The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-04

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the Argentine Confederation memorial paper wa.
the death OF Francis Hall, late vco president Of
this society On Its adoption affecting remarks were
made by several members OF the board.
Pastoral Letter of the Archbishops and Blsh-
ops OF tho United States, In PIennry Council
Assembled, to the Clergy and Laity IN Their
Charge.
We regret that the pressure upon our columns compcs
to-day present only condensed summary Of this
important document No essential point. however. will
be omitted. The Prelates begin by saying
VENERABLE BRETHREN OF THE CLERaY-BMovED CHI
THE LArY After the lapse OF more than four
years has again been permitted US to assemble In
uniting our efforts for tho promotion Of the great object
OF ministry-the advancement OF the interests OF
the Church OF God God indeed, needs not h, man
of human agency selected for the attainment OF
the great end Of the Church. he assembling IN council
OF the Bishops placed over the different portions OF
Chrss fock in union with and In obedience 10 the Chief
Bishop whom he has committed the care OF the whole
lambs and sheep, people anu pasrors@es Always oeen
erence wi which the Christian world has regarded
the councils Of the Church." The distinction Is then
planned between general and local councils among the
latter hose called plonary because representing seve
raj ecclesiastical ENTHUSIASTICALLY under eiyil
government, and therefore sometimes called national
hold the highest place They assembled by express
direction Of the Sovereign Pont who appoints repre-
sentative Of his authority In tho Apostolic Delegate he
commissions to preside over them. Such councils have
not ordinarily TO define tho doctrines OF the Church.
although they furnish suitable occasions for making
authoritative statements of them Their principal OBJ
ject however Is to regulate discipline whether by the
correction Of abuses the establishment OF such
Of conduct crcumsi ances may require" Thercupon
follows an elaborate exposition OF the authority Of
Plenary Councils concluding thus" We wish TO Inn
press upon the minds OF all our spiritual childr the
obligation imposed them of obeyng their Dective
pr lates, each in his own diocese by receiving their
directions as the expression Of the authority which
Christ has established IN his Church" The faithful are
particularly informed that "when we warn you, either
collectively in the present instance singly In
respective doceses, TO avoid secret societies and all
associations viii we deem unlawful, You csnnot, On
the peril OF your souls, disregard our Admonofs."
The pastoral lettor proceeds to treat of the
RELATIONS or THE CHURCH srATR
sCheerfully recognizing the fact that hitherto tho
genera end state governments Of our country except in
Some brie intervals of excitement and delusion, have
not inlerfeed With er ecclesiastical organizato
civil rights" and yei thselns 10 lament tnst In many
those arrangements for the security Of church property
which are In accordance with the and discipline
tsa ,he Ua a ~ en- r The sst Is also men oned
have been passed bv which all church property hold
by corporations is subjected TO taxation and the avowed
object Of this discriminating legislation Is hostility the
Catholic Church. mere reference is made 10 the at
tempt In that State 70 make the OF the ccclos
aca ministry depend on condition laid down by the
AID FOR THE rorx
is invoked especially in bis present critical and embnr
RAISING position since the richest ard fertile States
Of the Church have been violently wressd from him.
The preates abstain from all but passing alnsion to
the trials and humliaons to which the recent political
changes In Italy have exposed him. They direct that
an annual collection be henceorh taken up in all the
dioceses IN the country on te Sunday within the cc.
taye OF the Feast OF Saints Potter and Paul. such other
Sunday ss the ordinary may direct TO BIO devoted TO the
help OF the Holy Father.
TIVE sAcRAxEST or xArnMoxy
that sacrament OF the Church which is highest In It's
typical Specification, particularly Insisted upon, and
the prevalent false end degrading theories the sub
ject which, starting from the prem that marriage II
moro civil contract lead 70 direct contradiction of
chrst's words"what God has joined together no.
man put assunder- and ultimately tho most disas-
trous consequences 10 society
AVID NEwspAPERs--rnE pREss
Under TINS head the requremen. by the Council Of
submitted before publication 10 the ordinary Of the
diocese In which they TO DO published Is declared
s 10 be In force certain Catholic newspapers
to patronage the limited sense In which
they be regarded tho "organsii OF the bishop
explained and the faithful are reminded that ''the
o. the Press s or the most striking features Of
modern society. and that II Il oar duv "a avail ourelves
or this mode OF making known the truths OF religion,
and removing the mlsappTehensons which generally
prevail In regard TO them"
tbs EDUCATION YOUTH
Hero the admonition given Mt the former PlcnIry
Council Is reiterated in regard TO the establishment and
support OF schools, and words Of wisdom are spoken
relative to the general subject Which might well arrest
the attention OF every parent aud tesehor throughout
the lind.
Tho rest OF the pastoral leteris devoted the
enda Cahol protectories and industrial schools,
the encoufag ement Of thOse-too few In number-who
eynce vocalons for the PRIESTHOOD Appeals aud warn
ings to tho aiy especially 10 regard to inemperancc
aud consequent sins TO the ndecate fashionable dances
Of the day and the great abuses which have
In the matter 81 unauthorized fairs, excursions and pic
MICS and In favor of the extension Of tho Society OF st.
Vino mt dc Paul and the Young Mems Catholic Assoca-
tons IN all the diocesos and parishes OF the conny
exhoriatons TO the clergy considerations relative 10 the
omanoipatcd slaves; bcnediciou OF those holy Virgins
who, In our various rcg Gus communities, servo God
with undivided heart; like Nary SIT o. The feet OF Jesus
in divine contemplation, or like Martha devote them
TO the service Of their neighbour nstrucng youth
or tending old age mniserng TO the sick or calming the
remorsos and encouraging the hopes Of tho entcn We
discharge graceful duty ia rendering public testimony
TO the virtue and hcrosm OF these Christian virgins
whose lives she'd The good odor OF Christ in every place.
and whose devotedncss and spirit OF elfsacrhce have
perhaps than any other cause contributed 10 effect
favorable change the minds or thousands osirangod
from our faith 70 each OF them however, we feel i'm
PEELED to addr - the words spoken TO the angel % the
Church Of Philadelphia :-"Hod fast that which thou
hast that no ono take thy crown"
There Is room for only two moro extracts from the
THE EvAScrArEp srAvys
We must all feel. beloved BRETHREN that n some man.
and most extensive ield of charity and deyo
cduess has opened by the emancipation OF the
immense slave population Of the south We could have
Church past ages regard 10 the sers OF Europe,
more gradual system OF emancipation could have been
- ~ nee Dsen shan bs,
are likely 10 do stil the evils which must neces
sarily attend upon tho sudden liberation OF 50 large
with their peculiar dispositions and hablts
only make the appeal 20 our Christian charity aud zeal,
presented by their forlorn condition. tho more forcble
aud imperative We urge upon the clergy and people Of
charge the generous cooperation with the plans
which may DO adopted by the bishop OF tire diocese In
which they are TO extend 70 Thorn that Christian ednca
need or Our only regret In regard to this matter w. that
our means and opportunity OF spreading over them the
and ssutary Influences Of our holy religion
are % restricted.
From this va can only take the expression OF cona.
dence that the council which IL this day brought 10
cloes win exert most beneficial influence In the cause
" holy religion, and the following statements -
I'VE have caused 70 DO drawn up clear and compcn
dous series OF statements upon the most essential points
Of fash and morals, with which We have embodied the
DEGREES Of tho seven Provincial Councils OF baltimore,
and Of the nrt Penary Council, together with the de-
bv the council which. when