The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-02-28

yeay-Deafh-Bed eencS-Preparations Tor
the Funeral.
CaIEr rsroS, :. C., February 2G.-The
Right Rev. Patrick Wilson Lynch, Catho-
Tic Bishop Of Charleston, died early this
morning aged sixty-fye. He was greatly
beloved 10y MI classes In this community,
and was eminent for his scientific learning
no les than for his theological attainments.
The funeral Will take place on "Wednesday
morning, and VIII bring together many OF
the distinguished Catholic prclates OF the
country, including Archbishop Glib
hons, Of Baltimore. Bishop Lynch was
born al Cberaw, :. c.. March 10, 1917. lie
studied under the direction Of Bishop Eng
land In the Diocesan Seminary OF Charles
ton, (. &. He went 10 Rome and studied
philosophy and theology in the College OF
The Propaganda. He was ordained priest
m ls40. and returned TO Charleston. where
he was appointed rector of the seminary
and professor OF theology. lie was rector
OF II. Mary's until he was promoted 70 the
rector-hip Of the Cathedral, and on the
death OF Bishop England was named and
conSccrated as his successor in lS5s.
Immediately after his appointment he d.
reried his efforts 10 the requirement Of
funds for the erection OF a cathedral. So
iudicious were his plans and so much en-
tbusiasm did he arouse that il was not long
before hls wishes were realized and a suili-
Gent sum collected 10 Justify proceeding
with the building. The fine Cathedral Of
-. Michael T. TO-DAY a monument % his
memory. which IL cannot fail TO pcTpetuate.
This. however. T. not all that his Church
have n thank him for. He founded
an Ursulinc convent, an orphan asylum,
and several schools. In the civil war some
81 these buildings were destroyed. and
others were seriously injured. The Bishop
az course identified himself thoroughly
and unmi.takably with the cause of the
Confedcracv. He went to Rome and tired
10 induce the Pope 10 recognize the south
ern States, and strOye a. indefatigably a.
hi. associates in that direction. How
frIitlesS their aspirations We're is now
matter Of history. PardOned by the Presi-
dent Il the end OF the war, he returned TO
Charleston and began his work anew. The
educational institutions founded by himself
were almost wrecks. He devoted himself TO
their restoration. With that end in view
he travelled through the United states
preaching. lccturing. and collecting funds
lie leoiurcd on the "Natican Council" in
this city In 1870. and again in 1873 on
Bismarck and the Church." Vast au-
diences flocked 10 hear him. His fame had
prcceded him and he was welcomed warm
il. The memorable sermon he preached
on the occasion Of the LAYING Of the corner
stone Of the new II. Francis Xayier'S
church will bc long remembered. A. q
writer he was distinguished also. He was
the author of several theological essays.
and he participated in the Vatican Council
Of iSGgc70, and strongly supported the
dogma OF iniallibility.
SCENES AROUND HIS DEATn-BED.
The announcement Of his dccease al the
late ma~ses %a- shock 10 the congrega-
tions assembled in the various churches.
the desperate character OF his illness not
having been generally known. He died OF
an acute malady from which he had SUI
fcred many years. About a fortnight since
he had determined to visit st. Augustine.
Fla. in the hope Of recruiting his health
and strength somewhat, but the visit had
20 bc Ciyen mp at the last moment in cOnse-
quenoe Of hi, suffering. Since then he
had been gradually growing weaker and
weaker, although only those in i'm
mediate personal contact with him
realized It. On Saturday afternoon he fell
into a coma. from which il was found al
most impossible % arouse him 4 surgical
operation was once performed, but failed
10 afford any relief, and all hope of pro-
longing life was abandoned. His brother
Mr.. Francis Lynch: the Rev. ID. j. Quig-
loy, the yicaT-gencral Of the diocese: and
The Rev. T.. Chapui,. Of the Cathedral. re-
NAMED with him al night. \ day or two
previous the Bishop had received Holy
Communion, and on saturday afternoon be
received the Holy Niaticum and Extreme
Unction, prcyiOu, TO which he made pro-
icssion Of faith. His words were ~ fol-
lows: - have lived q member of the
Holy Catholic Church. | believe all it,
doctrines, and have tried to the best Of
my abilities 10 obey her precepts. | die
q bishop 81 the Holy Roman Catholic
Church, and in dying profess my faith i'm
AL the truths taught by the Church. ask
the forgiveness OF God for all my short
comings, and, trusting in God. mercy, /
resign my soul into Ills hands," Through
the death vigil which lasted all night, the
Bishop remained conscious. He spoke
frequently, took the medicines that were
administered To him, and while listening
t. and participating in the prayers for the
dying, which were rccitcd at intervals du.
ring the night, proies>ed his entire willing
ness 10 obey the death summons. Al
about half-past O'Clock thi, mornin.
the Bishop began 10 sink rapidly. ant
II was evident that the end was APP
preaching. The prayers for the dyin.
man were repeated. and the diving Bishop
raising his hand and making the sign o
the cross. gave his last benedction 10 th,
clergymen who knelt at his bedside. Later
IN the morning a number Of his persona
friends, Including the members Of his YES
try and the Sisters Of Mercy, visited hi
dcathbed. Although in the throes O
death, hc seemed 10 recognize them all, an,
with the last breath this servant Of Go,
continued 10 lift up his hand in benedic
ton, even after all power Of utterance ha
left him. The remains were ROBBED in III
episcopal vestments and borne TO the Ca
thedral, where they will lie IN state unit
the funeral services on Wednesday morn
ing.
Bishop Lynch was a most eminent di
vine, whose exemplary life cndeared hin
10 all classes in the community, and who's
crudl,ion and piety caused him to be re
SUded ~ one OF the most distinguish,
prelates OF his Church. In Charleston, Oh
city which was the chief scene OF his IL
bors, and IN whose behalf he accomplished
~ NUN, his uta'h y NfuclI moufneu. Al
eloquent preacher, he charmed by the grac
Of his oratry and aslonished by the dept
OF his learning. A keen controverSialist
his voice has frequently been heard o.
the kcture platform in this cit,
and his wealth Of argument and 4
lustration were alike marvellous. II
measured swords with the enemies OF hi
Church with the energy of the crusader
az old and with "A chiyalyx no loss co,,
mendable. Against Bismarck and GhC
a II