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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13
THR NOKNa AR AND CATHOLIC aRSENGK SUNDAY JANUARY Is

nj OF noble families were exempt from tag
alton. Here the same objection would
really apply to both distinctiopa persons
and property.
Bot there is no such privileged prop
erty" in this State; therefore what does
our astute Governor meant There 10 no
aristocratic element in our exemptions.
Our laborers have their wages exempted
from seizure, our artizans have their
tools of trade similarly exempted.
Wbyi Because of aristocracyf No, be-
cause of poverty. In the same spirit our
tax exemptions are principally made.
Personal property to limited value is
untaxed, just enough of it to afford relief
to poor men. Property devoted to tho
worship OF God is untaxed. As it is prin-
cipally the poor who worship, this 10 a
relief to the poor, not an immunity to
aristocrats. Hospitals and orphanages are
exempt. Where is the aristocracy of des 8.
titute decrepitude and homeless iufancyf
1t is an axiom which needs no proof,
that States are bound to relieve their des-
titute citizens and save them from inevits-
BILE destruction. Pagan philosophy recog-
nized no such duty, bat Christian civiliza-
ton has fixed it upon an impregnable
foundation. If there are citizens helpless
from age or infancy, from disease or insanity
or decrepitude, without relations or
friends, can the State allow them to lie on
the etreets and perish by inchesf Certain
ly not. Humanity would revolt at it and
the whole civilized world would be moved
with horror at such spectacle.
Now the private zeal or enterprise that
assumes the care of these unfortunates
really relieves the State of grave and
imperative responsibility. 1t is equitably
entitled to pecuniary assistance from the
public treasury. Instead Of giving which,
you propose to tax it.
What will become of goddess commu.
nifty that taxes religion and charity
For our part, speaking as Catholics, we
have not shadow of apprehension in con-
neetion with the scheme. Catholic faith and
Catholic charity are immortal. The tax
collector may haraes but cannot kill them.
But it is very different with heresy. 1t
fourishes only by the grace of government,
and can never possibly survive taxation.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

NEW ORLEANS HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION
On our fifth page will be found two advertise
ments from this AsSociation-one informing ita
stockholders that the annual meeting will take
place, conformably to the charter, on Monday,
presenting them with Q consolidated statement
of it's affairs since it's origin, October LET, 1873
to October 1st, 1877.
1t gives as pleasure to read of the very fat
teriBg condition of this institution, for its
object is such as commends it to every
thinking man while IS o medium of invest
menes it must surely meet with the approba-
tion of parties seeking remunerative returns.
Notwithstanding the almost universal
failures now boing daily reported, the over
csutiousness ohsracterizng capitalists and the
great stringsncy OF the money market, tho
New Orleans Homestead Association has not
only held its own, but has succeeded, during
the short period Of it's existence, all Of which
time has been noticeable for commercial de-
precision, in loaning to its stockholders $73. 200.
making thereon q net profit of $28 534 IS. This
is q most gratifying exhibit when it 10 re-
membered that the capital on which the Home
stead has been working was not paid in at the
time the Association was founded, but sub
sequently in small instruments handed in every
week.
The affairs of the Association are managed
! by Board of Directors who consult every in
| terest of the stockholders by being prudent t,
farseefng and economical. They are gentle
! mon of recognized ability and standing in our
| commercial circles.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13
The Governors Messaoe.

Our energetic Governor Signalizes his
official career by an Onslaught npon ex-
emptions from taxation. He thinks that
there should not be privileged property any
more than privileged classes. Is there not
come clap trap is this collocation of ideas :
1t is one of the bOldest. cases of sophistry
that we have ever encountered. "Privil-
eged olasses," is phrase intended to con-
vey an idea of aristocracy and eminence,
and privileged property" corresponding to
that classification would mean property of
q privilege class" as If the estates of roy
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

BrsHoP RYAN's GREAT LRcrURE.-We de-
vote great deal of our Apscs to-day TO the
specialization of portion of the great lecture
delivered by Bishop Ryan in Mercantile
Library Hall, st. Louis, on the 10th of Dsoem.
sar. The concluding portion Of this splendid
discourse will be given in our next issue
asanwhile those who may deaire to secure
copies in pamphlet form can do 30 by address
ing tho Publisher, P. Fox, ESQ, st. Louis,
enclosing 25 cents for each copy ordered.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

