Catholic Union and Times from Buffalo, New York • 5

THE 0 ATHOLIC UNIO N. 5 February 13, from it the following: "Alas! that the out ing'totake part in the ceremonies attending the blessing of the new banner of the St. Bridg: el's Beneficial Society, on Sunday, Feb. 23, are have a house and church (81, Peter's). Ilere he remained faithfully discharging the duties incumbent on him, until about three and a half yeant ago, when he was placed In charge of Holy Angela' church In this city, to the spirit-tial wanta of which he haa ministered with extraordinary teal and fidelity up to the time of his demise.

The sickness which laid nun on his deathbed was a pleurisy and affection of the liver, superinduced by a severe cold he could not discharge sufficiently well. He made a short visit to Rome in 1867, partly to witness the canonization of a saint, but particularly to see the Holy Father, by whom he waa most warmly received. Borne time after his return the Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskey tendered him the letter which conferred on him the decree of Doctor of Divinity, bestowed upon him by the' priests of the Propaganda, Rome, in appreciation of his merits. During the early and vigorous years of his life us a priest he discharged his duties with an almost scrupulous and extremely laborious energy, as the books and records of the Cathedral will prove.

At the time of his ordination there were only four Catholic churches in the city of New York, namely, St, Peter's, 8t Patrick's, 6u Mary's, in Sheriff street, and Christ church, in Ana strt( and the Catholic religion may be said to have grown wonderfully if not By his sole labors, at least under his patronage and influence. Re was the oldest priest of New York city after the Archbishop. MostRtv. Archbishop McCloskey entaka sorrowful mother of our Saviour. A black veil covered her, and the folds of the veil rested on the infant Jesus and the right arm of the'Vir-gin.

On the evening of the same day she saw the Mother of God as she ia ordinarily represented. She was "dressed in white, had on a blue mantle, a crown of gold, and had a medal in her hand. She pronounced these words: in French and German. "On the 8th of December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a number of persons were witnesses of the apparition. One child saw Mary covered with vestments of gold.

At her right side was a blue before which she held the infant Jesus! At her left side were two priests' of different height. A woman of Orbey heard the apparition pronounce these Words, 'Fray; you will be "About five hundred persons come daily to Kriith -ib ff wtsasatiftediflbc' Mother of God. They kuccl and pray with uncovered head, often in the midnt of the rain which falls in torrent. "Meanwhile what are we to think of all these tWugsJBkjiur readers. Ourrintcntion, we respond, is not to pronounce judgment concerning the matter.

That judgment btlongstothe ecclesiastical authorities. Our conclusion is this: In the midst of an age which denies nil that belongs to the supernatural, the supernatural, as if- to defy incredulity, appears and Affirms itself; and at the moment when the enemies of the Church arc deluded with hope of (riirr Starrs was a strikingly kind andamiable priest lie was charitable not only in deed, but also in his method of speaking of others. He was" silent when Ire could not say a good word, and always spoke well nt those who deserved it. He was generally reserved i'n his speech, and iiL.Xac.seldom when jBecessarjk.w.ri He was more of a practical learned man than a really finished scholar. He was Drudent.

care ful and most solicitous for the welfare of his congregation. Ho possessed a fine, peaceful mind and harmless temperament: was a rreot Judge of character, and, although apparently liiuiucrcui io v. iiui seemcu matters oi importance to others, had great powers of discrimination. He was especially faithful in the discharge of his duty, and was so gentle and mild that he has never been known to give way to anger. He led always a very temperate and.

regular life, and in that respect was a model, for many of younger years. He never omitted offering "up the holy sacrifice of the mass during his time as a priest, and always as early in the morning as half-past six o'clock. During the last iwo years, however, it has been bis custom to say seven o'clock mass. He has "always preserved, even before'children, the same een disposition, good reeling and tranquility of niind for which he has been best known And mosnntversaHy-esteemed andbeloved. He was sixty-eight years of age.

