New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-13
RELIGIOUS.

morning He gave his text the rst Epstle OF Paul TO
the Corinthians the fourth chapter hrst fvo verses
Iet man so account of Of the ministers OF Christ
and stewards OF the mysteries OF Goa etc., and said
nropose my dear brethren TO say to you few words
this morning upon the question when aRitates the com
munity considerably Mt the present e ana which GER
tainv at all times is question OF great mportancethe
school Guestion-tO republican CITY RS ours Is You
certainly are aware that while we' as catholics have
pressed upon you the Importance OF the education
Of your children; the community at largo has
become interested, and 1 might cay In some
RESPECTS excited upon the question, especially In latter
days and there have been atten ue 10 revive Ihe
long ago to slumbered IN nation IKE ours and
amid free institutions to endeav9r 10 eNeite Ia the
minds OF our people the opihoE t 90 aio
hostile In some respects 10 the distributions O our coun
try that making claims Tor Ine SUPPORT S on our
religion which We have no rlght 10 in"ao euu that We
endeavOring in some unfair way 10 esaush our re-
on here and to demand for it the support OF the State
In other words that the attempts - ~, Uli ~
children and TO seek for that educaOn nS support OF
the state only attempt 10 establish our Ilgol III con-
nectiOn with the state as has Deen uoe ~ i iles'
and therefore that this movement is one "S le Tree
citizens OF country ought 70 resist nCeu ay y
TO you, my dear nltthlen ana w ~ ~ 1o
information Of Others at least, tnat leac lcol ire en-
troly untrue aud uDfounded ana II we aio tooe net
with prejudice and II our assertions are 10 DC met with
denial surely there is no such thng az PlISIcs We
only ask free bearing in regard TO our l ~
regard to every step that Catholics we iceI puma 10
take. 800. =. - 49,. ,,,o c,tbort doo
true opinion is and TO enoeayor 10 answer ane OF
the objections which are made against u !. lne nrst
paCe our doctrine regard 10 faith Is different iun mat
OF the majority OF other denominations We nen9e our
faith hath come to us whole ana entire from Ie tu Oh
with that revelation but TO accept u as ODeus ollIen
OF God and that IL we 40 ngS TCs ~ and unworthy
citizens; and he that does not carry ms reigloh con
santly in his every act INTO the auafs OF lempOlal NC
he is no lust or honest member Of Society .,
Now this principle OF faith being taken INTO consluei,
ton what is our doctrine in regard TO the education OF
our cbidren3 CThe reverend speaker here read few
extracts from the syllabus OF doctrines condemned by he
Holy Father which he declares against the luea tha
the management OF public schools should De huWetl 20
the control Of the State ana WltIdEA"H nom uo
AUTHORITY of the ChurchJ This opinion was continually
mantaiEed I'm circles where inhdety strongest and
rankest and contrary 60 our belief that educauoh can
viii ea rs TO account at the last day do not dis
charge duty faithfully, and see that cur children are
NOW I'm regard to public schools These public schools
might answer end consistent with ths EleN-hI WAN
In the first place. because n - almost ~ 70
have public schools that shall be absolutely
HOW you separate the questions OF sCienoS u we
questions or fallh ana morals aogJItHul - ~ "o
questions constantly coming mp Ia Wlch Sle the ttAt
book or the teacher himself must give ueelaion aud u
cannot be given without some nas. - ~ 'o
OF the Bible schools, Catholics have not considered
that Of such great Importance ana 90 not now tlhe
speaker alluded 10 the custom or icauls @ DUE au
praying in schools that ne once attended, ana Re-
nati1ns always gave his own peculiar viows, which
sometimes very singular ones ZIG Sohuh1 I
| itself without note or comment, We don't con-
slider that Of importance As Tor lNsti NOu NV no
that IL be read with reverence and respect We Iocs
have 10 disposition 20 inrudc on the rights OF others
We wish them TO enjoy their rights ~ az respects nhd
we wish to enjoy ours. We want our children taught IN
religion from day day We want from day 70 day AS
other great questions up, that with them should De
blended tint of religion We 70 begin our instruc
ton with dependence on God. We want 10 carry the
sprit OF Uicty through all our Instructions rom The
mornings opening 10 the evening and this we have no
right 10 DO I'm the public schools ana 20 We asS Iol
eau,;3'oH ~ u" i not neglected their spirit
poTaI kuoWcuEe - ,iior,lI, iJc,.esod since olIr
| fallen human nature does not run IN the way
~ direct oirdieuce to Gods commands. II h necessary
| fft. fbnrp Nntl a
enumeration Of the truth that there should be- an honest
way Of truth and faith. such IS Our belief
| Now suppose there Is difficulty, so lar as
| tbis l. concerned in regard 20 our schools. The
| community admit generally that ~9 have right
TO have our parO hal schools, ana, 20 Tar ~ !
