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The Line of Duty.

The United States Government seems to
be quite technical in it's construction of
this phrase. Lieut.. Woodruf, it will be
remembered, sacrificed his life most hero
ically at Shreveport. last summer, while
responding to what he considered the call
of duty. The pestilence came and hundreds
were falling before it. Lieut.. Woodruff
was stationed at that point, as headquar-
ters, while experimenting the removal of
the Red River raft. At time when he
was not strictly employed in personal
self unselfshly to ghtinG the scourge that
was sfflicting others. It was here that lie
fell.
From q private letter of his mother,
which has found its way into print, we
learn that che applied for pension on the
ground of his death in the service, and
that the prayer was rejected for the reason
that he did not die in tho line Of his duty.
The brave young officer was, it is true,
engaged in saving men instead Of killing
them, but so far as danger is concerned, 40
open aeld of battle could be so fatal in its
death rate as that silent, deadly strife
where, without the roll of drum, the rattle
of musketry and the roar of artillery, the
pestilence shot it's unseen, silent shafts. 1t
may have been his duty to run away and go
to the raft when he was not needed there,
but he could not zee it. He had differ
ent idea of the line of duty and we are in .
clined to believe that his views were accept
able at the great Headquarters where he
has since reported.
At any rate, whether Lieut.. Woodruff
was on duty for the United States Govern
ment or not, he certainly was on duty for
Louisiana. He was stranger, but he
proved to be brother he was a soldier,
but shove himself philanthropist; he was
q man, with rank and distinction and happi-
ness before him, and the tie of dependant
mother to bind him to life, but he was not
an ordinary man, he was hero, and cheer
fully laid it all down in following what he
considered the line of duty.
We think that Louisiana ought to grant
the pension refused at Washington. We
know that special pensions ought not to be
lightly given, but there is little fear Of
having too long roll of such men as Lieu
tenant Woodruff.
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Mcmahon.

Tho French have found man at last
with whom they cannot play. McMahon
considers that he has vested rights in the
Office that was conferred on him by solemn
compact fora number of years, most of them
yet to run. He holds that the French natien,
though its de Jaote government, has made
bargain with him which it has no right
to cancel, and thinks that he holds in his
own hands the power to enforce the con-
tract.
He has the confidence of the people and
the good will of the army. No one doubts
his honesty or his patriotism. If he re-
solutely holds on to the reins of power,
every one will believe that it is for no per.
sonal end but merely for the good of his
country. Fortunate it is for France that
80 pure man is in control at this time, for
the different factions into which its Par
Lament 10 broken have become so reckless
and impasaioned that they would soon pre-.
cipitate the nation into revolution. At
every moment they are on the verge Of an
appeal to arms.
We hope that it is the mission of Nc.
Mahon to give peaceful solution to the
question. He will not permit the mad-capS
to fight. He holds the lighting men in his
own hand, and has the nerve to deal sum-
marily with the disorderly. After while,
when the passions of the hour shall have
cooled down, when his menagerie of a
Congress shall have been tanned into we'll
behaved animals, when the lighting editors
aud quarrelsome lawyers and frantic poll.
ticians who compose the Assembly and now
swell with the impression that they are
the nation, shall have been properly snub.
bed and taught their place, then it may be
possible to como to a just knowledge Of
| what is the actual will of the French peo-
pie as to their form of Government.
That being clearly known, Mcmahon iu
not, so far as we can judge, the man to
stand in the way of it, whether his term
be expired or not.
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The Third Term.

The white people of Louisiana made one
blunder, and fearful one, in the Warmoth
coalition it is to be hoped they will avoid
q similar faur pas In the matter Of Grant.
1t was thought that by Warmoth's strength
and finesse the whites could carry the
State at the last general election. Some
persons still think that we did carry it, but
with what resultf The fruit turned to
ashes in our hands. The alliance was an
improper one,-one which sacrificed dig
nifty and self-respect. though at the time it
was honestly thought that expediency re-
quired it. If we are to judge by results,
the reasoning was faulty, and a kind Prov
idence has taught us by bitter lesson to
avoid q wrong road.
Now it appears that similar temptation
is being prepared for us on a larger scale.
Grant wants third term and has no chance
of the regular Republican nomination. He
will bid for the leadership of the Demo-
cratic party, or of an independent party,
and it is thought that Southerners will
take him up as the only hope of getting
rid of bayonet rule.
But we must remember, first, that Grant
is certain to be beaten no matter by whom
nominated. The chief disgust of the peo-
pie with his party centers upon his own
Inscriptions and disreputable career as
President. Second, that it is wrong per
80, and beneath the dignity of freemen, to
affiliate with people whom they brand as
dishonest, and to cringe under the lash of
tyranny into an alliance with the tyrant.
And third, that such an alliance ought to,
and will, turn to bitterness and ruin in it's
fruit. sA
Grant cannot be elected because he is
the agent of the bondholders, and if he
were elected, his Sourthern supporters
would find nothing but disappointment as
the result. The bayonet rule would not
be raised, if he could help it, because
that would put an end to tyranny and
tyranny is the dearest instinct of a tyrant's !
heart. The hyena is not suddenly con-
verted into lamb, nor the vulture into o
dove. If Grant ceased to uphold robbery
and plunder at the South, it would be sim
ply because he had lost the power to have
his own way.
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Rev. Father Duffy.

