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PASTORAL LETTER or TRE FIRST NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, MELD AT Baltimore in May, 1852. MEE ARCHPISHOPS AND BISHOPS OF THE UNITED STATES (N NATIONAL COUNCIL ASSEMBLED ATEAL- MMORE, TO THE CLERGY AND LAITY OP THER CHARGE, BALTE AND BENEDICTION ! Venerable Brethren of the Clergy, and Beowed Children of the Laity :—Assembled in National Council, under the sanction of Our Most Holy Father, Pius LX , we find ne duty more imperative, and, at the same time, more a; ble to our feel- ings, than to address the flock committed to our gare. The attachment to the doctrines and practi- eos of Our Holy Religion, which characterizes the Catholics of the United States; the docility and ebedience which they have uniformly manifested ; the cordial union which, notwithstanding the diver- sity of origin, customs, and langu: ‘igns through- eut tho whole Catholic body in this vast country; their general fervor and devotedness in the exer- eve of the virtues of the Gospel, fill our hearts with joy, ani more than compensate us for the cares and x fe tudes of tho pastoral office. We are able to adopt the words of the le: “Our mouth is epen to you—our heart ie enlarged.” (UI Cor. vi. U1.) “Great is our confidence for eur glorying for you. We are filled w } We exceedingly abound with Soy in tion.” (II Cor. vil. 4.) : The authority we exore been given us by Obriet. We are his mi : him. We claim no power, and e which ho has not willed te guard the sacred depo: acsadore for 0 influence is our duty for to us hat it been committed, and fr: ded by our Hervenly Master to speak, at sundry times, ané manners, in times past, to the fathers are Tast of all hath God spol yn; and this Divine Pather's ¢ made us given te ust v.18. Man epositarics © ministry of stroy its autho: 20 v Ged has spoken ; wed that his yeice is heard through Al:hough no be Jonger visible to men, Christ, our God, has y must We > be ass aserphans. He has sont the Holy Spirit, the P: @ete whom he promised; be hax infused into the earthly elements which he sc d for the fi tien 0: hureb, the breath of undy ‘dhat Moly Spirit ever abides in the clinrch, teach Ber all troth, preserves her from every error, and wonders here sure guide to the pastures of salva- tien—to the fountain whonee springs up water to eternal life. Thusis fulfilled the 2 He that heareth me. ar W 8 grounded the obligation wh o lose confidence thantid the A ‘Obey your prelates, and be sub thom ; for they watch as being to render an account of your soul at they may do this with joy, and net with grie: (Heb. xili., 17.) The source of this authority is Chi The ehannel through which it is communicated to the other members of the church is the hop of me. The successor of St. Peter is the heir of the priviloges conferred on the Prince of the Apostles ; | po him as on the solid foundation w architect has chosen, is the church im the perzon of Peter. for whom wpeyed, has it been given to coutirm b sin the case of every other count @hurebh has been ostablished, « hierarchy has yown up under his fostering vare ; has develuped aeelf, with his sanction and approval. in dignity aad number; and its members, although spread ich the wise ; to him, st specially bre 5 where the ever the wide extent whieh scparates ocean trom | eccan, have, on the present oceasion, joyfully obeyed hie summons to assemble in National’ Council, un- ser the presidency of a special representative of the Hely See in the person of the Most Rev. Archbishop of Baltimore. We rejoice at. the occasion of pro- elaiming our attachment to the centre of Catholic wnity ; and we exhort you, brethren, to cheri Jove for the Holy See, i which is proser breken suecession of Pastors from the time of Christ to the present day; whieh has rapidly advancing im population and oD us, your pastors, Christ, reales and very arduous aa to build up the chureh, by the o have received the sanction of the supreme pastor of the church. it teaches, but also The wants of the church in this vast country, 80 peri » im- uu, Our in duties. Woe not hing virtues to supply the material wants of ous Worship in proportion to the unexampled rapidity with which our flocks increase. We have to establish missions in places where, but afew years since, none, or but few, Catholics wore to be found, and where now the children of the church ery with clamorous importunity for the bread of life. We have to build the church, where before God's name wee nen weblity- weeahippen ; ame to mee his temples where they no longer suffice for on- stantly