The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-24

Their Church"
Here it seems that those who become co-oPe-
tors in this society shall not emily have full IN
diligence, but all their sins forgiyenj and, as It
this were not enough, by contributing 70 Your
fuads, and aiding you to e1terminate the liberty
Of opinion. OF conscience, and Of the press, all
their sins are to be forgiven them once every
month, provided they have said their prayers for
the harmony of christian princes, tbs eAtirPa-
ton of heresies, asd the glory of Holy Mother
Church II is thus that robbery, murder, arson,
and all the offences against civilized society, arc
forgiven by the Pope, for the purpose OF proPa
eating his faith among US. What Is that ialth:
We may form some idea Of it from the follow
ing extracts from the Catholic Catechism
now taught by Catholic priests to the Poles in
all tie schools of Poland, and published by spe-
cial order at wilma, 1889, is very conclusive of
the character of Catholic doctrine. The follow
ing questions and answers are Propounded:
ssQuest. 1. How is the aathoritv Of the EN-
peror to b. considered in reference to the spirit
of christisnity' Ans. As proceeding imuedi
| atrly from God
"Qusst- .. How is this substantiated by the
nature of things? Ans. 1t is by the will Of God
that men live in society; hencs the various re-
iatisns viii h constitute society, which, for its
more complete security, is divided into parts
called nations; the government is intrusted to
| a Prince, KING, or Emperor, or, in other words,
TO Supreme Ruler, we see, then, that as man
| exists ia conformity tn, the will Of God, society
/ emanitcs from the same divine will and more
| especially the supreme power and authority OF
our lord and master, the Czar.
| "Quest. 3. What duties does religion teach
1 l.. Il L -.
! peror Of Russia, ~ Practice tow yds him? Ans
| Worship, obedience, fidelity, the payment of
taxes, service, love and prayer: the whole being
| comprised in the words worship and fidelity.
"Quest. a. Wherein does this worship con-
sist, and how should it be manifested Ans. BY
the most unqualified reverence in words, ges-
lures, demeanor, thoughts and actions.
sQuest. 5. What kind OF obedience do we
owe him. Ans An entire, passive and I'M
bounded obedience in every point of view.
"Quest. 6. In what consists the fidelity we
| owe the Emperor? Ans. In executing his COM
maHds most vigorously, without examination,
in performing the duties he requires from US,
and IN doing every thing willingly without muir
mUring .. t.s... =. .....
"Quest. s. Is the service of his Majesty,
the Emperor, obligatory upon us! Ans. Alb
solutey SO; we should, ifrequred, sacrifice our
selves in compliance with his will, both in
civil and military capacity, and in whatever
manner he deems expedIent.
Quest. 8. What benevolent sentiments and
love are due the emperor Ans. We should
manifest our good will and affection, according
TO our station, in endeavoring TO promote the
prosperity of our native land, Russia (not
Poland) as well as that of the Emperor, our IA
ther, and of his august family.
"Quest. l3. Does religion forbid US to re-
he'll and ovaTfhroIu fha 0overpn of the IL m.
peror: Ans. We are interdicted from so doing,
at all times, and under any circumstances.
Quest. Il. independently of the worship
we owe TO the Emperor, are we called upon to
respect the public authorities emanating from
him: Ans. Yes; because they emanate from
him, represent him, and act as his substitute;
SO that the Emperor is every where.
Quest. is. What are the natural motives?
Ans Besides the motives adduced. there are
the following: The Emperor, being the head
ofthe nation, the father oil ali his subjects. who
constitute one and the same country, is there
by alone worthy of reverence, gratitude and
obedience; for both public welfare, and indi-
vidua security depend on submissiveness TO his
commands
. eeQuest- II. What are the supernatural reveal
ed motives for this Worship Ans. The supernatH-
raj revealed motives are, that the Emperor is the
vieegerent and minister Of God to execute the di
vine commands; and, consequently, 6isobedience
to the Emperor is identified with dIsobedience
to God himself; that God will reward us in the
world to come for the worshipand obedience we
render the Emperor, and punish US severely, to
all eternity, should we disobey and neglect to
worship him. Moreover, Ged commands US to
love and obey, from the Utmost recesses of the
heart, every authority, and particularly the En-
perer, not from worldly considerations, but from
apprehension of the final Judgment.
''Qucst. l9.-What examples confirm this dor
trine' Ans.--The example of Jesus Christ him
self, who lived and died IN allegiance to the
Emperor of Rene, and respectfully submitted
to the Judgment which condemned him to death.
We have, moreover, the example of the Apos-
ties, who both loved and respected them; hey
suffered meekly in dungeons conformably to the
will OF EmperorS, and did rot revolt like male
factors AID traitors. We must, therefore, in
imitation of these examp es, suffer and be silent"
1t isseasy to sec that il these doctrines can
be made to supplant those taught in our
schools, it will be no difficult matter to intro
duce absolute power, and overthrow our institu-
tons. Already we arc told, that foreign Catho-
lie voters, those to whom you have appealed
with SO much effect, have controlled the vote of
Illinois; and I do not know that can better
conclude these remarks, than by quoting the fell
lowing extract OF letter addressed to the edi-
tors of the National Intelligencer, and adding
thereto the elequ emit remarks cf DIR. Brownlee
in the conclusion of his work entitled, sPopery,
an Enemy to Civil and Religious Liberty"
Extract of letter addressed to the Editors of
the National hsteuigencer.
CHICAGO, QLI.) Nov. 2, 1910.
esThe polls have Just closed ,431 votes ia
ken--a monstrous poll for city containing
5000 inhabitants. Locofoco majority 1S3.eI
In 1888, when the same vote cast, the Van
Buren majority on Congressman was 453--a part
of the CANAL voted here. The loces expect
ed 300. They consider this Harrison triumph
Reports from the country come in favorably.-
There are IL 900 foreign voters, (unnaturalized)
in this State. They vote in mass the Van Blu
rem ticket, owing to the supposed opposition of
the Wings to the foreign franchise. The cham