ANEcDoTE OF CARDINAL RIARIo GFoRzA, LATE
ARCHBISHOP OF NAPLEs--A young priest IN
his diocese was given to friyolity and some
times passed his nights in playing biiliaIas.
The Cardinal heard Of this, and one morning
very early took private carriage and drove
to tho billiard room. The young priest wae
at his post, and had taken OFF his casSOck for
greater convenience in making his strokes
Hearing that priest in carriage waDtedn
see him, he had not the least notion thst y
was the Cardinal, and FASTENED, cue in b1oa
and in his shirt sleeves, to the carriage d%n
he was borrcr-Strlck to fad it was the Anus
bishop. But the Cardinal treasured him, HnN
said; II am not como to harm You, arfSnSVV
your dress and accompany me for little ~
Will not disPleass yOR to pass 9 few day. ~ -
my house." The priest went back 70 bnS
billiard room, left down the cue and took "
bic gown aud drove back with the CRFoun14;ii
Not word was spoken bet tween them nns -
they arrived at the palace and were seated ~
a private chamber Theu the ArohbisnSp
said to him ''aS you are cOnfessor you can ~
me favor" SIN what way 2" asked ~, pa
priest: "You can hear my confession" repn -.
the Cardinal. The young ,ciergyman vas $3.50
toniahed, but did as he was requested. WIn;5
the Cardinals confession WAS over, ne i az
his hand gently on the young mans sn egt1"a
and said: II have now repoaed my conh4su ~
In You and opened before yon the ssorets ;th
ny heart. Will you now do the eame vs.
me-" The poor young priest burst into i tes,T,
threw himself at the feet of the Arch0ieh aId
and rose from his confession ohangeu o."
converted man.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

THE IRISH HIERARCHY AND "WAKEe."-
Drogheda. the officiating ciergymen read for
their different congregations the opinion
arrived at by the Catholic hierarchy of Ireland
on tho subject of wakes" at their recent
nesting at MsJuooth College Their lord
ships express, in the first instance. the deep
concern which they feel for the proper and
respectful treatment of the dead, aud the
of due respect which often occurred at wakes,
come of these being mere csrousals. In fa.
ture no one ia TO attend at wakes except the
immediate relatives of the deceased. No
spirituous or Intoxicating liquors are to be
used In such places, and for disobediencs of
these irjunctione the clergy are commanded
not to visit the house, NOE to attend at the
interment, nor TO celebrate Macs for the
deceassd.-Dablin Freeman, December 25.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

BISHOP Gross LECTURE To-NIeuT.-our
readers should not fail to bear In mind she fact
that the Right Rev. Bishop of Savannah, Ga,
viz lecture this Sunday evening at 7:3o O'Clock,
In 3d. AlPhcpBus Church. Though still . very
young man, Bishop Gross has long enjoyed the
reputAtton of being one Of tho most effective
and logical pulpit orators in the United States,
and wherever he has preached Professionals as
as we'll ~ Catholics have hocked tO hear him.
The price of admission has been placed at the
vary low ann Of so oents, and 80 the orphans
ere 60 be tho bsneHoiAries Of the lecture, the
BlShop has very appropriately chosen az his
subject the Phases of Charity"
We predict Tor his LordShip such 90 audience
On tho occasion as will prove the high appre-
citation In which his services and those of the
great Order Of RsdemptOrists, Of which he ia
80 distinguished member arc held by the
people of New Orlesus.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

The number Of persons now undergoing i'm
Reisonmeut for political offences and breaches
of she Press LAWS in Germany 10 so great as to
10 inOonvenient. Some time ago the Social
DoEOorat member of the Reiohstag, Bebel,
sentenced TO ak months imprisonment for
1EbellinR Prince Bismarck, could be "SocOm-
zaodated ct Plotsenseo for one month only |;
no has had to DO removed to LEIPZIG for the
esmAining Eve mOnths. The editor, Sohahsr,
anOkhar distinguished member of tho Same
party, could not and room in the goal at
EEaakfoEt-en- the-Main, and has had to proceed
% zlegenhAin3 There are detained at present
IL ehe Klappsrfeld at Frankfart Eve political
acknowledgements an editor of the HdnkfErtsr
zefiang, the other four Social Democrats. It
1artheE appearS that there is ct present in
sasl sc least one member of tho ataf Of every
E1olal Democrats newspaper in Germany; there
aee three belonging to che LeipEic Por'rGets
aad Two Is the Berlin Frsie Prass.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

