The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-09
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

peIts OF Europe ana the United States aud
Ia many places their efforts have obtained the hearty
appreciation of the public. In the city of New York
the Association numbers 1000 members aud supports
library of l753 volumes, to which is attach read
ing room well lighted warmed aud furnished, con.
tanning 26 newspapers and IS leading reviews. To
this room strangers welcomed, and here they
may enJoy the society of moral and religious com
panions This institution hes its Bible Classes and it's
devotional meetings its religious and secular lee
lures. its committees to visit the sick, DC.
In Boston 24e0 young are associated in this
cause. Their spacious rooms furnished with 2G0n
volumes and IS newspapers and periodicals, and yet
this rumber is fouud inadequate NEE. the call for
useful relig igious reading.
In Cincinnati, with ouy 10 members this ipsti,u-
tion has planted seven Sabbath Schools and
from among the poor and ignorant five or six hun
afed scholars to be nstruc ed in those things best
calculated to purify their souls and to make them
useful members of society
In Louisville the young men have dor much good
by laboring among the German population, aad have
succeeded in adding to their roll large number of
names frSm that people
In the summer Of 1853. during the aw full prevalence
OF the fever in New Orleans, the various large
OF money subscribed in different cities of the Union
for fhe sufferers In that placswere dep osltcd in the
hants of the Young Mems Christian Association to
be disbarsed by that BODY. The Relief COMMITTEES
visited large numbers Of the sick and euded to
sons OF usefulness and charity very lay of tn
members. who were most devoted in tn her attentions
to their patients. One me nbsr had many as axty
under his care; and during ali this season. not
single member of the Association fell before the
destroyer.
The various committees Of Christian Associations
baye beautifully illustrated that conduct which
shouid characterize beings endowed with social a,tr
bptes: visiting the sick, instructng the Ignorant
guiding the stranger directing tho erring raths of
virtue and spreading abroad the purifying influences
Of religion
Detail of much interest might be gathered from
the history of such societies CT which $40 exist but
bfev'ty forbi2s. Whst has been related concerning
nifty with regard to their aim and mode of operation
w While such Institutions are designed to convey the
blessings of religion and benevolsnce wherever they
may, their principal object is to bring Young men
under the Influence of The Bibla. 10 subseryence
to this end the Library, the Reading Room and the
Secular Lectures are intended to provide for them
re.pecahls and attractive place OF resor and q rich
yet cheap source of mental and moral Improvement
In such place the stranger youth may at all times
hni something OF thatsympathy ard kin In ess which
he left at home. and be saved from seeking in phases
Of dissipation and vain amusement dangerous e,-
ciement to cheer his lonely hours
A beautiful feature of this institution is the igno
linR Of sectarian differences The divine suthOrity
the Saviour. the mystery of the Trinity and the duty
OF the ChIisiion to work, doctrines which COM
pose IT the common platform. The loving nature of
the Christian fomeimes feels an impulse to pass the
boundary CT his own denomination and to min gle
with congeniai spirits in other .lds his ardent wish
Is 10 see the evangec host pressing forward
in the service Of the King Of Peace To unite such
eouIs, some social organization must exist and such
one has now appeared-s brotherhood sctuated by
love, and Jealous for the universal spread of truth
The object of the association formed in this
city, is exhbi!e by what has been said sbove Its
belong 10 some evangelical church, while any
of good moral character may become RI associate
ncn15er entitled to the free of the library, and
to all other privileges. except the right vote Ts
establish this institution, it will be necessary raise
funds to rent and furnish convenient room, and to
procure suitabl- library The annual subscription
s made low. (S2) for the purpose of extending the
beneht OF the society to as great numher posi-
BILE. While the amount thus raised will be sufficient
to sustain the enterprise it will not be enough to
meet the heavy expenses incident to the outset Tho
payment of S25 secures a ffs.membership snd in
de- m ma 10 aHrpt a., =
desirable that some of our older citizens, who are
blessed with means, should enroll their names as
su.h.
The Executive Committee appeal to the commu
NIFTY Tor cooperation They urge upon every young
man the propriety of immediate union with this So
clety, and they invite all who spprove the cause to
do the same To provide for youth the of pure
enjoyment, moral, intellectual and social, AID to
throw around them the teguards of Religion ia an
undertaking which must present itself the most
favorable regard of the public The necessity of
stch an association in this city apparent aud while
look for synlp athy and support from all who heed
the call CT Religion and Benevolencs.
- We make room for the following article
from the New York organ of the Catholic Church
because we suppose most people will be curious to
seeit, and because it relates to an event in the
Catholic Church regarded highly important by
Catholics; and which is likely to give fresh stimu
lus to the discussion of religious dogmas In short
give place to it part of the religious histo-
ry of the times"
From the New York Freeman's (Catholic) Journal.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF OUR
MOST BLESSED LADY.
The glorious news has reached US that on the sth
OF December, Pope Plus TX of immortal renown,
in presence of the Cardinals and Princes of the
Church. declared 1t an Article OF Divine Faith
that THE MOTHER OF GoD OUR MosT BLESSED
LADY WAS CONCEIVED WITHOUT ORIGINAL STAIN
He that hath ears to hear, let him heart He that
is sthrs let him leave off waiting beside dry and
broken cisterns, and make haste to the City of God
which is made glad by the torrent OF river flow
ing from the living fountain of waters.
The doctrine which is promulgated as an
article OF faith, and which hencefor,h 1t will be
heresy not to receive, has long since been believed
by all pious Catholics But this doematic definition
OF its truth and character Is favor beyond. 1t has
given joy to the whole world and is it too much if
we expect from 1t the pacification of the nations
and general prestration of heretcal and perse-
cutting forces II Is a year of sorrow that has pre-
ceded its announcement. Pesence has stalked
abroad over the earth. Cruel, bloody and cause
less war has carried mourning into tears OF thou.
sands of Christian homes Famine has been
standing at the door, and general distress, not
altogether accountable as to it's sources has disar.
ranged the business and the worldly wealth of null
titudes. The church too, and her members, have
been persecuted. In the midst of these chaslse
ments, we may say 1t, men have not returned in
their hearts towards God. They have forgotten bis
hand, and have valnly sought remedies in natural
ways. The very depth of human misery and
anguish have plead before the throne Of God for a
more powerful intercession and the Holy Ghost.
the Comforter, has taught by his Church truths
that the world In earlier ages not able to bear
perilla Regis prodeunt.
new banner Is raised on the walls of our sal.
valiou
II Is set up by strong hand, and one that cannot
fail. When the soldiers see new standard ad
vsnced by the orders of their Chief, they prepare
assiduously to follow it. The reason OF our great
exultaton at this new d,fination, is, because the
saints and holy ones of past ages, who have
defended this doctrine. who desired to live that
they might see it defined, have predicted that
this declaration would be followed by time
oi great rest and advancement TO the Holy Catholic
Church, New graces were to be kindled In the
hearts of the faithful, and new multiiudes were to
flock from the paths Of error Into the great highway
of Gods truth
Let the Catholics of America acknowledge their
past tepidy of faith, and hasten to shake 1t off Let
us betake ourselves to our great Patroness-Mary
OF immaculate Conception. Let faith, and hope,
and charity, grow strong within us, and let US re.
member that God has set our tasks before us-that
OF being, all Ms, 10 various places, missona-
ries OF the Tabernacle Of God with men," whose
n eat business 10 TO save our own souls and to