The New York herald., 1872-11-03

ROmish Church IL will undoubtedly tickle
to sit in state enthroned in q cathedral; and it
win equally crafty the whims Of q High Church
ho-to0-lngs Dy the presence OF preate who
should, in their eyes, assume new dignity
through the increased Importance or his surround
would be productive OF one benedt at least; it
might prevent the Rome-ward bound from contin-
as anS no 1s
ntuastic gentlemen who seem inclined to follow
In his iootstepsmwhose disciples consist Of few
conservative churchman, however, 1t seems sad
that scheme involving such enormous expense as
that or the proposed cathedral should be seriously
entertained while so many OF our churches are,
to use an Hlbernianism hlled with empty pews.
We Episcopalians have already more churches than
we need. The upper part OF the city is even now
crowded with elegant ecclesiastical structures,
sesns soa
are ST. Thomas. Christ church, the Holy Commun-
St. Barthoomews Bart ss viii probably be added to the
list for Its architecture Its music and its preaching
WIN all undoubtedly prove attractive % But while
for bare existence 1t seems the height OF folly to
erect vast cathedral and by its means still fsir
The fat kline will eat up the lean. Are those
uptown cergymen who are dazzled with the
it their congregations and their very means OF sup
port The diocese OF Central Pennsylvania has
instead OF calling on the laity for means whereby
to erect an expensive building an already exist
Ing church In Heading has been turned over to the
cathedral. WIN Trinity church in this city follow
this example, and thus relieve the diocese OF the
coming drain upon its resources 2 Old Trinity
would make a fine cathedral as it is, or the corpo-
ration with the pronts Of the old leases constantly
reverting to 1t, might build new. and suitable
structure up town. To such plan there could be
no serious objection on the point OF providing
Ius sysem ea nue as 70 the
American Church to-day as after centuries OF
practical experience, 1t 10 proven to be to the
II Bishop Potter wishes to do a really great work
he will urge upon the rich members OF the diocese
the duty OF subscribing at once, an amount sur
ncient to pay or all existing debts on our Church
property, and thus put an end to our attempts to
long only to His creatures After this work is &C
tent ecclesiastical authorities prohibiting church
| from running into debt and preventing adventur-
ers from drawing exOrbitant salaries from the
| Church property. LAYMAN.
| FrOudc and Burke-Pacihcati0n Of Ire.
land.
| To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
| trust You will allow me to express my opinion
the "Irish question:" which has lately been agl-
tated by Messrs. Froude and Burke. This question,
however novel 1t be to some, as recently presented
is no new question for me 1t has occupied my mind,
more or less, may almost say from childhood.
And this Is not strange, considering that have
Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Irish blood In my veins.
1t may be supposed, therefore, than such person
can speak with some degree OF impartiality. What
ever lowers the Saxon lowers me; whatever lowers
the Irish Celt lowers me. Consequently rejoice
in whatever elevates the both races and shudder at
whatever would unite one race against the other.
1t seems to me that the lectures OF Fr0ude were
impartial as they could be- He spoke calmly and
fairly, dealing ont justice as it were on all sides.
He reprehended England when she was too harsh;
he blames Ireland when she has shown impatence
and want Of Judgment Again, he shows the
peculiar difficulties which England has had to en-.
counter In her government OF the Sister Isle,"
and at the same time pays tribute to the noble
and persistent struggle OF the Irish for their ma
struggle which lasted 800 years while the religion
of England well as that OF Ireland was Catholic;
after the Reformation religion being called In to
widen breach which we all know 1t did not CON-
mencc.
It appears to me that the eloquent Father Burke
lost sight of his office Christian clergyman In
the excitement OF his feelings as an Irish patriot,
for he knows the history OF the conquest OF Ireland
knows that the Norman King OF England had sane
| toned the murder Of the Saxon Bishop, Thomas 4
| lingy accepted an invitation to send troops to
Ireland to settle the difficulties between two war;
| Anglo-SaxOn subjects from the enormity OF his
crime, at the same time TO please the Pope, by
GIN n Ireland n INT INTO % Henrx e we mo now
SHARE" as other conquerors have done In other
countries
Englshman, from an outside view. What historian
can do nything else but take an outside view Of
Burke must both necessarily take outside views OF
the warfare OF their ancestors, and the more dis
Sard te To nut ourselves in the place Of mem and
neighb0rs who, under the sacred name OF religion
and thinking they did God service" fought ruth
In their place."
Rather let us turn our thoughts to "pacifcation"
OF races, OF the countries, OF the religions. This
thought was suggested by Mr.. Muskerry in letter
the Of to as her
'fate." This Is view have entertained for long
time. England would never willingly lose Ireland;
as soon would o beautiful woman lose one OF her
eyes. We cannot imagine England giving up
Ireland-the act would be suicidal There
than sver. besides, sow many times dur
Ing the ages nave they forgotten their feuds
and turned their arms against common enemy.
every ever eaarsar e the globei they have married
ana fntermarried; saxon ana Dane and Celt and
Ss psSps @
together, and there they must remain Scotland
at one time was az at perpetual war with with England
tinued had not the reigning FAMILIES been united
BY marriage which rendered James OF Scotland
Celtic race also. could submit to the regning Power
without losing Their pride:
Ireland years ago It s, perhaps, useless now to In
quire. But It is not too late yet to make "lien"
Oh tne Irlbn neart curolV an lTlSnMan can make
as good husband as Coburg or o Lorne. Among
the good old family may be found mate for one OF
the unmarried children OF the good Queen Victoria
The amendment OF the land tenure may proceed,
but we want more-a tenure on the affectiOns Of
the people, SO that they may know they are not
those inheriting the same Celtic blood as them
selves.
1t seems strange that this has not been tried be-
fore. Let Victoria, the mother, 80 beloved by ALL
endeavor thus to heal the wounded self-respect OF
an erring, highspirited and suffering nation; and
OF Ireland, may fade away to myth, VictOria's
name shall still be mentioned with venerat0n and
affection as the true cOnquerOr-the conqueror
through love. Very respectfully G. II. HORR.
Open muniOn-ISesignatiOn or Rev.
George r. Pentecost, OF the Hanson