The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-12
DOMESTIC CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE.
IoFFIcIAL.]

DOMESTIC CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE.
~ (ofrIcIAL.l
NcAnp IRON THE Ancuprsuors.-7ne
Battallou for the Pope.-The publication in
the newspapers of circular from Rome, to
the effect that the Holy Father had con-
sented to accept the services of a battalion
of one thousand men, to be raised in the
United States, on condition that the said
men shall be carefully chosen, and be equip
ped and supported for three years by the
Catholics of these States, seems to call for
some official notice from the prelates to
whom the circular is exclusively addressed,
and to whose discretion, as guardians of the
interests of the Church in this country, the
subject is committed For this reason, and
for the purpose, at the same time, of salts
flying inquiries which have reached lis from
various quarters, we deem it proper thus
publicly to define our position with refer
ence to q matter of SO much Importance;
and in so doing, we have the best reasons
for knowing that we do but speak not alone
our own sentiments, but those of our VEN
cradle brethren in the Episcopacy. 1t is
needless for us to say how sincerely we de-
sire to uphold and protect, as far as in us
lies, the temporal independence of the Holy
Father, being persuaded how essential it is
to the free and unfettered exercise of his
spiritual supremacy in the government of
the Universal Church. Yet the proposal to
raise and equip an American battalion did
not originate WITH As far as we can
learn, it has emanated from aud been per-
sistently urged on the military authorities
at Rome, by some party or parties who
have assumed to represent us, not only
without our sanction OR authority, but even
without our knowledge; and what renders
this the more remarkable, Is the fact that
the gentleman who has succeeded IN sccur-
ing for himself, in advance, the appoint
| ment of lieutenant colonel, to have COM
mand of the proposed battalion, is one who,
we feel bound to say, does not enjoy, and Is
not entitled to enjoy our confidence; espe-
cially in u position of SO high a responsibiii-
ty and trust. If he has found encouragement
edited by Catholic laymen, which have given
place to his ill-advised correspondence, this
does not sustain his claims; lnasmuch as
the journals in question are not to be recog-
niZed as reliable opponents OF Catholic
views or sentiments, still less as discreet or
commendablc advocates of the Catholic
cause. Besides, the project as proposed,
with the conditions which are annexed to it,
cannot, in our judgment, be successfully
carried out; and any attempt to do sc
would we apprehend, instead of serving the
: cause of our venerable and beloved Holy
Father, prove detrimental to it.
1t is not necessary to enter into further
details it will be enough to add that We
still have reason to know TINT pecuniary ale
g is more needed at this moment than military
9 aid, and will be more acceptable from as
: We shall continue, therefore, as hitherto
i to urge our generous and faithful Catholic
: children to contribute abundantly, accord
e ing to their means, for the support of on
f Common Father, who will employ their of
s ferings in such a manner as may to hin
seem best; not doubling that, by our s.
O doing, we shall meet his warm approval
: and merit his Apostolic Bcnediction.
f Given at Mount Saint Mary's College
g Emmittsburg, June cath, 1863.
y NJ. j. SPALDING, Archbishop of Baltimore
y PTkGELL Archbish,SR Of ci i'm lima
n PETER Il. KENRlCK, Archbishop of St Lonis-
Per Archbishop of New York.
~ DIOCESE OF ST. PAUL.-Cont trmatiOns.-
r The Right Rev. Bishop administed eontir
~ nation on the 10th ult., ut Brownsville, t
v one hundred and twenty persons on til
:! :. 18th, at Caledonia, to one hundred and fifty
on the 18th, at Hokah, to eighty; and o.
n the 2lst, at Winona, to one hundred an
IS twenty three. The total number of contir
g nations in Houston and Wlnona- counties
~ SO far, is four hundred and seventy three
J. Northeastern Chronicle.
l. DIOCESE OF frmdtio
lie at st. Joseph's and st. Pdtrick's, Perry Coun
1t y--Erhi6ition at St Hdry's 4 cddemy.-Dut
IN ing the Episcopal visitation in Perry coun
ty, three young ladies of st. Mary's Acade
n my, after a long course of instruction, wer
10 baptized received first communion, an
Y. were confirmed on Sunday, 22d ult, at tn
o. hands of the Right Rev. Bishop Rosecrans
ID seven others were confirmed along wit
them. Rose Taggart made her profession