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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23
Reception and Profession.

Last Monday (Whit Monday the solemn cere-
Wony of the religious reception and profession
took place in St. Aiphonsus Convent of Mercy,
and was witnessed by a large number of ladies
and gentlemen. Rev. Father Giesen officiated,
and preached an eloquent sermon upon the
religious life
The names of the young ladies who were on
this occasion received into the Order of the
Sisters of Mercy Miss Carrie Haley, of
Mobile lin religion, Sister Mary Gsrtrude):
Miss Emma Generally, of New Orleans lin reli-
gion, Sister Margaret Nary; Miss Anna Wool
folk, OF Paducah Gin religion, Sister Mary
RaphaeD; Miss Eliza OBrien, of Manchester,
England Gin religion, Sister Mary Elizabeth),
Sister Mary COLUMBIA, in the world Miss Julia
Llllis (nlece of the late Father Lillis, of St.
Louis) made her final vows and received the
black veil.
The beautiful ceremonies, which are familiar
70 most OF our readers, were very devotional,
and the elegant chapel of the Convent was
inaghihcentiy decorated. The procession was
composed of the following named young girls.
who were all dressed in white, aud wore
wreaths and other floral ornaments: Cross
bearer Mary Dillon; Angels: Rosamoad Her
wig, Cecilia Lilly Bell, Mamie RYAN. Emma
iSAu5y SlAr8 Dillon, Mary A.
Connell, Annie Reynolds and Teresa Cosgrove.
Among the clergy present were Fathers Meth
art, Murphy, Finn and Kennedy.
In one of his most impressive discourses, the
great Dominican preacher, Father Burke, paws
the following eloquent tribute to the Sisters Cd
this Order:
In this Order of Mercy, for which I sneak.
mercy is the very life of these eonseerated ser.
wants of God. They are not there to take nm
the work to- day, and lay it down to-morroW
no matter how dTeaTy the monotony, no matterr
! how laborious the exercise, no matter bo1
great the danger, for the sake of mercv rnnst
| they live, and in the work of mercy must tbo,.
! die unless they turn their backs pop God aUyy
their own salvation for ever. Behold then tb u
in the Church. ''V aS IL Is
The hands of the spouse of God are desor;,o ),
| 70 us IN the Scriptures as exceedingly beant;
| mi, and as teeming with mercv. and s"rn,,
this spouse of God, the Holy Catholic rSuroy
redeems her claim to this attri%rto a norGn,
mercy OF God, when before the face Of the
whole world che puts forth her consoO Or tns
oaugnsers IN every land, even where thev sro
70. aei, ana prosecuted aud driven into eJiIa
seS SUN are they there to nse the words IF tb =
00oa Psure, ministeripg like bees.D fanorGm
sSe, rninot ministering unto those who
''o" ieJeco and scorn their mercy.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23
ST. Peter and Sankey.

There are a couple of enterprising Amer
leans, by name Sankey aud Moody, travelling
through England getting up revivals. This
American novelty seems to take there, aud
great concourses of people are called to-
gether by the exhibitions. Whether theee
crowds collect merely through curiosity,
or under religious mania, we have not in
formed ourselves, but if the latter hy-
pothesis be the correct one, we presume
the revivals will present the characteristics
to which we are accustomed in this country.
The affair commences with a spasm and
ends with collapse. First, there are ex-
citepents and illusions and kind of
frenzy, sometimes accompanied with fits.
After the revival man goes off to another
place, then comes the period of fervor with
out fits. The revived wont dance. That ia
the grand sum total of their religion, except
that they are expected to drop swearing
and drinking-in public. The third stage
ia that of tepidity, or piety under compul-
sion and then comes the finale Of complete
revolt from q constraint that has now Loaf
all relish, and the sinner is himself again =.
The whole routine generally takes from
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three to ak weeks to getthrough with in this
country, and we presume that the revivals
of Sankey & Co. are about the same as those
of Moffatt and Bascombe were. This is the
apOstleshiP of Professionalism. The Apostle
ship of Christianity was and ia different.
st. Peter converted Ave thousand in two
sermons. Sankey will probably boast OF
having exceeded that result. But if Sapkev
should try his hand on five Thousand Jews
or FIVE Thousand heather, or the same num-
Der of German philosophers OF French
Atheists, surprising them all to understand
English perfectly what progress won}d he
make How many would he convert No,
one. His rolling of eyes, his contortions OF
face and figure, the spasmodjc smoking in OF
his breath, would be all thrown away on
unhelievers. His whole field of operation
Is among set of natural enthusiastic who
| believe already, and are of such nature as
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARlsH-Last SUNDAY
evening quite a large audience witnessed the
excellent performance given by the News Boy
in St. Francis Hall, corner Second and St
David streets. Everyone was delighted for
though not 80 pretentiens an entertainment as
Is usually announced to attract people, it was
really very amusing, the shines of the little
Arabs evoking peal after peal of laughter
This evening at the same hour and place, an.
other entertainment will be given by the boys
An entirely new and, if possible, better per
Torrance is promised.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23
the dearest wish of your great and good
Dastor Father Dnffy.

