The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-02
CATHOLIC CHURCH TROUBLES.
A Mob Prevents Priest from
Holding Service.
Outrageous Conduct Of Ruffians in Hudson
Father O. ullivan Denied Admission Into
His Church-Proposal to Call Out the
Military-rhe Priest Sustained
by His Congregation.

HUDSON, N, Y, July ], 1871.
The trouble between Father O'Sulvan and Ger.
tain disaffected parties here threatens TO become
serious tomorrow. The reverend gentleman this
evening, accompanied by the Rev. Father Moriarty,
attempted 10 enter the church, when he was con-
fronted by some twenty men at the door. who for
babe HIM 70 cross the threshold at MS peril He de-
mandcd admittance several times, but was told to 90
about mis- business and threatened with violence II
he persisted. seeing that the men were determined,
the two priests went away, and shortly afterwards
the men dispersed. Tomorrow morning Father
O'sullivan will again 20 to the church to say mass
but II is certain that he will be again refused admis
sion and
ROUGHLY HANDLED
n ne should attempt to make q way for HIM
self by mainfOrce. There has been good deal
OF misrepresentation about the trouble between
Father O'Sulhvan and his congregation. The fact
Is that his congregation strongly in his favor,
and are as heartily opposed to the men who defy
him rs he Is himself The fellows who have
caused all the trouble have often, for good
causes been reprimanded by the pastor for not act
ing as good Catholics should act. have sifted the
whole matter to the bottom. ana lind that the reDcs.
instead Of numbering 2o0 as has been stated do not
number more than thirty, all told. They are an
UNsCRUPULOus, BAD SET,
without the slightest character among their fellow
o ad u he w On the Ts
members Of the Church against these men y very
great. and Dut for the wise counsels of Father
O'sullIvan, who wishes no conflict, they would
make short work Of them. Indeed deiega-
ton after delegation have called uron inc
priest 10 get his permission to sweep the
rebels out Of town, but he would not hear
Of the thing. It may be that tomorrow he VIII not
be able To control the congregation VINO are tonight
greatly excited over the way the priest has been
treated and n they once make mp their minds to
take the law Into their own hands there will he
lively time OF IT, II resistance IL made 10 Father
OSullivan tomorrow Bishop Conroy Will at once
excommuncate those who take part In It and place
tho church under interdlcL The effect Of this will
be TO
CLOSE THE CHURCH ENTIRELY
and suspend the administration Of the sacrameDts,
unless the excOmmunicated make full repentance.
The Bisn0p has sent word that troops would be
sent down 20 preserve the peace II Father O'Sui-
livan thought It necessary Tomorrow but the latter
IL vet hopeful that this extreme measure can be
avoided and 80 has sent back word tnat the
ASSISTANCE OF THE MILITARY
would not be advisable as yet. Their presence.
however. would no doubt have good eject upon
the inscriptions gang who are creating all the dis
turbance, as, although this place Is dlgnined with
the title or city, its entire police force consists OF
four lonely men. Had the city authorities a good
force at their command the trouble would never
have reached It's present proportions.