New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-24

and the transactions of the Vatican council Inc
work is to be written in the Italian language ny
several of the most learned men of the Church IN
clndpe Professor Massi the Able Marini, Professor
Ceccuci and will be translated by competent hands
into the principal languages of Europe. The text is
to be illustrated with profuslOn of engravings'
representing the ceremonies of the Church. the por-
traits and costumes of the bishops and other features
relating TO the subject. The price of the work.
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four month, is COO francs H..r k
THE JEsIIT INFLURNCE-THE PoPEs AILoCU-
TON TO THE FATHERS or THE COUNCIL
CEREMONY OF TAKING TIE 0ATH-STRNGERS
IN ROME. - .....
ROME Dec 4-The power behind the throne to
whose secret energy, 1t is understood, the prepare
tions for the Council the plan of its organization,
and the complexion of its measures are mainly due
is the Jesuit influence in Rome Although no Jesuit
father is admitted to seat in that cosmopolitan
body or indeed swallowed to hold any high ecclesi-
astical function independent of his own order, the
members of the iSociety are so literally endowed
with the graces of practical sagacty and executive
power, that the direction of the Council to large
extent has fallen into their hands, and the scope OF
its deliberations will be decided by their views Of
Catholic policy They take large share. here as in
They exert an important influence in the training
and discipline of the new converts especially OF
the female sex, with whom they enjoy
decided preference, spiritual guides and direct
Ors. The periodical press is chiefly in their hands,
although the contents of their journals are subject to
revision by the Papal authorities. Not line OF the
"Civlta Cattolica' can be published before it has
received the imprmatM of the Master of the Sacred
Palace q Dominican friar. Still it is considered
doubtful whether their favorte project OF declaring
the Infaiblity of the Pope will be submitted to the
Council There is so much opposition to the measure
on the part of prominent French and German pre-
lates that its discussion would DO attended with the
risk of defeat The policy of reserve is therefore IA
vOred and the Jesuits, who so well understand the
art of trimming their sails to the wind, may relax
their pretensions and allow tho subject to subslde IN
silence. Still believe that all predictions this
point are premature, and must be founded ON con-
lecture rather than knowledge Nor in Protestant
point of view can any signal Importance be attached
to the discussion. Whatever the solution of the
problem, the Pope remains the Supreme POntif and
the absolute sovereign of the Roman State, and the
Church lof Rome the Infalllble Mother and Queen
of the Churches whether the gift Of infalibiity is
vested in the aggregate hierarchy or IN the Pope
himself.
The preparations for the Council are as nearly
completed rs is possible before the actual assembling
of that august body The doors of the Council Hall
are still OPEN exposing the mysteries of the interior
to the gaze of the prOfane and the admiration OF the
faithful perpetual crowd stands before the statue
of ST. Peter which is near the entrance Of the Hall
his we-worn foot is constantly assaulted with pous
kisses from prelates in purple and beggars in rags
but tomorrow, after the celebration of High Mass
the Hall will be closed until the morning of the first
-. a IL. tfpG from
every Catholic territory on the face of the earth
times to increase. The number is now little short
of five hundred which is about one-haf the figure of
the whole hierarchy
An interesting ceremony tooklplace the day before
Yesterday in the SStine Chapel when the Fathers of
the Council were addressed by His Holiness, and the
oath administered to its higher officers. The "Alo-
cution' of the Pope was couched in aflectiOnate,
almost enthusiastic terms and abounded IN earnest
exhortations and solemn appeals OF course il takes
for granted that the Bishop of Rome is the ordained
successor of Jesus Christ and that the Catholic
Church derives ina direct line from the Apostles,
but in other respects its tone, and it's phraseo
ogy do not greatly differ from Protestant mission
airy address. / will attempt translation of this
discourse, which may justly deem historical. al
though it is impossible to do justice to the stately
ecclesiastical Latin of the original in our practical
| everyday vernacuar:
VENERABLE BRETHREN: Before the assembling Of the
Sacred Gcumenica Council ofth Vatican which 20 be
solemnly inaugurated IN few days. we deem nothing
more oppOrtune and gratifying 10 our heart than that
we able tins day to address you all. you have
sembed in accordance win our Wishes ana TO express
TO you tine eminent affection which we most cordially
cherish. For when we are considering so mOmrntOus
evils which at the present dav disturb Christians and
civil society have esteemed II worthy Of onr ApOe
toic sOcitude. and behttng affair OF 40 great magn
tnde that before proceeding with the duties of the COun
Gil, should invoke the ana OF the divine benedcuon
upon yOu from the most mercifu Cod and we have
seTed to furnish you with those rules -sned
Apostolic letters which We have seen Mt To establish
fG G me p t e snn = iS Venerable BreeS
which with the favor OF God and the immaculate Virgin
upon intentions we viii accomplish In this large as
| semby Of yours to-day; sufficiently declare
in words the mighty consolation which we have received
from yOuT full attendance so much desired and de
manded by obedience 10 the Apostolic voice. we be-
hold you At length convened IN this fair city from every
most heartfelt sympathy while you have been made
justly dear to our heart by singular devotion 10 us
noting the Kingdom OF Christ. and In instances
also. the suffering of fluctuations for his cause This
your cooperation with Venerable Brethren is the
grateful TO because by It's exercise stand fast IN tho
footsteps of the Apostles who have left us such
| bright examples Of unanimous and constant CO.
| operation with the Divine Master For you
know from the Sacred Record that when Christ the Lord
| went through the cities and villages OF Palestine.
preaching the Gospel OF the Kingdom Of God, all the
the twelve as st. Luke declares faithfully followed him
whatever way he went: Aud this cooperation OF the
time when the celestial Master teaching in Capernaum
dscOursed more at length 70 the Jews on the mystery OF
the Divine Eucharist; for then when that carnal
aud obtuse could not persuade themselves OF
work Of 30 great charity and became so impatient Of
the Master that John testihes Of the disciples
/ went back and walked with him. nevertheless
the love OF the Apostles remained mmOvable In veDera
tOn and devotion the Master and when Jesus asked
them II they also would 20 away. Peter. hardly endur
ing the question, broke forth In the words, Lord to
1 whom shall go 4 adding the why no was
determined 10 follow the Lord with constant fidelity
| Thou hast the words Of eternal fe.'
Recalling these things 10 mind what should we deem
what should firmly and vigorously maintain I
There will not certainly be wanting although joined
In a. IN