The Virginia General Assembly in March
last created . Department of Agriculture,
Mining and Mar ufacturtng, OF which DIR. Thos.
Pollard YVES afterwards appointed Commits
sionsr. DR.. Pollard was given q wide circle of
duties to perform, and has embodied the re-
nulte Of his lsbors SO far in pamphlet of 1876
pages, devoted to exhibit Of the resources
q the State. There is added also an interest
ing table of statistics, applied by Senator
johnson in support Of the statement Z" that
Virginia 10 not only not inferior to her sister
States Of the North in respect to educational
advantages, but far superior to nnost Of them"
She had more studants in college in 1879 than
Connectieut, Massachusetts, Ohio OF Pennsyl-
vAnia, and more residents Of the State ut COL
lags than any of these States except Ohio.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13
Religious Reception and Profession.

At. st. Alphonsus Convent of Mercy, on
Tuesday morning last, January S!h, Miss
Theresa o'Farrell Tin religion Sister Mary
Louise) made her solemn profession, and Miss
Kate Mckinley (Sistsr Mary Autonia), aud
Miss Thereas DOrsay (Sistsr Mary Imelda),
received the holy habit. Right Rev. VIM. a.
Cross Bishop of Savannah, ofaciated and
preached q very eloquent discourse, so full of
instruction and conviction that we would
gladly, if space permitted, reproduce the whole
of it for general edifcation.
The Right Reverend Bishop referred succint-
ly bnt forcibly to the three vows of Obedience,
Chastity and Poverty. When it comes to obe-
dience all the poetry and sentimental effu.
zion over the ROMANCE OF religious life vanish
speedily. A months experience is enough to
bring any novice down to the prosaic realities
of the situation. Obedience 10 not virtue
that comes at all natural to anybody. Every
one has will of his own, and under all the
circumstances of life will find that will in o
condition to form preferences. Just as one is
supposing his labors to DO drawing to success
full contamination and perhaps taking an in
voluntary pleasure in the sense of doing o
thing well, here comes an order to drop it and
do something else, perhaps 60 somewhere
else. The pleasure is rudely Ont down, the will
is naturally in rebellion and 1T devolves upon
the virtue of obedience to quell it.
The religious, said his Lordsbip has been com.
pared by an eloquent Father of the Church to
the Angels. He called them angels in the
flesh. In some sense they may be thought
greater than the celestial angels, for these
see God visibly and cannot but love him, while
the angels of earth must love what they have
never ssen. Moreover the angelic spirits have
never been obliged to struggle with the animal
instincta of humanity, while the angels of
religious life must remain angels though en-
comprised with all the frailty, the passions,
the natural depravity of flesh and blood.
In oonclusion, the Bishop said that, after all
and under the most trying situations the
religious could always fall back on the con-
soliDg certainty that reason was on his eide,
that, pleasant or unpleasant, his choice was
undoubtedly q wise one, that the only end
really worthy of mans ambition was the
eternal life and the only object really worthy
of his love was God.
Among the clergymen present were Rev
T. j, Kenny, of st. Johns, Rev. j. B. Bo
gaert's, of st. Henry's, Rev. Thos. Heslin, Of
st. Michaels, Rev. Father TIL. Mesrschaert Of
the Diocese of Natchez, Rev. Fathers Beeohel
and O'Neile, of tho Lazarist Order, Father
Hubert, of the Jesuits, and Fathers Neithart
Lamy, Girardey, McGeough and Murphy of the
Redsmptorist Order.
The young ladies received and prOfesaed are
natives of New Orleans, with the exception OF
Miss Kate Mckinley, recently of osweRo
N. Y, eldest daughter of W. P. Mckinley, tb,
superi 4 tendent Of the New Orleans, st. Loui
md HhiCaOn TSniIrnad
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13
Released FenianS.

