The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-07-23
Morning Star and Catholic Messenger.
SEW OELRANo, SUNDAY. JULY 70. 1871.
TIA American nalaxatiop in Rome.
ADDRESS FROM THE DIOCESE OF NATcHEz

ADDRESS FROM THE DIOCESE OF NATcHEz
The address of the Diocese Of Matches
to the Holy Father, on occasion of the
grand twenty fifth anniversary was for.
warded to the Rev. Father x. Leray, who
was then in France, with q request that
he should, if possible, proceed to Rome and
present it himself as a delegate from the
Catholics of Mississippi and likewise
from the considerable number of Catholics
who had either signed the address or
otherwise expressed their sympathy With
the magnanimous representative of justice
and right against robbery and tyranny.
The following is an extract from a letter of
Very Rev. Father X.Leray to the Bishop
of Natchez, dated Rome, June 18th, giving
the gratifying information that he did ar
rive in time. We hope to hear from him
very soon.
The money in question-to the amount
of 1886 69-was sent by the Southern
Bank of New Orleans to the London Joint
Stock Bank, and made subject to the order
of Very Rev. DR.. Chatard, Rector of the
American College at Rome. 1t appears
from this letter that DR.. Chatard had not
received the letter advising him that he
could draw for that amount. Another let
ter of advice will be written Immediately
and sent by the way of Geneva, Switzer-
land. The Bishop of Geneva, Mgr. Gas
pare Mermillod, has written to the Bishop
of Natchez that he has established beau
reau of correspondence with Rome. He
transmits letters regularly by sure hands,
and offers his services for that purpose.
ROME, June 18th, 1871. - Yesterday
morning arrived here, and came at once
to the American College, where I have
took me to Cardinal Barnabo, to whom |
gave your letter. To-day the doctor will
see about my being admitted among the
delegations tomorrow or day after. have
the address translated and beautifully
written. The money has not come. The
ne would acknowledge the receipt of it. L
have from Vicksburg for the Holy Father
$50 francs, and $50 francs given me for
Him in France.
There is some fear here in Rome as we'll
as in France of demonstrations being at
tempted against the Holy Father on the
great anniversary. But hope nothing of
the kind will take place.
The address from Natchez has pleased
every one who has read it. left a copy of
it to be published in the Uniuers. On my
return l will send you the translation.
now IN my room. He is always very happy,
and desires to be remembered to you.
Yesterday evening L went with DIR. Cha
tard to see Mr.. B, who is very anxious,
as we'll as all Americans in Rome, that tho
United States should have a representation.
There have been rumors that delegations
had started, but none have arrived SO far
Except myself.
Since the above was written, we learn
that the American delegation was received
by His Holiness, Pope Plus TX, on the 2ist
of June, the 25th anniversary of his coro-
nation. The delegation was composed of
prominent citizens from New York, Boston,
Chicago, Hartford, St. Louis, Natchez and
New Orleans. Among the representatives
from New Orleans was our highly respected
fellow citizen, Mr. j. Bowling, of the firm
of Peet, Yale & Bowling, who was accom-
panied by his wife and son. The
address, which was very lucid and eIo
Quent, was one of congratulation as we'll as
protest against the powers now occupying
the Papal States, and was read by Rev.
Father Leray, V. g., of Natchez. After
the address had been read, the members of
the delegation were introduced to His Holt
ness by the Very Rev. DR.. Slas Chatard,
who is native of Baltimore and Rector of
the American College at Rome. The fol-
lowing is a translation of
THE PoPE's REPLY TO THE DELEGATION
] have much pleasure in receiving this
ceputation from the United States of
America, from the far-off countries beyond
the ocean. have heard of what has been
Gniun Amarica in favor IF no Vinor Of
Jesus Christ. of the meetings that have
been held and have continually received
testimonials of attachment and proofs of
devotion from the Catholics of America,
not only of the mind and heart, but of the
hand, too, and the Cardinal Project of the
Propaganda comes frequently to me with
their offerings, offerings many and plenti-
full. The bearing of the Catholics of the
United States fills me with hope for the
future of the Church. You are a numerous
people, and know you have all kinds of
men among you-a party of opposition,
who teach eyerything contrary to law and