The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-07-09

who has read the history of the United State.
| must be aware that Charles Carroll. one OF the
was fervent and practical Catholic. One Of
sne Commissioners appointed by the drst Con
Grees TO treat with the Canadians, was che
Rev. John Carroll. Catholic priest. afterwards
faots, not 10 spirit OF triumph, bot in refuta
ton of cslunny 90 frequently made, that the
nature OF oCr religion preoludes the love Of
ecclesiastical power impairs, IL it does not de.
stroy, our allegiance TO our country. 1t IL not
necessary to tell you, my friends. shat though
We are upqualidsdiy end devotedly obedient to
Independents of him In all things purely OWL
or national. America is our country: 70 her
laws We yield willing obedieuce to her Con.
tribanals we apply for Justice; to her Chief
Magistrate We render the honor due the exals-
ed office he holds. In doing this we but follow
the teaohings Of the Catholic Church, who
the things that are C8sar's, and unto God the
things that are Code" Yes, we Catholics are
and ever shall be the true and ardent friends
as we possess liberty, the best boon Of Heaven,
the liberty OF the children Of God, founded
on virtue and true religion. Was 1t not to
o'ConnelI. a child of the Catholic Church, made
such wonderful efforts during the whole Of his
eventfui lifef And, my friends, IL there be
people on earth that deserve TO be free they are
ireland. How long has that Island not been
dashed by the sconrge OF tyranny even Is the
Atlantic tempest lashes her wild clifs and
crngRy shoresS The lament OF her harp, the
thrilling, mournful songs of her barde, resound
through her verdant plains and are waited by
the winds across the ocean-waves. In her Sea-
girt position. she sits solitary al She day long
looking forward to . brighter future. Several
powerful blows have Rlresdy been given to free
her from thraIdom. but the decisive one is vet
withheld. ShO 10 still In chains; she 10 still
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zee hor once more an independent nation With
her own laws, Parliament aud religion. It 10 Q |
fact and one that should not be for |
gotten amid the prejudice.of the present sge, |
when materialism, infdeiity and impiety are |
andeavoriug to sep snd undermine the FONDA |
lions of civil and religious society--snd cali |
the special attention OF You, young men and
svents, are destined TO take the place of your |
there never existed people |
more staunchly and fearleSsly deyoSed to the |
Catholic religion, more aspiring after liberty,
freedom. Nay their most sanRuine hopes be |
peedily realized may their exsrtions be re-
varded, their untiring perseverance, be crowned
With success, and may posterity, when calling
hoir children's attention TO the great and good
q the temple of fame, be able to Say, "Behold
(. that niche the two great champions Of civil
father Of his Country, and Daniel OConneII.
rho labored ali his life 10 elevate bis country
o that lofty station which che 90 fully deserves
o mold among tn0 nations OF the earth" As
or uB, when We behold on this grand Centen.
ial year, the elevation we have reached IS o l.
rec Republican government when We con-
emplate onrcountry teemiDg with numerous,
hriving and enterpEising population when
70 zee one flag floating in the winds OF every
lime. OtrpSminR down upon the sea, aCknoW-
0dged, respected and feared when Se behold
he toleTation Of every relig ions denomination,
all and unqualified liberty Of conscience, the
dmisted right TO worship Of our eltsrs without
cling shackled by soy penal or Ealok lave,
thSt should be our gratitude TO Almighty God,
nd how cautious ehould We be, by our good
TORkS and religious disPositions, 90 deserve y
are. As long ss We correspond with the
euefcient designs of Heaven 0nr country shall
Q free, she shall be independents, and she pre-
lotion Of the Author Of the national anthem
hall be realized;
And the starSpaDgied banner forever shall wave
Ger the land OF tSP free and the home Of the brave