The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-16

In conformity to the foregoing sentiments b II thsre
Resolved That the foregoing astsstaoa expresses the
sentiments of this entire meeting, and that sdcpt
Resolved That we pray his Grace the Archbishop or
Bogots 10 accept ct our hands small memorial Of
our profound respect and admiration for his eminent
Resolved, That two Of our number be authorised to
wait upon Archbishop Mosquera present the foregoing
Resolved That We the clergy Of New York. desire to
have the privilege Of paying him respects ~ boiy
and TO receive each Of at his hands the episcopal
benediction whenever his heal and convenience viii
permit HIM TO receive
Archbishop HuGms-what you have just heard read
is not which this ng should necessarily
agree to- but something to arrest attention, aad
it will be in order for you to express your opinions in
regard to the resolutions, As respects the address,
perhaps the question might be put in general terms,
whether or not you approve and adopt it,
II then moved seconded and carried unanimously,
that the address, as read, be approved
Archbishop HrGHEs| would observe here that the
Archbishop Of Santa Fe since his arrival in New York
has been in delicate health suerrg nearly all tn. time
but have little doubt that If the clergy can make it
convenient to wait upon him he viii be happy receive
them He is about, understand, to sail for Europe, in
the early part Of April and although this is Of
much labor for the clergy they make IL convenient
to appoint day, perhaps, within the week before his
departure such a reception might be arranged and
have doubt it would be soothing to his feelings There
Is doubt that this making such SACRIFICES of feel
ing and interest actuated by motive, far higher
than anything of earth present nevertheless word
Of sympathy word of cannot fail par
ticulay under the pressing crc instances OF delicate
health, to have soothing and comforting and encour-
aging influence upon one in the situation OF Arch,
bishop Mosquera
In regard to second resolution the Archbishop said
The most suitable present Think would be Pectoral
cross or a cross and chain and a Committee OF three
reverend gentlemen may be appointed II the arch
bishop in want mot OF the other eAiled bishops
it would be duy to come forward with aid essen
tal to his personal and comfort but
believe that his family wealthy, and have reason TO
know that he himself wealthy by the proof that he
expended nearly 500 900 upon ecclesiastical semina
ry WHICH the Roverninei 81 Granada has taken and sp
pIoprated to other This done out of his
private fortune. He is not therefore in destitute cir
custances and il is not in that that propose
to make this Offering but as o memorials memento Of
feelings 1t should be present suitable to h,s rank
and that the pastors Of the Church who are
here without fixing amount as to what II shall cost
will be prepared to furnish the of paying for it,
1t ought TO be genteel it ought to be worthy this
meeting. Its principal value, however, Is the motive
with which it is presented.
The meeting acqaescng in the proposal of the Arch
bishop to name committee for the selection Of this
mortal, the following gentlemen appointed:-Rev
Mr.. Loughln, Rev. Mr.. Bacon and DR.. Cum ming.
THE CASE OF DIR. NEWMAN.
Archbishop HUGHES sad-Ths is case of q kindred
nature to the one just disposed Of and will take the
opportunity Of calling your attention to it. II is
longer bishop upon the American continent, but 1t is
priest in England Many of u.s. for long time past have
been accustomed to read and admire the writings of the
Very Reverend DR.. Newman, and acquainted
with his fame his beautiful character before
became member of the Church; and since he became
member of the Church 81 know that his immense
erudi ion his almost inconceivable abors his exr.ord
nary talents and exemplary and pous life have iustra
ted and adorned the faith which he has embraced Dr.
Newman was one of those men who surrounded by
such propitous circumstances that ne might have looked
forward to the highest honors of that high wealthy and
powerful religious community TO which he belonged but
weighing the things of time against those Of eternity the
world and its honors became dim in his estimation and
~ and
flock the remnants of oDce Catholic England Nor has
he cone this with impunity 1t is well kno that he
devoted itself learning-that he Is genteness it.
self but, nevertheless, actuated by unholy
to arsv be cam Of . n sna
plecreduous of everything hostile OF Church and
when this priest undertook to expose communion.
ana assal all that was holy ard in the ecclesiasti
cal life and in the lives of the Holy Virgins who have
tired from the world, Father Newman hesitaed not to
him; not with malice but with truth and with
power Of description which be equaled in any
language He spoke OF him only what had sen published
before in the Dublin Reriew and in small pamphlet
circulated all over England but had not been said by
Newman before The person by whom it had been said
before had not forsaken the Established Church and
passed over to the down rodde1 community Of the scat
tered Catholics Therefore Father Newman selected
and we can easily imagine, for have followed with
intense anxiety that long and trying ordeal through
which he has passed, and If he had not escaped by a
technical sentence Of the civil law-if nntwithst ,ndng
the public opinion opposed to him, jury opposed to him,
learned counsel opposed to bin, and, who
dery it, Judge upon the bench, who should
hold the scales OF justice with steady hand opposed
him-if all this could 1unt to bat a technical con
demnation and technical that the very judge who
pronounced his sentence pronounced his apology and
declared him acquitted of every stain and of the slightest
bemish OF moral culpabIy he comes from that ordeal
victor, as regards his reputation but he forth
from it az man to extent injured and shattered in
his health by the anxiety which he has been subjected
to- and in the loss of the little which he had
leced and which he was devotng to the service and
honor of God Indeed much shattered he that If
Catholic sympathy had his relief he would
be in prison without hope of redemption for he had
means to pay the costs of that expensive trial think
then being he together that would be proper
that should convey to that iu strious writer and
doctor Of the Catholic Church OF sympathy for
his suerings our sense of admiration for his services
ond our high testimony accompanied with little money,
not pay the fne which the British government has
imposed, but a token Of regard with suitable
beray Of 'hs Catholic clergy the city of New York
may think poer to Determined purse for his private
lt it be well understood that in the application
Of the money he is not TO be restricted.
1t was then agreed that collection should be opened
for Dr. Newman.
Some discussion occurred to whether the Arch
bishop Mosqusra should be requested allow the Lity
Of this city an opportunity to express their sympathy to
ward him publicly,
The Rev. Or CUMMING said-Perhaps it would be bet
ter if not uiting the feelings Of the Archbishop
give the Catholics in New York opportunity on
which they may tender to him expression Of their
sympathy know very well that public meetings of the
bind are often made use OF to serve political momen
tary purposes These meetings may be designated under
the name Of "humbug;' but when We consider the
nature of the county and that expression OF
sympathy with tingui he'd con'essor Of our IA tn will
1t sc its influence far and wde-wbep remember that
those Who opposed have made Of these pub
lie meetings to injure the member, Of faith and to
msIepresen their belief think that it be advisable
perhaps 10 give oppor,ubi to laity the cec
- TO meet together, and give public expression Of their
sympathy to the Archbishop some day which he
shall be able to attend such meeting. do tnow
Low the ]aty pay their respects to him in
large numbers. or how members Of the aity call
upoD him without making odious distinction At
public meeting large numbers Of Catholics can attend
Bat must consult the popular feeling in this matter
If this expression Of feeling is exhibit ed in reference TO
who has come here account Of his fidelity to the
faith it will have effect all other the country. II
would show the Catholics Of the United State--and
those who not Cathoics-tha if other than Catholics
here in New York call together large meeting to
attack the Catholic Church ana the persons OF her mi dis
tors that there Is courage enough among the Catholics
to use the engine in different spirit. am
many would after ~ho not Catholics and who would
be glad TO have chance to show that they did not
pathse with the traducfrs Of the Catholic Church
Archbishop HuGHES-I would remark, for my part,
that intended this meetng 10 be represeptatiye Of