increasing rants cf the faithful. We have to provide a ministry for the and on yo Gospel, and the inculcation of all t continued to bo ice, acknowledge that in all this the Association the Propogation of the Faith hae, led us the most generous and most enlig! r We fee) the ol ions which we have to an asso- ciation which is identified with the of reli- gion in every part of the world; and we therefore exbort you, bi , to encourage its establish- ment in pte respective districts, agroeably to the wishes of the Sovercign Pontiff, who desives to see the whole Catholic world united in an effort to dif- fuse ats goteel of Christ throughout all nations. The small annual contribution mude to this associa- tion will not interfere with any cther effort of Chris- | tian zeal or charity ; and we chorish the convietion sent and future | wants of the country, and, in this matter, have to | culties which are unknown in coun- jon has heen long established, and where the piety and seal of it generations have furnished ample means for this important algeet, We have to provide for the Catholic education of our youth. Not only have we to crect and maintain tho church, the seminary, and the school-house, but we have to found hospitals, establish orphanages, and provide for every want of suffering humanity, which religion forbids us to neglect. We thank the Giver of all good gifts for the extraordinary benediction which he has hitherto bestowed upon our efforts, and those of the venerable men whose places we fill. We rejoice at having the oppertunity of hearing public testimony to the generous assistance which we have received from our flocks in our respective diocesses, Much, however, as has been done, much still remains to be accomplished. Our churches are nowhere equal to the wants of the Catholic pepula- tion, and in many places are far from being euffi- ciently spacious to afford one-half of our people the opportunity of attending Divine worship. We, therefore, exhort you, brethren, to co-operate gene- heerfally with your pastors, when they if ‘charity and reli- e worship, you fte He bas be- ich He reqitires tostimony eign mer- hohe fore- , Will bo ted; andthat h will bo able faith in the nu- d's naine, contend with di tries where reli 6 vice, x continued dependence on His so hatthe examples of your€ hers, and even of tandnoty Christi manent ror lie worsi.'p. The edueatic one of our mos the mu!tiplied rifive in « tor ministry who shonld be worthy of the piety, of t increase with the in we haye no hesiia' hitherte made to supp! r people. ease of the in ay ezrors that men have sought to » with the doctrines of revelation; and which ever watches | ever the integ of faith, and ever guards the purity of cveler al discipline. the en ous ideas entertained ly so many of our ens, of the nature of the power which as et p of Rome cessor of We recognise in the Bisho Bt. Peter, will be r { Whence sacerdetal un be acknowledged a thority, the sour that rs grand and imposing im the extent, union, aud permuar of the Chureh. Let us pray that all who are separated from the Church may he brovght to the knowledge of the twuth ; that the appalling extremes to which error ie hurrying those who have cast off the authority appointed by Christ, may cause mon to recognise & ‘centre of e fold of the one shepherd. Let your united prayers ascend tothe Father of mercies, who wishes’ all mer to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth, that this most desirable end be attained, remerobering that what ie impossible to man m: be rendered possible by the influence of Divine grac Among the causes which, in a few instances, and. Principally in days now happily past, led to the fo: getfulness of the extent which belongs to the au- thority that we exercise, must be reckoned the attempt to apply to the Catholic Chureb, in the ad- ministration of ‘the temporalities belonging to her, principles and rules foreign to her spirit and i eoncilable with the authority of pastors. The rorult wae such as might have been expected. Peace and harmony were disturbed, the progress of religion checked or entirely impeded, and the Church reproached with the misconduct of her un- worthy children. For the purpose of gnarding against the recurrence of such evils, we deem it no- eeseary to make a public and authentic declaration of Catholic principles on this important subject. Whatever is offered to G te his service, whether it be the material temple in whieh his worshippers assemble ; or the ground set apart fortheintorment of those who repose in God’s 1d, awaiting the promised resurrectio: Feal