The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-06-16
BISHOP ENGLAND.

A public entertainment was given to-
this distinguished and Right Reverend
Prelatc, at the U. S. Hulel, Boston. on
the evening Of the 29th inst, as tribute
of respect on the eve of his departure for
Europe. T. McHuoH, Esq. presided, as
sisted by F. McKhNNY, Esq. Bishop
ENGLAND sat on the right. and Bishop
FENwIcK on the left of the President
We make the following extracts from
The proceedings:
Oar Guest, Right Req. Bishop Eng
land.-One Of the proudest names in" the
long list Of Prelates, natives Of Ireland,
who have shed lnslre upon their native
land, while revealing the hallowed truths
'of lhs gaspel of the universe.
After the reading Of this sentiment,
which was received with the most enthu-
siastic applause, the Bishop arose and res
ponded IN an eloquent speech of half, an
hours length. He expressed his grateful
sense of the highly hattering manner in
which the sentiment had been received,
and of the kind feelings that dictated its
proposal. He expressed the satisfaction
he felt, in meeting on so short a notice
so large and respectable company. In.
alusinn to a sentiment which spoke TO
him as an Irish Prelate, he said that al
hough he was consecrated in Ireland
he was an American Prelate, and that the
dearest and most cherished associations
Of his ministry were in this country
He said that, at his consccration, when
the oath was proposed to him ny the Arch
Bishop, he declined TO take. the oath, un-
less that part of it which was to the effect
that The oath was taken with less reIuc-
tance, because it contained nothing to i'm
pair the allegiance of The subject TO his,
most gracious Majesty of Great Britain
was stricken out. He Bishop England).
a, that time stated to the Archbishop that
he was going to his See in Charleston, in
the United States, and that after he had
taken charge Of his flock, he should feel
bound in case of rupture between The
two countries, to exhorltis people to arm
with sword and bayonel, and resist his.
gracious Majestyof Great Britain to the
last; and that if he declined to administer
the oath without that clause, he should
wait until his arrival in Baltimore, where
there was a Catholic Archbishop who
would consecraie him. The oath was
finally administered without the objection.
able clause. The response of the dlslln-
guisl,ed guest was impressively eloquent,
aud characterized by the most exalted adj
miralinn Of the United States and her in
s,ilu,ions. He was frequently interrupted
with bursts of applause. and at the con-
clusiun hailed with rapturons enthusiasm |
He concluded with the following senll-
ment:
The Catholics of B0ston-May they
continue to act as they have done under
their trials, by returning good for evil
their bes. victory will be to subdue pas
sion-lheir best triumph the exhibition o.
by which they will convert ene-
mics into friends, and beslow peace and
happiness upon ,hose who, ignorant OF
their tenets, would uppress them. :,
THE RI. Rep. Bishop Fen1Dick and,the
Diocese of New England.-He unfurls the
banner of the Cross upon soil where lg-
norance of the sacred emblem is lis bitter
est and most intrepid foe. !
Our Right Rev. Bishop responded and
rave as a sentiment
The Irish Catholics of Boston.-My
yarmcst wish is that may continue TO
receive the same generous support from
hem, that have heretofore.
A letter was read from Andlew Carey,
Esq. regretting his inability to attend. ow'
ng TO indispsilion in his family, contain
ng the following sentiment:
The r.. Rev. Dr.. Englad-while MEM
nory is loved and worth revered, his vir
ues and services will be remembered.
By Edward Young. Right Rev. DR..
Eng nsland.-The mighty and fearless de(en-
Ter of the Faith. His veneration for the
American Constitution proves inalienably,
hat Catholic Prelale can be true Re-
publican, All uncompromising patriot, and
faithful citizen.
By P. Donahoe. South Carolina:.-A
brilliant star in the American confedera-
". May she never deserve the stripes
which have been so justly Inflicted on
sister State, for her intolerance.
Bishops England and Fenwick having
'etired, the following sentiments were Of
tered:
BY the President. Bishop England
May Heaven watch over him in his pass.
'ge across the Atlantic, and guard him
back, safe to his holy duties. @