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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15
Legal Agitation.

IT'S beyond doubt that, since the close
of the war, the Government of the United
States has very materially changed it's
gether changed it's spirit. TITS also beyond
doubt that the change has been for the
worse. Boast as we may of our political
institutions, their true principles are fast
disappearing and their benefits are just as
rapidly diminishing. The destruction of
the rights of States, which followed tie
war, led to the Capitalization of all powers
in the Federal Government and to the
almost irresponsible action of the man
who, by immense majority, has been placed
in the presidential chair. The people placed
him there, and for good er evil, for better
or worse, he is, not the servant of the peo-
ple's will, but their ruler. The history of
the corruptions Of his first four years Of
mAladministratiOn was no valid argument,
in the opinions of millions, to his re-
election. From his Inaugural ton up to the
present hour, his government, whether he
himself be guilty or not, has been notori-
ously corrupt. There has been q certain
kind Of order in the country but an order
produced by the power Of bayOnets. The
President OF the republic NO longer repre-.
sents the majesty of law and the inviola-
bility of principle. He represents the
force of an uureasoning majority. The
rights of the minority have no longer any
respect in the Council of his government.
From day to day matters are growing
worse. The people are passive,-or when
come local Infringement of their rights ia
threatened OF effected, few of them, at
times, break the monotony of the general
passiveness, by useless riot.
They seem to forget that they possess a
power, which, If they exercise it prudently
and courageously, may in the present di-
miniSh the evils under which they labor,
and in the future, remedy them altogether,
that is-the power of legal agitation.
Passiveness will but strengthen the power
which Expresses and weakens tho already
weak opposition which resists. Riot
will but put in the hands of force argu.
ments for further repression. Neither the
one nor the other is the course which the
people must follow in order to save the
remnant of their rights now and to recover
the fullness of their rights in the future.
Legal agitation is the only means of polit
| ical amelioration upon the success of which
we can rely. And it Is a means pacific aud
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powerful. Every inroad OF power upon
right must be watched and recorded. Every
Infringement ofjustice must be noticed aud
made known. Every corruption must be
pointed out to the people. 1t is an I'M
pleasant task-but it must be done. Else,
the time will soon draw .near when even
the hope of better days will fade forever
away. Drop by drop, the water perforates
the hardest rock,-aud word by wsrd the
truth, at last, enters into the peoples mind.
Men, who do not think, can be made to
think. And eyes which are blinded, by
passion, to their true interests, can per-
force be made to see. The machinery OF
our government seems to work smoothly
enough-but it is through free use of the
evil of corruption. When that evil is ex-
hausted comes the crash and the ruin.
Were there more principle among our
people, there would not be such lack OF
principle in the government.
How restore Principle to her legitimate
reign9 The People themselves must do it.
How persuade the people to that duty !
The Press must do it. In the hour of
uation's crisis there generally arises a
master mind to rule the people and to
save them. But in our nation and in this
hour where is there a master-mind TN
vain we look for one. We are great ma
tion-but We have no longer great men.
The republic is q giant its people are
dwarfs. If legal agitation be the only
means Of lettering our condition-the
press is the sole'means of carrying on such
agitation. But it must be a press handled
with honesty, guided by Principle, and in
spired by right.-Right sorry and shamed
are we to say that the press of the country
has not escaped the general corruption. But
10 the Press we have brave men and true
sufficient to begin the work OF agitation
against oppression and oppressors. The
government is a glaring oppression, it for
slaves but unworthy of freemeu. We
protest against it. With all our mind we
oppose it. 1t is a tyranny only to be toll
Grated, under protest, until it can be re-
formed or must be revolutionized.-
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