or pe rere intended for the purpo very such thing is sacred and Service, or for f »the Church, aid cannot be withdrawn service of God without the guilt of sacri- e donor or donors of such gifts can exer- cite novight of ownership over them. With these temporal things, thus separated from eommon pur- poses and set apart for the service of the sanctuary, the Chureh cannot allow any interference that ‘ia not subordinate to her authority. The Bishop of ach diocese is the representative and organ of that authority, and, without hi i ment, howsoever in iiself of ture, that has reference to van have, fovee or va deems it advisable to the ad stration of ivine eeducation, support and mainte purely temporal na- pligious worship, has, or Whenever the Bishop equiesce in arrangements for burch temporalities which have not originated with ority, erwhich may bh i of ite rights, or from a spirit of opposit to them, we declare that such arrangements have fc and effect in the Catholie Church, in consequence of such aequiescenc nd not from any other canse or | prineiple whatever. And we ft nore declare, that whenever the Bishop of » cose recognises #uch arrangements, or scquiceces in them, those char, od with the care of church tewporalities, who- ther laymen or clergymen, are b annual account of their adin Bishop, agreeably to the rule prescribed in eases by the Holy Council of Trent. (Sess. x: De reformatione, cap. 9.) We exhort you, biethyen, to sustain your prelates ia their efforts to maintain the discipline of the shurch in this no lese than in other matt It is trom them, and not from the stranger, anc etil from disobedient brethren—that you are to learn ciples, aud those rules of eonduct which the experience of conturies has taught her to regard ng sonducive to your real interests. In this no less @ than in matters of faith and practice, yon have to aitend to the Apoet adinonition: “ Obey your prelates and he subject to them.” (Heb. xii. 17.) The chureb claims o' ; hot on!y when she teaches you the truth faith, but also whon she prescribes rules of conduct. We have the consola- tion to know that her claims are recognized, to their full extent, by the vact m of her children ; but we know also, that some who profess to look apon her as the mother who has brought them forth in Christ—who alone has the words of eternal life— have, in disregard of her authority, ached theme selves to certain societ i 1 vondemne, or views wit founied apprche What want, either of r of raind, is lef vided for in the principles st Eoy associations which she hae enuse mep, having rejected th iple « tian charity, feel the void ey themselve bave created, thoy endeavor ti ' virtnos as the reir t ile bose than a divine 2 be no necessity 1 sock ont of | nor any exeus regard the exereise of her au’ as uncalled for or injedicion erable brethren, the cle obeorve all the regnle emansted from Ue Holy Ser, » the decrees OF tke echmeils of ind to render an nistration to the » cither entire! uu in the Rew haman }, and solemnly consecrated | Let us hope that | | that your offspring p are far from being adequate. most important of all means to b maintenance and dit? ¥ tion, whi We ask not for ourselres, bu your children, We seck toavort tho evil of cri little ones in @hriet for the dt able to affe . k to ayort frem the want of a vegular and pe or th. nm ot the ini we have s¢ ieneed, without ut priests eduoated in the science of the sand trained up te the pract yur WN eyes, or under th to whom we may commit thi cannot hope to behold the igned_ to oxing) virtueus dispositions ef those amoug Who. attracted by the beauty in an early age the de: piration of divine gra 0 the service of the a ter of devout thanks, hobini quently the ate themsolyes to all the attractions of worl dity. Invoke by fer that he end |, he may » mi ful ia we + and who, wh e which alone can unite them in the one | that knowle: fb the lips of y ul to keep. may exh whieh th portion of our ¢ Ned to exe us with lexsmple, has taught us lo reg: than ordina ifFoctic members ore mnoce he viplee o! unbeliot ifferentism, are imparted t the natural repagnanee, even in the | rp of life, to bend under the yoke of discipline. be in- creased by the example of those bifen relation to them gives them intl we to expect but the ¢ which cause the chu t tion of her childyen! We therefore brethren, in the language of affections and solemn exhortat Guard care 0 little ones of Christ; ‘suffer them to appreach him, and prevent them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mark x, 14.) To you, Chris rents, God has committed