The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-26
His Holiness the Pope in Ex-
cellent Health.
Consolation and Peters Pence frcm the
Faithful in Belgium.
A Fervent Address and Words Of Faith
and Hope from the Successor
of the Fisherman.
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW yOax HERALD.

HERALDspecial writer telegraphs an exceed
ingy interesting letter from the interior of the
Vatican. in Rome, in which he reports the condi-
ton of health of the Holy Father, Pope Plus TX,
and describes the efforts which are being made by
the faithful congregations of the world for the
consolation and support of the Pontif giving
the words which have just been spoken by his
Holiness in reply to an address presented to him,
accompanied by Peters Pence offering, from
Belgium.
l forward the letter Of the HERALD writer
specially by cable telegram to New York.
1t is dated in Rome on the Gath instant and
reads as follows:-
THE PORES HEALTH.
The health of his Holiness the Pope remains
very excellent indeed.
PLEASANT EMPLOYMENT.
Pho Mono occupies good portion Of his time in
the reception of the many visitors who wait on
him from all parts Of tho outside world.
CONSOLATION FROM BELGIUM.
The members of numerous population from
Belgium have had audience of his Holiness They
presented an address, accompanied by a Peters
Pence offering forwarded by the Catholics of the
Kingdom of Belgium, for his acceptance.
When the chief OF the deputation had con-
cluded the reading Of the address aud deposited
the tribute at the feet of the Holy Father tho
Pope delivered the following words in reply:-
THE PopE's SPEECH.
THANK you for having journeyed from Belgium
to the Holy City to comfort me under the painful
circumstances which now surround me. Without
doubt Almighty God is our chief support and only
reliance. 1t is but natural, however, that the
affectonate children OF the Church should come
here in order to keep up the courage Of the com.
mon Father Of tho Faithful. 10 reply to your ad.
dress say to you-Children, continue in the way
and path in which you are walking; do not allow
yourselves to be cast down in spirit. What Ia
happening to-day Is only Of faith. The Church
was born amid trials and temptations. 1t has
always lived amid trials and temptations and it will
continue its earthly missionary career amid trials
and temptations. will endeavor and strive to be
firm in the presence of danger. There is an
Italian proverb which, speaking Of death,
says:-"ons king E dying when, another
is born" People speak lightly in some cases of
our peAsecutions. but it is often very difficult to
support them. The condition of the world "a it
exists to-day affords to us painful spectacle,
especially in this ancient city Of Rome. wherein
VIC see things which our eyes have not been
accustomed to behold.
Let us all pray together, with united voice and
fcrveutly. that Almighty God win soon deliver
His Church and restore public order, which has
been deeply disturbed, to the universe.
Brethren, your endeavors, your prayers, your
meetings and your present pilgrimage to Rome all
tend to this happy end.
Wherefore, brethren, with all my heart and
from the Utmost recesses Of my soul, do bless
those who sent you, bless you and bless your
country, hoping that the Providence Of God will
commune with the members of your families and
direct all their thoughts and undertakings.
AND STILL THEY COME.
Many other Populations from abroad-particu-
larly from England and Misunderstanding ad.
dresses of coincidence and encouragement and
money tributes to the Holy Father, are expected
to arrive in Rome Immediately.