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Article THE LATE BROTHER DANIEL O'CONNELL. ← Page 3 of 3 Article MAJOR-GENERAL BRO. GEORGE COOKE, * (U. S. A.) Page 1 of 2 →
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The Late Brother Daniel O'Connell.
conveyed him from the Richmond Penitentiary to his residence in Merrion-square , after his acquittal by the house of lords . The coffin was laid on a large rather plain and open hearse , and which was itself covered with rich Genoa velvet and gilt ornaments . The members of Mr . O'Connell ' s own family , the Lord Mayor , clergy , magistracy , gentry , ancl citizens followed . Amongst those who attended were—the Most Rev . Dr . Murray , Roman Catholic Archbishopand the following
, Roman Catholic Bishops : —M'Hale , O'Connor , Cantivell , Whelan , Nicholson , O'Higgins , Magin , M'Nally , and Murphy ; the Lord Chancellor , the Right Hon . Judge Perrin , Sir Montague Chapman , the Most Rev . Dr . Folding , Roman Catholic Bishop of Australia , the Rev . Dr . O'Connell , Thomas Steele , & c . After the procession hacl passed through the appointed route , and arrived at Glassnevin Cemetery , the usual service was read over the
coffin , which was then consigned to a magnificent vault especially prepared for its reception in the very centre and most elevated portion of the burial-ground by the Cemetery ' s Committee , who have spared no expense to bestow ( both on the ceremonial and on the grave , the most gorgeous appearance which the most liberal expenditure could present . The Late Mr . O'Connell ' s Effects . —The furniture of the late Mr . O'Connell , at Merrion-square , is advertised to be sold by auction . It is expected to realize a considerable amount above the intrinsic value , as remembrances of the departed . The library is not mentioned .
Major-General Bro. George Cooke, * (U. S. A.)
MAJOR-GENERAL BRO . GEORGE COOKE , * ( U . S . A . )
DETUK DIGNIORI . —As a motto , this sentiment will fairly apply to the estimable object of our remarks , who has , since our last publication , sailed , or rather steamed for his native country ; may peace and happiness attend him ! To the last hour of his protracted visit , he was harnessed to the car of charity , and was only disengaged from it to commence his journey homeward . The Grand Chapter of England have nominated him as their representative to the Grand Chapter of New York .
The Encampment of the Cross of Christ have gratefully admitted him as a joining member , and he has been inducted into the mysteries of the Rose Croix in the Metropolitan Chapter , acting under the sanction of tbe Supreme Council of the 33 rd Degree , for JEngland and Wales . Some estimate may be formed of the high respect entertained for General Cooke by his London Brethren , in the compliment paid to him by several noble and influential members of the Craft , who associated to
procure a bust , and entrusted the execution of it to their talented Brother , E . H . Bailey , whose powerful mind soon realized their wishes in the production of a most faithful likeness . It was intended for the Grand Lodge , hut some carping and frivolous objections were taken by some , who , to the disgrace of our Order , " do the business , " and we have lost the opportunity of proving an honourable and distinctive position , by placing in our noble hall , dedicated to Charity , the bust of a distinguished American Mason . AVe have also to regret that a mistake arose on the part of the sculp-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Late Brother Daniel O'Connell.
conveyed him from the Richmond Penitentiary to his residence in Merrion-square , after his acquittal by the house of lords . The coffin was laid on a large rather plain and open hearse , and which was itself covered with rich Genoa velvet and gilt ornaments . The members of Mr . O'Connell ' s own family , the Lord Mayor , clergy , magistracy , gentry , ancl citizens followed . Amongst those who attended were—the Most Rev . Dr . Murray , Roman Catholic Archbishopand the following
, Roman Catholic Bishops : —M'Hale , O'Connor , Cantivell , Whelan , Nicholson , O'Higgins , Magin , M'Nally , and Murphy ; the Lord Chancellor , the Right Hon . Judge Perrin , Sir Montague Chapman , the Most Rev . Dr . Folding , Roman Catholic Bishop of Australia , the Rev . Dr . O'Connell , Thomas Steele , & c . After the procession hacl passed through the appointed route , and arrived at Glassnevin Cemetery , the usual service was read over the
coffin , which was then consigned to a magnificent vault especially prepared for its reception in the very centre and most elevated portion of the burial-ground by the Cemetery ' s Committee , who have spared no expense to bestow ( both on the ceremonial and on the grave , the most gorgeous appearance which the most liberal expenditure could present . The Late Mr . O'Connell ' s Effects . —The furniture of the late Mr . O'Connell , at Merrion-square , is advertised to be sold by auction . It is expected to realize a considerable amount above the intrinsic value , as remembrances of the departed . The library is not mentioned .
Major-General Bro. George Cooke, * (U. S. A.)
MAJOR-GENERAL BRO . GEORGE COOKE , * ( U . S . A . )
DETUK DIGNIORI . —As a motto , this sentiment will fairly apply to the estimable object of our remarks , who has , since our last publication , sailed , or rather steamed for his native country ; may peace and happiness attend him ! To the last hour of his protracted visit , he was harnessed to the car of charity , and was only disengaged from it to commence his journey homeward . The Grand Chapter of England have nominated him as their representative to the Grand Chapter of New York .
The Encampment of the Cross of Christ have gratefully admitted him as a joining member , and he has been inducted into the mysteries of the Rose Croix in the Metropolitan Chapter , acting under the sanction of tbe Supreme Council of the 33 rd Degree , for JEngland and Wales . Some estimate may be formed of the high respect entertained for General Cooke by his London Brethren , in the compliment paid to him by several noble and influential members of the Craft , who associated to
procure a bust , and entrusted the execution of it to their talented Brother , E . H . Bailey , whose powerful mind soon realized their wishes in the production of a most faithful likeness . It was intended for the Grand Lodge , hut some carping and frivolous objections were taken by some , who , to the disgrace of our Order , " do the business , " and we have lost the opportunity of proving an honourable and distinctive position , by placing in our noble hall , dedicated to Charity , the bust of a distinguished American Mason . AVe have also to regret that a mistake arose on the part of the sculp-