these his child: rmnits you to regard a yours: and lection towards whom must ever b nate to the will of him ‘from whom in heaven and on earth is named.” (EF er that if for them you esentas A, the source of their existence, you are hem depositaries of hie autho: teachers of law, and models by imitati they may be perfect, even as their Fath i et. You are to watch over the purity ith and morals with jealuos vigilance, and to instil into their young hes ples of virtwe and perfection. the anguish of the parent’: heart: terrible expectation of Agment that his soul, should his children perish through criminal neglect, or his obstinate refusal in the discharge of his paternal duties, thority of ¢ Chureh. (John xvi avert this evil, give your children a Ch eation—that is, au education based on religious principles, accompanied by religious practices, and always subordinate te religions influ Be not led astray by the falso and delusive theories which are £0 prevalent, and which leave youth with religion, and, consequently, witho control the passions, promote the real the individual,and make soci ty find in th of its members s source of security and Listen not to those who would persuade religion can be separated from secular in If your children, while they sciences, are not taught the sei their minds will be filled with ev hearts will be receptacles of over: < i very learning whieh they have acquired, in itself so good ond go necessary, deprived of all that could shed on it the light of heaven, will be an add 1 imcans of destroying the happiness of the ehild, em- bittering still more the chalice of parental dieap- pointment, and weakening the f tions o order. Listen te our v ls you to walk in the ancient paths ; to bring up your chil you yourselves were brought up by yo " rents; to make religion the foundation of the happi- ness you wish to seeure for those whem you love so tenderly, and the promotion of whose intexests is tue motive of all your s—the solace which sustai you in all your fetigues and privations. Encourage the e#tablishment and support of Catholie schools; make every saciifice which may be necessary for this object ; spare our hearts the pain of bebolding the youth whom, after the example of our Master, we Fo much love, involved in all the evils of an un- catholic edueation—evils too multiplied and too ob- me to require that we should do more than raise y in solenan protest against the system from which they. pring. In wring on you the dis charge of this duty, we are acting on the suggestion of the Sovereign Pontiff, who, in an eneyel , slical letter, November, 1851, calls on all the biehops tholie world to eu ternity » 16) to be for you ‘ovide for the religious youth. We avo foliowing the example sh hierarchy, who are courageously oppos- ing the introduction of a syetem based on the prine ciple which we condenm, and who are now endeav« ing to unite religious with secular instruction of tho est order, by the imstitution ofa Catholie uni n undertaking in the success of which we ne- ily feel a deep interest, and whieh, as having heen suggested by the Sovereign Pontiff, power- fully appeale to the sympathies of the whole Catholic Our hely father Pius IX. has regommended to c not well ag to thatof all the bishops of e chmeh, the society ostablished at Lyons, in for the purpose of aiding apostolic miesion- propagation of the faith. authori ngs would prompt us to address yor t is i ational establishmente are now compara- J vemecrous; if new wiesions and new dioconses i Prom the time of its blichment, we hirty yeu me, this jt tion has contribated, gene unine » to the supy ifour | y vapidly multiplied; if curreligious | | sation, in charity, inf f gocial | Independently | ty which has thus spoken, our own | | duet ; ‘and if we address you on this sul that its establishment will draw down from God the choicest blessing: on all who unite im this truly good work, ut Attachment to the civil institutions under which you live has always marked your con- it ie not from any apprehension that you are Tesi to vary from the course which you have hitherto pur- Pu After the example of the apostle, 8t. Paul, Wwe cannot, however, deem it altogether unnecessary toexhort youever to discharge your civil dutics from tho higher motives which religion enggests. Obey the public authorities, not only for wrath but also for conscience sake. Show your attachment to the institutions of our beloved countiy by prompt compliance with all their requirements, and by tho cautious jealousy with which you guard against the least deviation from the rules which they