, say, that the
mighty has granted them powerful intert
cor IN Heaven.