The daily gazette., 1883-07-06
AN ARCHBISHOP DEAD.
THE DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP
PURCELL TEREAY.
SCENES ABOUT HIS BEDSIDE.
Paralysis Causes His Death After
Lingering Illness-PreparatiOns for the
Funeral.

CINCINNATI, July Sit was just before
the close of Independence Day that the eyes
of Archbishop Purcell closed in death, at
st. Martins Convent, In Brown county,
where he has lived in seclusion for over two
years. He was attended by Father j. F.Cal-
laghan OF Cincinnati, and Father j. j.
O'Donohue of Dayton. 1t was last Thurs
day that he was stricken for the fourth time
with paralysis, affecting his right side and
rendering him suddenly speechless. He ral-
lied for time, which gave rise to the hope
| that he might live for some months, but the
hope was of short duration.
He began to sink again on Monday, and
| on Tuesday afternoon it was apparent that
his hours were numbered. At 10 O'Clock
| yesterday lie was still conscious. DR..
Callaghan spoke to him and he smiled in re-
ply, but could say nothing. He grasped DR..
Callaghan's hand and held it firmly, seem.
lug to imbibe strength and comfort from
holding it. He rested very quietly and
peacefully and later on relapsed into uncon-
seriousness. During the whole time prayers
for the dying were increasingly recited both
by the priests and sisters. Toward sunset
he showed signs of total exhaustion, grow
ing perceptibly weaker until about 10 O'Clock
p. M, when his breathing became stertor-
Gus. A thick mucus was evidently gather
ing on his lungs and dissolution was close
at hand.
The pious sisters collected in the chapel,
the corridors and ON the threshold of his
room, weeping and praying for the passage
OF the departing soul. Father Gallagher
stood erect upon the right hand side of the
bed murmuring the prayers for a passing
spirit Mother Louise was on the left and
ever and anon she would wipe away the
moisture from the lips of the dying Arch
bishop. At the foot of the bed, kneeling
n III va Rish ~
CHAN, DR.. Hecht, of Cleveland; Rev. j. j.
O,Donohue, of Dayton and Rev. Michael
ODonohue, of Wilmington, Ohio
Toward ll.30 O'Clock the breathing be-
came fainter, the eyes closed and the ashen
hue of death overspread the countenance
At ii. 45 slight tremor was noticeable, the
Bishops eyes opened, a short gasp and the
rattle in the throat proclaimed the end had
come-the soul had departed The con
vent bell toled mournfully the tidings I'm
mediate preparations were made for the
obsequies. The body was prepared and the
bier placed in the centre of the room
in which the death occurred. Tapers were
arranged at the head and foot of the bier
and death watch knelt in prayer beside
the remains. The room WAS redolent with
incense and adorned with flowers The room
is light and cheerful, but the mirror was
veied. A white sheet covered the remains
but on the brow and cheek are deep
wrinkles. On the third finger of the right
hand glowed the amethyst and diamonds of
the archiepiscopal ring.
AT 3 O'Clock this morning the bells in Gin
cinnati tolled, ana from now until after the
body is laid in the ground at ST. Martin 's
next Wednesday all the bells of the churches
In the diocese will toll thrice daily Is min
utes each Time, morning noon aud night
Forty bishops have been telegruphel invita-
tioI TO the funeral Bishoi Giiluour, of
Cleveland will preach the funeral
sermon, and ON wednesday morning
carly Bishop El cr will otf iirr at pm.
tifcal Requiem High Mas, lii mu
SIC will bc from Moz1rt's "Requiem Mass
70 borrow the hody will he brought Eerc,
embalmed and will lie in state Till Monday
in TIN ar hcpiscopal residence, when it will
be removed to the Cath dral for funeral
ceremonies on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, II is by his own request that the Arch
bishop will be buried at st. Martins, beside
his mother, sister and brother. He selected
the spot himself long ago and till "a week ago
resorted to it daily, where he had prayer
seat and table. His death, as was to be ex-
pected, makes profound impression here.