Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-01
THE MESSAGE FROM ROME.
Iev. Mr.. Brandt then read the fol-

nov. Mr. Brandt then read tne lOl-
flowing:
To our venerable brother, James Gibbons.
Archbishop of Baltimore, added by us in our
Iste consistory TO the body Of Cardinal
fathers, venerable brother, health and apos-
tolic benediction: p aGed by divine mercy,
although undeservingly, on this sum umnlt, the
Apostolic see, AMI solicltous for the welfare
iof the Catholic church aud the duties of our
Office, our first care is TO adorn the
lcOilege of our venerable brethren, Cardi-
with uiustrious men, as the character
lot this distinguished body demands. where
fore Wedetermined to enroll you in this body
lIor your well piety, learning, zeal Tor
lthe Catholic faith, ana other virtues of which
you are SO bright an example to AL, LEAD us to
nope That your services will be of great benefit
and glory to the church of God. To you,
therefore, created by US Cardinal of the holy
Roman church, we send by the hands OF our
beloved son GermanO Straniero, our private
chamberlain, supra numerum, ono of the in
lslgnia of this august dignity, the
ired beretta, 80 that as soon as IL
has been duly conferred upon you, you
lmay know that you have been raised TO the
idIgnlty OF the Cardinalate. Wherefore 1t be-
ihoOves yon to stand tirm and mistaken, even
to the generous shedding of your blood in the
sight of the Lord against dangers threatening
the church of God. We greatly desire that
you kindly receive and treat with all con-
slderation him whom we send you, both for
the object OF which he is the bearer and for
our sake. We desire. moreover. that before
Il you receive the beretta you take the oath
that shall be proposed to you by said
Germano Straniero, and that You return it 10
us by the same some other person signed
by your own hand. Given at Rome. at st.
I Peters, under the fshermRn'5 ring. the 7th
DAY OF June, 1886 and ninth year OF our Pom
| tl6cate.
Il IL. s.. NJ. CARD. .LEDocHowskI.
H RECEIVING THE BERETTA.
\ Mgr. Straniero, the Papal Aablegate,
l then addressed Archbishop Gibbons, after
which Cardinal Gibbons addressed in turn
Arch bishop Kenirck, Mgr. Straniero and
the prelstes, clergy and laity, expressing
his gratitude for the honor done him to-
day. Atthe close of the addresses Mgr.
StranierO took the beretta from the table,
where it had been guarded by the
Noble! Guard, Count Muccioli, and
placed 1t on the high altar by
the side of Archbishop Kenrick.
1 Cardinal Gibbons then approached
the altar, and while kneeling the beretta
| was placed on his head. He then assembled
the front OF the tabernacle and gave
thanks, after which he went to the sa-
Il cristy and assumed the habilimentS OF his
II high office. Returning to the sanctuary,
II he again gave thanks, and the interesting
II ceremony closed.
Il The music of the mass was OF high
Il order. and perfect stiffness prevailed
I during the entire ceremonies.
At the conclusion OF the ceremonies at
/ the Cathedral, the Cardinal and the prel-
ates dined In the great hall Of st. Mary's
[ Seminary.
Tonight Miss Emily Harper gave re-
II ception at her residence, opposite the
II Cathedral, to Cardinal Gibbons and the
visiting prelates, which was largely at
tended. While the reception was in pro-
Il gress His Eminence was serenaded by the
Y Marine Band, from Washington. There
was tonight a grand parade of Catholic
societies, with probably 5000 men in line,
and several of the Catholic institution g
were Illuminated in honor of the occa-
sion.
THE CABINETS REPRESENTATIVE.
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-Secretary L.
{ mar represented the Cabinet at the cere-
mOny OF imposing the beretta upon Car
nal Gibbons at Baltimore to-day. Presi-
dent Cleveland sent by Rev. DR.. Chapelle,
( pastor of st. Matthew's church, this city,
4 personal letter congratulating the Car
I dinal, whose acquaintance and personal
1 friendship he has for some time enjoyed,
/ unon his elevation In the Cardinalata.