It is we'll known already that Father
Duffy has nearly arrived at the 25th ami
versary Of his priesthood, and no one will
be surprised at the announcement elsewhere
made of an intention among his friends to
celebrate that event in becoming manner.
When we speak of his friends, however,
tho affair commences to assume formidable
proportions. We should like to see the
man who is not his friend. Everybody
knows him, and the acquaintance is, to q
considerable extent, mutual. But to know
people Is not all. Sometimes we know
folks that we would rather not know,
whereas everybody that knows Father
Duly 10 glad Of it. He is one of those
rare men that take q special interest in
everybody in particular. He is not only
an acquaintance but friend, and he is not
. friend in words only, but in actions.
When we cay, therefore, that his friends
intend to commemorate the affair in suit
able manner, We mean that there will pro-
tably be good many persons interested in
tho movement, ard good deal Of warm
feeling exhibited
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Rev. J. y. Duay, Rsdemptorist.

| Ihe twenty-ffth anniversary Of this good
| and jealous priest win OCCUR on Tuesday next,
| the feast OF St. Bonaventure. We are request
ed to state that Q meeting of the friends oi
Father DuHy will be held in st. Alphopsus
Hall, st. Andrew street, between Magazine
and Constance, tomorrow (Monday) evening
18th inst, at ~ o'clock. This meeting is called
| Tor the purpose OF preparing an address and
presenting testimonial to him on the ami
versary of his ordination. A cordial invitation
| ID extended to all his gentlemen friends
throughout the city to be present at this
| meeting. It is desired and earnestly requested
| that there be o large and punctual attendance
meeting Of the lady friends of the Rev.
Father will be held for the same purpose
to-day Sunday in st. Alphonsus' Hall, imme-
diately after the 10 o'clock Mass in st. Alphon-
| sus'-say about 1880 A. NJ
We are further requested to say that solemn
High Mass will be celebrated by Father Duffy
in st. Alphonsus' Church on the anniversary
OF his ordination, Tuesday morning, at 6
O'Clock, at which Mass as many of the parish
toner's as can possibly do SO are requested to
receive Holy Communion. The societies of the
parish st. Alphonsus Beneficial, Total Absti-
nence, Section Of the Militant Union, and
others, are expected to attend in o body, and
for this purpose will meet in the hall at $50
o'clock.
On Tuesday evening, at 1880 O'Clock, there
will be a general meeting in st. Alphonsus'
Hall, when the address prepared for the occa-
sion will be read and the testimonial presented
to Father Duffy.
Those who may be unable to attend the
meeting tomorrow evening, and who desire
that their names should be attached to this
address, are requested to leave the same, with
the amount of their subscription, with either
of the following named gentlemen
John Henderson, President Hibernia Insu-
rance Company.
Patrick Irwin. President Hibernia Bank.
J. T. Moore, IS South Peters street.
r. A. Bourk, at j. T. Moore's.
Henry Green. Times Office.
D. Flanery, Western Union Telegraph Office.
w. J. Castell, AZ Camp street.
Jos. O'Brien, 30 South Peters street.
j. G. Ryan, 90 Tchoupitoulas street.
D. Fl. Buckley, at this Office.
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It has been suggested to MS that as there arc
many hundreds Of unemployed laborers in the
city at present, it would be well for them to
salect come rendezvous near the business centres,
where they might be called on to perform the
thousand and one odd jobs that present them.
sGlyes daily. II merchant receives large
lot of goods, which must be stored Immediately,
h0 knows not where to find lsborers, while at
the same time these are auxiously walking the
streets in search of something to do. True, the
wages paid are small and the work is not
stcady, but the 81 that q man may make by 9
few hOars labor every day or so, would ut least
keep the wolf from his door.
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LECTURE By FATHER HICKEY AT BT. THERE
sA's CHURCH.-The Rev. j. W. Hickey, c. H.,
Vice President of st. Viucent's College, Cape
Girardeau, No., 10 in our city on q brief visit.
He preached an admirable sermon last Sunday
at st Stephens church to the great instruction
and delight of the congregation. Father
Hickey will lecture this Sunday evening, at
- o'clock, in st. TheresAs church, corner
Erato and Camp street, Rev. T. ]. Kenny,
pastor. His subject will be "The Indestructi-
bility of tho Catholic Church" Father Hickey
has the reputation Of being not only q most
admirable pulpit orator but also man of vast
learning, and We doubt not that with so graud
. theme as the one above mentioned, his
lecture this evening will DO one long to be
remembered with pride and pleasure ty all
who attend.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE- PAUL-An inn
portant notice 30 the members Of this society
will be found on the 9Th page. The annuA
retreat viii take place Mt the Jesuits' Church,
commencing Wednesday next and lasting
three days. The services will be ct 7i o'clock
wednesday, TburSdAy and Friday EVENING".
Il IL 20 be hoped that no member OF the Bro.
thsEhOod will fail to avail himself of this ex-
Oellent opportunity Of reviewing his short
cOmings and weakneSses during the PAST year
and making good resolutions for the future, in
which laudable work he will be instructed
guided and asaistod by one Of che Rev. Fathers.
The Quarterly General Communion viii be
nt the Church Of st. Vincent de Paul, Third
District, at z o'clock, on the 19tS, and the
general meeting in the Star Hall the same day
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ST. STANIsLAus' COMMERCIAL ColLEaE-
The ANIMAL commencemeut of this College
will take place on Wednesday, the 18th inst,
At 7:3O o'clock p. NJ. Few of those WHO have
been 20 fortunate as to receive invitations
from Brother Florimond to attend will neglect
the opportunity Of visiting Bay St. Louie that
day. The Bay 10 one of the most beautiful
places on the coast, only two hours ride from
che city, and affords excellent accommodations.
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HOUSTON CONFERENCES SOCIETY sr. VIN-
cEz0T DE PAUL--We are pleased to learn that
he Conferences in Houston are progressing
Eenaxkably we'll and working with zeal
which proves that they mot only understand
tho letter but also the spirit of the Manual
Their annual retreat is to be conducted by the
RoV. J. Blum in the German church, and will
last ave days. Tho exercises in common will
be At o'clock each evening, and will DO in
English.
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Still Bitter.