The British Government has become
quite maguanimous of late in its Irish policy,
and if the Russians can want q bigger straw
run they must be an unreasonable people.
The period of soft soap comes around to the
English Cabinet every time there is about
to be dangerous complication in it's foreign
affairs. Whenever serious conflict with
any of the great powers is imminent, when
ever the full energy of the national strength
is going to be taxed in protecting foreign
interests, whenever England ia not going to
have any troops to spare for garrisoping Ire
land and fighting civil war, then che sud
denly grows amiabls and conciliatory, the
truculent bully of her national policy sub-
sides into benefcent, bland oldfgentleman,
and the fine aristocratic scorn which usually
overwhelms her serfs across the channel
gives way to ft of brotherly affability. In
fact the green Isle lie, morally speaking,
deluged in mo!asses. We ore just now
entering upon one of these periodical eras
of soft soap and molasses.
Why ia it that Ireland always let's slip
these opportunities This is one of the
most singulsr phenomena of history, and
one which we have never eeen fully &C.
counted for. Centuries of ueurpation and
bitter wrong cover the ruins of Ireland's
past. It is impossible for her fiery and
spirited sons to forget all this. Every now
and then, at iropportune times, the VOL
canic forces of their wrath burst forth in a
desolating food of revelation, showing the
undying spirit that exists, yet when q
critical moment arrives for England, when
her flag is wavering amid the trying shock
of mighty armies and struggling among the
fluctuations of uncertain war. the Irish
volcano sleeps.
1t may be that Ireland's heart is with
her own brave soma on those battle fields.
By the ten Thousand and hundred thousand
they are there-always truest wherever
found-there holding aloft that very flag,
clustering around it, battling for it as for
their own honor. Can the mother at
home strike it downf
Whatever may be the cause, Ireland has
never shown disposition to strike Eng
land "when che was down" or to take
advantage of her when abe was sorely
beset. We cannot sympathize fully in this
policy. There is too much of cbivalry
aboutitat the expence of worldly prudence.
We admit that even a rogue or a rufHian
ought to have fair play, but then he should
give fair play, and brutal tyrant, such as
the English government has been and is in
regard to Ireland ought to be brought to
terms on the fret opportunity. We would
not counsel vindictive pursuit of revenge
for the past, but we ehould certainly be
glad to see the Irish people, ON the first
favorable occasion that presents, insist on
clear and specific recognition of their
rights for the future, with full guarantees
for their Observance.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Our friends in neighborlng cities and
throughout the country, to whom subscription
bills have been sent during the past month
viii oblige us very much by RENTING 1T the
earliest day possible. For remittance made by
means Of Post Once Money Orders or Regis
tered Letters We will be responsible. Money
sent In letters no. registered is ct the r,sk of the
PARTIES who remit.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

In the fullness of their hearts our popular
friends E. n. Adams & Bro., 500 Magazine street,
just enc square above the market, continue to wish
the readers of the STAR very happy now year. III
their case this Is not, however in many other
SAses it unfortunately is, hclow, hypooritoa WISH
for they back up their wish by the substantial cer of
fresh first olsss dry goods at remarkably low prices
These goods direct importAtions from foreign
csuntriss or fresh from the factories tho Adams
Bros do not deal In bankrupt Stocks damaged goods
auction EOeds or Job lots. Our city readers will end
that 1t win pay them to call and examine this splendid
stock.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

One of Coughs stories was a neat hit at
those dilatoTy people who are alwaya be-
bind time. Some one said to a person of
this class 81 see that you belong to three
handed people," "Three- an ded-that's
rather uncommon, isn't it I" "Oh no,
common eDODgh-two hands like other
people-and little behind hand.1
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

In the ratio OF white velvet dress, for the
beneHt Of the Convent Of Mount Carmel, New
Iberia, which took place on the 9th inst, ticket
No. 50, held by Mrs. L. Conway, won the prize.
The black velvet boys suit was won by ticket
no. 90, held by Mrs. Barker Harrison.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Died. in the Convent of the Good Shepherd,
in this city, on Thursday, January 10th, Sister
Mary Doherty (of St. Louis). aged thirty -four
yeArs. She was born in ireland, and had been
q member Of the Order seventeen years.
New York and st. Louis papers are requested
to COPY this notice.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

