The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-28

might and cause IT to be observed by others
Hereticks, ScitiSnlatickS and Rebels to our said
Lord or has foTeSdid Successors, sDiH to my
potcsr peTSecule and oppose. will come TO
council when called, unless l be hlndered
by a Canonical impediment. | will by myself
in person visit the threshold OF the Apostles
~ three years; and give account to our Lord
and his foresaid successors, of all nv pastoral
cfices, of all things any-wise belonging to the
state Of amy Church, to the discipline of my
Clergy ana people, and lastly to the salvation
of souls committed to my trust; and will in like
manner humbly receive and diligently execute
the Apostolic commands. And il be detained
by lawful impedlment, l viii perform all the
things aforesaid by certain messenger hereto
specially empowed member, er of my chapter,
or some other in ecclesiastical dignity, OF else
having parsonage; or in default of these, by
priest of the diocese; or in default of of the
clergy Tof the diocese] by some sother secular
or regular priest of approved integrity and
religion, fully instructed in all things above
mentioned. And such impeachment l will make
out by lawful proofs to be transmitted by the
foresaid messenger to the Cardinal Proponent of
the Holy Roman Church, in the cohg regation of
the Fsacred council, The possessions belonging
to my table neither sell nor give away, nor
mortgage, nor grant anew in fee, nor any-wise
ALLEVIATE, not even with the consent of the chap
I ter of nv Church, without consulting the Ro-
man Pontih and if shall make any alienation,
will thereby incur the penalties contained in a
certain constitution put forth about this matter.
So help me God and the Holy Gospels of God.
You admit that the Pope is temporal prince,
in this oath you have sworn allegiance 10 him
as such; you not only swear that you will help
! TO defend and keep the Roman papacy, and the
Royal line of st. Peter, but that you will not
consent or do any thing whereby injuries may
be offered to the Pope under any pretence what
soever!!!
What would be your condition if the Pope
should, at any time, preach up crusade against
this country, as he did against the infdel in
habitants of the Holy Land Your first ale
glance is to him.
Again, you have sworn that -
''The rights, honors, privileges, and authori-
ty Of the Holy Roman Church, Of our Lord the
Pope, and his aforesaid successors, (you) will
endeavor to preserve, defend, increase and adj
vance;" and that you 'will not be in any coun-
Gil, action or treaty, in which shall be plotted
against our said Lord and the Roman Church
any thing 10 the hurt or prejudice of their per-
sons, right, honor, state orpower, and if (you)
shall know any such thing TO be treated of, or
agitated by any whatsoever, (you) will hinder
it 10 (your) power; and, as soon as (you) can
will signify it TO our said Lord or TO some other
by whom it may come to his knowledge"
Here, sir, it will be seen that your obIiga-
tons to the Pope are such that you cannot
become true and faithful citizen of this Re
public. AS his Bishop, you are bound to de-
fend his power. As his Bishop, you are sworn
TO defend, increase, and advance his authority,
and in case the Pope shall, at any time, assume
power OF authority inconsistent with our rights
or liberties, you must be false to your oath Of
fidelity to him, OF you must be an enemy to US.
Is it possible that any question of the Pope's
power and authority can arise? The history
of the Church is full of examples Almost
every kingdom has given illustrations, dyed in
blood tits in vain for you to say that these
exam lies belong to the middle ages. Poland,
unh; py Poland, was but yesterday. The tears
of her widows and orphans,-the fires of her
smouldering cities,-the desolation of her finest
wealthiest, her noblest, and her
bravest citizens in exile or in servitude,-
declare the purpose and the policy of the Gun
changing Church" even at the present moment.
And the question before the people of the Uni
ted States is, how far the establishment Of her
power in this country is compatible with our
rights and our liberty. Whenever that attempt
shall be made, you, sir, have sworn that you
will array yourself on the side of the Pope, and
against the liberty of this country | am
opposed to the further extension of your
power.
You have further sworn that
s'The rules of the Holy Fathers, the Apos-
tolic DEGREES, ordinances, or disposals, reserva-
tons, provisions, or mandates, (you) will OBJ
serve with all (your) might, aud cause it tC
be observed by others. HeTetics, schismatics
and rebels to our said Lord, or his aforesaiC
successors, (you) will, to your power, perse
cute and opPreSs.'
4 | ask you, candidly, to say whether any Cit
zen of the United States can, with propriety
take this OATH What reliance could be place.
in one who had taken it, in case of a war be
tween the United States and the Pope, or be
tween the United States and Catholic power
sustained by the authority of the Pope Blu
we are not without traitors in our bosom. VIII
can tell when civil war may commence, o
when some aspiring statesman may attempt t
build throne upon the ruins of our presen
Constitution What, in such struggle, ma
be the 'mGndate" of the Pope And wha
} will you do if his authority should be enliste
against the public liberty
1t is not surprising that when such question
are propounded, you prefer 10 remain silent.
SOUTH CAROLINA
The Committee to whom the subject was re