BIS ILLNESS AKP DEATH. The very reverend father was first taken ill on Friday evening last, the 31st with a violent pain of the head. He arose on that morning as usual to cclebiate mass, but soon became conscious of an unaccountable feeling of weakness, debility and prostration, which forced him to resume his rest, and confined him, in a word, to his deathbed. On Friday evening last and night he was in a senii-uncon scious state. On Saturday morning he became a little better, and during the remeinder of Saturday and Sunday he was in a state of consciousness and insreascd strength.

On Tuesday evening a "change came on somewhat suddenly, which seemed to throw him again into a per-, fectly unconscious state, in which he remained up to Wednesday morning, when he again seemed to arouse" himself for the rc. eption of the sacraments, which were administered to him by the Rev. Father Kearney. During the day previous the reverend Father spoke very even to the Archbishop, who wss constantly present with him every day during his illness, and on Wednesday morning, after the reception of the last sacraments, ne sunk gradually apain into an apparently insensible condition. He spoke to no one, nor did be recognize the priests around his bed.

among whom were Bishop Lvnch. of Charleston, and the reverend priests of the Cathedral, together with the Rev. Father Quinn, of St. Peter's, Barclay street. While in this condition Archbishop McCloskey entered the room and proceeded to his bedside, evidently grieved at his apparent dying appearance.

The Archbishop spoke to him, saying, "Father Starrs, do you know met" The sinking man seemed pierced by the tender voice of his old, familiar and kind associate ia Christ, and raising bis head slightly upon the pillow, answered with a sort, calm smile, "Yes. Archbishop said, "Who am and the good priest, still retaining the same smile upon his face, answered again, in a firmer and still more affectionate tone, "The Archbishop." These were the last words he was beard to utter. lie afterwards fell into bis former on-, conscious state until yesterday morning, immediately previous to his death, when for a very short time he opened his eyes, looked around at those who were present in the room as if he recognized them, and soon again fell into tm last slumber. While the last prayers were being read he made efforts to answer them, and made the sign of the cross perfectly on- his -forehead and breast. While he was in his last moments the Most Rev.

Archbishop was engaged in ssy-ing mass for his recovery or happy death, and during the elevation, of memento, the seul of the dying man had left its earthly companion in this world, the Rev. Father Kearney at the same time being in the act of giving him the rages that the nsurpators to-day commit against the church should justify the sorrowful feelings of which we the interpreters, while we affirm that they attack the temporal power of the Pope, for the purpose of destroying, if that were possible, the spiritual power. For, on one hand they cut off the source of ecclesiastical recruitment, by fubjecting the young clerics to military duty; and on the other they seek to deprive the church of the auxiliaries that God has given her in the religious congrega tions which supply, by their prayers and their works, the shortcomings of the regular clergy. "And as if these iniquitous measures were sot enough to satisfy the most pronounced en emies of religion, they seek to drive from their con vents the spouses of Christ, and render it impossible for them to practice in common the OTSageUcai-teaiaelavarjABd why tbsJsiHre-tion of these pious asylums What crime against social order have these Inoffensive re- lgious committed, all oi whose time is spent in prayer, study, meditation, ana good works 7 What national perils are to be feared from these women Vowed to lives of retirement, penitence and the assuaging of human misery What can the world gain byU)cjrtxptil8ton, and the communities Not only this; but while attacking these Catholic institutions that have deserved so well of the church they have poisoned the sources of pub ic education, and immorality is daily increas ing. And if this fatal progression continues, a youth inured to corruption and a people without God menace the world with a most frightful future.

"Ah we conceive, Holy Father, how the view of such spectacles must bedew your eyes, and your soul is forced to cry the alarm. That cry is re-echoed in our hearts, and united to your Holiness by the bonds of most filial love, affliction. Wre beg, at the same lime to unite our protestations to yours, that the powers of the earth may at last open their eves and see that to work for the destruc tion of the chureh is to destroy themselves. Faithful and obedient to the exhortations of our common Fother, we tighten more and more the bonds ef charity, that we may be united to resist the force of the torrent of impiety, which seeks to wash away the fundamental truths of the family, of social order and religion. We unite, also, more than ever, our prayers to yours, Holy Father, to the end that God, an gered by the iniquities of Catholic nations, may I allow Himself to be appeased aad that, touched by all the works of charity by which faith ful christians seek to please Him, He may deign to suspend tho chastisements' of His justice, and to show us a face sweeter and less severe.