the dearest wish of your great and good
pastor, Father Duffy.
We will state that two years ego
the Sisters of Mercy purchased the double
house adjoining st. Aiphonsus Convent Of
Mercy for house of Mercy, that is an insti-
tuition in which young women of good char
acter are received, instructed in domestic
work and provided with situations = the
price, ten Thousand dollars, to be paid at the
rate of two Thousand dollars year for five
years. The payment due for the year 1875
will almost be covered by the proceeds Of
the lecture of Wednesday, which amounted
to nearly eighteen hundred dollars.
The thanks of the Sisters Of Mercy, and
of the poor, friendless young women whom
they eDdeavor to save from the fate to
which want and inexperience expose them,
are due not only to the Reverend lecturer.
who looks for q far higher reward, but also
to those who contributed their presence and
their money to make the lecture a success.
The lecture will not only enable the Sis
tiers to {" barbor the harborless," to take in
Christ Jesus Himself, in the person of the
F" stranger" whom He styles His repre-
sentative, to follow the divine precept {:
" When thou makest supper
call hither the poor, the blind, and the
lame, and thou shalt be happy, because
they have not wherewith to repay them"-
it will, perhaps, plant the germs of an
apostolic vocation in more than one young
heart; for Father Duffy was, as the Rev.
lecturer we'll said, pre-eminently q man Of
God, man in whom the divine grace of
the priesthood was always being stirred up,
from whom virtue continually went forth,
in short, saint. His life teaches us that
" we can make our lives sublime" by the
practice of heroic virtue and to quote the
American poet once more, he has left
{" footprints in the sands of time" which,
God grant, many another priest may be
inspired to follow.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

Active preparations are being made in St.
Vincent de Paurs parish for the Ladies' Fair
which is to commence in the parochial school
hall on the 18th inst. The people are deter
mined TO give substantial evidence of their ioy
at the return of Father Fottier, aud therefore
have resolved to make this Fair SO attractive
that 10 must prove financial success. With
abe hearty good will of all our citizens, and
the earnest support of the people of the Third
District, We have not the least doubt that the
venerable pastor, seconded by his jealous
young assistant, Father Chapuis, will soor
succeed in relieving st. Vincent de PAurs
parish of it's present heavy debt.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

The concert for the House of the Good Shep.
herd, at st. Pstrick's Hall last Monday even.
ing, was, as we feared, financial failure Only
elk or seven hundred ladies and gentlemen
were present. The gross receipts will approx
mate $500, while the expenses will amount to
about one-half that sum, owing to the fact
that Prof. Watts required guarantee Of $40,
instead of accepting the usual percentage of
receipts.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

THE NEW ORLEANS MONTHLY REVIEW
Professor Whitaker's excellent Review for the
month of April has been laid on our table. 1t
lie we'll printed, on very good paper, and con-
tains many valuable, instructive and interest
ing original articles. The Review numbers
among it's contributors such men ss Prof. For
shey, W. W. King and Walter Keplnger. We
are pleased to hear that the circu lation of the
Review is steadily inc' easing.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

Fortunately for many of our city readers,
especially for those gentlemen who receive their
papers in tho business section, the STAR goes
TO press at an early hour on Saturdays. This
enables rs to convey to them the pleasing
information that to-day, Saturday, between the
hOurs of IL and O'Clock, an elegant lunch will
be served by the ladies in the supper room of
st. Patrick's Hall. This will be an appropriate
and novel finale to the musical entertainments
given in behalf of st. Elizabeth's Orphan
Asylum, where over $50 little ones are cared
for and which is in great need of assistance.
a report of the Concert and Matinee will ap-
pear in our next issue.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23
Latest Persecution.