The Pensacola Gazette says that the city
election on Monday last was quiet and orderly
The Democratic and Conservative ticket was
defested by combination with the Radicals
of certain dissatisfied or interested elements,
late of the Democratic and Conservative party.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

The Lecture to be given by the Reverend
Father Jeremiah Moynihsn, jr.. at st. Michaeps
Church, for the benefit of the poor visited
by st. Miohael's Conference of st. Vincent dc
Panl has been postponed to the fourth Sunday
In January, 1873, at O'Clock, PM.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

BY n notice In our advertising columns it
will be seen that the Sisters of Charity at st.
Glmeon's School, 131 Annuncistion street, hav-
ing made some necessary Improvements to their
baildings, are prepared to receive q limited
n1mber Of young lady boarders.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Fathers Wsyrich, of Baltimore, Zipner, of
New York, Cook and Neu, Of St. Louis, all
xaembers of the Order of the Most holy Re-
asemer, will commence . mission 10 st. Msry's
fGerman) church ON the 3rd of February.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

The Ssh of January was. rainy, chilly,
miserable aort of day. nevertheless our gal
lsns colder boys, to the number of three thou
sand, turned ont to celebrate Old Hickory Is
great victory over the "blarsted" Britishers.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Raw. II. Kelly, g. j., will deliver an addres IS
In the church of the Holy Name Of Mary.
Agiers, under the auspices OF the Total Absti
nsnce Society, at7P. NJ. Sunday next, January
20Eh
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Bispop Gross, Of Savannah, will preach at
High Mass, 10 o'clookn to-day, in the Jesuit's
Church.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13

Every great man is always being helped
everybody, for bis gift Ia to get goo o.. Gus
all thipRs and all peEs0Ds.--yokR Rpsktn'
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1878-01-13
OF TEE WEEK.

nxnhsy.... JAN l3-Octave Of Feast Of the Epiphany
S11a1SY.... an LIST. Hilary, Bishop Of Poitiers
XuasaSy. DAN. ls-st. Paul. First Rermit.
WEg1RoSAay- Jar. list MaIcelius. Pope.
Eh1xsaay e. Jan. list Anthony, Abbot
VnAAV.... ls-0halr Of ST. Peter at Rome.
0as1raay. Jan. i9-St- Canute. Ksag..
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-11-07
He Got Ii.

He had walked long. long, weary
way. and the dust OF travel percolated
his hair and his hst, the pebbles OF
tho wayside fouusi n hiding place il
his shoes, and bis knees ratified to-
gether. as he went into the hotel clerk.
aud taking of MS hat, 10 insiallments,
stood with the sections in his hand
uncovered before the awful dignity OF
that hanghty character.
We'll" raid the hotel clerk. lilly,
what do you want here, some cold
victuals?"
No." said the poor pedestrian, II
am a tramp. a victim of circumstau-
ces, subject ~ no law, and recoeniz-
lug no authority. and I'm as far above
cold victuaIs As hotel clerks opinion
or himself Is above the hotel clerk
itself. l haven't eaten a bite since /
bade farewell to the bottle OF nv
babyhood, and / acknowledge no SUBJ
'erviency 10 the base uses and pur-
poses OF others. / never eat. l
woulden't eat II l had chance. But
this thing can't coniinde forever.
feel, to-day, as IL the gentle breezes
from the far-away land OF III, loved
ones gone before were blowing their
gentle breath upon me. gaze out
into the soft blue OF the home over
there, and l can see the vague out
lines OF shadow hands beckoning me
TO come. and hang these poor old
clothes on the hat. rack by the pearly
gates, and take on a white robe, daz-
zling like your shirt front and dIa-
mond pin, so I thought I'd just come
into this place where people flud food
and shelter and warmth, and a top
story loom, and hair in the butter,
aud a roach 10 The soup, and ask you
IL you couldn't lend me a looking
glass TO see myself siarve 10 DEATH"