The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-21
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| ana sotr,trar ,r,'r To-day viii therefore be OBJ
Sc we'd BY the far,m>Fl throughout the world as
the anniversary or rtA event Thousands OF
letters ana kilograms ws1 iench his palace to-day
CONCENTRATING him on his icae though trouhlous
and important reign. The traditjo'as concerning
81. Peters quarter century Popedola nave been
set ~ nought by Plus TX, and tls fGct 'self Is ny
the faithful deemed an evidence Of she divine
favor IN marked and significant degree and an
earnest pledge OF the intimate triumph OF the
Church OF which he is the recognized head and
chief. Throughout the world, wherever Catholic
heart beats there is glory given to God that He
has permitted
THE PRESENT PoNrIPT, PIus TX,
to surpass the days Of Peter. In no other age has
the Church ever seen such numerous ana con-
rinued trials and yet her children know chat their
Divine Founder came to give the Church not
Ieace. but the sword, so far as the world Is con-
cerned Catholics, one ana ALL rejoice In the TWEEN
ty-eiehth anniy ersary OF the coronation OF their
beloved Father. and In the midst OF their
Joy, IN spite OF the lowering skies which worldly
seers proclaim as indicative approaching deStruc-
ton TO him, the edncaied Catholic, the Catholic
filled with faith which tails not, looks beyond these
clio DIS and beholds the brilliant sun which IL to
shine on their PontiT who VIII retain his throne,
as TEMPORAL sovereign, az firmly as he holds
place Ia tue breast OF every true and loving Cath
oiic:
What change has come over the world since
have crumbled, how many revolutions collapsed,
how many names grew mighty, to pale afterwards
is s, At the Vatican the love Of his pe rSn
from the East to the West, from the rising 10 the
setting sun, follows him with prayers and bene-
dictions, and no change has altered their loyalty
TO him. the Patrmonles OF the Church-ormerly
twenty three IN number, spreading through Itsly
into Sicily, into the south o. France, and beyond
the eastern shores OF the Adratic-have been re-
duced IN our time, as all the world knows, to one,
stands the Basilica Of St. Peters and the palace
and garden Of the Vatican. The population OF
THE STATES OF THE CHURCH
prior to their lawlesS seizure In the name of Italian
unlfcation, exceeded 100000. The Pontihcal
budget Of 1850 showed an aggregate OF receipts
tered Rome, the Pope has been as ne
entity and spontaneously laId at his feet
by hls sp ritual children and sub ects in all parts
distributes with hand as b0unteous as IL Is be-
tG,iG He accnmna,es nothing; His oenelac-
OF evidencing his benefceuce.
In many dloceses OF this country the celebration
OF tins Important event logan on Wednesday the
until this hour with prayers, public devotons
trlduums. communion and other Catholic modes
dioceses and churches where the annual collec-
tions Tor the Pope have not been taken up they
THE ARcHBIsHoPs OF NEW YORK,
Cincinnati and Baltimore and the Bishops Of
other dioceses. win send congratuiatory teIe-
grams to the Pope: In this city there win be
s s demomstraIions. me Catholic Union VIII
the DE La Sale Union viii nave reception at their
building in Second street and Will display the Papa
nag, and by Nominations and other demonstra
tons show their 10y atty TO the Holy See.
The Young Catholics Friend Society Of Washing.
OF the Pontlhcate OF Plus IN. An address Will be
delivered on the occasion by the Rev. pr: White
to the Chair Of ST. Peer which uahecs Of
ca will manifest to-day.