DIOCESE OF New ORLEANs.-Confrmation
Last Sunday, His Grace, the Most Rev. Arch
bishop of New Orleans, confirmed one hundred
aud ono persons in the church of the Holy Name
of Mary, Algiers. Of this number three fourths
were adults, mostly men, among them being
difteen converts This splendid result is princi-
pally due to the late missions given by the
Redemptorist Fathers.
During the evening of the same day, His
Grace confirmed ninety-eight persons in the
church of St. John the Baptist, DIyades street.
Tuesday morning he administered the same
sacrament to one hundred and forty nine per.
soma in the church of "Our Lady of the Sa-
cred Heart" corner Annette and Claiborne
streets, and in the evening to fifty two per-
sons in St. Miehaeps church, Aununeiation
Square.
In st. Alphonsus church, Thursday morning,
His Grace confirmed two hundred and twenty
okght persons among whom were eighteen
converts; at IL o'clock, one hundred and
twenty-nne persons, among whom were thir-
teen converts, in st. Mary's Germany church /;
and in the evening at the church of Notro
Dame de Bon secours, forty one persons, five Of
whom were converts.
The total of the above is 19e persons con-
6rmed, 81 being converts.
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GRAND NUpr1AL MAss.-Last Tuesday morn
the most impressive and beautiful ceremonies
of the Catholic Church. The occasion was the
marriage of Mr.. N D. Mcdonald of Perth, On
tario, Canada, gentlmean we'll known
through the Southern States in connection with
the book trade, and Miss Mary A. McGinnis,
of st. Louis, sister-in-law of our respected fell
low citizen, Mr.. Hugh Flynn. The affairs were
decorated deliberately and with much taste,
and the excellent choir was in attendance,
thus enhancing the solemnity of the ceremo-
MES. A grand High Mass was sung by the
Rev. Father Heslin, of St. Patrick's, who ad-
ministered the Sacrament, assisted by Father
Kennedy of st. Johns, as Deacon, and Father
Finn as Sub-Deacon; Father Kenny, of St.
Theresa's, acting as master. of ceremonies.
At the Communion the bride and bridegroom
entered the Sanctuary and, kneeling at
the foot of the altar, received Holy Com
munion, many Of their friends joining
them. Thus, with the most solemn ceremonies
of the Church, aud in the midst of friends who
came, not from idle curiosity, but to offer pray
ers for the happiness of the newly married
couple, was the union of two hearts and lives
contaminated. After the ceremonies were over
at the church, tho guests, inciu ding the Rev.
Clergy, were handsomely entertained at the
residence of Mr.. Flynn, and in the evening Mr.
Mcdonald and his bride left en- tour for
Canada.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

ST.. ALoYs1us SOCIETY, (GERMAN) IHIND
DIsrR1cr.-The German Catholics OF the AnH"
District are lively people, as instanced Oy ene
readiness with which they publicly manAie'0
their religious convictions. Now q corpus
Christi procession, then May ceremony. 1eS-
terday a manly protest against Robber-hngS'
to-day the representation of religious dramas,
Such actions are very commendable ana VII
always be noticed by Us when apprised OF tnelf
occurrence. The last. occasion which brougn'
us down in that vicinity was the performance
given last Sunday and Monday evenings ~
the society whose title is expressed IN our
caption. The selections for the frat evening
were Cardinal Wiseman'B beautiful Play quo
"Hidden GEN." and an after-pieco OF muc"
wit. They were creditably interpreted Dy tho
young gentlemen, who had none of that stage
fright which often mars otherwise excellent
amateur performances. The selection fOr-
Monday was entitled the "SmartJew." ltWSS
performed with the same vigor and exactnesS
which characterized those of the previous
evening. We were glad to see quite largo
gathering present at these entertainments,
thus giving practical and sn~"'Hnti"l PROOF
Of appreciation for the y"r... -. ut ho'y
Trinity Parish.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

The TOTAL ABSTINENCE Assoc1GTIoN.-At
the regular meeting of the parent association
it was resolved that the first anniversary of
its organization should be celebrated by q
general Communion, at the Jesuit's Church.
The anniversary occurs on Monday, July 18th,
but, as being moro convenient day, Sunday,
July 9th, was selected for its celebration.
st. Joseph's Total Abstinence Association
was permanently organized last Sunday, by
the adoption of Constitution and the election
of the following officers for the year: Jno Nc
Caffrey, President; A. P. Narcotic, Vice Presi-
dent; L. E. Meehan, Recording Secretary
Thos Egan, Financial Secretary jerry Sui
livan, Treasurer; Pat Glennon, Marshal; B.
Maddix, Sergt-at-Arms.
For notices of meeting see advertisements
on our 9Th page.
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The Civil Against the Spiritual.

