The New York herald., 1871-03-06
Plo sOyo.

Tho POpe's Advice to the YOunx Men OF
America-Brief or His Holiness In Re
sponse to tho Protest Of the Xavier Alumni
6odality.
Some time ago there was published extensively in
fhe American papers and throughout Europe pro-
Test drawn up ~ the members Of the Alumni So.
dallty Of St. Francis Xavers College against
the seizure Of the Pontlncal territory. This
u0dality embraces s0mo or the most In
duentlal young Catholics Of this Continent. 1t is
under the direction OF the Rev. p. L. X Dealy, and
Ia this city alone has about I've hundred members,
all OF whom have graduated at some Of our COL
leges and are engaged in various professions in the
higher walks OF life On this account they were
looked upon by the Pope as a fair representative
and mouthpece OF the young Catholics Of the United
States and the Holy Father accordingly conferred q
special honor upon them.
Yesterday afternoon about four hundred mem
bers assembled in the hall Of the Jesuits' Col.
lege, and were continuing their good work,
uniting In closer friendship the enlightened Catho-
lies OF our metropolis and It's vicinity, when
they were agreeably surprised by the announce.
ment that the supreme PontiT had transmitted 10
shem testimonial OF his paternal regard to them.
Father Dealy in introducing the matter took occa-
sion to speak about the
LOOSE IDEAS
% common In this age and country. While 1t 10
ever liberty we enjoy to-day, and whatever civiza-
aanded down by the Catholic Church, it is likewise
true that there is no such thing az
LIBERAL CATHOLICISM.
Divine truth is immutable; there can be no com.
promise with the teachings OF the living God. Sub
mission to the DEGREES OF Omnipotence is the best
and truest liberty. Young Catholics should be care
fui TO guard against those social phenomena which
disturb rs. We are bound to do our part in guard.
ing against those dangers This too is the tenor OF
che august P0ntins letter He knows the perils to
which we are exposed; but we may share his conf
dence tnat the present Storm too, shall disappear
and that we shall see the Vicar OF Christ on earth
restored again TO his rigntful POSSESSIONS
The following is translation OF the brief:--
To EUGENE B. MURTHA, President, to the committee
and all the members OF the Xavier Alumni sodalty
BELovED OHrLpEEN- Health and apostolic bene-
Fiction We VINO cherish with especial love assoca-
q Gsa0 aS 9r ~ aGth Be
nsion of Of the times and me snares Of impions
adhere to Christian discipline, 1--WE we con- coald not not,
|! say beloved children, read tho noble
letter q the eth day Of Decemoer last, without
De'ng moved toward you with especial sentiments
ove a s Eoa ooIn yous unsnaken devotion toward
getner requires this Of us. as wei as the exalted
feeiHlgs o altn anu Religion Dy which YOU express
your abhorfence OF the sacriegiOus crimes com.
mitted by the enemies OF truth and Jus
nce against our rights and the rights
Of the Apostolic See and against the Holy
Church, CONCERNING with merted reprobation
the impious deeds OF the yranca rule OF those who
by armed force and by all sort OF deceit and fraud
1nve trampled upon eur civil power ana liberty
Dut beloved children what especially gives us o
great esteem for your virtue and gains our special
praise iS your eloquent declaration tnat you ana all
1he members OF your sodaliSy place your honor and
qiery In upholaing and preserving firmly the
principles OF religion and Justice which you have
received BY inheritance This noble resolution, be.
loved children keep faithfully ana steadfasIly: for
@lnce the foundation OF social order and PROSPERITY
m every fern OF government but especially III that
which exists among you, are TO be based evidently
% these principles, you know tnat the whole sta
oitty, happiness and
HONOR OF YoUR COUNTRY
Aepcnd upon the same! and that no Others deserve
better Of 1t than they who strive to preserve and TO
promote reverenty the love Of Justice pure morality
ana religion. We pray God to confirm and strengthen
wltn HIS grace yeur Wills In these scntiments and
tnaS your example may produce abundant fruit,
even 70 the advantage OF Others. Finally, AZ q pre-
sa9o OF gu Heavenly gifts, and as pledge Of our
InteInaL bensvolence, receive beloved children, the
APOSTOLIC Oenediction, which we very lovingly be.
VOW on e9cn ana every one Of you.
0Nen ac Rome, at st. Peters, ON the let day OF
Seefnary N le Jesr 1871, The twenty nfth year Of
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