prescribe for the maintenance of public order and private righte. Thus will ace refute the idle babbling of foolish men, aud will beet approve yourselves worthy of the privilegos you enjoy, and overcome, by tho sure test of practical patriotism, all the prejudices which a misapprehension of your prineiples but too often produces, We now address, in a particular manner, our venoe yable brethren of the clergy, our fellow-laborers in the vineyard, the praise of whore labors is not with men but with God, and who await the coming of the Maeter of the vineyard, when the Shepherd'ung Bishop of souls shall bestow an eternal rocompense on realand porseyerence. Agroeably to the diree- tion of the Holy Council of Trent, we havo to ex- hort them, to endeavor, by the w or of their lives, no less than by tho exere! apostolic ministry, to guide tho flock of Christ to safe and salutary pastures. To the minist f the New Law the words spoken by God to the Levitieal priesthood are more imperatively addressed : * Be ye holy ; for J, the Lord, your God, am holy.” (Lev. xi, 44.) Groat as is the dignity of the priesthood, holy a3 aro its functions, we must ever remember that wo carry about this precious troneure in frail vessels ; that wo are surrounded with infirmity; and that to us os- pecially is addressed tho adnionition: Watch and pray, that yo enter not into temptation.” (Math. xxvi, 41.) Weare the light of the world; and to our actions, ov nto our wo do the faithfnl look up f e they are to ow, the example they We are the salt of the earth ; and by olesome severity of Chris tian discipline, wa are to preserve from the all pre yading eorraption of the age those whom Proyi- | slenee of God has committed to our guardiansh Not only havo wo to consider the fi faithful of charge ; we haye algo to remember thoee other which are not yet of the fold ofChrist, a Shepherd of souls designs to § within its sacred Let us be mindful ef the apostolic admoni- and “ give offence to no one, that our ministry y not be veviled ;? (1 Cor. ) that the pre- dudices of education may ngthened ; or the persevering micreproger which we ave assaile or imperfec us be the example of the ep d whom the Let ithful in word, £ in chastit, nand tod ading, t exhe ie | lustrious portion of the fh andernament of the Ch t, the flower i f wo address, after the examplo of the tyr, in Jan- guage fleetionato reveren: ath than the rence hority. Thera also ¥ mps ‘filled with the of acuely to rene worthy of their H t and them a words « must exhort to ood works 5 still more use, by go. 10 WO must au to virtue n tothe sublime course of non which they have entered, is ro feel that the: d secure the ys histo he their exceedi b of them 1 T come ¢ great reward. eir soul And to yon, beloy joy and our orown— ‘Yess a few words of kuow but our o til the y be withou’ apprehension: cease when we shell have Ishin wh we have v h od of God, and children cf ©, by good works, to make youre: tien sure. Yeu are to co-operate ing the gospel of Chriet by the houreholds, and by the good e> vount of the Although ith ye ig and elec- ach- ing; refute the cal Uy uttered against the Mother brought you forth in Christ, by kevin, your convereation good among those who a: tranged a her infivenee: “ that whereas & es speak nas evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold’ atk glorify God in the risitati (1 Bet. ii, 32) “ Bor the rest, brethren, wh ver things are true, cs whatsoever modest, what holy, whatsoever lovely, wh there be any virtue, any 8 discipline, think The things which you have both eceived, and heard and ‘seen, these do od of peace shal) he with you.” “Tho ri rd Jorus Christ be with your spirit.” x just, whatsoever er of good fame, if ye. and the grace of 0 —(Vhili s our Pastoral Lett ‘ches eubjec iven at Baltimore, in Nati Peast of the Ascension, in the yea + Francis Parrice, Archbi and Delegate of the Apostoli + Prancrs Norpur + Prrer Ricwarn, Arebh er to be read pub- our jurisdiction. al Counell, on the rof our Lord 1852, »p of Baltimore, ic See. ishop of Orege hop of St. Lo + Anrnony, Archbishop of New Orleans. + Jony, Arch shop of New York. + Joun Barsisr, Archbishop of Cincinneti. kL, Bishop of Mobil THI AS, Bishop of Dubuque. + Rrewarn Pree, Bishop of Nashville. + Jony Josres, Bishop of Natchez. + Rrewanp Virceyr, Biehop of Wheelin + Px any 1, Bishop of Zela, and ‘Adsniniatra- ‘oit. + Joun Mary, Bishop of Galveston. + Mronaxn, Bishop of Pittsburg. } Axpniw Bishop of Little Recir. Jour, hop of Alban: t loxarive ‘Atovs y Bok + Joun Marmn, Bishop . + Joun Bernard, Bishop of Boston. + Amppuve, Bishop of Cleveland. + Joun, Bishop of Buffalo. + Mantin Jon, Bishop of Lovisvi + Samus Onry: i ston. + Josrem San + Benwann, + Francis nah i J %; Bishop of Richmond. Jonn, Bishop of Agathon, Vicar J oli i ee eit g » Vicar Apostolic of + Joeern, Bishop of eu} + Joan Barvisy, Bishop of Messena, Vicar Apos- tolic of the Indian territory east of Rocky Mountains. Joun Nevonucen, Bishop of Philadelphia. SALE 50 AN AMERIOAN oF TER Prince or Canino’s MuseuM.