The civil law, all over the world, is en-
croaching on the rights Of the spiritual
order. There is nota government on earth
that is ruled by Christian principles or
rules in accordance with them. The men
of politics have always accused the men of
religion, of intolerance and tyranny.
They have forged facts and falsified history
to prove their assertion. They have mis-
represented the principles of the spiritual
order in order to justify themselves in
working out the total independence of the
civil from the spiritual. Their proposition
they never have proved nor ever can. But
their separation from and independence of
all spiritual powers they have made 1iv
ing fact.
But they are not content with that indie
pendence, nor are they satisfied with that
separation. They have gone far further
and do not intend to stop at the line they
have reached. Step by step they are en-
croaching. They arrogantly assume the
right of settling the status of religion.
They pretend to the power of solving
strictly spiritual questions. And whenever
and wherever the spiritual conflicts or
seems to conflict with the temporal, they
maintain the latter and restrain the former
In every government on earth the sa-
cred domains of marriage and education
have been unjustly encroached upon. Chris.
tianity says: "marriage is indissoluble."
The state says: at is not" The Church
says: =" No man validity married, can, the
other party to the contract living, marry
another" The state says: 1t can be
DONE" "It is a crime," says religion. set
is not,-it is right" says the state. So
the civil power and the spiritual power are
in conflict. But the civil power will have
its way, and has it. AID 80 of education.
And 80 ON numberless other points the
governments OF men encroach upon the
rights of the Kingdom of God. But never
with impunity,-never without penalty.
Why these terrible disturbances of the
national The law Of man lifts its hand
against the law of God.
That spiritual power which will never
make q compromise, which never will de-
feet from the line of law divine,-vhich
will never come down from the height of
it's principles to the level of human opin-
ions, must necessarily be the object of
special aversion and hostility for civil gov
ernments. Hence, the Catholic Church at
the present day, has not a true friend
among all the governments of earth. Sh 9
is prosecuted in her rights because che will
not yield her powers. In Russia, in Prus-
sia, in Switzerland, in Spain, in France, in
England, the Catholic Church meets with
opposition. Why3-She will not retreat
from her position. She will not reiinquish
one of her powers. She will make no
concession which involves a sacrifice OF
principle. She will not bend a law or
change doctrine. She was taught by tho
Divine, teaches the diviue,-aud will not
go to school to the human. Are these So
called Christian governments Christian at
allR They are not Catholic,-it is plain .
Can they be Christian without being Ca
tholic when they oppose Catholic Law do
they not oppose Christian lawR They do
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DIOCESE OF SATCHEZ.-Rodney, Aississippi.-
The Church of the Sacred Heart in this place
was blessed on Whit Sunday By the Right Rev.
Bishop Elder, Of Satchez, assisted by the pas
tor, Rev. Gernain Marty. 1t is small but
very handsome wooden church, measuring
twenty-five feet by forty-fve. 1t has been
used for the last four years in IN unfinished
state.
At Port Gibson, Claiborne county-although
twas not the time for the regular class of
confrmation-that sacrament was administer
ed TO four adults, all converts.
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s sas sras AMI arH,ae AEssENegS SUNDAY

for Christianity if it be true at ALL 49,
and can only be CathoIicity.
What then is the spirit of the govern
ments of this agef Absolutely pagan.
And the peoples under them-what will
they become Pagans. Hard words these !
Yes-but true words. To this the world Is
coming. And tho Evening of the Chris
tan era will be like its Morning. Persecu-
tion,-now by law,--how soon by the
swordf
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The 9th Pontifical Anniversary.

