The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-15

PAnCOrHl
he ARCHBISHOP OF BALTINOkE AND THE rhsLArHs
or THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF BALIIAohs
TO THE CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF Theih onAh"S-
GRACE UNTO YOU, AND PEACE BIZ AuLiarLi JED.
VENERABLE cIxR1yi AND BELOVED sksrRN
The pressing wants Of churches OF our province
depriyed of have induced us To assemble
mutual consultation order to recommend W our b
father the Bishop OF Rome and head on earth Of the
Catholic Church. worthy priests whom he may appoint To
an the vacant sees The opporiane give
public expression sentiments VI
10 the the Apostle Peter and the us,roas Pou
TIL who occupies a. We necessarily recognise il
the Of ecclesiastical jurisdiction the centre OF
unity, the rock upon which Christ Lord built HIS
Church, ans against which the gates Of he'll cannot
vail The civil psinc,paty popularity sly the atrmony
of ST. Peter, the states OF the Church is not indeed Of
the same sacred aud invo able character, not being
Of divine institution, but rather accidental append
age Of the Holy See origin Is traced to the mum
hcence Of the faithful, the devotedness OF Chris
tian princes, ana the gratitude OF people whom
the Bishop OF Rome protected rescued and mate free
dates IRON very remote period although II ana not at
the character OF which has borne
above thousand years. Divine providence manisesty
the and of these States aud wonder
uy main tanned them whs kingdoms aud empires ofap
parent have been overhrown In the early
when the faithful prosecuted and sought refuge IN
he catacombs fed to the wilderness their chief Bush
op shared lot without loosng nyhng Of the
his Office by the owlin-ss Of his condition.
bu Christians enjoy honor and even sit on thrones
Il meet that earthly head should appear with
degree Of spendor calculated to command the atn-
ton of such not be influenced by the sublime con
iderations OF faith The domnions OF the Pope are SO
that his power cannot inspire fear yet they are
arge enough secure his Independence in the govern
ment Of the church. which is the main point u be
provided for. The founders OF national institu.
DESIRED small district To be Set apart for the
general goyernment that it's action might free with
dependence any state influence, prejudice
state rights The Roman prncipaty serves In ike
for the exercise Of the Papa authority without the
control Of any local power, which might constrain
peoe it, Whaeve attempts may still be made by rival
princes undue influence the Pontif by
intrigue intimidation, cannot have the disastrous
results which almost necessarily dow from gov
ernment bindering constraning his action. Besides
a large number OF officers coanselors and clerks,
with small expenditure, which may be mprac-
ticsble Il the Bishop Of Rome has not ample
nue. from the territory in which he presides He uses
these with admirable generosity for objects
nected with the interests Of the whole church. by foster
ing religious institutions, colleges Of learning missionary
training schools and every variety Of charitable asyums,
extending his gifts TO distant nations His states
are held by him in trust for the church at large which
enjoys the benefits Of his and economy II not,
them matter OF surprise that this civil principaty,
which during many centuries has been attached To the
Holy should be regarded SOMETHING sacred that
il is deemed sacrege r. sever what Divine Providence
has united. The highest ecclesiastical censares
incurred by those who usurp portion Of that terri
tory 80 long set apart for religious objects Yet we
witnessed the Sithrawal iourshiDg province
from the obedience Of the Pontin brought about by
various articles Of foreign emk Add by manifest
fraud and violence. We 10 not at all believe 1t 10 have
been the free act OF the inhabitants whom regard
rather the wet dupes Of corrupt and designing
men, than the willing abettors of the ,iu
ton Malcontents do doubt, found in considerable
numter among them since active
spreading revolutionary principles but property holders
and intelligent and viruous citizens with the
anry, averse TO revolt, which necessarily brings
with Il IA train Of caamties
Brethren we are as you know, sincerely attached
the institutions under which ve and ready TO
sacrifice life sen in their support but we are from pin
cpe opposed all disturbance Of established order OF
and false pretexts We have bad opportunities Of
the government OF the Roman States and feel that
tcompares Heousy with that Of other
The oi government not indeed those which
ana directs tuem the divine law being says had in
with the eccesastca law wh,h adapted TO the re-