He, Holy Father, can console you in all your griefs in this evening of your apostolic life, so tossed and agitated, lie can accord to you to see the tempest abated, the darkness dissipated; the people returned-to the laws of the Gospel, their leaders changed, and the affirm ing, at lost, by their acts, that to have peace among men on earth, it is necessary to have it with the King of Heaven." Catholic InatlCatc-Annual Kloetton, The annual election for officers of the Buffa lo Catholic Institute will take place this (Wednesday) evening, Feb. 12, at the rooms of the Institute, 812 Main street There arc two tickets in the field the regular and the opposition and the canvassing for the past few days by the friends of each has been very spirited. Doubtless the election to-night will call out the full strength of both parties. We give the two tickets below: for PretuleiU. REGULAR.

OPPOSITION. Joseph Krumboli, J. Edmund Burke. For Viet Pretidrni. Peter Paul.

Mathias Rohr. For Ittetmting Ssertiary. James G. Muldoon. G.

P. Ritt For Financial Stcretary. Edward Kretx. Joseph Dohney. For Truurtr.

J. A. Gittere. J. Kerzeliu.

Far Monagtrt. Edward Jehle. August Hager. Wm. Wischerath.

Arnold Weppner Matthew Byrne. Michael Doll. George J. Gollwitier. J.

J. pavis. The annual meeting of the Institute will be held on Monday evening, Feb. 17. Fathkb Botlaw'b Lkctcrx.

On Sunday evening, Feb. 9, the Rev. Father Boylan delivered his lecture on Ireland. St. James' Hall was well filled, and at 8 o'clock the Rev.

lec turer began bis address. Daring its delivery he related many very amusing anecdotes, which were received with roars of laughter. The subject of bis discourse The causes of Irish Discontent "was ably haadlcd, and many times he surprised bis au dience by an outburst of eloquence that called forth repeated rounds of applause. To give the lecture In full Would occupy more of our space than we are able to give; but we must say that Judging from the manifestation made by bis bearers, all went away delighted. We wish rather Boylan success in his tour through the land which he so justly called, The birthplace of modorn freedom," the land which, as he said, "rose like a giant In its infancy and leveled a blow at that old tyrant England that disabled her forever." Jorm Gait.nf.t.

Drs. Gray and Tandcrpool, tbo former of Ullca nnd the latter from Statcn Island, deputed by Governor Dix to examine and report as to the reputed insanity of John Gaffney, have reported that his Insanity is feigned. A tho reprieve granted by tho Gov ernor was for one week only, we suppose tho law will be put Into execution on Friday, Feb. 14th. St.

BniDorr'i Bocutt The dele gates of the rarious Catholic societies Intend- requested to meet at St. Joseph's College on Friday next, (14th), at 7 o'clock p. in order to arrange the programme for the occasion. Our friends of St. Bridget's intend to make this a grand demonstration, and it is to be hoped that the delegates will be prompt' in their attendance on Friday.

OmcK B. C. Pub. 21 WeBt Swan Buffalo, N. Y.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Stockholders of the Buffalo Catholic Publication Company is called for, and will be held on the 6th day of March next, at the hour of eight o'clock, P. in the residence of IU. Rev. S. V.

Ryan, Swan Street, Buffalo. Secretary Board Directors. 'The True Gentleman." The, editor of The Catholic Ukion ill, by request, repeat his lecturo on' this subject, under the auspices of the 'Buffalo Catholic Institute. on Tuesday evening, February 18th. The Opera House has been engaged for the occasion.

