The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-04

l.y Of this city and its vicinity assembled In Netrops
politan Hall yesterday IL O'clock to witness tho pre-
sentation of magnificent Episcopal ring to the exed
Archbishop Of Bogota, Manuel Jose MoEquera. The |
prelate banshed from the diocess OF santa
Fe de Bogoa in New Granada for refusing to permit the
interference Of the In matters appertanng
to the Church. The first alleged invasion Of the au
hortes on the rights Of the Church took place in April
lS45. law was passed providing that when any civil
tribunal should admit accusation against any coolest
asc, whether priest bishop the accused should re.
sign his Office into other hands, and if he refused to do
should be exposed to imprisonment, Punishment and
other penalties Another oachment the authority
Of Church enacted the 27h May 1851 BY this
the right Of appointing cleIgymen taken from the
bishops Of the country and vested in parocial club
posed Of the heads Of families ia each parish The exiled
archbishop is brother Of Gen. Mosquera late President Of
the Republic Of New Granada, and is about fifty
four years Of age Although absent from his docess,
his authority ii is not suspended but is exercised
through number Of Wears General whom he appointed
The Archbishop Of Bogota occupied seat on the STAGE
which large number Of the Catholic clergy The
meeting organized by the appointment Of the yenera
BILE Irish patriot Thomas OConor President, and Ed
ward Tiers Terence Donnelly and D. Devin asSecreta
res Rev Mr. Cummins then proceeded to read address
United States for the distinguished exile This address
published at length in the HERALD OF the 10th
IF Of ATsn @ bs A. with KEY the h
ring accompanied with the following brief remarks The
ring which $500 formed Of massive goli,
set with large emerald in the centre. and bordeIed with
diamonds -
MOST REVEREND AND Mosr IILusrMous FATHER have
been appointed, the part of the Catholic clergy and
Catholic ay of the diocess Of New York. to present to
Grace the profound sentiments OF respect and
ration with which the knowledge of your fortude and
sui.rngs defence Of the liberty of The Church Of God
has pred them. We return thanks ia their name and
In our to the author and inisher Of faith for
the glorious examples which the Catholic Church, from
the days Of the apostles and through their SUCCESSORS
has never ceased to furnish, when the defence
Of Our holy faith required Of them the sacrifice of
all that men usually hold dear in the world.
We have not been authorized most iustrous and most
reverend father We disposed to ent into any
discussion Of what it seems to as citizens Of free
republican country, has been done to your Grace in
the matters which have furnished to the civil au
thorities IF New Granada not reason, but pretext
for your expulsion and forced separation from ock in
whore spiritual and temporal interests your heart
bound np and who loved you as devoted chill
to offer, and even in our name proud
to be the medium Of Offering to- your Grace
which your prudence, your patience your forti
tude, your courageous magma nimity under such
structed present to Grace Episcopal ring
memorial Of convictions and their feelings The pre-
sent for it, intrinsic value is hardly worthy Of your &C
ceptance but memorial Of their admiration Of your
glorious bearing under such trials we are instructed to
hope end pray that you will accept it. and that it viii be-
through the coming years Of your valued life memento
which will entite in your charity, the Catholic clergy
and laty of New York share in the Episcopal bene
diction Of your afflicted heart.
and appropriate reply in Spanish, of which the following
is correct translation =
Of the church of New York, whose worthy interpreters
you my hear, fee conIorted and elated by the mani
Gus Catholic community; and must humbly thank
Him from whom every best gift and every perfect gift
proceeds Him. who being the author and nisher of
faith designs to pour His consultations and most de-
srable blessings Of his worthy ministers Con.
WINGED am, that faith which is truth and love-
not long last among the people if be supported by the
order established by the Church Of God early
hended that ubyer that order but to pave the way
to aostacy and apoatac depvea the people Of their re
happiness-it destroys that worship which speaks to
their hearts those imposing soemnities which tighten
cnaity that nourshes them Thus darkness substituted
for light and slavery for liberty Evil cannot affect the
BILE This / saw from the beginning and oos ed upon
my exile hardehips and Affections that have como upon
me but small sacrifice offered in behalf OF the Church
and society For defend the liberty of the Church. to
in terminating the ancient faith in the heart Of
the faithful is bat to defend society itself, and
goy freedom and welfare to the people Thus
liberty and Catholicism to be blended together
in my mind that could not consider the one without
ceive how Catholic nation can be socially free she he
not allowed the free exercises of the religion Happily
in fact the Catholics in your country whose worship
meets with Obstacles and whose conscience free
from the bonds Of outward pressure Since the ques
ton was. to secure this same liberty for nation
line Of eonduc that should D's adopt scnvc
ton and faith lighted my path, my has been al
frmod by the Vicar Of Christ whose the Catholic
world has already heard-that blessed voice, powerful
the hearts and minds Of Catholics which, owing
the trial Of the Holy Father himself can draws more
persuasive and solemn accept Out of its paterna
paDgs voice viii sound harmononsly in the of
my beloved flock and they, comored by the words of
unity Of the Chuc Of New Granada prepare for her
days Of exuron and glory to after those of tears
and bitterness which passing the nation at this
epoch of rial and renovation that the God Of justice has
permitted to ii. her. may not. perhaps, live to
reach those happy days: may not partake Of their
in my after having endeavored contribute my
sha'e, though so very small to the work of God The
high designs Of Providence. Their testimony honors
ond measure and that testimony gentlemen, will fly
along with my aghs waiting its insulation my
forgotten och and ievying in them the heart cheering
hope Of eeng end put to theirs cars and
Gentlemen can find 10 words expressive enough to
ness and generosity with which have been treated BY
the Joint body Of the clergy and laty Of New York You
who 'en to the accents Of my cordial affection may be
sure OF this thst there is for gratitude
but that of your feryet charity. The recollection
Of your bounty win last long my memory and life.
The precious episcopal rng-rledge Of your faith and
chary-wiil be for me in one soenn festival what the
tunic Of Paul. the first great hermit to Anthony; it
VIII remind ne eo Of The virtues a Of the first ages Of the
admire in this iius.rious church Of New York which
has for selt BY many titles Place Of prediction
in my all catholic heart.
When he Arclbis hop resumed his seat Rev. Mr STAIRS
mored that vote of thanks lie given to the President
Mr. U'Conor, which was unanimously carried. Mr.
Ladies and Gcncmen:I owe you my tina nks for the
resolution that has just been passed would say few
= ords more but not b. way Of making anything OF
speechthat is entirely unnecessary as that which you
have heard comprises the whole Of the details We came
exile. We came here to oIer him our sympa-
thies for his suiIerings, his difficulties, and his
losses We offer tle,n from hearts; but ncgerthe
less, fortified By TIE belief that supported hos by
pos which Is nvncble he ill return riump PHI
any TO his home his friends, his diocess and his PEG
pie. He is suffering great Affections cconn Of the
injuries nc has received The authorities OF New Grana
da have presumptu 1usyhowever fitted they may be for
exercising civil authority, and whltever privileges they
may be other wise invested with veatured TO take into
their The management of the Church. They would
attempt (but could only be an attemp) to improve
to make more ierfect-the work Of the great God |
Of heaven upon earth They would try to compel their
clergy TO unite with them in their Infamous conduct.
Their celebrated Archbishop, he bound to do pro-
tested sganst the act, and declined to operate with
those modern reio mers and punishment for his dis
obedience lie has 5een banished from his docess and
country lie sought, as he naturally might home 10 |
this country OF civil and religious hbety-hs asylum
Of The prosecuted aud down.tfodden Of all nations We
SYM Iathge with him deeply, but we are comforted |