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We have been struck with wonder tina
in this free, tolerant America of ours, &
country which delights to boast Of it's con
stitutional recognition of the rights of con
science, not voice, with very few die
tiDguished and honorable exceptions, has
been raised by the non religions press In
condemnation of the fragrant persecution
Of Catholicity in Europe. From North to
South, from East to West of this great Ma
ton, thousands of journals give their is
sues to the public every day, and they
are expected to either lead or reflect pub
lie sentiment on all important topics at
home a1d abroad. On the subject of Ger
man persecution OF Christianity, however,
they preserve rigid and ominous silence.
Are they ignorant of it's existence They
must be presumed to be aware of the dis
patches Published ia their own columns
The most violent persecution short of
bioodshed that has harassed the Church for
two hundred years, ought to be of sufficient
Importance to arrest the attention
of gentlemen who are not above comment
ing on the doings of police courts.
Are they afraid to speak ON 80 delicate a
subject This could hardly account for
the singularly universal character of their
silence, for there are, among them, papers
conducted by men not afraid to express
their real sentiments on any subject.
Are they in sympathy with Bismarck 2
We pause in painful suspense at this sug-
gestion, and the question presents itself
again in small caps ARE THEY IN
SYMPATHY WITH BISMARCK
If there were much indigpa alton felt at
his course, it is fair to presume that it
would be expressed in at least mild
would crop out occasionally of a not
very hattering character, for of the full
ness of the heart the mouth speaketh, But
their silence is too unremitting, too marked,
to arise from mere prudence. The fair and
only inference from it Is that they are not
actually bursting with Republican anti
big'try or American liberality. They are
certainly not very mad with the Prussian
autocrat.
What then 2 Are their principles one
thing for America and another thing for
Europe Is liberty of conscience absolutely
right in this longitude, and Government
control of conscience absolutely right at
the antipodesf This is fragrant incon-
sistency Of which we cannot persuade our
selves to accuse sane men. We must infer
that our non-Catholic public, and its Press,
in their secret hearts do not approve of the
American doctrine about which they boast
30 much, but really prefer the Prussian
idea Of tyranny and force.
What is profoundly admired in it's for
eign aspect may not be fashionable here
just yet, but the climate and temperature
are cestainly favorable to its rapid adop-
ton if once introduced. You may make as
many general Irotestations as you choose,
of devotion to the American idea and of
pride in our national " freedom to Worship
Cod" but if you really don't mean it, they
will disappear like paper sails before the
storm when the fashion OF persecution once
sets in over here. A paper constitution
avails nothing when men are recreant to it
in their hearts.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

st. Stephens Conference celebrated it's
aggregation to the society of St. Vincent de
Paul last Sunday by a general communion.
About one hundred members Of sister Confer
ences were present. Rev. A. Mandine, G. n ',
celebrated mass, and Rev. T. J. Abbot. C. NJ,
delivered very eloquent aud instructive
though brief address.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

The welt-known Pass Christian College pro-
perty, for so many years belonging to and used
by the Christian Brothers as an eduoationa al
institution, is offered for sale on easy terms. II
10 we'll adapted for q frst-class hotel aud eau
accommodate three hundred boarders within
ten days. For further particulars apply to Mr..
John Henderson, 81 Camp street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

MONEY. - Next Tuesday evening, at II
o'clock, the New Orleans Homestead Associa-
ton will Offer q loan on twenty shares $4,000
in the Morning Star He'll, corner of Camp and
Poydras streets. Remember the hour-7:3O
o'ciock-as the President is a punctuai man,
and will wait for no one ; SO parties desiring
to borrow will have to be on hand in time.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

Prof. Blake's concert, at st. Michael's Hall,
last Sunday evening, was an enjoyable enter
tainment. rs WAS expected by all who know
the Professor, or who have ever had the pleas
ure of hearing such excellent amateurs as Nine.
Natillie, Misses Gruneberg and Welsh, and Mr..
Van Benthuyse sen. sing.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