TheTCct-RjK8jiop returned from his trip to New York and WasuTfigtrm-ou-Sunday morning last. Tun Bishop's Lecture. We hope our readers will bear in miud that the lecture of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Ryan, under the auspices of the Buffalo Circle of the Catholic Union, wilj take place at St.

James Hall on the evening of Feb. 22d. The subject is one of decided interest "The Catholic Union; its aims and ob jects; its work among ourselves." Death or Very RevrWllllarn Starrs, Vic-ar-Gcnoral of New York Sketch of his Life. The church in the arch-diocese of New York has met with a sad loss in the death Rev. William Starrs, who, for many years has been its Vicar-General, and, in the absence of tho Archbishop, the administrator of its ecclesiastical affairs.

The name of Father Starrs is known all over the Union, and all who enjoyed the honor of his personal acquaintance (and they are legion) will hear the announcement of his death with feelings of sadness for seldom is a man found so full of lovable qualities as was the deceased Vicar-General. He faithfully served God in his day, and has now gone hence to receive the eternal reward of all who have fought the good fight and kept the faith. His death took place on Thursday lust, February Cth. The New York Herald of Friday has the following sketch of his life and last illness, which evidently was written by one to whom his life and labors were intimately known: Rev. William Starrs was born in Dromquin, county Tyrone, Ireland, in 1805.

During his boyhood and early manhood he applied himself to a general course of studies with unremitting (lilligence ona perseverance, tie received his classical education in the College of Ifavnootb where he distinguished himself in the annual examinations, and made a host of steadfast frionds Bmong his classmates. After completing his classical and philosophical studies in Maynooth, he started for this country with the sole intention of prosecuting his studies for the priesthood, the office of which he afterwards so successfully attained and filled with that modest and becoming dignity for which be has been so much esteemed. The story of bis career, both as student and priust in the Archdiocese of New York, may be told as follows: On his arrival in this country in 1831. he brought with him tho highest testimonials as to reputation and ability, and was received cordially and kindly by the pastor of St. Mary's Koman Lai none church in this city, and imme diately recommended as a trustworthy subject it- i v.

i I i i iu Disuup Lsuinua, tueu oisuop ui new I ora. By Bishop Dubois be was sent lo St. Mary's Ecclesiastical College, Baltimore, where ho read his course of divinity with close application during the ensuing three years. In the month of September, 1834, be was ordained priest hv Bishop Dubois in Ht. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, and the Bishop admiring his amiable and kind disposition a'most immediately appointed biin his assistant in the Cathedral parish, and both afterwards became most intimate and confidential friends.

He remained assistant pastor of the Cathedral during the en suing ten years, until the Rev. Father Quar i i fits "virrn was consecrated Bishop af bli myi iliauc rendering tle altar of St. Mary vacant, FatherBlarm was re? moved from the Cathedral aad appointed to the rectorship of that parish, where he endeared himself to his congregation by many faithful and memorable acts of kindness ana benevolence. During this lime the present Bishop of Brooklyn, then Fatl er Lougblin, was pastor of the Cathedral and a faithful associate priest of the deceased. In 1863 Father Loughlin was consecrated Bishop of Brooklyn by Bishop Be- ami, ana tne ev.

ur. Marrs was taken from St. Mary's, and again transferred to the Cathedral as pastor, and Vicar General of the Arch diocese of New York. This change was made by the Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes, who suc- ceeciea lo tne oce oi new I oik on the demise of Bishop Dubois, since which time the very reverend deceased nas retained his place In ttt.

Patrick's and fulfilled his duties with the calm est patience and a goodness of character which his Host Iter, superior testifies to as being ex ceedingly meritorious. in the absence or the Most Kev. Archbishop It has always been the privilege of the Very kcv. ur. marrs to act, as his administrator.

