The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-05
Ar ST. PATRICk,S CATHEDRAL.
Addresses by Vicar General STAIRS ind john
McKe0n.

Addresses by Vicar General STAIRS nnd john
NIcKeon.
BY eight O'Clock every pew In this large edifce
was occupied, numerous strangers being present to
witness the proceedings. Outside or the bausuer
surrounding the altar several chairs and
desk had been placed, and at the hour named
these were occupied by tho following cergymen and
laymen connected with the Congregations Very
Rev. William STAIRS, Vicar General Rev. Drs. p. F.
McSweeny and ]. Mclean Mr.. John McKeon, Cap
tain James Hunt and Messrs. CAROLYN Doan,
o'Keefe Mckinley, oDOnohue, Hogan and Bowling.
Vicar General Starr was appointed chairman and
Mr.. John McKeon secretary, on motion VI Mr..
Carolin, seconded by Mr.. Bowling.
The chairman briefly explained the object OF the
meeting. They had assembled for the purpose OF
syinpathzing with the Pope IN his present trials and
sunerings, aud also to protest against the INVASION
OF the liberty Of the Church OF God In Its
head, both . violation OF the right
which they as Catholics possess OF having
head, or lief, whe ought TO be Independent Of
AL civil authority, and as an outrage against the
sacred prerogative Of the supreme Pon,lfr OF the
Church OF Cod 1t their duty to protest against
these outrages. No just man could approve of what
had taken place lately IN Rome ana now the Catholics
throughout the word are sending forth expressions
OF their sympathles and also protesting against the
injustice OF which King Victor Emmanuel mad been
guilty. and they must 10 IN common with the others
In protesting both strongly and firmly. These pro-
tests might not at present have due effect but in
the course Of time they will tell and tell well in
favor OF the Holy Father throughout the universe
They, then, devoted children Of the Church. were
bound TO offer their homage to the Supreme Pontifr
O. this moment and 10 show him that they are ODE
respect him as the successor OF ST. Peter,
ana also that they believed firmly that
all his duties freely and independently. When he
became subject he was not tree and independent
Divine power He the reverend renteman Trusted ~
that their protest would soon 60 to the Holy PontiY,
and That II would be the means OF solace TO MIN In
these trying hours. He then called upon the secre-
tary to read the address.
Tne secretary thereupon rose and addressed the
meeting. The city, he said. that night presented
magnificent spectacle Thousands OF Roman Catho-
lies meeting together to their protest In
the face or the Civilized world against the wrong
done to the supreme PonLin, and lhey, the clergy
and laity OF that portion OF the city, there to
unite In the movement with their fellow Catholics.
he held IN ms nand an address which was to be
the intention OF their movement to appeal to the
civilized world against the wrong which had been
done They lived III an age IN which pubic opinion,
the enlightened conscience OF the world stronger
than cannon, and no power however nigh, would
millions OF Roman Catholics throughput the world.
The speaker referred to the career OF Plus TX,
who. ne said, had entered upon 1t anxious for re-
forms for the people, His administrator "a q mere
temporal prince had been marked oy q splendor
which mad not been surpassed by any temporal
PAinNo. NhAAo hC Wao HuACtJ pWsuiuS MS way Hc
was-the speaker would not use any harsh terms
without any sanction robbed or his authority IN the
place where he was put by Divine right. 1t was fol
them to unite now against that act and express
their opinions In regard 10 the matter He then
read the address, rs given ABOVE.
Mr.. CAROLYN moved, and Mr. Dowley seconded,
that the address as read be adopted.
The Chairman called for "ayes" and ..noes, In
regard to the motion and there being dssentient
voice 1t was declared unanimously carried.
motion empowering the Chairman and Secretary
TO Sign the address In name OF the whole meeting
also carried unanimously after which the meet
ing was adjourned.