| 1t 10 long time since our Presbyterian
neighbor has come to the 'front.' 1t hal
apparently had season of moulting, wher
its musical voice was silent for the time
but though 1t may have been changing itl
feathers the new plumsge shows exactly
the same hdes as the old. Quoth the Pres
byterian:
Some of our Romish newspaper folk, refer
with great glee, to the fact that in recent
debate in Congress Genl. Ben. Butler spoke
Romish society, the Little sisters of the
Poor" to get An appropriation out of the Ma.
tional Treasury.
We do not grudge the Romish Church what
Butler, as a champion ; on the contrary, there
seems to be very striking fitness in the ar
rangement. Our readers may remember that
more than two years ago, we indicated him
to be the coming man, whom the logic OF
events clearly seems to select for the cham
ponship Of the political aspiration of the Ro-
lnish Church in the United States.
In our last issue we published
detailed report of the debate referred
to in the passage here cited. In
that debate, not only Butler, but Meesrs.
Hoar, Cessna, Parker, Randall and
0'Brien all advocated the appropriation.
No one is reported as having spoken against
it, except Mr.. Garfield, and the report is
that of the Chicago Tribune. So far as the
advocates Of the appropriation expressed
their religious affiliations, they were Pro-
testants. Tho majority in favor of the
measure was lO4 to 43 votes. These forty
three we take as representing the expiring
spirit of Calvinism.
How copcD;cuoun 10 %bo D.,eL,y.s:nsso
character for fair play and
candid statement in its version of this
affair Mr.. Butler is the champion the
,ther debaters are not mentioned. The
argument is a sneer. The Presbyterian
loes not "grudge the Romish Church" its
new ally butt cannot cay as much for the
other allies and the $25, 900, and the over
majority therefore it says moth
ing about them. 1t overlooks all this and
sees only Butler-notbing but Butler.
Our magnanimous neighbor is heavy on
Ben. 1t is very mild and conservative and
about the other gentlemen
and about the big majority, but as for
Beu-he's the dog with the bad name, and
every body may kick him. Therefore
the Presbyterian kicks. Its bitterness
boils over it frowns and splutters and ex-
plodes. Somebody has to suffer, and who
san be hit more safely than the mau whom
everybody hits
Does not the Presbyterian see that it is
on the losing aide 2 Why does it not pull
up stakes, while it can yet do so with
something Of dignity, and 60 to farming
The West is q great place. Does it not
perceive that the people of this country
have no further use for John Calvin, and
that the stake and faggots can not rule
here7 1t may look black and puritaulcal,
1t may scowl and whiten it's cravats
but all that is played ont and the people
are tired of its stale tricks. They look upon
Phariseeism as an old dodge that has had
its day and ought to retire. Therefore tits
getting the cold shoulder. 1O4 to 43 against
Ii is about the average liberation it can get
from the non Catholic public at large, as
fror their represents tatives at Washington.
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Contributions for the Relief Of Thos. Kiernan and
wife, Of LoDgford, ireland.

