The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-20

porai dominion which he had Inherited as an appan-
age Of his high olice, and wita bis enemies 80 10
speak even now at his gates, seemed still to
be pressed by nothing so much az by the soll-
citude which he felt for the spiritual welfare
o. 1he IN aocX committed to his charge; and who
stl stood forth as q raiying point OF order and
Of religion, an example OF meekness dignity and
lorttade aud OF every Christian virtue. IL was
seldom that tue Catholic community OF tins CITY
had an opportunity OF thus expressing their feeling
OF Loyalty aud attachment TO the Holy See; and
IL was duty which they owed 10 themselves
IN now taking advantage OF IT, IL was one which
s'iss oWea aiso 70 the reverend pastor who was to
present the address Gu uleIr behalf and who would
naturally derive much comfort and strength In bear
Ing ms part az the Council when he felt that he thus
carried with hlm the sympathy and support OF The
congregation which he left behind him
The Chairman then proceeded to read the address
AFTER whlcD Lieutenant Colonel Allen rose 10 move
The resolution thai the address be adopted and pre-
sented TO the Pope:--
To HIS HOLINESS Pore PIus IX:--
most HOLY kArHER-We, the undersigned, clergy
ana iaity oil tne vlcartate apostolic or Gal cutsa,
eagerly avail ourselves OF the opportunity oer Ell by
me departure d our archbishop vicar apostolic for
the FL ernal CITY, to present with the deepest respect
10 YOUR Holiness the expression OF hopes and feel
ings whIch we deem lt glory to entertain.
anu ~ " aii W. Npress our deep regret That In
these remote parts OF the Christian world we sell
dom have o proper opportunity OF conveying the
expression Of our sentiments to venerated Pom
TN, ana that While the most solemn protestations OF
ndelty and allegiance have been offered to your
Holiness by our more fortunate brethren ia faith
who are IN Europe. We have been fain 10 rest con-
tent with the mere perusal Of the consolng reports
thereon, when 1t was but too late 10 have our snare
In their happiness. We Notwithstanding cherish
the FOND hope mat this win not lead our revered
common Father to suspect that we are slow In
asserting our full right to put forth our
claims TO the same warmth, the same putty,
the same catholieity OF feeling which we rejoice
TO see SO frequently expressed by our more
favored brethren IN Europe. Indeed, most Holy
Father. deep has our aHiiction been when, during
the course OF your Holiness glorious reign we have
heard the reports OF the many attacks which, in
these later years, have been directed against the
Church OF Jesus Christ against the authority of her
visible head, and against the much venerated per-
sonage IN whom that authority Is vested We feel
how heavy has been tue cross with which it has
pleased Almighty God in His inscrutabIe wisdom to
load him whom He loves We cannot cali TO mind.
without grief those unhappy days when Rome had
for while ceased to be the abode or Holy Father
when later, by lawess attempt or which we here
express our detestation tue Holy See dispos-
sessed of temporal sovereignty bestowed on
it by DIVINE Providence, for securing It's freedom
In the government OF the Catholic Church;
when In many Kingdoms which had once been the
glory Of our holy religion IL our lot to see tem-
pies profaned and pundered the priests and bishops
OF the Church ANONYMOUSLY prosecuted and impri-
soned; Church possessions, glorious monuments OF
the generosity and zeal OF our Catholic FORE
fathers, sacrcglonsiy misapproprlated; virgins
consecrated TO God, whose lives were de-
voted to humble works OF Christian charity,
cruelty expelled from their sacred asylums, and,
as one OF the last pontifcal bulls expresses 1t,
'impiety reached such pitch that not only our
holy religion but even human society is disturbed
and harassed In the most lamentabie way" Amid
all these calamities, II it has been our lot to
'weep with those who weep" and TO suffer Attic
ZION WIN FaLner OF Gil, WHOSE unbounded Efief
for the sunerngs OF all and each OF us IS so well
known. II has been at the time our great con-
solation to see how merclful Goa has ordained all
things for the glory OF His Church and OF her visible
head. In fact, these very deeds, evil and audacous
as they nave been have evoked most glorious tokens
OF submission and respect towards the person ana
authority of your Holiness; we have seen unjust dis
possessions compensated by the spontaneous Offer
ings OF the faithful from every quarter OF the globe;
we have seen noble defenders volunteer and dock
to the Eternal City to protect at the cost OF their
hves II need be, their Father In his hour or peril
when his former defenders had thought fit to for
sake him; we nave seen upwards OF 500 veneer
able pre1ateS hasten to Rome at the first sign
OF their common father's wish, that they might
thus make known to the world how deeply affection
and final submission to the Holy See are rooted in
their hearts, rs we'll as in the hearts OF AL those
whom they represented; we have seen on late
occasion all the princes and soverelgns OF the world
without distinction Of creed, vymg with each other
In Offering their congratulations on the expiration
OF your nitieth year spent in She sacred ministry
aud thereby testiyng to the generation they enter
tanned for your Holiness dignity and person.