gious proless of citizens Municipal privileges were
ample in the Roman States aud Increased
by the hbsraiy OF the present Pntn Individual liberty
respected property safe justice Ia sure taxes are
light; military CONSUMPTION Is unknown. In all these
respects the Roman government has the advantage Of
macy others proessedly liberal. If the CONCESSIONS,
spontaneously made by the Holy Father
Of his reign had been abused to effect revolu
there be doabt that the condition Of his sub
iects would have been attn further improved The re
VOTED province is burdened with enormous taxes,
the citizens forced into military service, aud the
clergy dissatisfied with the order Of things visi
ted with penalties imprisoned or driven into ban
ishment We mention these things DOT that sc deem
necessary 80 exto by Of contrast the hte govern
mcnt since Catholics have concern with it, but
to correct false impressions in justice TO clement and
| liberal PontiG
We owe allegiance to any authority bat the govern
mont under which live but subject, Ia the
til pgs which appertatn God 10 the Bishop OF Rome
SUCCESSOR Of 81 Peter the Prince Of the Apostles To
him Christ Lord gave the keys Of the kingdom of
heaven, with the power binding and loosng He
him TO feed His lambs and sheep, thus placing
him over his flock that there ght be one fold under
one shepherd For his faith Christ prayed that it may
tail Continue them brethren, steadfast in your at
tachmen To the Apostolic See as obedent children OF the
church. ami, alter the example OF the first Christians,
xho prayed for Peter when he imprisoned " Hrod
pray for Holy Father, that be may be rescued from
the power or his entnrs. Their object is doubtless
strip him of all his mnions and make him a
pendent on the civil government, or victim aud mar
divine counseis canno, be defeated In dis Own good
| time God will come 70 the aid OF His servant The
! tiara may be torn from his heat, and he may
be cas-, INTO dungeon bu, he will come forth full q
majesty as his predecessor the seventh Pds came forth
| in triumph, ana was welcomed by his devoted people
duty devoivss upon in consequence OF tue loss OF
revotei province the Of which had enabled
the Pontn meet the of his ecclesiastical ad
minstIaton In the reduced state OF his finances, we
should supply portion towards the support Of
chief Bishop who governs the Universal Church with
view to the spiritual interests of all Special considera
tons render this uty more strictly obsatory We owe
large debt TO the Holy Sec, which has so faithfully and
constantly provided for our spiritual wants with un
bounded generosity Many Of youth have been era
tuitousy educated Rome, and Literally supplied with
for their return to their country to labor in the
| been trained and prepared in like manner for ms.
sonary labor among The American College recently
| oprned In that city Is a splendid monument OF the
muniaeence Of the reiguing poutd Our official relations
the Holy See impose considerable expenses on H. which
have all been betrayed without exactng or receiving IN
any the postage OF letters the fees Of office
for the transcribng Of the documents We deem II
Necessary press these motives do not doubt Of
cagerness give practical evidence OF your devotion TO
him. 10 rival the taal attachment OF Catholic II
various nations displayed in the amount well IN
the promptitude Of their succors We solicit therefore,
special donations sordng Go the means furnished you
by Providence and appoint the hrst Sunday OF sep
TENDER for general collection In all the churches OF
ecclesiastical province that all have opportunity
10 cast their offerings, even the smallest, like the
| widows mite, into the treasury Of the charch Now
| this say lie who sowe sparingly, shall also
| reap sparingly and be who soweth In blcss-
! ugs, shall also reap Of blessings every as he
hath determined in his heart not with sadness or Of
| necessity for God loveth the cheerful givcr"
Brethren, II behooyes 80 endeayor to appesse the
wrath Of God provoked by sins We should pray that
the sword Of tn lord be restored 10 its scsbbard and
1 that, in the exercise OF His justice, Tie remember
mercy and the light OF His 10 shine
| upon by humiliation and penance may dsarm
Him. and obtain return Of peace with triumphs
OF religion IL, impore Him, through the merits Of
the great Apostles Peter and Paul by whom the church
at Rome founded, and still through the inter
cession Of the Moet Holy Virgin Mary, conceived without
/ Sin.
Given under hands at Baltimore the 9th day OF
! July. In the year Of Our lord 1850.
I FRANCS PATRICK, Archbishop of Baltimore
| / RtCHARD VINCENT, Bishop OF Wheeling
JOHN, Bishop 81 Richmond.