Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-03
For the Standard.
ARCH BISHOP HUGHES AND THE REVOLU-
q TON IN EUROPE.


Speculation has been for sometime rife to know
what were the motives that induced this distinguish
ed Ecclesiastic to visit Europe last winter. The
telegraph flashed It along for sensation purposes,
that he went IN company with Thurlow Weed to
intrigue against the South. That willy adept was
indignant at the insnuation; intrigue was his sps-
cia ferte and he needed no advice or cooperation.
Some think the Arch Bishop is Jesuit; and de-
suit they say never puts one 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 MS inten-
tions. 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 as long he confines
himself to his proper duties, and no longer. The
members of his Church will never stultify them
selves by tolerating 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 or 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
ticlpated, 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. Sach in substance, were his sentiments then
openly expressed; and the present writer has seen
nothing from him any way contradictory since them
| We neither endorse or condemn his opinion; We
merely state what we believe to be the Arch-B sh-
ops sentiments Doubtless, he thinks that in time
of war individual opinion is ruled out, and that
must obey the government under which we live
IT'S true, the European correspondents of the New
York press mysteriously tell of mysterious Wis
its which he lately made to the Emperor of France,
] and OF how he graciously vouchsafed to bless the
| EmperorS young son. These sapient gentlemen, in
all this, saw much Of dreadful moment to the South.
| But we know these oracuar correspondents gener
ally derive their information from no higher source
than gentlemens 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 extract which the 1Her
curry heads, "a Revolutionary Speech" he lays
down the principles which justify revolution:
the principles which are laid down by Sir James
| Mcintosh and most writers of character on that
"yexed question"
"Now, gentlemen, there are three grounds on
which alone according to the teaching of our church,
rebellion is justifiable. St. Thomas, of Aquinas
you know, lays them down very clearly. One con-
diton is-if the country is borne down by griev-
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 incucate.
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" QIear, hear) If you un-
dertake revolution and have not so measured
! your strength, you commit a great crime. (Hear,
hear.) 1t will not do (however just the cause) to
undertake to fight great empire with few rusty
! muskets and commssariat contained in your car
pet bag. lApplause and laughter.) Such rash pro-
ceedngs only insure gnomnious failure and settle
the tyrant more firmly in his saddle. clear, hear
No. the way for an oppressed people to achieve their
rights is not by rashness ard Incorporate haste but
by patience, steadiness and resolute purpose. ZAP
plause) Gentlemen, there are events occurring
calculated to bring the wrongs, the miseres, the
sufferlngs Of the Irish people under consideration
elsewhere. (Iiear, hear) But if the time comes,
it will not be to redress your wrongs merely-for
the world is selfish-(l aughter)- nations take
care of themscves-it wi originate in an effort to
settle other and more general grievances; through
them, no doubt Ireland may have her opportunity.
(Mur,nurs ofapplause.) l 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 isether
; publicly or secretly sapping or undermining ths
foundations of its prosperity there will be a>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, resis
the torrent Of feeling which will pour out from with
in the limits that restrain it, tell you, gentlemen
the matter having been alluded to, that even
peace was restored to the whole country of Americ
tomorrow, the people would scarcely unbelt them
selves until they had put other questions right
loud eheers) They feel sore; they feel that thei
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, un
fortunately, treasured up the memory of that attac
+ with feeling of revenge lam sorry to say it; bu
it is what believe, in my conscience, to be tn
u truth: clear, hear) In the present difficulty, i
!; would be entirely waste of time if 1 should at
tempt an explanation of how this is: it is fac
y that everybody knows. Near, hear) In that dill
= fculty, the country that was one not more thai
three years ago is divided into two-that is,
Il the battle field-but not two in the civil order
(Hear, hear) 1t is one country still and must an
shall be one Great chsering) No matter wha
q may occur-no matter the foreign interference
: whether military or naval, that may destroy tn
n cities round the borders of that country-no matte
y what may occur the question must end as hav
5 described-tbat people shall remain one, Cheers
and if the party that is nominay called "rebel"-
the term don't use in respect of them at all-(hca
hear)-it that party shall triumph, then will trans
fer my allegiance to that party, not party, br
as the legitimate Government of the United States
). loud cheering)
4 Now, we ask in candor, do these extracts breath
any rancor against the South? Does not the speaI
er declare that he is not in any respect willing