St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-11

: erected this memorial.
Beneath is the basement, around which is
constructed a receiving vault ten feet wide.
A part of this space is partitioned of for the
reception of the bodies of the bishops. This
is about 10X12 feet. 1t was in this vault
that the remains of Bishop Cretin were
placed yesterday. The vault is about eleven
feet below the surface of the earth, and as
the chapel is about three feet above ground,
the vault is fourteen feet below the floor of
the chapel. Opposite the front entrance of
the chapel is a tramway upon which the
casket is placed and conveyed to the vault
beneath. The latter is lighted by four small
windows, with heavy iron gratings. 1t is
ventilated by three flues running from the
floor of the vault to the roof. There is no
connection between the chapel and the
| vault, and the floor is plastered with cement
and concrete. The structure is built of
Dresbach stone, and is surmounted with
dome, uponfwhich stands a gilded cross,
| six feet in height. The dome is painted and
sanded in imitation of stone. Altogether it
presents very beautiful appearance.
BISHOP CRETIN's REMAINS.
The completion of the chapel and the ded-
ication thereof was accompanied with very
interesting event. On the 22d of February,
1857, nearly twenty-eight years ago, Bishop
Cretin, the first bishop, of st. Paul, died,
and a few days after was buried in Calvary
! cemetery. 1t was determined to transfer
the remains to this chapel as soon as it was
completed. This was done yesterday in
connection with the ceremony of the dedi-
cation. On Thursday the remains were
taken from the ground and placed in the
chanel The fleshy habiliment was found en-
! tirely wasted, except around some parts Of the
! breast where it still adhered. The gold cross
and ring that were buried with him were
found in a state of perfect preservation
The remains as they lay in the casket yester-
day were covered and near the head was his
| mitre On the outside of the casket was a
silver plate upon which were these words:
s'Right Rev. Joseph Cretin, first bishop of St.
Paul, died February %, 1857
On the inside of the casket and near the
head was another plate, upon which were
these words:
Remains of the Right Rev Joseph Cretin,
first bishop of st. Paul. Died February 3D. 1857.
Transferred TO this vault October 10, 1884
The remains lay in state in the chapel and
the vast concourse of people were permitted
to pass in and around the same, so that all
had an opportunity TO gaze at them.
THE DEDICATION.
This beautiful structure having been COM
pleted, yesterday was set apart for its dedica-
ton and conservation. This consisted OF
the usual ceremonies observed in the dedca-
ton of Catholic churches. The large con-
course of people extended themselves
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twelve or fifteen feet distant from it. The
clergy headedby Bishop Grace then passed
around the beautiful edifee singing appro-
pirate chapters and sections of chapters Of
: the Bible After passing entirely around
, the building inside and cut, and spinkling il
with holy water, it was dedicated under the
title OF E'Thc Holy Cross" After the dedi,
cation a requim mass was celebrated by
Bishop Grace.
BISHOP IRELAND's ADDRESS.
The mass having been completed, BishoI
, Ireland appeared in the main entrance tt
the chapel and addressed the assemblage il
t regard TO the life and character OF the de
ceased bishop. The following is pretty ful
: abstract of his remarks:
Bishop Ireland standing on the outer step
Of the chapel took his text from the lit
psalms
I THE just shall be in everlasting remembrance
He spoke substantially SIS follows:
/ Nearly twenty-eight years ago Ri Rev Josep
/ Cretin, the first bishop of ST. Paul, was laid [
res; in this cemetery. II is a long period O
tine in this busy, busting world Of ours, an
: | many memories of men and things have sine
z grown pale npon the tablets Of the mind. Tn
: ! ue.sory OF Bishop Crefia remains, the strone
living memory which this morning As his nam
: lesres our bps Cu:rers the heart and bedews tn
I ! evelid sgith tear drops. The just shall be
: Everlasting remembrance Bishop Cretin is te
| diy remembered and loved. He did little ths