The New York herald., 1873-10-06


Christian statesman, Schuyler Colfax. Neither OF
these high 0cias seems to have been inspired with
sense OF the improperly considering their high
on1cial positions) not to say palpabe indecacy Of
their interference with the affairs OF foreign ma
tions. We must suppose that their desire to prop-
tiate the support OF the anti-Catholic bgots
smothered all sense OF delicacy. The meeting was
intended to be attack on the Papal authority in
Itay another phrase for the abolition OF the sover
eighty OF the States OF the Church. They endorsed
an address, which was sent to King Victor Emman.
uel, but which the authors OF the document dared
not announce to Americans as O cOngratulatOry
address to the King OF foreign nation, but ent-
government m e and people o italy, General Dix sent
personal telegram to King Victor Emmanuel, at
Florence informing him that some 10, 900 American
citizens were celebrating the triumph OF the King,
and sent their congratulations. We as Americans,
may well ask, For what were these congratulations
were Americans rejoicingY Was it that, according
70 King Victor Emmanuel's own showing, he went
70 Rome 10 preserve It, to save 1t from the horrors
W repuottcdn J07-1a or gOrernne1a2 Was that g0Od
cause for Americans to send forth their pHans OF
loyY we address ourselves not to the belligerent
and whose campaigning was confined chiefly TO
riding every ne afternoon TO Central Park in this
city, and to Issuing etes de cdcet for the arrest
Of editors and ctizens who were desirous OF sus-
tanning the constitutional rights OF Americans at
home-lettres de cdc'tet which some or his victims
have hung up in pride in gorgeous frames as
mementos OF the times when despotism found
its willing tools in such instruments Dix.
the great and patriotic State OF New York, which
contains hundreds ana thousands OF Catholics. We
the the laws Of nations. We put this question TO the
late Minister Plenipotentlary at Parls-Dia he ever
read in any work on international law an authority
for the Invasion OF territory by foreign Power
without some cause OF war against such invaded
land and without any declaration OF war against
the country upon which the troops OF an invader
have been hurled and yet was not this the act Of
Victor Emmanuel In his conduct towards the
pa Of S Na nor, nor s
ulatlon full endorsement OF the act OF
public robbery Would Gep.ral Dix have
vate gathering OF diplomats and defend this out
rage on modern Civilizations The secret OF his pre-
siding was that General Dix knew that the lahati-
cal bigots who detested Catholics wanted 1gure-
head for their meeting; and he readily responded
to their CALL even at the sacrifice OF his own sense
the relative rights OF nations felt his reward was
at hand and he found 1t in his election as Governor
organizations Of the State, which were then in
process OF formation. How faithful he has been to
the requirements OF the fanatics may pc ascer-
to their behests may be found In his expulsion
from ofice OF every man having any Irish blood
KNow-NorH1Nd COUNCIL
The meeting to which have referred, while
pretending TO be one N relation to Italy, was m IN
political schemes OF Catholics IN this country. 1t
was, in fact, Know Nothing council. The old
veloped in the remarks OF the prominent speakers.
Among the Vice Presidents and orators Of the
eerv q .ns senns ad
son s. Schultz, William r. Vermilyea and james
Emott. All these names appeared afterwards
In the famous Reform Committee OF Seventy.
The organization which has been most. .effective
in creating public prejudice against Catholics, and
at the same time proved remuneratiye TO Its MEM
bers, is the Council OF Political Reform. 1t Is
interesting to follow the movements Of this con-
spiracy from ITS inception to its present status.
One OF its earliest manfestoes was q circular
issued by the Council dated mo. Ptmpton Build
Ing. July, 1871" signed by H. n Beers who Is to,
to desire the enrolment OF members under plat
form which had been prepared by the Council.
uns Is As
instance OF the Council and was presided over BY
ex-Mayor Havemeyer." Here we see the scene
opening with the same man who now ILLS the offlce
OF Mayor OF this CITY, This circular, which was I'M.
doubtedy intended to be Kept secret, was secured
to the world under the following heading BY the
HERALD "A New Political Dcvice-Organizatton
Of Religious Reform Party-All the Clergymen to
Cooperate in the Movement-The Protestant
Churches Possess All the Moral and Political Forces
of the State" Events have proved that
THE SAGACITY OF THE HERALD
was perfect In discovering the existence OF po--
ltlco-religous movement The circular was
elaborate statement - o. IT. the motives @ which con-
patriotic citizens into permanent guardianship
over civil nterests-to keep watch and ward over
the workings OF our political system.n The policy
OF the Council was to enrol members in this city
and in every school district in the State Its object
TO obtain sufficient members OF the Legislature
to control legislation. Separate agencies in all the
judicial districts were to be appointed to organize
auxiliary councils under General PATRICK the state
shal oil the Potomac" In stating the means whereby
they hoped to succeed, the circular states:-
ocareiuly prepared documents Of facts and appeal
AZ fe RalSs New York ns CIV Council is publishing series Of
popular essays By the most writer's Of this
f the he oy Ts ns %
stateas9me Of them In the German language
State TO continually the public attention
the claims q ths movement particularly through the
Measures in progress to the official ceopera
The moral and regiou. ela..es the objects upon
and which it counts most confidently Tor its ultimate
il ths Sqe IL the Proesant Gharchss. These
ae se naa e In sa o,
under the control Of influences and agencies that are in
Council pThs mevsment oSaisasa 9th DIS class. and
IS is e @ Of
fearing and phanthropic men enough can be DETACHED
this movement constrained 10 join it or at least hold
S f Be and the
OF our expectation OF success
s @ y sr % % si II SS
VoVes the f worSns ndeea Of
tour S9r rsR1SSssn @ oaT o & Ss SSs
not OF Of nes spd
ments Of political corruption, and the honor of this city
The circular then appeals to the moneyed men
and institutions TO sustain the Council with the
necessary funds.
The who have been appointed to arrange the
and expend the funds the Council fail
lar 90 this community tred and trusted managers Of
is sona sSar Of & coans and
limitations under which It must act as will be seen from
the accompanying constitution, should furnish sui
cent guarantee Of the wise aud faithful administration
OF Its trust
The circular concludes as follows:-
Tho cooperation OF every patriotic citizen in
this attempt at political reform, is expected rather as
ana OF community OF the Obligation and danger
than asked as q favor. Every good citizen OF
this metropolis who cannot contribute his per.
sonal services to this work is calico upon to sustain
aud encourage those who do consent to work. No
can do than first give his.name to the membership
his ward council such councils in the process OF
formation the several wards of the city, and then
tribute as is requisite to the common treasury.
Contributions to be sent to the Treasurer Henry Cews
ESD. 81 Wall street
The Secretary, II. N. Beers is authorized TO collect
contributions 10 authorize collections under his