Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-08-30

ARCHBISHOP HUGHES AND THE REVoLU-
TON IN EUROPE. -s-.r..s

that he went in company with Thurlow Weed, to
intrigue against the South. That willy adept was
indignant at the insinuation intrigue was his sps-
cia forte. and he needed no advice cooperation.
81 Some think the Arch Bishop is Jesuit; and Je-
suit they say puts foot before the other
never moves without motive. The Archbishop
is not Jesuit; he is man of bold and clear INTEL
lect and we believe him to be honest in his inten-
tons But he frequently suffers some OF the incon-
veniences of fame or notoriety. And the writer OF
this article has heard him more than once, regret
the manner in which his name was used during
Presidential elections, and declare that an influence
was ascribed to him which he could, by no means,
possess. If he has any influence, it is because he
confines himself to his legitimate sphere of duty
and his influence will last Just long he confines
himself to his proper duties, and no longer The
members of his Church will never stultfy them
selves by toerating any undue interference of the
Archbishop, or any other Bishop, IN their political
action or conduct
The writer of this has had opportunities of know
ing his sentiments regarding the slavery question;
and they are the same as what he believes to be,
the sentiments of the most sober minded men in the
South, namely, that slavery is neither morally nor
socially wrong; and that the slaves are IN better
condition here than they could be in. their own
country, Africa. Here they are brought in contact
with civilization and receive the rudiments Of chris
tan instruction, instead Of being savages canni-
balls, as at home. Such were his sentiments years
ago. uttered in public and in private conversation.
As to the present war, some months before 1t
broke forth, but when, by many, it was fully an
ticIpated he publicly declared, at banquet given
on the 18th of March, 1860, in Charleston, that
though the country may be divided by war; yet the
Catholics would not be divided in religion; that as
far as civil duty was concerned, he supposed Cath
oics south would discharge their duties faithfully,
and he believed Catholics north would do their duty
also. Such, in substance were his sentiments then
openly expressed and the present writer has seen
nothing from him any way contradictory since then.
We neither endorse or condemn his opinion; we
merely state what we believe to be the Arch BSh-
ops sentiments. Doubtless, he thinks that in time
of war individual opinion is ruled out and that we
must obey the government under which we live
TITS true, the European correspondents Of the New
York press mysteriously tell US of mysterious WIS.,
its which he lately made to the Emperor of France,
and Of how he gracously vouchsafed to bless the
Emperor's young son. These sapient gentlemen, in
all this, saw much of dreadful moment to the South.
But we know these oracular correspondents gencr-
ally derive their information from higher source
than gentlemen's foOtmen, and are very frequently
hoaxed.
The last issue of the Charleston Mercury contains
extracts from the late public addresses of the Arch
Bishop in Europe In one extract. which the Ner-
curry heads, "A Revolutionary Speech" he lays
down the principles which can justify a revolution:
Mcintosh, and most writers Of character on that
"vexed question"
Now, gentlemen, there are three grounds
which alone according to the teaching of our church.
rebellion is UNSUITABLE. St Thomas, of Aquinas,
you know, lays them down very clearly. One con-
dition is-if the country is borne down by grev-
Gus weight of tyranny-that is the extreme condi-
ton. (Hear, hear) But, then, in the government
Of men some allowance must be made, for govern
ment and laws only the embodiment of great
general principles; and human nature cannot be
perfect, the operation of the law may sometimes be
opposed to the very principles of equity they are
supposed to inculcate.
Another condition is, the justice of your cause
and object; but then here is the third and great
condition: "Have you measured your strength and
made sure of success ?" (Hear, hear.) If you I'M
dertske revolution. and have not so measured
your strength, you commit great crime. (Hear,
hear) 1t will not do (howeyer just the cauSe) to
undertake to fight great empire with few rusty
muSkets and commSSariat contained in your car
pet bag. applause and laughter) Such rash pro-
ceedngs only insure ignomlnious failure and settle
the tyrant more firmly in his saddle. (Iear, hear.)
No. the way for oppressed people to achieve their
rights is not by rashneSs ard Incorporate haste, but
by patience, steadiness and resolute purpose Cap
plause) Gentlemen there are events occurring
calculated to bring the wrongs the miserieS, the
sufferlngs Of the Irish people under consideration
elsewhere. (Hear, hear.) But if the time comes,
it will not be to redress your wrongs merey-for
the world is h-Qaughter)-anG nations take
of themseves-it wi originate in an effort to
settle other and more general grievances; through
them, no doubt, Ireland may have her opportunity.
(Mnrmurs ofapplause.) think | have said enough
and now, in conclusion, gentlemen, let me thank
you heartily for the compliment you have paid me-"
On the 22d ult, the Arch Bishop, in large Hall,
called the Rotundo, in Dublin, among other things,
said
when nation takes up, under the influence of
passing events the idea that another nation is either
publicly or secretly sapping or undermining the
foundations OF Its prosperity, there will be grad
ual accumulation Of resentment, which becomes
larger and deeper every day, and there is no single
voice or single man that can, for moment, resist
the torrent of feeling which will pour out from with
in the limits that restrain il. tell you gentlemen
the matter having been alluded TO- that even if
peace was restored to the whole country of America
tomorrow, the people would scarcely unbelt them
selves until they had put other questions right
loud cheerS.) They feel sore; they feel that their
national dignity has been attacked that in the mo-
ment of their trial and of their difficulty an ungen-
erous attack was made on them, and they have I'M
fortunately, treasured up the memory Of that attack
with feeling of revenge. am sorry to say it but
it is, what believe, in my conscience, to be the
truth. (lear, hear) In the present difficulty, it
would be entirely waste of time if l should at
tempt an explanation of how this is: it is fact
that everybody knows. (Hear, hear.) In that diff
ficulty, the country that was one not more than
three years ago is now divided into two-that is on
the battle field-but not two in the civil order
(Hear, hear) 1t is one country still and must and
shall be one. Great cheering.) No matter what
may occur-no matter the foreign interference,
whether military naval, that may destroy the
cities round the borders of that counry-no matter
what may occur, the question must end as have
described-tbat people shall remain one, CHEERS }
and if the party that is nomnally called "rebel"--
the term don't in respect of them at all-(hear
hear) that party shall triumph, then will trans
fer my allegiance to that party, not as party, but
as the legitimate Government of the United States
loud cheering)
Now, we ask in candor do these extracts breathe
any rancor against the South2 Does not the speak
er declare that he is not in any respect willing to
call us "rebelsF' And do not the principles he
lays down fully justify us in our revolution? "Was
not the horna Sour b,,o