But this was not the only minisierial dignity to wni ne was appointed as sn etiicient min isterofhis religion. For the past twenty-five years he has been ecclesiastical superior the spiritual adviser of the orders of the Sisters of Charity, the bisters of Mercy and the Lrsu line Convent In the city, and was principally Instrumental in having (hum established in the midst of tho community. He limy also be said to have been the grand originator and spiritual director of the St. Vincent du Paul and all the other benevolent societies throughout the arch diocese, towards which he has always extended his prompt and appreciated patronage. It was under his careful supervision thai the Foundl ing Asylum progressed and became the praisc- woriny institution wiueii is at present Is.

while he has also been an earnest and warm advocate of Christian education and institutions of pro nlable instruction. His namo has been sent six successive times to Rome as candidate for the Episcopal office. He was on throe diff erent occasions offered to See of Savannah, of Natchez and a Portland respectively, and each time by the decision of the Holy 8oe, but be always declined, either In a spirit of humanity or fear of responsibilities which be thought he tad contracted. After haying been renderea senonsij Ul.he rallied so much that great hope was entertained of his recovery but on Saturday, Feb. 8, he suffered art-laps, and continued to grow worse until, at about two o'clock on Sunday morning, he breathed hla last, having been fortified by tho reception of the sacraments.

His death was a most consoling and edifying one, he having passed away in a condition of holy calmness and perfect resignation to the will of May hi soul rest in peace. sanasassnsnannnaBasaBianaBeaaBBSani Extraordinary Phenomena In Alsace The" Blessed Virgin appears to Divers Persons In Krlllb. The following we translate from the Journal give ft to readers of Tiilf Catholic Uxio.n without any comment of our owa, merely premising that the accounts given are, to the Catholic mind, no lets improbable than are muny other occurrences that we know-to have taken place the apparition at Lourdes, foraniTahcer 'T' Journal av 61 JahT 10, says: "Conversation is rife again in Alsace, con-cerninanitratmKnaTyTJtieTnjlScnon, which has appeared there. The fact has awakened much attention among the people, because the Prussian government hag caused the police to intervene, in order, if possible, to prevent its reappearance. Here is what is reported to have occurred.

Certain young children claimed to have been favored by an apparition of the Blessed Virgin. They were, at the beginning of this apparition, seized with fear, and set out tw fly from the persoirwho had appeared to tlicni. The religieuse to whom they went to school, informed as to what had taken place, accouipauicd the children to tho spot where the apparition was saidirriiffvrohoTTnllseli, and, to her great surprize, the children affirmed to her that they saw very distinctly the same person before them, although the mistress perceived nothing of the apparition. Desirous of removing all doubt as to the matter, the relig-ieUbe visited the same place ith the children on subsequent days. The apparition revealed itself, uud appeared to the eyes of the religieuse as well as to the children who accompanied jier.

There was no longer room for doubt. They found themselves in the presence of a fact mys tcrious and inexplicable. "Already the rumor of the apparition had been spread abroad, and pilgrims came from all sections of country roundabout to be witnesses of the marvel. The village of Kriith, the place whtre, these apparitions had been manifested, began to be the centre of a movement of population which augmcMcd daily; so much so that the police intervened. The to tho 8ccne of the apparition were cut off by a military cordou.

Penalties were threatened against the bolder of the visitors who took the liberty to break through. A rigorous surveillance as exercised, aud it was thought that the affair waa ended. "This was an error. Hero is what we read in a Catholic paper of Alsace, the Yolkufrtund, concerning these apparitions: 'An error crept into our account concerning the gardt-champetrt of Rtichsfcld. The fact is as follows: The man we alluded to, with his fellow-workmen had clambered up the vineyard to the height of the first vine.

Further he could not creep. ThU poor man, it would seem, had been puralzed.J lie hut down, took some nourishment to fortify himself, and to meditate on his trying situation. AU at once a thought clearly occurred to hint 'The Queeu of Heaven can aid me; she will do it. I make a vow to go twice a year on a pilgrimage to Fraukenbourg iu her honor. 1 be gin by offering to her my There he pasted all that day, Saturday.