VIM. Butler Duncan. has been made Presi-
dent and Receiver of the Mobile & Ohio Rail
road, to represent New York and foreign stock
and bondholders. The line is 517 miles long,
and has bonded debt of SIC, $50 600, and it's
capital stock is 81 466 600.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

The High Mass at 10 o'clock to-day, in the
Cathedral, will be celebrated for the benefac-
tors of st. Mary's Orphan Boys Asylum, Third
District. The distinguished Dominican, Father
Maumus, will preach. The collections will be
for the benefit of the Asylum.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

The steamer France, having His Grace, the
Most Rev. Archbishop of New Orleans, and
compau ions on board, arrived at Hsvre on the
11th inst, after o pleasant voyage.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

Next Tuesday, at O'clock, the annual Re-
QUEEN Mass for the late Most Rev. Archbishop
Odin, will be celebrated at the Cathedral The
faithful are invited to attend.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23
CALEMpAR or THE WEE.

SUNDAY. May a. Feast of tho Holy Trinity.
Mouday-.-..M May 2I-B ". n. Befp OF Chrihtaus
Tuesday. .--Nsy ss-st. Gregory VII, Pope.
"wednesday. May 28-St. Philip Eeri.
Thursday :. May 27-Corpus Christi.
Friday 49,. May 2s-st Urban Pope and Martyr.
Saturday .... May 29-St. Bcnitace w. Pope
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

The Prison Committee Society de Vincent dc
Paul, will meet next Mounay night at 7:30
O'Clock, in the Star Hall. PunctuaI attendance
10 requested.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

Happy are the families where the govern
ment OF parents is the reign of affection, aud
obedience of the children the submission of
love.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-23

splendid mixed tea, one dollar per pound, at
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15

definite had been accomplished. except tho
passage Of the bill for the extension OF tho
Grecnwich-Gt. Elevated Railway. The Moore,
or Common Council Rapid Transit ill. in
going through the Assembly on Wednesday,
was loaded with amendments intended to kill
it either in Committee or In the Senate (; but
yesterday it passed the Senate with the amend
mcnts. 1t and the bill known as the Gov
"crnor's Rapid Transit bill" arc all that
are now worth considering, the Prince
bill having been so altered that 1t
could only serve, if for anything, rs Stun
bling block to any rapid transit whatever.
The "GovcInoI's bllr authorizes the appoint
mcnt by the Governor, upon petition in any
county, of five Commissioners the Moore bill
authorizes the Mayor and Aldermen OF any
city to appoint three Commissioners. Each bill
gives authority to its Commissioners to facil-
itate the organization of, or to contract with,
n company to build the road, and each confers
the REQUISITE rights. Neither permits building
a road on Broadway or Fifth-avc. below Fifty
ninth st. The Governors Till is by far the
most elaborate measure yet proposed, both as
to its restrictions and privileges: it WAS yes
ter,lay introduced into the Assembly, and is
said to have the favor of the Governor HIM
arlf
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
PUBLIC OPINION.

What a Jolly topper BristOw must be! Gie
took a hundred Thousand barrels straight, Monday.
Brstow's star Is "stil" In the ascendant lie VIII "
PRESIDENT yot-lChicago Tunes tlnd.i
The Radical charner, charm he never 20
wisely can never again oo tns frightened independents
back 10 hls loatisoinc embrace. THIS Is ~ IN
exorabe and irrcyocabe ~ death. -lPttsbursb Poes
(JeInD
Possibly Senator Morton may, before next
December discover good I< uf Plno,'
back aud then there will be end OF business which,
for u long term Ql years, liss been scxstIon uud
shaine.-1 Boston Advertiser tRepl
The Inherent difficulties Of managing tho
Indians arc great, but the whVe history oi oL teaS
with them Is upon which no Shr'sfisn people e~a
iook without shame and They ure Ia part ~
leA~t bad lot. but have ticalcd theta sllo"ty'-
iPOrusud Pr,ss (lscpJ
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15

