The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-12-30
Tsae tsoatzenioal CouncIl-Papal Allocu-
1861 sfoia an tho Sixains Chapel.

ThebPopb is reported by the Rome
cogTespondento of the London Times to
hare addressed ap allocutiop to the as
sembIed bishops In the Sixtine Chapel
H8 assumed In the opening, that the
council had been called to provide suita-
BILE Iemedies for the many evils that have
invaded the church and civil society in
these days. Both have to be rescued and
pfeSefVed, and the Apostolic See alone
osI dvit He spoke Of all the tribuln-
tion he had to suffer for Christ, and the
comfort he found in the presence of so
many Brethren bound by every considera-
tion to be perfectly united with him.
But he anticipated disunion, blindness,
worldliness, stupidity and disposition
to be offended at doctrines difficult to the
human reason, or hnmbling to human
pride. There were still among us the
counterparts of those low-minded folk
of Galilee, who left the preacher because
His sayings were hard. He even ex-
pected the enemy sowing tares, and caus-
ing divisions in the flock. He felt him
self, like the Apostle to the Gentiles, in
daily conflict with them that are within
as well as them that are without. The
burden Of everything was thrown upon
him. and he looked for comfort where he
could. In these trials and Affections he
naturally identified himself with his Mas
ter. y When others left that Master, the
Apostles would not. Whom else could
they go to? He had the words of eternal
life. They went about with him always,
everywhere. only leaving to return; how
ever differing among themselves, yet one
with him. So he implored all to forget
differences, to avoid them that caused
offenses. to come to the centre of unity
--the House Of the Lord, the Hill of
Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem. He be-
sought all to be of one heart and one
mind, and assured them that they who
were of God would hear His voice now.
1t was no neutral or moderate course that
he could be content with. They who
were not with Him would be against him,
fef their allegiance would be sharply
tested.
The proposition to be made, so he i'm
piled, would be such as to leave no doubt,
who were the friends and who the foes of
the Apostolic See. Plus TX is wont to
speak warmly and emphatically, and he
was not wanting on this occasion; but it
remains to be seen whether even the
Catholic world will carry its sympathy to
the extent of sacrificing all its convic-
tAOuS, auu auduoouluB tue use OI TeaSOn,
for his sake.
AS to the points to be settled Mt this
preliminary meeting, they may be thus
summed up: 1. In the event of the de-
mise of Plus TX the sittings of the
Council are to be suspended, and his
successor will decide whether it is to be
continued, prorogued or closed. 2. The
bishops are not to take part in the cleo
tion Of new Pope, which is to be con-
Quoted exclusively by the Cardinals, as
hitherto. 3. Tho officials of the Coun-
Gil (secretaries, under secretaries, nota-
ries, &c. y are to be appointed direct by
the Pope. 4. The form in which the
deliberations Of the Council are to be
conducted will be decided upon at this
preliminary sitting. 5. The right Of
initiative is to rest with the Pope alone,
and no motion is to be brought before
the Council without his approval. 6. A
certain number of the bishops aro to be
appointed JUDGES queyelarum, and to
have the power of arbitrating on all dis
putes which may arise among the mem
bers OF the Council. 7. The proceed
ings are to be conducted ns rapidly as
possible, in order that the dioccses may
not remain too long without their bishops.
Cotton Bagging.