=-A letter from Rome dated April 5, says is morning the packing up of the Prin of Canino’s valuable museum of natural his » library, and worksof art commenced, on be= halfof ths American gentleman who is now become proprictor of them, rep to the terms of his Agreement with tho Prince. Many different reports are current respeoting the nature of these terme, but the enforcing of them appears to be quite in accordance with legal formalities, ag the pro- ceedinge ave varricd on under the authorization of the American Oharge d’Affaires, and are duly registered by a notary public. Gambling transactione, and moncy advanced to him in Paris, are saidto bo the Princo’s reasons for giving up his Proporty to a citizen of Western hemisphere, coupled with bie own inability to redeem the pledge within the allotted period ; bnt be has reserved the right of roparchasing the whole ata fixed price, if he isveady with the money by acortain time. The jnveewm, library, and pictures will be packed up and sent off hy Mr. Hooker, the American banker; and Nignor Sertovi, the cwstode of the Noglish Protestant chapel, will act ae overseer to the workmen. It is hat tho property will amount to about hndred packagos. Eupromte Court. SPROTAL TERM. » by Hon. Jndge Miche nd judgment ia p the oxe: 0 Sherif with the nmount aariety ihe whole oD, eon ina! ares a Wasninaton, May 18, 1852. Sin—While TE thank you foran invitation to the dinner h the friends of Mr. Law propose to give to him on Thureday, 2s a token of their high siation of his enterprise and services, | am phates | to decline, in consequence of the necessity of aiteud- ing to my dutieshere. But, wrespe. 3) absoat, I unite with you in those sentiments which promote this tribute of acknowledgment to ene who has done honor to his eountry, by an enlarged spirit of enter- prise. 1 am, sir, respectully, your obedient ser- ‘vant, Lewis Cass Joun Dimon, Esq., Chairman; 0. Caanita, Baq., Baravia, May 18, b Secretary. YROM PREDERICE FOLLET. Srate or New York, CANAL Commissioners Orrice, Joos Daion, Bsq., Chairman, &e. My Dear Srr--Your note of the }4th inet., ex- tending to me aninvitation to join tho friends of | George Law, Esq., in a complimentary dinuer, to bo given at the Astor House on the 20th imst., only reached mo to-day. . I regret exceedingly that my official duties are such as to forbid the idea of my being present on the oecation referred to. it always gives mo ploasure to do honor to the solf made men of purcountry, for in doing 80 we pay the higheet possible tribute to the energetic and noblo institutions of eur repablic. The character, enterprise, and success of George Law is an instructive lesson to mankind, and is wor- thy of being held up in bold relief to the young mon ofour country. Let them peruse and study it, and seek to Wreath their own brows with the lanrel that enrithes his, Hisis a pencofal fame, but none tho less glorious, because won upon fields unstained by tho his fellow men. I havo a high regard for hie chavac- ter, and it would give me infinite satisfaction to contribute, nally, my approciation of it, but for tho reasons before stated. 1 beg of you to tender to the gentlemen present the followin sentimnont :— The friends of George Law—Honored in doing ener to such a men. Your obd’t. servant, PRBEDERL YROM HAMILTON PISE 5 Wasnineton, May 18, 18%2. —I am this day fayored with your GRNTL blood of ‘ i . | eommeree—building clippers #0 fleet as to put t re erry Armee rory gis reneged a that bas greatly enriched multitudes, besides given an impulse and facilities to universal com- meree, and added another branch to the tree of his 8 4 “hese Cs pe in which I- should fee! desirous of celebrating military achievements, but they are rare, and wing yearly more infrequent. Thisis the age of labor and of moral advancement, and the true developement of the former will be found so conducive to the latter that the inventor and mechanic must be regarded as eminent civilizers and reformers. They who originate ideas, and those who invent modes of almoxt instantaneous and immengo diffusion of thom, rank, if not as equally, yet near together. Those who Sevaliae