At all these tokens OF universally expressed esteem
we rejoice aud glory. zine glory OF the children
their fathers" aud ours will be the glory to know
having had father who has been once our great
glory aud tine exceeding glory OF the Church. We
made the efforts of our enemies subservient 10
. the furthering of HIS designs It was in calamity
and trlouiatlon, and by reason OF them, that we
have learned to appreciate the eminent virtue OF
glorious Supreme Head; then 1t was that we saw
that unninching courage and boundless confidence
In Gods protecting hand SHINE forth in all its bright
ness; then 1t was that we admired that caInness
aud resignation together with that unchanglng
ffmness Which VIII make your Holiness Pontncate
memorable through all ages; then il was that all,
both clergy and prelates. We're strengthened AMI
their pontl; it surely cannot have escaped the
eye OF the most casual observer thas the example
emanatnQ from your Holiness has elected from
the faithful greater zeal in the open profession
OF their religion; and we fear not to add, IN the
chief pastors OF the Church determined will OF
giving IL true to Cesar what Ia Cesar's DUE but
the time never to deny 10 God what Is Gods
be 1t at the price OF persecution or Imprisonment
For al tls we are deep, indebted to your Holiness;
now express the wish that the Almighty may con-
tinue to sned His plentiful blessings on your Holt
ness person and glorious reign; that the solemn
event. considered the most glorious OF your pontln-
cate the General Council, may answer every ex-
pectation; that may tue means OF leading homo
The sheep OF the Heavenly Shepherd under one pas
tor, Into and the sefsame fold and that 1t may
bring many who are now walking in darkness and
In the SHADOW OF death TO the knowledge OF the true
God and OF Him whom the true God has senS Christ
Jesus
We finally, with sincere gratitude for all that your
Holiness mas been pleased to do for this portion Of
the Catholic Church, tmpore the continuance OF
your Holiness benefcent and fatherly protecton-a
favor Tor which We shall never fail to offer fer
vent prayers that the Almighty may grant q long
and prosperous reign and the richest reward to our
glorious Father Plus TX
The Reverend Father wAEGEIT then rose and pro-
posed that the address be made more acceptable by
the Offering OF purse with 1t. There was no ques.
ton, he SAID, that the Pope was III want Of funds,
and he did not think that the Catholics or this part
or the globe would refuse their mite towards purse,
WHtcu IL WIS proposed SHOULD accompany the att-
dress O proposition which was received with re-
tterated cheers. Mr.. Skinner said that the address
would be printed and then any one VINO chose
could sign II.
Mr.. GROVE said that 10 would be printed and
Affixed TO the doors OF al the churches. and he had
no doubt that the whole OF the Catholic community
would willingly sign It, as token OF good feeling.
DR.. LESION seconded the resolution OF the Rev.
Father Magil, and said that although different ma
tonallLies we're present, yet the same over
all In regard TO religious matters. Besides, was not
the pocket the best method OF showing affection
(Cheers.)
Dr. ToNNERRE then rose and said that he had
one matter 10 put before Tue meeting, ana that
was a proposal TO thank their Archbishop FOR the
very great interest he had taken IN all matters
concerning the spiritual welfare or the nock under
his CARE lie would ask the meeting TO testify their
sense OF his worth and Iabors, not by show OF
hands, as they mad been asked to do by the other
gentlemen VINO had put resolutions before them,
but by hearty and heartfelt cneers, to wish him sue
cess IN ali his undertakings good voyage and safe
rntn rn 10 iairnffa.-a santiment which was re-