The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-08

ST. PETERS CHURcu.-The Very Rev. John
propriatcd to the benefit of the Half Orphan Asy-
lum.. We are informed that this distinguished
theologlan has been recently appointed Bishop Of
Toronto. We hope he will now accept this APP
cessary discharge the important duties devolvng
upon dignitary of the Catholic Church: To
those who have heard his eloquent appeals in this
city, il is only necessary to make the announce
mcnt that he will preach in Barclay Street Chapel
to-day.
CALENDAR poR ArRm.-s-Easter Day. 15-First
Sunday after Easter 22Sccond Sunday after Easter.
26-St Mark the Evangelist 29-Third Sunday ator
Easter.
The Archbishop Of Baltimore has Issued tho following
circular to the clergy of the archdiocese of Baltimore
aea the Father Of the Faithful has addressed to tho
patriarchs primaes archbishops and bishops Of Chris
tendon an ensyeSs letter on the subject Of a.thor
been conceived without faint Of original sim In words
worthy Of his tender devotion to the Mother Of God
from his earliest years and BETTING the consciousness
of his awful responsibility. he calls the chief pastors
Of the church to unite in prayer with thcr spiritual
children, to enable him to proceed in matter so sa-
cred and momentous with wisdom and crcumspec-
tion.
II IL, Venerable Brethren my consolation and Of
the moot cheering reflections amidst the an xeties and
impcrfections of my ministry to know that preside
flock devoted to Mary. and ever most grs-
siousy favored by her maternal protection Under the
auspices Of her mild and mighty name have risen and
1ourished our churches colleges converts our
"Christan schools" our hospitals our charitable In
stitutons. Need then animate your pcty to give q
Hal and response to the voice of the great and
good Plus TX. In doing homage to Mary!
Another claim your fervent operation Is Is my
duty nj this time, to commend to your zoal. The
Seventh Provincial Council Of Baltimore will con-
vened on the fosrth Sunday after Easter Questions
OF grave and general interest will necessarily engage
the deliberations of the assembled fathers The spirit
Saith and the prescriptions Of the church. prompt
to prepare ourselves for the solemn occasion BY inter
<sting in our behalf the pcty Of ocks and sec
ing their devout, and perscysring supplications
tcdncss the Holy See and your fal affection to him
from whose sufcrings 1t receives more glorious Illus
traton than even from the magnanimous qualities
which, in the beginning Of his reign. had challenger
the admiration Of the civilized world. Your earnest
prayers will not he wanting for his speedy dcliveranc'
from tho prosecutions rclcntless waged against hi
rights august person by the enemies OF God
For the threcfod intention Of honorng tho gloriou
Mother of God; Of invoking tho light and grace 0
Heaven tho proceedings Of the council; and OF im
ploring the divine mercy In behalf of our commo,
father tho Pope you and others indicated, Will, I'll
further notice, observe the following directions
l. On the Sunday first available occasion, after 70
coiying this comm unicaton. you will before the sor
mon read TO your congregation the encycca lette
81 ,syf tho Pope. preceded by my circular.
You will add, at mass the col.sct Deus, omaiun