Referring to the above, we take pleasure in
Publishing the following
CARD OF THANKS.
Those who 80 kindly and generously respond
ed to my appeal in behalf of ThOs. Herman
and wife, are hereby rendered my most CRATE
ful thanks. The arrangements for their de-
parture will be made during the course of the
present week, so as to table them to leave by
the, steamer Minnesota, which sails on Thurs-
day the lGth inst. trust Almighty God will
bless their benefactors and 1 feel Satisfied
that neither by them nor by myself personally
will the eharity Of their friends be soon for
gotten. J. G. FooTE, Assistant Priest.
ST. Patriek's Church, July 10, 1874.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

The tickets for the Concert to be given in
Grunewald Hall next month, under the auspi-
oes Of the New Orleans Catholic Total Absti-
nence Society, are already ont The pro-
gramme, which Is already partially made up,
promises n most pleasant entertainment to all
who can't get away to the Cosst that Sunday
evening.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

The annual commencement exercises and
distribution of premiums at this fine Institute,
the asylum Of polite learning and moral train
ing in Texas, took place on Tuesday, June
3oth ult. The elite Of the city, together with
the friends Of the Academy and pupils, were
| assembled within the walls of the venerable
Institution to witness the exercises on the
occasion, which they did with manifest
pleasure. s."-+ .-.
We cannot speak in behalf of this ancient
Order Of pious and holy ladies, the distin-
guished daughters of st. Angela, the Ursnline
Nuns, because We could not say sufficient in
their favor. Like their patroness, st. Ursula,
who lead 80 many heroic Christian virgins to
marty rdom, and under whose protection they
were placed by their sanity foundress, Angela
Merici, 30 have the Ursulne Nuns-sent forth
into the world a. bright ornaments for society
and as models worthy of imitation by those
desiring to attain Christian perfection, many
of tho valiant female defenders OF our faith.
We give the following rs the programme:
St.. ceciliafs Band.
HeavenEard tDresaisE) First Piano Misses 4 M Aia.
nesay and 3. Philips.
opening Address. .... Miss A. PatssTson
Die Tasse KaIee.
Merry swisa Homo tsonz) Misses N Muller, G: Rey
band and A. Miller
Lonely BIRD L. 1auno and Ii IL MaSI
| Le Chat Parti lee Souris DAnsent.
Sans Souci (ASoher Misses NJ Magale n. Hennesoy
PART sHcoHD.
Muller and L shermani Second Piano. A Petit
4dvooases Of Hopsies: Case; Poemi. Mis-; n Gssalo
Lucro1iA Bor2ta (Aacher) Miss NJ Muller
Mary Stuart-lst and I'd Acts.
Forest Nymphs (sonE Misses NJ Muller and L. Warren
Mary Stuart-3d Act.
Je Pars, Adieu
| After rthis followed the distribution of pre-
| miums.
! The efforts which have been made to culti-
vate the art of music in this institution were
very well manifested by the specimens given
on this occasion by the talented young ladies
of the Academy. Their teacher, young Nun,
is herself one of the first musical performers of
the country.
The principal prizes were bestowed upon the
following young ladies:
Grown Of Honor, for amiable department
and observance of the regulations of the
Academy, awarded to Miss Jennie Nolte.
In Dsyschool-PriEe for amiable department,
to Misses Lucy Sherman, Kate Farrell and
Lille Maume.
Junior Circle-Missss Rosine BiroD, Claudia
Baulord and Julia Franklin.
| Christian Doctrine-Gold medal awarded to
Miss Maggie Muller; 1st prizo, Misses Lucy
Sherman, Kate Farrell and Mary Cavitt; ID
cldSs, Misses Mary Ann Byrns, Mary Magale,
Mary Richie, and Susie Funk.
| Junior Circle-Catechism, Misses Rosine
Biron, Mary Cross, Pauline Moser, Annie Bro
| kof.
Want Of space, and the late day at which VIC
received this report, oOmpeis us to omit the
names of the young ladies to whom awards
were made for proficiency in the several
| classes.
Among the clergy present were Very Rev.
Louis Chaland, Chanesslor, Rev.s A. Truchard'
F. Derue, and F. -GayOt..
We return our sincere thanks TO the Reverend
Lady superiOresS, to Sister st. Agnes, DireO-
tress, and to our own Sister Mary Angela for
kind and appreciated favOrs also to Mr. j. E.
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CALENDAR OF THE WEEK.