e winds out of breath in keeping up with them— steamships that ompty towns and hear their popu- Jation rowsd the globe to found now cities in a day; immense engines, that, in the facc of storms an waves, roll around the ponderous wheel with the constancy of the earth on ite axis—the benefits of such services are not confined to the or to the commorcial cities that wash their ay the sea side. They aro feli in the wholo agricultural realm; they rouse up the shop, and reflexly they bear upon the interests of sciencce, of goneral intelligence, and of morals. j ‘ : I. submit to your consideration a sentiment— Without expressing avy opinion upon the merits higher Jaw or bower jaw, we are firm believe George Law. I am, repeat , your obedient servant, Hanny Warp Bercurn. ‘talente. Ihave the honor to bo, spect, your obedient servant, . _J. H. Hoparr Haws, John Dimon, E=q., Chairman; 0. Charlick, Esy., Secretary. « FROM THR WON. THOS. J, RUSK. Wasnincron, May 19, 1852 Dear Sin—I have just received your note of the 14th inst., inviting me to adinner to be given to George Law, Esq., at the Astor House, in New York, on the 20(h Lvegret that it will not be in my power to attend, in Romaee of my official engagements here. 1 am, sir, very rospoctfully yours, Tnos. J. K. Mr. John Dimon, Chairman, &e. PROM THE HON. JOHN 0. MATHER, ALBANY, May Is, 1852 GENTLEMEN—TI am in veceipt of your favor, ve- questing my presence at a dinner to be given in bie city, on Thursday next, to George Law, Esq. vis buy lately, that enlightened nations have began to honor practical efficient genius.” In honoring ir. Law you but carry out this principle, for he is Sie exemplification of what unaasisted energy and talent may accomplish in a free land. Our in- stitutions—the very spirit of our glorious conatitue tion, a8 well as the nature of our country—favor the developement of individual enterprise. ‘There are no heriditary privileges—no titled aristocracy, to hedge in and destroy the pursuits of industry; there are no bounds to the scope of labor, and Me Law proves to us that there are no bounds to its suc- cess. ‘'o him are we greatly indebted as a State— tohim your flourishing metropolis owes no little of PROM BON. M. C. PERRY. New Yore, May 18, 1952. GrntLeurn ery much regrot that a previous engagement at dinner, on Thursday, the 20th inst., will veprive ine of the pleasure of accepting your inyitation for that day. Nothing could have given me greater satisfaction than to hive been abie ze join in doing honor to Mr. George Law, one to whom, as you jy i say, the city and country at large are deeply indebted for the extraordinary skill and energy with which he bas conducted soine of the most important enter- prises of the dey. With great respect, I am, gen- Uemen, your must obedient servant. M. C. Parry, John Dimon, Esq., fer the Committee of Arrange ments. very polite invitation to attend the dinner proposed to be given on the 20th inst., by jonds, to George Law, Msq., in token of their appreciation of his energy and talents. I regret that my duties hore will put it ont of my power to be in { your dinner. T shall, therefore, be unable to unite with his friends in the demonstration which they propose to the Ligh mechanical skill and energy exhibited by Mr. Law. With my acknowledgments of your kind remem; brance of xo, l have the honor to be, Your very obedient servant, Haminion Fise. Jorn Dimon, Weq.. Chairman, O. Cuarnicr, Bsq., Secretary. FROM JANES W. MAN. Sraren Isuanp, May 2, 1852. Dear Smm—I received this morning the polite in- yitation with which, by your kindnozs, J have been favored, to be present at the dinner to be given this evening toMr. George Law. Although not ablo to aceopt, Tam rot the less obliged to yeu for your attention, and fully agreo with Mr. Law’s many friends in henering his enter- yrige and public spirit. Very truly and respectfally yours, James W. Boewwan. To Joun Down, Esq., Chairman. PROM HUGH MAXWELL. k—Your note of invitati Dean com, has een received. ew York on the day proposed for vitation to attend a acd dinner in honor of George Law, Bay., iontertain a high regard for the energy and ta- lentes of Mr. Law, and would, on al! occasions, be happy to express that regard. bsonce from the city at the time of the celebra- tion, will prevent my being present ai ihe day indi- cated. e ane Jam, very reepootfully, your most obedient, J, MAN weit. J. Dison, Beg. May 19, 1862. FROM KON. JAMES BLOGOKS. ASHINGTON, May 19, 1852. Sin—I yegre} that I havo not received, in season, your note inviting me to ® complimentary divner to Geo. Law, Keq., to