now toierabIy general discovery that thsre ID no sts
in the crowded portions Of Manhattan Island half 70
cheap for building purpose ~ tho site over your
roof The introduction Of quick and noiselss els-
vstors is revolutionizing business architecture Il
is noticeable fact in Tmx TRIBUNE building that
other things being equal tenants prefer ths highest
rooms and this not because the reuss are lower bus
because tho air Is purer tho noise OF tho streets ls
disagreeablc. and tho hight better. Tenants now 80
to tho seventh story readily as they used to 90 70
the third and thoir visitors find it Just as easy and
considerably plcasanter TO reach them.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15

been more bitter than death. II CDsar's
was grievous fault, grievously hath Caesar
answered II. But when the great drama ID
played to its conclusion, let us sweep the stage
clean (heaven knows how much it needs itD
let in fresh air, and turn rcsOlutely to some
thing elss. The world il wide and there are.
after all, wholesomer subjects OF contcmp'n-
ton than adultery or blackmai. the creeds or
doings of Woodruff and her followers, or the
turgid emotions which seem to infest Plymouth
Church. We are quite sure, too, that DEFEND.
ant, plaintiff, and witnesses would be benefited
after their long ordeal by brief retreat into
obscurity, and would welcome their silent ana
unpublished condition as much as would
grateful public.
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
Az END or IT.

As the great Trial nears its cloae. r1lmOrs
tbickcn of ing "Statemenis" which are to
follow it. Both the parties and witnesses in
the suit have been throughout fully conscious
of that other countless jury outside of the
cour;r before whom, in reality, the case
has been tiled. ard whose verdict may OF may
not agree With that Of the lOng-suilering twelve
in the box. The testimony is now before
the public, and every man. whether COM
pctcnt or not, will judge for himself from
il, and he but little influenced, we suspect, by
tho decision Of the jury in lis private c0nvic-
ton Of BeccheI's sensuality or 1iltons con-
spi;lcy. The statements Limited at are to be
for the benefit of this vast unseen jury. Mrs.
Tlton, it is said, is to reailirn her innocence
before she sinks into hopeless Obscurity; Mrs.
Moulton to repeat her story; Tilton himself
to write last letter; and even Bessie Turner
to make final appearance before that iDcredi-
be type of womanhoOd disappears from the
stage.
Now, in the name Of patient humanity, let
us protest against all this In time. 1t was i'm
portant that the man who stands foremost in
the county ~ an exponent OF Christian truth
should have an opportunity, even ut the risk
of rousing tho fOulcst of moral malaria Of
showing himself To be Christian, and not the
bascst Of hypOcrites. IL he Is innocent, Mr.
1iltOn himself cannot complain that there has
not been the fullest md fairest opportunity to
prove his guilt; II guilty. his best friend must
admit that his punishment even already has
New-York tribune., 1875-05-15
THE NEFS THIS MORNING.

FosEIGN.--The hull Of the Schiller was examined
by divers but thero was no sign OF specie or cargo.
E The steamer City Of Brussels went ashore on
the Irish coast but was brought OFF without damage.
e. The town of Guetaria in Spain has been
sbelled by the Carl.s,s.
DoMysTIc.--Tle Moore, or Common Council, bill
was reported to the Senate with the Assembly
amendments and was passed. - rapid
transit bill was introduced iu the As
seInbly by Gen. Hustled which is said to
have the approval of the Governor. - The
concurrent resolutions proposing constitutional
z,nendnents providing for the appointment of q
ont OF State Prisons were passed by the Senate.
e. The bill proyiding for the appointment
Of two additional Police Justices was passed
by both Houses OF the Legislature. -
rho Musical Festival at Cincinnati closed
g More seizures of distillcries have been made
IVY the agents of the Treasury Department The
listers Of tho West have combined 10 test tho
Lttutionslity of tho Internal Revenue act.
CITY AND SUBUEBAN.-Much interest was mani
tested In the approaching suinlnng-np in tie suit
against Mr.. Beecher. - The report to the stock
holders Of Erie was made public. - The Com
u,encement of the Law School of tho University of
the City of Now York was held - -Four convicts
escaped from Sing Sing Prison. aud three were cap
tured - Thermometer. CO.. 5i., 5Oo. -
Gold, 1853, 11Ola 1853 Gold valuation Of the
legal tender dollar at tho close $3.50 cents
THE WEATnEn.-The Government report predicts
warmer cloudy weather. and possibly rain, followed
by brisk, cold northwest winds.