oaA1ay. July 12-st JohH Gaabert, Abbot.
Me1day July l3-St AnacIstus, Pope and Martyr.
&nssAAy list Bonavsnture. Bishop Comics.
and Doctor Of the Church
yeaassday. July IS st Henry. EpHeroF;
YdAay ......July list Alexius, Confsssor.
6npzr3Ay .. July iS-St Camiius Of Lsiis Confessor
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL's GIRLS SCHooI.-The
annual exhibition Of the pupils Of this school
will take place in the school hall next Thurs
day evening. July 18th, at o'clock. This
school is under the charge Of the sisters Of the
Holy Cr0ss.
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OuR TRAVELLING AGRNT.-Mr. Thos. B. O'Con-
nor, our agent, is ut present in Atlanta, Ga.
We beapeak for him the kind assistance Of the
friends OF Catholic literature in that flourish
ing city.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

If you desire to have cards, bill heads, cir
cnlafs or dray RECEIPTS printed neatlys with
dispatch and at moderate prices, send your
orders to the STAR office.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

Jos. w. Carroll, the head of the once great
cotton house Of Carroll, hoy s. CO., died on
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

DEATH OF Two CATHOLIC BISHOPS. The
Associated Press dispatches announce the
death of the Right Rev. J. OGormsn in Gin
cinnati, on the 5th inst, and that of the Rev.
R. v Whelsn in Baltimore, on the 9TH inst.
Bishop Whelsn was cousecrated Bishop of
Richmond, Va, March 2lst, 1s41, Of which See
he was the second Bishop, having been pre-
oeded by the Right Rev. Patrick Kelly, who
was translated to Waterford and Lismore in
1922. In 1850, when the Diocese of Wheeling,
Va, was established, Bishop Whelsn was
translated to that See. The Mobile Register
relates the following incident illustrative of
the heroic courage and devotion of Bishop
Whelan:
When tho bigots Of 1851 declared their
purpose of raising b Federal flag upon Bishop
Whelan's Cathedral, that brave prelate stood
at the portal, breasted the threats of bayonets
and declared that the banner of his church
the Cross--Was the only one that should wave
over its turret. His gallantry and devotion
absshed the political crusaders.
The Right Rev. ]. n. O'Gorman, D. D., was
consecrated Bishop of Raphanea, in partibus
infdeliuns, and appointed Vicar Apostolic of
Nebraska, May eth, 1859. He was In the ak
tieth year Of his age at the time Of his death !,
which was very unexpected and was caused
by violent attack Of cholera.
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IS. Peters and Paul's paroehial Girls School.

In the Third District the parochial schools
for girls are all in q most fourishing condition,
giving eminent satisfaction to priests and peo-
pie. They are conducted by the most accom-
plshed members of several religious Orders,
among which the Marianite Sisters of Holy
Cross hold prominent place. The annual ex-
hibition of the pupils of one of their most
hourishing schools, that connected with the
church Of sS. Peter and Paul, took place last
Monday, and was attended by q large number
Of the friends of the institution.
On this occasion St. Peters school had the
honor of sending forth upon ife's stormy
waves, it's first graduate in the person of Miss
Jennie Wellehan. That under the careful
supervision and kind instruction of the Sisters,
the admirable qualities of head and heart in
this aniable young lady have been fully de.
veloped, and that in her future she will illus
trate the excellence of the system pursued st
her Gina mater, no one who witnessed the
modest and graceful manner in which she re-
ceived her honors on the occasion can doubt.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-07-12

500 MOrmOnS arrived in New York from Eu-
rooa on the 9Th