We need not urge any one to attend the
mass meeting of Catholics called for to-
morrow evening at st. Alphonsus Hall at "
manner the 9th recurrence Of the day on
which Plus TX. was called to the Papal
Chair. We can hardly doubt that this
Pontiicate will always rank in history as
O most remarkable one. The tradition
that none should ever pass the days of
teen centuries and such an event in the
face Of 30 solemn a tradition may we'll
justify the suppositiou that it is intended
to indicate period of the gravest impor-
lance. So singular an exception would
naturally be made to mark an era next in
Importance to the original foundation of
the Church under the first Pope.
We of this generation may feel assured
that we live in an age of extraordinary i'm
psrtance and significance. It's events will
hereafter loom out eonspicuously from the
ordinary level of history, and it behooves
tho Catholics of New Orleans to write their
name on the page in characters as bold as
any.
The Archbishop will be there in person
and will make some remarks. Addresses
will also be delivered by Rev. Father
Weyliowsky, Hon. Thos. j. Semmes and
Judge H. D. Ogden. A contribution will
be taken up by several members of the
Catholic Union pending the exercises, the
proceeds of which will be forwarded to the
Holy Father as slight token of affection.
Members of the Catholic Union are ex-
pected in strong force.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

PROCESSION OF TIE BLESSED SACRAMENT
To-day, the Sunday within the Octave of
Corpus Christi, the usual procession of the
Blessed Sacrament will take place at the Ca
sthedral. The procession, which will be COM
posed of the Orphans and many of our Catholic
societies, will follow tho usual route. They
are requested to report to Major Lie Gsrdeur
at the Cathedral at a. O'Clock. In order to
avoid confusion there will only be ono Reposi-
tory, that in Jackson Square.
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cALKNpAR OF TIE WEEK.

Corpus Christi. .
nso>sav Jane list Ohm Francis Regis. Confess6r.
Tuesday l7St Ayitus. Priest and CoIiesnor
WednoSdny. June ISIS. Marcus and Marconisnuss
Martyrs.
ThursdAy -. June 1e-Octave Of Corpus Christi.
Eriday .,..,Ju ns 20-Saored Heart Of Jesus
6et1rSsy " June 2i-St Alloy sius Gonzaga, Confsssor
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unctions, who are to lead the hosts Of God,
are we at our posts,-at the head of the
advancing columns, under the banner
fronting the enemy, in the thickest Of the
conflict We have lips to sound the bat
tle.cry of truth are our voices lifted and
loudf Are We silent for speak we only
in the feeble whispers of those who fear
Error has her words loud and strong.
Where are Truth'sf
We have minds to think and pens to
write. Are our minds passive and our
pens unusedf We have pulpits,-the
watch-towers guarding the city of God do
We, in them, stand vigilant sentinels to
speak the notes Of warning f-Does the en-
thusissm Of Truth equal the enthusiasm
Of errorf Does the earnestness of Faith
more than match the earnestness of Protest
or Deniali Does the grand Catholic At
irmation listen with ears upjarred and
heart unmoved to the bold voice of Mega
toni And all of us, rank and file, from
the croziered chief down to the humblest
soldier in the field, do we do our full duty
and do it bravelyi
Shall we say it z Some one must ;--and
sooner said the better.~>We have n lesson
to learn even from our foes. In view of the
interests entrusted to our honor we are not
always as brave, as earnest. and as ~ener-
gstic as we ought to be. We are 80 sure
of victory that we, not seldom, sleep on
our arms. We are passive when all our
! activities should be aroused. We are 81
lent or faint of voice when clear, loud
speech is demanded.
Professionalism having little or no real re-
lance in divine Promise, nstinctively,
| makes use of every human means to win
the victory it never shall win. And Cath
often, csrelessly disregard the use Of
these human means, without which the tri-
umpl shall be gained, but much of it's glory
Lost. And for this reason and on this &C
count how much of Catholic talent is
bereft of its activity How much Of CO.
tholic energy is deadf How many voices
that ought to speak are silent7 How
many hands that ought to write are useless
and powerless7 Our organizations Of men
do not live strongly and do not act with
sufficient energy. We know very we'll that
it is not the most gracious task in the
world to find fault with our brethren. One
who rebukes is seldom thanked. But we
care not for thanks. We love The honor Of
our church love it better than our lives.
And hence we speak.
In this age we need energy-ceaseless,
strong and untiring. To be passive is to
be craven. To be inert is to abandon
duty. If ever zeal was needed-it is needed
now.-It is an aggressive age. Our enc
mics never rest. And shall we fall asleep3
Work Work Work! such should be our
watchword. Our old Church appeals to us
to every one of US. Shall she appeal in
vain9,
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

