The Irish standard., 1892-02-13
AT GETTYSBURG,
Where Soldiers Received Absolution Before
Engaging the Enemy.

TO perpetuate memorable scene en-
acted at Gettysburg on the second day Of
that fierce struggle, Mr.. Paul Wood, the
artist, has been requested by Prof. Ed
wards to paint picture of the Irish Bri-
gade, Of Cs.ldwelrs First Division, Second
Corps, composed of the 2Sth Mass, 63d,
Goth, annd 88th New York, and 10th Pa,
commanded by Col Patrick Kelly, in the
act Of receiving dissolution from the
hands OF a Catholic Priest, Father Corbg.
The picture is to be by IL feet, and
will be placed in one of the galleries OF
the Bishops Memorial Hall" at Notre,.
Dame, Ind.
The scene will represent what took
place on July 2, when the Irish Brigade
was sent to the assistance Of Sickles's
Third Corps. at chat time defending,
heroicaily, Little Round Top. Father
Corby, who had accompanied the Army
of the Potomac from the first Bull ruin,
and who was in at the Ground Up's at
Appornattox, stood out in front Of the
Irish Brigade and gave each member
present absolntion, tie mon kneeling
and receiving benediction. Chaplain
Corby stood in front Of the brigade on
large rock and explained what he was
! about to do for the soldiers, saying that
each one could receive the benefit of the
| abbolution by making q sincere act Of
contrition and firmly resolving to en-
brace the first opportunity of confessing
their sius, urging them 10 do their duty
| we'll ard reminding them of the high and
! sacred nature of their trust as soldiers
| and the noble object for which they
fought, ending by saying the Catholic
/ Church refuses Christian burial TO the
soldier who turns his back upon the foe
or deserts his country's flag. As he
closed his ADDRESS every man fell on his
knees with head bowed down. Then
lifting bis right hand, Father Corby pro-
nouneeSt the solemn words Of absolution
the scene was more than impressive, it
was awe-inspiring. Near by stood Han
cock, surrounded by q brilliant throng Of
officers, who had gathered to witness this
unusual spectacle, bursting shells
screamed through the air, the roar Of
battle rose, and swelIed through Tire
woods. making music more sublime than
ever resounded through cathedral aisles
Gen. Mulholland, witness Of this SUBJ
Inns scene, says: II do not think there
was man in the brigade who did not Of
fer up q heartfelt prayer. For some it
was their last; they knelr there in their
grave-clothes; in less than half an hour
many .ot them were num bered with the
dead. Who can doubt that their prayers
were good? That heart would be inoor-
rigible indeed that the scream of Whit
| worth bolt, added to Father Corby's
touching appeal, would not move to con-
tritiun."-- National Tribune.
Saltwater Echoes.
Special to The Irish Standard.
Rev. Father O'Brien ie visiting in Chi
cago.
John Booren has received notice of his
appointment as postmaster. He will
probably relieve Postmaster Mccarthy
about March LIST.
Mrs John f. Kelly died at the family
residence early Wednesday morning aged
IS years. A husband and four small chill
dren are left to mourn their loss.
Miss Mamie ShortalI entertained the
Arctic club at her home on Myrtle street
last Friday evening. The evening was
enjoyably passed with card playing.
At the armory last Friday evening
game of indoor baseball was played be-
tween the K team of this city and team
from Company e, Of st. Paul, who de-
feated the home nine by score of 18 too,
The Saltwater American, an eight
page, Independent weekly, made it's ap-
pearance last Saturday. It is printed in
St Paul, and edited and published by
Editor Cowles, of st. Paul Park. The
Prison Mirror remarks: s'Dig one more
grave, sexton
Thomas Dunn, an old resident and
prominent logger of this city, died Sum
day evening at the residence of his niece
Mrs. O'Rourke. Deceased was born in
Queens county, Ireland, in 1928, and has
resided in this city since 1848. He was
unmarried, but number of relatives re-
side in this city who will receive his es-
tate, valued at $4,000. The funeral
was held from st. Michael's church,
Wednesday morning and was largely al
tended by the old settlers Of this vicinity.
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