New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-16
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They win compare favoraby with the hierarchy OF any
Zee In ChriseBdom and the~ will SHINE forth as stars OF
the rst aptitude In the glorious galaxy OF deceased
American preaies. They will ever serve as shining
lights to guido those who come after them la the pains OF
virtue and apostolic wisdom.
These two preaes had each his predominant traits OF
character McCoskey meek gentle retn ring. U inc
on the mountain. Hughes, active. Ooiu vigorous t
aggressive as another JOsue fighting In the
valley armed with the Christian panoply OF tath truth
and justice. The recalls the frlh3e OF inc AFostes
reminds us OF the Apostle of the Genties welding the
twoecged sword OF the spirit the SWORD oi 'no oNu
In 1865 Archbishop McCloskey attended the Second
Penary Council OF Baltimore. OF which he was burning
and shining light. He conspicuous alike for ms
eio1renco in the pulpit and for his wisdom in tue
council chamber. well remember tho discourse No
delivered at the opening session. The clear. snyery
tones his voice. the grace OF his gestures ana manner
tho persuasive eloquence and charm OF MS words are
Just before ascending the pulpit telegram was IA Ia
to hin Announcing tne eSn emotion not
withdrawing the sudden and caamtous news NeAt
morning expressed mo 10 ni my be reSed is done
and cannot undo it, We must calmly submit 10 'nc viii
This habit of self control Characteristic OF the man
was not the stern. unfeeliug conposure OF 'ne stoc
nrdan fialisf il was the serene tranquility Of the
Christian priest acquired by long ana serious med'aoh
In the council chamber his colleagues always listened
with marked attention and respect 10 MS N9r'; anu
rarely II ever did any OF them dissent from tue views
Tn is69 the Archbishop attended the Gcumenlcal
assembly that has ever taken place since the Council OF
Trent. The bishops assembled from the various
countries of Europe, North aud South America IRON
Australia, from Africa ana from the hlands Oh tue
Atlantic and the Pacific They came from the banks OF
the r iris and the Enphrates the cradle of the human
family and the banks Of the Jordan the cradle OF
various parts of the Holy Land haowoI by the foot
prints OF our blessed Reicemer Archbishop McCosGey
He was deem ed worthy of being made member OF the
committee discipline one Of the most nIG nt o OF the
Council and Cardinal Capait WHO pLeSdTu otfn n}
committee spoke In terms OF the highest auIi'"''on Vi
the wisdom of the Archbishop OF New OH ~ h,vod
But one browning honor reserved for your beoHeu
archbishop reward of conspicuous merit a4i NE
Pone pins TX in con .istory held in 1875 pleased
to create him Cardinal of the Holy Roman ChurcD lnS
was an honor unprecedented iu the Western orlu anu
rarely II ever was such dignity conferred with stronger
marks OF public approbaon. No Only ID lhs tIo , on 2
breadth Of the land the news of your archbshop eet
ton hailed with the greatest manifestations oil Joy
and satisfaction. . a., T., .,.,,. .,
shall not attempt to enumerate the institutions OF
religion. charity and learning winch nave spfahg up ~
ton Of one ahdtwenty years We may form some tIo
of the development 6" Catholcty Wheh We coISc,
that the number OF churches has increased during That
rcriOl from seventy To hundred ana seventy anu tnc
number of clergy from one hundred aud fty 10 our
Yonr vonerated Cardinal has left at his death tw"
great monuments of his zeal ana two great esacles o. ms
love The Catholic Protectory and this noble Cahenra.
the the United states VIII stand as lasting
lie has left you two precious legacies Of his love- and
first the egacS Of pure @Ra ui a never ere n I
the surpice OF the priest nor the rochct OF te
nor the palnnm oil we aG,ng np of half
century in the exercise of the ministry, he goes uOWh W
| his hOnored grave without STAN upon Ills moral
! character. g., A., ..,, -,
lie leaves You another precious legacy in the person OF
his gifted successor Whel Moses died says the sacred
SCRIPTURE tie people mourned FOR him thirty days Ana
Joshua hi, successor filed with the spirit OF wisdom
because Moses had Land his hands upon hin; ana inc
children of Israel obeye1 Joshua rs Moses had com
mnndcd them. The dying Cardinal laid his hands III pen
edictOn his successor. and That beneilCtoh OF tnt
eXI riug rarlarch will he fruitful to the son OF MS
! adoption and the heir OF his pricsty throne as was
Tn And III he COuld 81 eak from
tLis bier he wond say to you all: A yon loved and
served and obeyed me, will you love and serve and
obey him regard done for me what you DO TOT hul
will live for you in him and thus father VINO was
lost found having been dead he Is come TO NE again
! on beloved Pontn may thy soul be tins day III faIt
disc! We cherish thy memory and even III the years 10
come when ty life shall he vie wed through the mellow
ing atmosphere OF time. thy memory ike the memory OF
Jcsas will be the composition OF sweet Od0T maze
bv the art the perfumer tiny memory shall be sweet rs
| honey In every mouth and as delicious music at a
bandet They will speak OF thee as the Kind and gentle
and fatherly Cardinal McClOsKey!