Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-04
His Welcome to st. PAULA Procession of
the Catholic societies-The Address Of
Welcome-Father Nugent's Excellent
Response.

ture OF the reception consisted in the pres
ence of several Catholic temperance socie-
ties, the members of which appeared in full
dress regalia. The following named socie-
ties formed on st. Peter street, between Sew
enth and Eighth streets, marching from
thence in the order given to the bishops
residence on the first named thoroughfare:
Knights of st. Paul, Catholic Benevolent
society, Father Mathew society, and the Plus
Ninth Benevolent society. The procession
was commanded by Grand Marshal Timothy
Reardon, and preceded by the Great Union
brass band. The head Of. the procession
drew up in front of the bishops residence
few minutes after = O'Clock, when they de-
ployed IN fine style into double column
facing the residence. 5# zA@i.'3
e The band took up position at the entrance
OF the residence, when Bishops Grace and
Ireland appeared, accompanied by Father
Nugent, the Rev. Father McGolrick of Min
neapolis, and the clergy of the parish. The
band then struck up a welcome to the inspir-
ting strains of kathleen Mavourneen,"
followed by number Of choice native and
national Irish airs, which were received with
great enthusiasm. - .,Isss ~ =.
Immediately after the melody had closed
Capt. M. J. O'Connor stepped forward and
delivered the following address of welcome,
which was received with marked attention:
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Rev. SIR: We gladly avail ourselves of the
opportunity SO happily afforded US to express
to you the sentiments of admiration and of
love towards You with which your untiring ef-
forts to promote every good work in behalf of
Catholic interests have filled our Catholic
hearts. Though laboring in a field 5000 miles
distant from us, the report of your good works
known II md
Catholics of America no less than in LIVERPOOL
is household word. For years you have
struggled, despite almost insurmountable diff
ticulties against vice which has been in the
past the greatest curse to our people, and the
greatest obstacle to their advancement-the
vice of incompetence. We have read with
pride of your efforts, and success in redeemine
the fallen from the slavery of drink; we thank
you, as temperance men, for what you have
effected, and we pray God to spare you to con-
tinue your labors in that sacred cause. l.. lis;
The Catholics of England. though few in
number, are setting an example of earnestness
to their fellow Catholics throughout the world
we'll worthy of imitation. The island from
which faith was exiled for centuries is again
being studded over with monuments of Gath
olic charity. Schools and colleges, hospitals,
asylums and churches erected in all parts of
the country testify most amply to their zeal,
While contemplating the marked change that
is being wrought in England, and thanking
the Father of Mercies for the marvellous man.
ifestations of renewed faith, we cannot but
feel a pardonable pride when we consider that,
inseparably linked with every undertaking for
tor the regeneration of England, and trusty
leader in every movement for the public veal
is the Irish Soggarth whom we this evening
have the pleasure and the honor of WELCOMING
to Minnesota. -.. =. I'LL. .
The mission upon which you have come is
another proof to us of your devotion to faith
opHF Cot oNlo yal J.
homeless and place the poor on the road to in
dependence. is the object Of Catholic coloniza-
ton, and it is to further this colonization this
enduring charity that you are now here. We
trust, Rev. sir, that your labors in this move
ment may meet with the same success which
has heretofore crowned your efforts in the
work OF temperance and charity, 60 that in
years to come, they, whom by your unflagging
zeel you have rescued from vice and in
spired with feelings of religion and manhood.
shall reap on our rich and widespreading
American prairies the abiding results of your
self-sacrl1ce and unremitting toll, they may
emplore Heavens bsessing upon you, and
teach their children unto untold generations
to venerate and bless their benefaotor, Father
Nugent. -'','-'- :
In conclusion. Rev. Sir, allow me to again wei
come you to Minnesota, and to inform you that
millions of acres of Uncle Sans domain is
lying idle and waiting for the arm of the hus-
bandman whose industry is destined to, make
this State the greatest in the Union. We are
located as you perceive in the centre of the ma
ton, with the most salubrious climate and the
most fertile soil on this continent, and though
still IN cur infancy have produced in one year
forty millions of bushel of wheat this
with but mere fraction of the State under
cultivation, will give you some idea of what
Minnesota is destined to be in the near future
word sir of the capitol city st. Paul, whose
guest You are at present. Statistics show that
st. Paul is to-day doing more business than
any city in the Union Of her population. She
is the principal market of thriving State.
where thousands of miles of railroad span a
vast region of country and empty untold treas
ure in her lap and point as it
we're with the finger of desting, to this
great center. We have twelve lines
of railroad leading into st. Paul, and a. MANY
trains day, and a population of over $4,000.
This, Rev. Sir, will give you some idea of what
the capitol of Minnesota, the city of st. Paul,
will be in a few years.
FATHER NUGENT's RESPONSE, .-.-
In response to the address the Rev. Father
Nugent offered the following appropriate
reply:
Capt. O'Counor. heard your splendid well
that may be permitted to address you in the
familiar language that am accustomed to
employ at home. Allow me to say, further
more, that your cordial demonstrations to.
wards myself have inspired emotions that can
not he expressed in language.
I have watched with interest the noble
efforts of your good bishop in the cause of
temperance. whose heartfelt sympathy has con-
tributed SO much in advancing the cause of
temperance among the Irish people-a people
whose energy and ability is not surpassed by
any nation in the world. rejoice in the OBJ
portunity offered to become familiarized with
Minnesota and its great resources, and am i'm
pressed with the idea that it will conduce to a
better and higher emigration than has ever
been experienced before.
hope to make fully known the benefits and
advantages offered in Minnesota to those who
home. am more man of action than of
words, but trust that stream of people will
soon pass through st. Paul, whose presence
will be more substantial recognition of the
gratitude experienced at your cordial demon
stration than mere words.
After renewed thanks, the speaker invited all
present to the cathedral, where, in the presence
of an exceedingly large congregation he deliv-
cred the following eloquent address:
II the address read few minutes ago, some
reference had been made to the labors have
made in behalf of this people in the cause of
temperance. 1t would be strange, indeed, if
these labors did not require some sacrifice from
a people who were worthy of my heart and all
it's energies. My daily duty lies with
in the walls Of the Liverpool prison.
Last year 13, 600 people had been committed to
the prison. OF this number 5000 had been
under the speakers charge, and of the above
number 5000 were women. IF the question