Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

der ITSELF from its foundation in 1910, BY
| Loyola, and its subsequent confirmation by
l'Pope Paul III. The primary object of the
society, was to master the world, by establish
ing a spiritual dominion over the minds ol
men, of which the Pope was to be the osten-
sible head, and for this purpose its members
were exempted from the usual functions OF
other monastic orders, that they mi ght become
soldiers OF. the Pope, and mingle among the
people of the world, watching every transac-
tion which could in any way affect the inter-
ests of Papal Rome To accomplish the vast
designs of their institution, it was necessary
that the whole society should be a unit, and
that all its members should be indissolubly
united to one grand head. Hence its organi-
cation is that of an a6s0luie monarchy, under
one General at Rome, who governs as he
pleases. This general appoints his prorincials
over specified districts, who are compelled to
constant communication is thus kept up be-
tween the different branches of the order, and
the civil and religious affairs of eUe1y country
are thus carefully reported to this grand supe-
rior. A general Of the Order, in the seven
teenth century, boasted s.that he, from his
closet, governed not only Paris, but China, and
not only China, but the world, without any
one knowing how it was done.''
As we have already said their mode of opera
tion is ssto be all things to all men''-or rather
to promote the interests of the order by any
and by every means, regardless alike of law
and real religion. One of them, in India, pro-
duced pedigree to prove his direct descent
from Brama, while another in America assur-
ed a Native Chief, that the Savior had been
valiant warrior, and during his life had scalp
ed an almost Incredible number of men, wo-
mon and childreni
In 1904 they were expelled from England,
by proclamation of James I. In 1852 their
institute was condemned by the French Parli-
ament as <'contrary to the laws of the State,
to the obedience due to the sovereign, and to
the welfare of the Kingdom In 1867 they
were forcibly expelled from Spain, because of
their Interference in the cuisines of State.''
They were expelled from Venice in 1906, from
Antwerp in 1918, and from Bohemia in 1918.
from the same cause. In almost every coun-
try are TO be found the bloody traces of their
crimes, and upon thier public records the sol
emn protests against their existence.
Yet notwithstanding all these facts glaring
out from the history of the past, the sSprorin-
ciqI'' of Maryland would fain have us believe
that the members of his order have never, in
any wise, interfered with the business OF State!
But the best evidence Of the truth of all we
have said is to be found in the following, let
ter from a proriRciaF of Naples, to Ferdinand
II, king Of the two Sicilies, who has recently
become alarmed at their aggressions, and
threatened literally, to kick them ont of his
domnions. We ask our readers to compare
this letter with that Of Father Stonestreet
both written at the same period, and then to
give us their opinion Of Jesuitsm. You
might as we'll expect starving man not to
think of the food spread before him, as to ex-
pect Jespit not to interfere in politics, or
not to lie like thunder, when they think it ne
cessary to carry out their plans. The follow
ing is the letter =
To His Royal Majesty Ferdinand II, of the king
dem OF the Two Sicilies: Sacred Royal Majesty.
Sire-Fith much surprise we have heard our
sentiments doubted regarding absolute monarchy;
We therefore, think IL necessary hum bly, to submit
our views in the present page.
Majesty we not only In olden time, but also re-
Gently, on re-establishmeDt in 1921, until the
present day, have always inculcated respect love
and devotion for the king lord, for his govern
Inent and for that form OF the same that is abso-
lutte monarchy.
This we have done not only from conviction but
also because the doctors of the company. who are
Francesca Suarez, the Cardinal Belarmine, and
many other theologans and publicists of the same
have publicly taught absolute monarchy TO be the
best form of government
This we have done because the internal form of
the company is monarchical. and therefore are zre
by na.ciBs and 6y education dsUoted TO absolute
ntonGychy IN aGlich Catholicism, Jg the 7oisRopa
aR1 zeal of ptOHs king, aione hare some de-
tencs aJ,a prosperity.
Majesty, that we both think and believe an.
sustain, that absolute monarchy is the best of gov
is demonstrated by the damage that we
suffered in IS48 We the victims of LIBERAL
ism because all liberals and are well persuad
ed also that the Jcsuits the supporters of abso-
lute monarchy. These things, o majesty are srqU
EnoacR, and liberals would more easily believe
that the would mt rise tomorrow than admit
that the Jesuis could favor them, and, therefore.
every time they attempt revolution, their first
object is to dospoil the Jesuits For this reason
the liberals by an inviolable cannon of their law
viii not admit Jesuit, or one who is affiliated to
the order, among them
In fact the Jesuts in the kinndom of Naples
haUs GtDagS taught it TO be Unpar3onajie to make
revolutions for the purpose of changing the abso-
lutte monarchy which the reigning dynasty have
always maintained
IF this should not be sufficient not to be thought
liberals we humbly pray your majesty to point out
what further we ought to do to be believed decid-
ed absolutists
Certainty tire Jes7ats hare uerer been at auv
time, ri any place, GccSeSe6 Of Liberalism and
what motive should they have for not loving and
defending the absolute government of the august
monarch Ferdinand II. who has covered them
with benefits
Finally, majesty, of this sovereign benefcence
we have made other use than for the good of
Christian morality and Catholicity, and the reign
ing dynasty, to profess immutable fidelity to the
absolute monarchy, to which we declare ourselves
always devoted; and we hope that your majesty