seSooi. n is generally admitted in this county and
MANY other countries that the Church Is bound 90 take
OF the ignorant and the poor ana aIEe bns hio
raised throughout the state and country ioT the purpose
OF supporting the sick and suffering We Salholc. ~
taxed IN proportion. We admit the Justice oil inc
law and are ANXIOUS and willing To pay our taAr'
aud II the tax upon our property be Dot suceh We are
! willing IT should be increased; bat lL1-ihuou ~
we cannot send children To the public SCHOOLS when
support by our own taxation lbasnuch as w, are
bound by the conviction Of onl 'oh-eece 20 ehtAulsh
schools for education we demand that We shall receive
proportion, IN regard TO INC number OF children IN
suCted, Of the fund so raised ana INC state s Dolha 20
recognize ths and that every school private or punAc
OF denOmnatona 10 that u be gratultous SHAH receive
from the state It's proportion OF The Iuhd Iad Tor gen
eral education, ana 10 more hIgldhd WIN AL her ls
udices recognizes this principle, ana SUPPORTS puDhg
schools The same pllhclple ~ AZ a
some Of tho most eminent statesmen IA Europe nave
| add
siatodihls principle PLAINLY "Ach NC nId inc oHIlth
OF foreigners found IN great numbers IN our ces and
towns. They are TOO Oten deprived Oh lne
our system OF puDc tuhcA'4uL ~ 'upa,pusnO" ol PIN
dice arising from differences Of language ana education
IL ought never to- be FORGOTTEN tha ne PUBIC N'sie n
deeply concerned ~ lhef edutat" ~ III mat u on.
| own children don't hesitate therefore, 20 recommend
| the establishment OF schools where they m9y Toe IN
structed by teachers speaking me same AugnaGc 40 nc,
and teaching the Same faith II this De adopted can
not soc how cone into collision believe tins ~
the sum ana substance OF our "hoo VIC" ca le
Now let briefly answer one OF two objections wbch
are brought against IT. You can scarcely take mp Jour
| mai Of the day IN which you don't ind some
| thing OF the sort In tue hTst pace thry sly
that Catholics arc straiung every nerve 10 propagate
| our religion ana that our hlelem % 1opakm9sfh
js one that ought TO be closely watched. We admit s
regiou for we believe that our religion - necessary
the good the community, and n We 40 not do so We are
dshOnOable 10 extend our religion let the hand OF cv
law follow. The doctrine that the end Iustes The means
h doctrine condemned by the Catholic Church, mat
ter what may be ead 10 the contrary Have We not I
field in TINS blessed country OF ours ana iEl scope
Are they not willing 20 meet in the LETS o just aud
are sverse 10 tbe Common school syst6m and are trying
TO break IL down TINS Is uoJ rue. so ar as know,
| desire All We ASK Is that our Children be placed
! under control. and that the state
give our fair proportion OF th9 fiud rmcd
py universal taxation. They also say that II unfair 10
eudow particular denominations that year after year
the Legislature is called upon TO give certain sums TO
the Catholic Schools. and that this IS wrong aud against
the principles OF country. answer that to endDw
one particular denomination for the donOminatOn nn
sake contrary 20 the religion Of cur free Institutions
but that the State should give To charities which alter
all are its own, to schools which after AL composed
Of its own children cannot see how that ~ endOw
ment OF any particular denomination. And, brethren
the last great objection Is very often urged that Cato
lies opposed after ALL 10 free institutions to hc
advancement OF science; and that therefore, wsbto
keep all in ignorance and night, ondeayOllug, IN fc
| 10 bring back upon this world the darkness OF
4 the Middle Ages. In regard TO our free iIhti-
tutions IL Is doctrine OF religion that next
GOO Is country, and challenge the world 10 ind
better citizens than Catholics In tins any other cum
try They have shed their blood freely for the establish
ment OF free Institutions. As keeping children
in Ignorance only say that IL 30, and fmy
assertions DO taken facts would DO glad IL the
State should appoint Boards OF Inspection eXHDne
our schools and say whether disposed keepour
| chi I'M standard pf