The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-23
NUMBER I37.
Rome.
rlxr OF THE LATEST rArlL ALLocu1os.

vered by the pope, in secret consistory, on the
10th December: a. -
g Venerable Brethren-Rich in mercy, God,
| who consoles us in ell our fluctuations, mingles
JOY WIN sorrow, IN order that always trusting in
Him, and without suffering ourselves to be intimi-
oaled by obstacles, we may always proceed with
firm step IN the path of justice, and that main
tanning iearessly the cause of His holy church,
we may devote all our force to the full exer-
else OF our apostolic ministry. Every one,
Doubtless, must see how many evidences of His
divine goodness the most merciful Lord designs to
lavish upon us in the midst of the most serious
calamitfes which in these tines of great ipiqu,ty
occur 10 affect the church, and in the midst Of
the serious peri's by which the apostolic see is
Satsn, his satellites and bis sops do not cease TO
set loose in the mos horrible marrer their fury
| against our Divine religion, against u.s. and
against the chair of St. Peter, TO vex and to tor
| ment the population Of most unhappy Italy-so
| long devoted TO uE-t'ie God OF mercy and of
| goodness manifests Himself IN the most osten-
sibe and admirable mapner to His church;
He grants to it His aid, and bestows the
support OF Ills sgowssfq! y5sge, yhay an ASs tSs
prelstes Of the Catholic word-closely bound TO
us with the ties OF faith and chaIity, and unari-
nous in the defense of the holy see, and jnflu.
| enced by single idea, single sentimeut-cease
| not, some by their voices and others by their
pens TO defend the cause OF Catholicity, ourselves
and the holy see. The laity themselves in the
great and public assemblies of Europe raise their
voices for the protection of the Catholic church
and OF the holy see and in the interest of our tenn
poral power and the sovereignty of this see. This
cause Of ourtemporal power-in the senat, of
Paris especially, and in the Corps Legislatif-has
peen splenddiy and magnifcently defended
by an almost u3animiiy OF votes, with the
applause and to the joy Of all welLdisposed
men. The Catholic popuations, strongly execrat-
ing the abominal perfdy of our enemies.
eagerly ard gladly attested by pubic and spen-
cd demonstrations their fal affection toward US,
and proclaimed their piety and their veneration
for the holy see while relieving its misfor .unes
by continual gifts; the faithful of both sexec-
even the poor-coming 10 our assistance with
then mites And we lind among the clergy, as
among the laity, illustrious writers wNo in their
works, and eloquent orators, who In speeches IN
the political assemblies. have made it fhe'- glory
to defend and uphold the venerable ana incon-
estabe principles OF justice, of trdth and of the
holy see. And they have defended ii with ardor
and ability, successfully resisting the falsehoods OF
its adversaries. And how many men of very noble
birth belonging TO nearly all countries-fun Of
tervCr Tor the cause of religion, abandoning their
families, their wives and cbldren-have fastened
10 the succor Of city, and, dsregarding all IA
tigues and dangers have not hesitated y enrol
themselves in our militia, and 10 expose their
lives for the church, for rs, and for the sover-
eighty of our holy seel Roman Catholic parents,
animated by the spirit Of religion send even their
only born soDs for the defense Of the holy see,
and, initiating the pustrous exsmple Of the
mother of the Maccabees, they feel glorious and
happy at seeing them shed their blood in such a
cause. Moreover, the people subject to Our evil
authority, although exposed to the attacks of the
most peTverse minded men and to criminal
snares, to menaces and evils of every descrip-
tisn, remain, nevertheless, firm and mistaken
in their faith toward Us and the holy see.
Among them the Roman people assu-edly
stand prominently forward, most dear to u.s. and
who deserve all our pIase for nearly al citizens
OF every degree, OF every rank and position in
society, IN our good city, vie with each other in
giving us proofs of their affection and submission
10 us. their obedience TO the civil authority, OF
ourselves, and Of our hoy see, and burn with the
desire TO support us. You are also aware, vener-
able brethren, how our soldiers, who are deserving
Of all praise, distinguished themselves by their
fidelity; with what admirable courage they fought
against the bands of those criminal men, and how
gloriously they fell on the field of battle for thu
sake of the church.. Nor are you ignorant that
the most august and most powerful emperor of
the noble and generous French nation consd-
ering the serious dangers that surrounded us.
sent bis valiant soldiers, who, as well as their ds-
tiDguished commanders, with the utmost zeal and
ardor, especially in the combats of Montana and
Monte Rotondo, rejoiced to come to the aid of our
soldiers, TO fight coUrageously in their ranks and
brave death for the holy see, thus covering their
name with glOiy. You know how, especially in
the countries of holy miseions with the aid of God
the Divine light Of the gospel shines more brightly
every day; how our most holy relieiouscqures
increased Development how those who were sit
ting in darkness and beneath the shadow sf death
dispeliug the clouds which darkened their minds.
seek a refuge in the bosom of the church. our holy
mother, and how on all sides the many pious in
stitutons SO beneficial to all classes and to all the
wants of Cbristien and civilized society are daily
increasing. All these facts, which we barely aude
-, those manifold snares of the impious which are
discovered and defeated in the most astonishing
manner, clearly indicate to Us how wonderfully
the Almighty and merciful God In whose hand
are the hearts OF men, protects and defends His
church; how he wishes 10 give US the most con-
vineiDg proof that never will the gates Of hell
prevail against it, and that He is always by our
side to the end of all generations. Tbs IS why,
venerable brethren, we daily render our inner
most and unceasing thanks 70 the most clement
Father of Mercies for so many blessings; and,
placing IN Him alone all our hopes and all our
confidence, let us not cease to entreat him, by
the most fervent applications, that by the merits
of His only son, our Lord Jesus Christ, He will
continue to ward off all calamities from His church
and deliver ms from our enemies and from His
and confound and dissipate their projects and
their impious desires. Let US also implore him to
bring back those same enemies to a salutary re-
pentance and into the right path of justice as
those also who. in fighting against u.s. have fallen
into the hands Of our soldiers, and who, treated
by us with charity persistin their obstinate ways.
That God may the more readily harken to
our prayers, we implore fresh intercession
OF the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother
of God, who is for us all mother full of Affection
the most powerful aid of all Christians,
who obtains what she seeks for, and Is never frus-
tIsted. We then have recourse 10 the interces-
sion Of the blessed st. Peter, the prince of apos-
ties st. Paul, his colleague apostle, and Of all
saints who reign with Christ in heaven. But be-
fore we conclude, we cannot refrain from express
ing our fullest and most deserved congratulations.
and at the same time the expression of sentiments
Of gratitude, TO those who contribute with SO
much glory 10 themselves TO the defense of our
GsEse.qR9 tbsta thsJtalP-sAs yaad ~ ,iSssks
gifts, or in any other manner whatsoever, even
at the risk OF their life. We shall not
neglect in our prayers, our supplications and
tbanksgvngs to pray in an humble and fervent
manner to God, who is the author OF all that Is
good and perfect, that He may shed the choicest
favors Of His divine grace, and all essential bless
iDgs, upon all those sons of His Church who are
so dear to us, and who are the intrepid defenders
of that same church."
LARGE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FuRNIrURE.-Mr.