The Sunday following he went to the church, without his stuff, and on Monday he worked with his fellow-laborers in the vineyard, and carried heavy burdens on his back. His stair as placed near the lir-lree where Mary had before appeared. To those who desired an explanation of his cure he said: 'You may say what you like; I know what waa my condition. My leg waa paralyzed. I could not walk one hundred steps without resting; and when I promised to make my pilgriuiaga-to-Kriith, it bciaiiii' "A resident of the town, a wilne of the apparition, relates the following: 'On the 8th of December I was there (in Kriith).

All at once I perceived in front of me an upparition; it wus that of a woman. The head was beautifully moulded, but the face was not recognizable. Most of the figure was dressed lb black, the rest in gray. She had arms white as the mow, crossed over her breast, She stretched thein out toward me, and I ran toward the Image, and found myself, all at once, before the figure of the Holy Father, that I know perfectly. When I arrived at the spot whore tha apparition stood, all had "On the 9lh of December a woman found herself with forty persona at the seen of the apparition.

She related the following. 'We have all seen the phenomenon. Before Ui ap peared a human form. It was that of a woman, whose figure waa to me a stranger, and hose arms were crossed over her breast. Suddenly she extended ber arms towards us; then rc-crossed them.

Twice she turned toward Frank-enbourg. This movement convinced me that I was not made the sport of an optical delusion; tut that the Imagu was really before me. Transported with Joy I advanced toward tho spot where she stood, hut I could see nothing more. When I returned to the olbers they told me that I had been very ncHr the image, and that she remained all the lime visible. I turned again to the spot where (lie nppariiion stood, and I saw two black hoads at lliu side of Hie image.

A black cross showed itself on the right and about two metres In "Not a day posses but the apparition Is seen by one or more persona. On the 4th of Decem ber a woman saw, near the dispel, access to which had been prevented, by the policy, the speedy triumph which shall forever destroy the spouse of Christ, it pleatcs God to encourage tne faithful, and to sustain them in the gigantic combat which each day grows stronger. Calh olics may have confidence in the future. God Is not uninterested in the questions that are being solved here below. If He chooser to raise the lowly, He will, also, when it pleases Him, humble and judge the proud." NEW PI7BLICATIOK8.

rkoConroplile uwt; or Iieliloos and Moral Truths Ite-flecied in the Universe. By K. X. Wkninokr, I). of the Society of Jesus.

New York: I'. O'Shea; pp. The name and high reputation of the devoted Jesuit Jather who is-the author of this work arc not unknown to the reading Catholics of this country. They will be glad to know that Mr. O'Shcd has published this volume, and if merit be any augury for a successful its circulation ought to be co-extensive with the Union.

It is that kind of work which may be opened anywhero and read with profit. character of the publication, except that its tone is thoroughly Catholic is similar to that of Lucon," consisting as the work does, of short paragraphs, filled not only with matter for spiritual edification, but coulaining also much that is useful as mere secular knowledge. As the title of the work indicates, the ideas it contains are mostly simple photographs, us it were, of the material things of the Universe, from the contemplation of hich the learned author draws lessons of the highest import. It ia not tiresome production has no long and learnedly labored essays on the various sub jects of which It treats. lis paragraphs are short and terse, each one being separate, com plcte, and distinct in itself, and the style of the whole being such as to lead the reader on from one to another.

The first part is sub divided under the following heads: Nature in general; the Bun; stars, meteors, comets; the air, rain, storms, lightning; light, color, firo the sea sons; Mountains, hills, plains; water, streams; the Ocean; fields; fruits, flowers; plants and trees; animals; the interior of the earth. The sub-divisions of the second part are concerning Min in bis relation to society; and the third part considers man in his relations to God Few Catholic works have been issued from the press more likely to effect a lasting good on so ciety, or deserving a more extended perusal, Address P. O'Shea, publisher, Barclay New York. SaMitr't CaiAotU Almanac or 1S7S We have received from the publishers, Messrs. D.