CATHOLIC MILITANT UNION OF THE Cross
Copies of the Constitution of this Association,
In English, can be had at this Office at the fol-
lowing rates: 10 to 100 copies, ct cents a
copy; 100 to 500 copies, at 2 cents copy; 500
to 1000 copies, at II cents copy.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

The sistsrs of Mercy Of St. Patrick's parish,
who have undertaken many works of charity
in this city, are greatly in need of peouniary
assistance to carry on some of the most i'm
portant of these works. In this emergency
many talented amateurs have volunteered
their services, and will give q musical enter.
tainment ut Odd Fellows Hall on the 9th of
July, in aid Of the Sisters. 1t is to be hoped
that one will fail to purchase q ticket to
the entertainment.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

REV. T. j. KESNT.-FAther Kenny left for
Europe by the steamer Memphis, which start
ed early yesterday morning. His intention is to
return during the month of September. Father
Kenny bears with him the devoted affection of
his parishioners and the universal esteem of
our whole Catholic population. We all pray
for his happy journey and safe return.
With regret We must omit this week any ex.
tended notice of the complimentary exercises
in honor of Father Kenny, which took place
during the past week ut the st. VincentG
girls school. Next Sunday we shall try to
give some account of them.
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ST.. VrNCEST's HoME.-The committee and
the board of directors are particularly re-
auested to meet at the Home this Sunday
afternoon, at 81 o'clock. All officers of Con-
ferences are invited to attend as business of
importance has to be attended to.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

The Mississippi Valley Society, for the pro-
motion of trade and the investment of CAPT
tai in the Western aud Southern States, was
organized in London the 18th inst. Among
the promoters of the enterprise are soste OF the
wealthiest EnglishmeD.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-15

To avoid unnecessary delay, all letters,
communications and post-office orders
should be addressed "Editor Morning Star"
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Feast of, the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
BY D. n. h

All how sweet it 10 to die, after having had con
slant devotion the Hacred Heart Of Him who n n
judge us.-Aargaret Mary.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1873-08-21
GENTLEMEN.

P. E. Morehouse, Frank Allen, o. 7,
Struble, Frank Oswald, Robert Laird, J.
P. A. Dickey, J, ". j Johnson, H. H. McLel-
Ian, j. L. Lines, w. H. Stokesberry, A. G.
Binnegar, David Brogg, c. F, Dean, Wm.
Matthews, Luther D ckey, NJ. S. Sturgeon,
Enech Bush, J. P. Inskip, J. n. Shoop,
John Robins, Chas L. Blacker, VIM. L.
Borden, NJ. I. Hire. Total, 81.
The closing exercises Friday afternoon
were very entertaining, Rev A C. Hirst
made a practical, earnest address. An As
sociation for the second Saturday in Oct
ober was appointed. Corresponding Sec
retaries elected for the various townships.
Music and other pleasant and interesting
items. Speeches from members present,
and dismissal with the Benediction bv
Rev. A. c. Hrst. We all felt it good to be
there, and should kind providence carry
US over till another year, may we all be
there at another friendly greeting. So
mote it be-. D.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1873-08-21

The immense equestrian and geological
institution recently brought out to the
United States and known as "Howes' Lon
don Circus and Sanger's trained animals
and caravan, are making their first tour
through this section Of country and draw
ing innumerable crowds from every direc-
ton. 1t is claimed to be the biggest
show ever given under canvass costing
the largest amount of money in outfit and
containing more novelty and rare eques
trian talent than ever heretofore witnessed
This combination is announced to per-
form in Washington, on Friday, August
29th
The caravan includes an entire herd Of
elephants recently imported from the
island of Ceylon, numerous dens of lions,
tigers, leopards, hyenas and other denizens
of the forest, trained to perform number
less feats by the native keepers having
them in charge. There are besides other
wild beasts in great variety which will ap-
pear in the street procession, said to be
the most magnificent and extensive pageant
of the kind ever got up. The circus corps
comprises a diversity OF foreign artists
French and English, including most of the
available talent in the old country, besides
others of distinguished reputation in this
Their names and performances will bt
found in the company's announcement upor
anotherpage.