The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-27
THE ARCIBISH0P'S BURDEN.
COUNSELLIHG TOGETHER As TO NOW
HE MAY BE RELIEpED.
Plain Talk by the Assembled DIanitnries OF
the Roman Catholic Church-An Urgent
Appeal to the Catholics orthe United states


Plain Talk by the Assembled Dirnitnries OF
tho Roman Catholic Church-An Urgent
Appeal TO the Catholics orthe United states
The quiet OF West Fifty-sixth street, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth avenues. was disturbed at
o'clock last evening by the roll OF many
coaches and coupes. The carriages drew up
before the brown-stone mansion at 32. Cardinal
McCloskey's new home. Two clergymen de-
scended from each carriage. One was dis
tinguished from the other. ordinarily, by
purple silk stock. and the greater width of the
brim Of his glossy silk hat. Those who had
these distinctions in their attire were Bishops.
and the companion was either Vicar General.
Chancellor. or Secretary.
The Bishops ana their attendants were ad-
mitted by the Cardinals butler. and were
ushered through the wide entrance hall. with
its high oaken fireplace and oaken decorations.
into the drawing room. Cardinal McCloskey
received them. He wore the black street suit
OF a priest. the sole mark OF his state being
scarlet silk stock. showing above the collar Of
his straight cut coat. At the Cardinals right
was the venerable Archbishop Purcell OF Gin
cinnati. bent and worn. He was attired in plain
black. the only visible insignia OF his rank be-
ing a purple silk stock. Near the b shops were
their secretaries. Fathers Farley and Caaghan.
After the interchange OF courtesies. the Cardi-
nal led the way 70 the richly appointed eNten-
stated. seated. He say about hin Arch;
America Wood OF Philadelphia. Williams Of
Boston, Lynch OF Toronto. Hannah Of Halt
fax, alnd, bishops Longhlin, Of Brookyn No
Of Albany. Wadhams Of Ogdcnsbmrgi ,Corrgan
Of Newark: Conroy Of Cprinm \. " Lynch
Savannah KAN OF Wheeling. Moore Of st.
Augustine, keane ot Richmond. Elder Of
Of Providence, Healy OF Portland, McMahon.
Bishop:elert Of Hartford, Mullen Of Erie. shan
q Pittsburgh, and Allegheny. BATES Of Alton.
Ryan of -. Louis. O'Connor Of Vie. Ap., Me-
braska. Spaulding ot Peoria. McCoskey OF Lou
isville, Toebhe Of Covington. Borgess. OF De-
troit. Chatiord Of Vincennes. Ireland. Coadjutor-
Bishop OF St Paul. Heiss Of La Crosse. Duhamel
Of Chatham n. b.
Rising the Cardinal invoked the blessing OF
those around him that he had invited them to
S2StSs4 T'h chps 4% B9 OF pu9ee 3eer
The great burden that oppresses him to-
day" said the Cardinal. is n load upon the
hearts OF Caiholicsot every grade throuEhout
| unreserved speech as to plans for the relief OF
Many OF the Archbishops and Bishops spoke.
| touching gently upon the causes and extent OF
Archbishop Purcells msfortunes. but suggest
| ing practical remedies for them in plain.
4
| Meanwhile the long line Of vehicles before the
| door reused the curiosity OF the neghborhood
were occupied by curious out-lOoKers. and men
and women paused 10 question the coachmen.
| The latter generally made misleading replies.
Those who did not know tnnt the Cardinal lives
| in the house. fancied that there WIS an evening
party. an impression that the closs-druwn win
| dow shades perhaps strengthened.
| Late In the evening the sacred Council came
| TO an unanimous conclusion Ms TO the proper
course to bs pursued in a determined EFFORT 70
| frgf ia a 4
| culties. The Cardinal had the satisfaction of
seeing that there was no dissent. The course
psS 10 the S'SS cahSss Tfs o tRe undd
| States Tor money offerings. Though
| clearly understood 10y all. the terms OF the APP
| peal We're not committed 10 writing. sugges-
| tion was made that the appeal be- embodied in
| writing and signed 10y al without delay. But
an amendment that the embodiment aud the
signing be- deferred on account of the lateness
OF the hour until to-day was adopted
The adoption OF a course TINT commended It.
self 70 all seemed TO IN a great weight from the
| Cardinal and the entire Council. Even Arch
| bishop Purcell who had appeared TO be- utter Y
| weighed down by his sorrow. seemed TO gain
new strength. Then. with many kind parting
| words for Archbishop Purcell. the Archbishops
| and Bishops quilted the house. As they rrHched
| the sidewalk some noted the extraordinary
| beauty OF the night. and dismissed their con-
grant cigars, they walked away leaning upon
| the arms Of their priestly auenduuts.
| From an apparently auth h1rltntivr source was
obtained what was said % br an outline Of the
| appeal that is To be written in the Cardinal 2
| house to-day IL Was said 10 have been suggested
| by III most prominent Catholic bankers OF TINS
city and Cincinnati. upon whose financial iudg-
ment reliance is placed. First. the unlook cd
| for causes of Archbishop Purcel's calamity Will
| be set forth. Ii will he urged that to his
utter lack OF business ability. rather
| than n aught else. 1t Is attributable.
| Then the exact amount OF the Archbishop's IN
| debtedness will be stated. Next will he h table
showing how this Indebtedness. being parcelled
out TO every diocese IN the hand, according to
| the value OF its church PROPERTY,
the numbers Of its Catholic population
or their reputed means. may be swept
This will be followed by an appeal to the
| hearts Of Catholics. The ArchNshops and
| Bishops will make the appeal directly to each
| of their signatures. II is believed. will exert
| great influence in other dioceses.
| the belief that the appeal Will be most gen
| erousy responded to Nas general IN the Coun-
| ell. Archbishop Purcell will remain in this city
| for several weeks
| CH1NCELLOR RINION,S OBINION