The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-04
Baltimore.
Correspondence Of the Herald
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Catholicism, versus Intolerance GrandmOfhers
Senet-Tylsr Picture Galery-Amusemenis-
State of Part,es-Weath SC.
j. G. BENNETT, ESQ
Baltimore from various causes, is locked upon
with great interest," by all parties of this widely
tended country II is here the people of the United
States have been accustomed to send delegates to
determine upon individuals TO hold the most
sponsible Offices within their gift. 1t is here Odd
Fellowship had its origin, in this quarter of the
Globe-here Free Masonry hourished-here, too,
sits in the person of Samuel Eccleston, poor
farmer boy, but the Arch Bishop of the United
States, the supreme head Of the Catholic Church
in this country; unmoesed by petty prejudice, and
much respected and beloved, and here exist,
without doubt, larger body OF the followers Of
John Wesley, than in any other city OF the Union
and yet, Notwithstanding the discord in feeling, or
action, exhibited by different religious and political
denominations throughout the couniry-here, from
its being the centre of extremes in feelings which
most interest us, we might naturally look for dis
cord and ssatisaction--we lind the spirit of the
constitution most beautifully carried out; every
person not only being permitted, but encouraged
the exercise OF his or her religious views
II Is a mistaken idea, that The body Of the Pro-
testanI Church is arrayed against Catholics or
that the Catholic Church Is selfish In It's charities,
and in It's influence tending to enslave the mind
and warp the republican principles OF our govern
ment, toprove which We beg leave TO cite few cir
cumstances which almost every person Is familiar
with, but which the preJudiced and bigoted of
sect take pains TO conceal. First, IN regard to
their seishness.
In 1882, when the cholera visited PHILADELPHIA
the parsonage and school house attached 10 ST
Ausustlne's church, which has since been destroy
ed by mob, were converted into hospital
Within It's walls were three hundred and seventy
patients, attended day and night by the sisters OF
charity. Sixty. three OF the patients were Catho-
lies, the remaining three hundred and seven Pro-
testanls. 1 he same spirit OF ndiscrmnate chart
ty was evinced by the sisters, when the cholera
visited Batimore several Of their number fell VIC
tins to the disease, and their places were filled by
others, seemingly happy In being permitted To en-
ercise the high and holy privileges TO which their
duty called them; SO impressed were the public au.
thorities OF The city with their noble and devoted
zeal for the poor and sick, that they rendered re-
Enumeration and thanks. The latter was accepted,
but the former politely declined, and Gen. Steuar',
| who was then Mayor, erected monument to the
| sisters who lost their lives
Ia the second place, 1t has been asserted by many
| ignorant and prejudced persons, that the Ca
thoic religion is lnlmlca TO tree Institutions to
reue which. it is only necessary state the fact,
that the Republics OF Andorra and San Marine, the
| Oldest in the world, still exist The former hes
| among the Pyrennees OF Spain, aud was founded
| more Than ten centuries ago by Catholic Bishop
The latter is situated on the Apprentices OF Italy
| about days Journey from Rome, and was found
ed more than fiitee hundred years ago by catholic
monk. Many of us seem to forget that the liberty
we now enjoy, and uhich the Catholics are strip
ing so hard to demolish, we are indebted for, IN
part, to the devotion and bravery Of Catholics
Lafayette, Rochambeau, Kosclusco, Pulaski, Count
| DeGrasse, De kalb, Charles Carroll, and ComIno-
dore Barry. who was the first Commodore appoint
ed by Washington TO our Navy, and whose tomb
| may be seen in the rear of ST Mary's Church, 1h
ST., Philadelphia. Another fact worthy OF note is,
that PopeA lexandcr III, proclaimed ia the name II
| the third general council Of Lateran, held in 49,
| THAT all Christians should be exempt from bond
/ nm dot. hn ,A.s ba a.,l..4
and gradual disappearance of seriism VoltalIe,
that bitter enemy Of all Popes, remarks that this
pOntlff ls entitled 10 the eternal gratitude OF Eu-
rope. The first declaration of civil and religious
| liberty that was ever made by legislative body
| was by the Catholic colony of Maryland IN The
| year 1919 But we will not enumerate, lest by 20
dong we tire the patience OF our readers; suffice
II 10 say, that If throughout the country d greater
spirit Of charity could be manifested, il would tend
much To peace and happiness, and better qualify us
TO teach our children The holy doctrine Of love aid
charity, which Christ taught when upon this earth
! Nothing worth communicating has occurred IN
| pol ic' The "Chpper" OF Wednesday has let
ter from the Hon Caleb Gushing, which reminds
US of little current chit-chat, told by Mrs. A TO
| Oh, the women! Miss Emily Harper, as you
know, is a grand daughter Of Charles Carroll
cousin to the Marchoness OF Wellesley, posse Sc,
| IN her own right OF q very large fortune, and is
| witha handsome, amlable, ana intelligent The
sparkling attractions Of Miss Emily won upon the
tender sensibility OF Master Caleb, and 6 make her
his wife he would !" but she being good catholic,
report says, went to her Father Confessor, who.
| viewing the in the same light in which John
Tyler viewed the United States Bank, put his veto
upon 1t, and the lover sailed with aching heart,
leaving behind the impression that Miss Hang Foo
! Shee, or some other lovely daughter OF the cees-
tial empire, would become the happy Mrs G. Bat
| love is strong, stronger than DEATH and Caleb has
lately written to Mrs. McTavish, a sister of Lady
Wellesley, TO induce her TO interest herself III has
behalf, proving unquestlonably that his bosom is
stll the seat Of warm, tender, and mellow passions.
| As our old aunty says, well, well, well see.
The friends Of Clay and Polk are active in hold.
ing their barbacues. Those Of John Tyler still hang
with desperate effort, and express themselves de-
ermned TO run him for the Presidency. Not a
word is said respecting his Withdrawing The APP
po,ntment OF Tom Lloyd to the Office of collector
for the FORT Of Baltimore, is condemned by many,
more perhaps because Of the removal OF Mr.. PincI
ney, who was very popular, than any just ground
for the condemnation OF Lloyd. The cause of the
great interest taken by John Tyler and his son
unfold itself The acknowledged object of r. peal
in lrelend, is TO obtain full and ample privileges or
the cathoc.church, and whoever aids becomes, as
matter Of course, highly popular. The catholic
vote In this country Is very large, including the
principal portion OF the Irish, German, and French
population: Theophlus Fisk, Esq, who has sail
ed, or will sail IN few days, bearer OF des-
patches takes with him, TO be presented 10 the CRY
of Dublin, large portrait Of Robert Tyler, And
young Clover, while al Washington painting the
President, was by him engaged to paint the pof-
trait OF Rev.i John +. Donelau, priest Of talent
and influence The picture was executed al The
Presidents house, and there hangs al the present
time, intended and well calculated TO work rs
way For few days back the weather has been
intentionally cold, and visitors to the springs ard
elsewhere have been focking into town IN as great
haste as they LETT. Theairicals are dead. Peale's
Museum is the principal, and in fact the only placr
OF amusement; Chippendsle, John Seton, and
other actors of note are there dong a profitable
business On Wednesday evening last a violent
thunder storm occurred. Several lives were ofi,
buildings and vessels destroyed or otherwise inJu
ed from the effect of lightning. ARIEL.
ANOTHER DEA1H-An inquest was held this
morning before Coroner Pratt on the body OF Lew
Gaswe who did from wounds received about the 9tth
OF last month II seems Caswell in the OF W.T.
liam West, corner OF Richmond and Ann streets, and
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