The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-05
THE FEM AIS AND THE CHURCH.
Archbishop McCloskey DcnOunccs the
Movement I'm Unmistakable Lam

ArchbishOp mcCioskey DcnOunccs the
Movement In Unmistakable Lam
guage.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral was filed yesterday as
usual with large congregation. Before commencing
his sermon his Grace the Most Rev. Archbishop Nc
CIoskey delivered himself in the following the
subject of Fenanism:-
We want 10 say few words to you subject with
which many Of you acquainted. II Is in reference
TO call for meeting Of some OF those who are known MS
leaders OF the Fenian movement 1t is the call made by
them for aggregate meeting this evening in
Jones' Wood. The object for which this ng is
called it is necessary for to state, from the
fact that 1t is call Of the FeDian Brother
hood and Irshmen generally to assemble in
Jones' Wood. Now, desire to speak to you
OF this subject in all colmness wish not to words
reference this subject that will be calculated to
excite feelings of indignation violence. speak as
Catholic Bishop Of a people who known to have the
Catholic faith deeply implanted in their hearts-who
jealous OF all that the honor and credit Of that
holy faith both in the eyes Of God and men. On the
merits of Fenansm is not my purpose at all TO speak,
nearly all what the opinion held Of II almost
universally by all the bishops and priests Of the whole
Catholic Church, and all know how unfortunately
very large class Of Irish Catholics have been in this
instance exception what has been their history In
all time in closing their to the counseis OF
listening TO the counsels Of seconstuted leaders do
call question tho motives by which they actu
ated. No sympathizes more deeply with afflicted
Ireland than he who speaks you God forbid that
any word Of his should initiate against what
Irelands real best and highest interests II We are OPP
posed TO this movement toto 1t Ia not because We sym
pathizc with the English government, but because we
sympathze In the true spirit with Ireland. We have
nothing yet, and we expect nothing from this
Fenian movement but what will to the great dctri
OF Ireland and is people, both In that country and
also this the land oil their adoption We believe that only
injury will come Of this movement and time will prove
Who Is In the right and who " In the wrong. We be-
eve that nothing but mischief has far come of
nothing but mischief will further of IT, And
IL not only Of brethren In their
land In interests here II people persist
unfortunately they have persisted thus far in move
which all sensible and all true friends Of Ire
land consider OF folly, which must result in nothing
but destruction and mischief, II will not only ncte
England Cypress Ireland still more, and to rvet stu
more securely the chains upon her people but u Will
incte perhaps tho anger and disgust Of the American
people themselves aga nst us And say In all the
sincerity of my heart that look TO this movement
with feeling or deep apprehension for the reason
of the spirit that has been evinced by those whose
counsel the people have followed in this movement
that 1t will raise up Irshmen first Irisbmen
and then Catholics In this land, spirit Of persecu
ton equal to that under which they have so long
beg OF them for their sakes aud for the sake OF
their religion aud their God, 10 Withdraw themselves
from a movement that has already gone too far The
reason alleged for not listening to advice from bishops
and clergy In In matter ~ that they say this pot
cal movement and that therefore the bishops and
priests the Catholic Church have nothing TO do with it,
and stand aside from IT, That s true Bishops and
priests have nothing to do with It, They say that this
NOV ement has nothing To do with religion. Unfortn-
natey IL IL too true II has But reigo has
thing 70 with This day Is day sacred to God and
To the hearing OF His words II Is SUNDAY. II Is not
firm III 2 a
tons but Il Is day for Catholic people to assemble In
the house OF God, pay their VOWS and thanks 70 HIM
offer their prayers the prosperity and peace OF the
land they love and to which they have BEEN so faithful
These Fenan demonstrations are bad enough on any day
but there days enough In the week aud they VIII
not given those meetings let Gods day at least bs
spared from them. This act Of public meeting
the Lords day IL Is and will be regarded pub.
lie scandal; II will be torch 10 the feelings OF
the whole Christian community and this edmonton on
this Outrage; and Christian brethren who re
vered the Lords day already look upon this movement
prufanaton OF this day and all who do VIII ask IN
astonishrnent what does all this meant They Will say,
here freshmen and Cathon,s offering public insult
10 the day of the Lord Hence Il IL that have ad-
dressed circular ali the Catholic clergy Of this city
70 warn their locks abstain from this demonstration
on The day SACRED c 70 on and a ~ s,Ss.
10 their reg leaders and gather to listen to
IN Jones' Wood speaking violent and innsmmat ~
sacred TO God Take part In the gathering Here
The place 70 show your sympathy here you viii not
The Archbishop then commenced the delivery Of his
sermon, which was very eloquent discourse II was
ehsay composed of ladies and old men The young mon
present IN very small force indeed
-. Peters Church.
Al last mas In st. Peters church. after the nrst Cos
pei the Rev. WIN. Quinn read the circular letter adj
dressed by the Archbishop the diocese to the clergy Of
New York. and, after reading the document the
rand gentlemen said He was sure IL was not necessary