The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-01
Magnificent Presents to the Pope

Magnlfleent Presents to the Pope.
A Roman correspondent Of the
New York Herald writes:
tits gratifying to observe that far
more cOpious resources are pouring
into the Pope's exchequer from all
parts OF the world than what he re-
quiFes to pay out in the Eternal City.
Without giving a catalogue of all the
money offerings he is continually re-
ceiviHg, 1 may mention some recent
gifts &c a more special character.
The Archbishop of Lima, Mon
signor Goyenechey BaTreda, not being
able TO come to Rome on account OF
his age (ninety-four), sent the Pope
his PASTORAL rod, made of Peruvian
g old, and valued at $4,000. The
Rev. Father. Gaul, celebrated in South
America as Z missionary and author,
has come over as the Archbishop's
proxy, and had the honor to present
this gift to the Holy Father, together
with other offerings, among which is
that of q basket Of silver fiagree
work, with bunch Of flowers Of the
same material, containing 1000 francs
IN gold.
The Archbishop of Quito offered
his Holiness a golden chalice, set
with pearls, and some other beautiful
works in gold, besides very valua-
bic medal, set with gems, sent by the
: President OF the Equator Republic,
Signor Garcia Moreno. which he had
received from the Government Of his
country for his patriotic services.
The students Of Quito at their exam
ination all offered their prize medals
20 send to the Pope, and President
Garcia, initiating their example, took
his splendid medal from his breast for
The same purpose.
When Monsignor. Guervara, Arch
bishop of Caracas, was leaving Vene-
zuela Tor Rome, he was surrounded
by many of his flock with offerings in
money and precious objects for the
Sovereign Pontif. The ladies emu
lated the patriotic women Of Carthage
In taking off their rings, bracelets and
earrings, the sentiments of the
South Americans IN favor of Pho
Mono being excited by the fact of his
being the only Pope who ever visited
the American continent-His Holt
ness labored for years as a voluntary
missionary IN Lima and other parts OF
Peru In his yoUth-as was affection
Pernambucc0 College in theiraddress,
sent with pecuniary offerings, by their
bishop Nonsign0r Ayres. The Arch
bishop Of Caracas has presented 3d.
000f. to the Pope.
The United States Bishops have
mostly come with tangible evidence
of the piety of their respective do
7eesans.
Captain Gordor, in the name of the
English Catholic Committee, present
ed to the Pope $4,000 francs, with a
beautiful book of signatures, exquis-
itely illuminated and bound
One of the most really artistic
offerings, and one quite worthy of the
genius of Benvenuto Cellini, is that
presented to the Pope by an artistical
priest OF Rimini, named Mariana
Matteini. It consists of q bronze
gilt bell, made by himself, which be
implores the Pope to make use of al
the Council. This work is entirely
symbolic, no part of it being without
some allusion to the Council. The
handle is formed by a kneeliDg angel
on base, with silver clouds, bearing
on his shoulders q gilded cross, with
silver rays. The Papal cross and
pastoral. the Pope's arms. tiara and
keys, are grouped together. The bell
itself is very elaborate; but the princi-
pal feature is the Immaculate Con-
ception, surrounded by five, doves
bearing olive branches. The cIapper
represents the mystic bark of St.
Peter, with . reversed cross for mast
and q smaller cross for helm. A SER
pent, with three forked tongue, fail
ing to get into the bark, pIunges into
the waves below. Some rythmical in +.
scriptions In the style of medieval
monastic poets are introduced into
: the composition.