The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-23

| Leo Xiii. was presented 10 him saturday
afternoon in the throne-room OF the Vati-
can by the American delegation. Arch
bishop Ryan, Of Philadelphia, in present
ing the bound copy Of the constitution Of
the United States, said;
"Holy Father: We feel most honored
and happy in being selected to present to
your holiness this gift expressive Of tho
generation and felicitation of his excel
lency, the President of the United States
Of America, upon the occasion OF the
auspicousj jubilee ofyour holiness entrance
into the sacred priesthood. 1t is a tribute
paid your holiness by the ruler OF 10, 000,O00
Of freemen, a ruler selected by them, who
feels deeply the supreme responsibility Of
his exalted station, his dependence upon
Gods providence, and who had the wisdom
and fortitude TO discharge faithfully and
conscientiously all the important duties
devolving upon him. He il a ruler re-
spected by the people and one who had
publicly declared his solemn conviction
that Christianity furnishes the true, per-
manent basis OF real civilization and per-
feet social order. representing at once a
moral conquest over the greatest nations
Of the earth. This conquest, your holiness,
which received respectful recognition from
the kings Of the world, receives through the
worthy President the tribute Of free and
independent people, OF the frcest, largest
and most progressive people. They are
naturally Christian, brave, just and gener-
Gus, and will be in the future as in the
past history OF the nation. In the Ameri-
can republic the Catholic church is free TO
act and TO carry out Its sacred and benef-
cial mission for the human race byth fun
damental right OF constitutional guarantee,
as demonstrated in this volume, the ap-
propriate gilt OF the President. In tho
is entirely free from State domin-
ion. The liberty is cherished by
all. In her history the United States
has clearly proved that ignorance Of
the real doctrines OF the church and hered-
itary prejudice. that great obstacle TO pro-
grcss, are gradually disappearing, and that
Catholics and Catholics are coming 10
understand each other. We beg Of you,
then, holy father bless the young re-
public that has achieved 80 much in sim
gle century; bless the land discovered by
your sanity compatriot, columbus; bless
the wise and manly Presidential the United
States"
The members Of the Delegation, kneel-
ing before the Pope, received tho apostolic
benediction for themselves and Tor their
people.
DIR. 0'Connell, rector Of the American
college, presented the album to the Pope
and translated the Presidents dedication,
The Pope listened with the utmost salts
faction, examined the gilt carefully, and
expressed his admiration for the exquisite
taste and neatness Of Its execution. IL
was an especial pleasure, he said, to re-
ceiye copy OF the constitution OF tho
United States.
DIR. O'Conncll then read to tho Pope tho
following letter written IN French :asi o..
"Holy faiher-l experience q peculiar
satisfaction in transmitting to your holiness
the personal congratulations which his
excellency, Grover Cleveland, President Of
the United States, by his letter OF Noyem-
Der ", specially requested me TO present
TO you ON the occasion Of your golden
jubilee.
II had the honor 10 $50 the President
shortly after my return from Romo, when
j communicated TO him the sentiments
your holiness was pleased 10 express 10
me in his regard. Highly approaching
the friendly message OF your holiness, no
desired me to convey 10 you his respect
ful homngcs and his sincere wishes for
your welfare.
'rhe prcsidentsubscQucnily wrote me
second letter desiring Inc 10 transmit 20
your holiness, with the least possible de-
lay, this specially prcparedcopy Of the con-
slitution Of the United States as a testi-
monial OF the yeneralion for your august
person, and IN an expression of his irlicita-
tons upon the approaching solemnity.
"Dcign, holy father, once more 10 bless
with all the affection Of your Maternal
heart our beloved country, In whose pros
pcrity you manifest ~ lively an interest.
Invoking yourbcncdiction on myself, aa
your devoted son,
'JANEs. CAFDISAL GIHBovs,
Archbishop Of Baltimore.
baltimore, Dec. |, 1851"
The Pope then Rad his reply TO Arch.
bishop Ryan In Latin, expressing tho
pleasure hc felt la receiving q Jubilee gift
from the President OF the United states.
lie continued: 81 have received offerings
from all parts OF the world from Italy,
France, Germany, Hungary, spain, Eng.
land, aud one from the President u
the United siates-a most pleasing one.
As archbishop" he added. "you enjoy
thcrc perfect freedom. That freedom WI
admit Is highly beneficial to the spread Of
| ANttfloHs m ult ufhn VI Ailf fNuftn owe.
my duty, love and solicitudc 10 every part
Of the church, but toward America | beaf
especial love. The care Of your nation IA
great. Your government Il irve, your fu-
turo full OF hope. Your presence com.
mands my highest admiration. Hence
this Offering which | have received today
has truly touched my heart. II affords mo
pleasure 20 pour forth through YOU to your
President aud 10 your great country my
most profound sense Of appreciation and
gratitude. In conclusion l grant you my
blessing. and ask that Of yourself and ~
the President Of your country"
Turning 10 DIR. O'Conncll. the Pope said.
~ desire you 10 make this known 10 your
people Describe the manner IN which
have Ne, civcd the gift Of their President"
Aitcrward the Pope received the delcga-
CATION privately. lie was delighted with
President Clcveand's gift, and engaged
in conversation with the delegates for
nearly nm hour. The prclaics present
brought jubilee offerings amounting 10
$4,000 Tho delegation included Arch
bishop Ryan, Of Philadelphia; bishops
Ryan, Of Buffalo; Burke. 81 cheyenne, and
Soidenbush, Of Minnesota, Mgr. Qmglry,
Of Charleston, \. G.; the Ic,S. Me-
Donncll, Of New York; Farrrllcy
OF Nashville; Castald, OF Buffalo; Kchoc,
Of Chicago. and the correspondent Of the
baltimore sun, who WIS inlrusicd by Car.
dinal Gibbons with the delivery Of tis
Presidents gilt 10 the rector Of the Amcri.
can college In Rome. The pope or,lcred