J. Sadlier No. 31 Barclay Street, the Catholic Almanac and Ordo for 1873. Every Catholic family ought to have this work in its possession Not only is It a complete cal endar of the feasts aod fasts of the year, but it contains a large amount of most useful infor mation as tothe chujetuj Ireland, Canada, and the British Provinces. There is' a full list of the archbishops, bishops, and priests Ireland, which will greatly interest those of our readers who are Datives of the old land across the ocean.

The list of ecclesi astics in the United Slates is alphabetically ar ranged, each bishop and priest being also noted in bis proper place in the diocesan divisions. The whole work is as correctly gotten up as it is possible to make it, considering the fact that where there are so many dioceses, changes of greater or lesser Importance are constantly occurring. From the information contained in Its pages the reader will learn that the United States Is divided into seven ecclesiastical prov inces, which arc again sub-divided inlo 57 lo cos and Vicariates apostolic. We sre sorry that bo means have been adopted by the publishers whereby the Catholic population of the Union can be ascertained. We find no allusion to so important a matter in the work before us.

Regarding our own diocese of Buffalo we find the following recapitulatory table, which we think is about correct: Recolar prints, 85 lrlmls of religions orders 4fl Total No. of lis Priests engairril In educational 14 Churche t'lerical students Msle rrlljr. Institutions, Female rWlir. Literary lnallta'ns (boy) lfhoj) 4 (irirls) IS 11 Churvhss snd lis Charitable Instltnt Tho Almanac is for sale at Vaughan's, 120 Main street. Tho Archbishop of Rouen and his nlTr gan lo Pins IX.

L'Unittriot January 14, coutains a letter In response lo the allocution of Doc. 211, address ed lo the Holy Father, by the Cardinal Arch bishop of Rouen, tnd his suffragans the blsh ops of Sees, Cunlancci and d'Avrauchei, Lis- leux and d'Evreux, In which those prelates ei press the most affectionate sympathy with His Holiness In his present afflictions. Ws extract final blessing, lie died without any apparent struggle whatsoever, and his corpse as it lsy last evening, robed in the sacerdotal vestments, with the hands Clasped upon the breast, in the centre of the back parlor of the pastoral residence of the cathedral parish, looked calm and life-like when vivified by its departed soul. The Bisters of Charity have been constantly in care of the Very Rev. Dr.

Starrs during the whole period of his illness, and give as their opinion that his final-end was brought about principally by the lallguing nature of bis daily duties, which, being discharged with scrupulous exactness, rendered him gradually more' and more prostrate. Dr. O'Rourke attended him from the outset, and, indeed, has been his con stant physician during some years past. Hi disease, he says, was not of any chronic nature, but waa simply complete prostration from unremitting labor. On Wednesday a consultation was held by him with Drs.

Wood and' Clark, and a careful examination of his condition wss made. They could come to no other conclusion regarding it than that given above. The body was laid in state until Sunday afternoon, in the pastoral residence of the Cathedral, No. SOS Mulberry street, where the many friend aod admirers of the good priest were allowed to take their last look at his body. On Sunday afternoon the corpse wss transferred to the Cathedral church, where it remained on a grand catafalque the time of burial Monday afternoon.

On Sunday afternoon the ofllce of the dead was cbsntcd by the clergy a', four o'clock. Not less than 30,000 persons viewed the remain on Sunday afternoon and evonlng, On Monday morning, at half past ten o'clock a grand solemn high mass was offered up for the departed soul, at which the Archbishop was present In his Pontifical capacity. The Right Rev. Bishop Loughlin, of Brooklyn, delivered ihe funeral oration over the body of the deceased. Delegations from the numerous charitable and benevolent societies from all parishes In Ihe city wore present, to all of whom, as well as to the whole Catholic population of New York the Very Rev.

"Vicar General Starrs was an object of love and esteem, and to whom his death Is consequently a source of sad regret. The remains were placed in the ecclesiastical vsult under the Cathedral, where are also those two great prelates by whom Father Starrs was beloved and honored, Bishop Dubois and Archbishop Hughe..