The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-08-17

the bloody terrorism of the power seeking re-
volution. Think of French liberty at presents
thinl, IF the large population of Cayenne, oil
the Neapolitan PRISONS where thousands OIL IN
nocent men hopelessly langulsh." ,u
You have not understood me; my gear
Stewart Take an example for illustrator
The nress informs US almost daily OF dihcuitles
between the government and tho clergy. Inc
cause of this trouble is that the latter are sep
arated from and wish to oppose the lornle,
speak plainly, the Catholic clergy are non neon
forming. They will not give up that aohor
NAL position with the moral force OF Pasas
times conceded to them; But IN orsan .ona
states, the clergy, the bishops, and the pastors
shouli be nothing more than state othciais
whose rule of conduct is the command OF the
sovereign" ,, 49, oo.,-o,+ Of
the state,n said SiegNart. " Religion, strip
ped of her divine title, 'wonld be nothing more
than, the tool of the minister to restrain 'h'
"Well, yes," said the official very coolly.
" Religion is always Il strong curb on the
| rough, uneducated masses; and II reil?ioh
restraints the ignorant, supports Inc n VI.
| der and the government she has tulhlled her
misSio n.' . ,
Tue proprietor opened wide his eyes.
Religion, according to my belief, eduGa.es
men not for the state but for their eternal de-
stiny." s,:u+ ,oooraira r.
your view OF the question. admire inc ele
| walton of your rel 3 ious convictions, WHICH I'LL
men cannot rise up to-
countenance as he said this SieSwart ala not
observe it but Frank did.
eff understand you rightly, Herr Assessor;
the clergy are only state officials IN clerical
, dress.'
The accessor nodded his head condescend
ingly, and continued to soak sardlne IN oilFe
oil and take it between his knife and fork as
f Frank began to speak. The tine-feeling trani
felt nettled at this contempt, and lmme
diately chastised Hamm 1or his want Oh Poii'e
0 ness, =, g.. .
o to my question" said he. You will allow me
to observe that your view of the position and
purpose of the clergy must lead TO inc HOS
absurd consequences"
: The assessor turned ashy color. He
V threw himself back on the sofa and looked G.
the speaker with scornful severity.
l. "My view is that of every enlightenet
q statesman of the nineteenth century," said III
h proudly. How can you, mere novice IL
il state matters come to such a conclusion"
r., Frank haughtily. "If the clergy are only tn
a. servants Of the state, they are bound in tn
~ exercise OF their functions to follow the ID
Of structions of the state"
- avery natural, said the official
,c "If the government think q change in th
es church necessary, say the separation OF In n
1t walls, the appointing of intidel professors
le Theological chairs, the compiling of an enligh'
-. eneI catechism--and all these relate to tn
of shirt of the times the supposed welfare
it the state-then the clergy must obey"
"That is self-evdent," said the assessor
la Yon see 7 comprehend your idea OF the 81
10. lou eeo W. 81 1ho staten continued Frapl
he !.T TIA state i. supreme. The church must
ne , ~? of ali indenendonce. She must NJ
-, uePrttou " sta,e within state. If it seen
w. oona to- minister to abolish marriage as 81
~ soou W AZ ~" CON fessional or to subject ii
~ tanhnC " Of the clergy to revision by IL
'h :;I S.hnritv becanse n majority OF ii
l., civil r;sGS + or the shirt of the age d
ne cutHoG ;t thnn The onnosition of the clers
On onid w. ilIecal and their resistance disobed
ei WHY ;, 10 'ttos''i GAM
-. oN Observation-Disclosures said the Official il
nS ot;anT, . Gene now. let as have the pro
W ps st. :sssr+ion
w., w. Vi yT T . ~ onnol,siop of what have sal
n " ~ $500. Sno va Won have the most striki1
GU Iieil az u.s. ,hnrS;tW and righteousness
5i Prooi VI ouo St,ta church " said Fra,
nu you. ESnsS'"
an an ha q. uIns. hoe, en- o- cri.d Hamm inuni
no III" d. nv"
w ic inSS:: IF +,a ,,ri,st must nreach 8
bic c,rdinr TO- the august instructions Of the sta
he ann not according to the principles of re
gious DONNA. he would then preach Badish
" E,den Hrssish in Uesse Bivarian in Bavar
M Neck leubu-rish in Meclilenburg. in sho
nd there would be as many sccts as there a