reply in a manner suitable to the oceasion. if 1 could leave at this time, it would now be too late; but is would have sure te join with you all, and te express the high appreenition 1 Lave of the signal services Mr. Law has rendered Lis eountry, and the » rts, by enterprise, energy. I may Nigent instinct, ay tu its needs and wants. Youre, respectfully, * TAMEs Broows. Jovw Dixon, Chairman, 0. C K, Seereti PROM GOY Vuak Sin—1( would give wueh i in the eom wv, Esq., if it wore official engagements m necept your kind in The en haractes which ieplaye useful publio enterprises, dese: i ciation. Very reepecttully ye Woastineron Honr. possible 4 Jchn Dimon, Pe YROM HON. D. S. DICKINSON. Bixguawron, May 17, 1852. CuxvLyMPN—As | was about leaving home, this given me jlea- | alike open to the calls of benevolence. morning, to fulfil a business engagement, I received your polite note im ting me to unite in a compli- mentary dinner given to George Law, by his nu- merous friends, as a teetimonial of rogard for his i rises have con- Entertaining a high re- eharacter, and the benefit his enterp: ferred upon the country. gard fer the character of this distinguished gentle- man, it would afferd me much but time is not allowed me, and you for your ¢ truly, DS. Die NSON, FROM EFNERAT HOUSTON. Wasnrineton, May 18, 1852. My Dran Srn—With pleasure | acknowledge your Kindness in forwarding me an invitation to a come pee to attend, | Jean only thank lity, and subserihe myself, yours ‘mon, Key. Chairman. C. Charlick, Esq, | limentary dinner, to be given by the citizens of Rew York, at the Astor House, on the 20th instant, to George Law, Eey. Jt will be impossible for mo to he present on the occasion, as the press of official business will require my attendance in the Senate. Tho esteem which I entertain for Mr. Law asa man, united with ay admiration of him as an onterprising citizen, would induce my attendance, if it were possiblo. It must be by the enterprise of such men | that our commercial character is to bo advanced, and our national resources deve I forward a eontiment ; serves national gratitude.” gard, Sam Hovston. O. Charlick, Esq., Secretary, &e., N.Y. FROM HON. L. BRADISH. Orrick or THE Asst. Treasurer, U.S. New York, May 19, 1852. Jonx Dimon, Esq., Chairman—Sir—I am this favored with seed note of the I4th instant, inviting me to 2 complimentary dinner to bo given to George Law, Esq., at the Astor Houso, on Thursday, the 20th instant, and regret exceedingly that my in- a gr engagements will not permit me the high gratification so obligingly offered me in your kind invitation. Witha request, therefore, that you will be pleased to receive for yourself, and commu. nicate to those you represent on this: occasion, my cordial and due acknowledgments for your fintter- ing invitation, and tho expression of my sincere re- grets that] cannot avail myself ot it, TP remain, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant, 1. Brapisn. FROM THB HON. GEO, ASHMUN. -Asron House, May 20. Sin—] regret very much that the necessity of my return to Massachusetts prevents me from accepting the invitation to dine to-day with the friends of Mr. Law. | ontertain forthat gentleman feelings of the highest regard, and know of no one more deserv- ing of such a compliment as his friends propose. Very respectfully yours, fino. AstMun, John Dimon, Req. FROM THE HON. QKORGE BRIGGS. House ov Rernesmvratives, U.S8., 4 May 19, °52. Sin--Lhave the honor to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your favor of the Mth inst., inviting mo to attend a dinner to be given George Law, Esq., at the Astor House, on the 20th instant. It would afford me great pleasure in being present on that occasion of doing fhonor to our distinguished and enterprising fellow citizen, Geo. Law, Esq., who, from his past career, has done so much to reflect, credit upon the American character, that he desorves well this mark of your approbation. I regret my public duties here compel me_ to decline the aceopt- ing your kind invitation. Respectfully, obe- dient servant, Grorarn 8. oO. Charlick, Esq,, Secretary. FROM THE REY. HENRY WARD nercaer. Brookiyy, May 19, 1852. Jonn Dimow, Esq. —Dean Sin—I reget that Lam called away from town to da ed of the pleasure eet for the servi of the gentleman to honor n you have assembled. It is @ ploasant and auspicious nent in the r token of progress rection, that so dod to mon who good, in the developement @ bie with the poblle g F a ‘oo; d “George Law—National enterprise de- | Tam, with sincero re- | | mentary to George Law, | will afford me much pleasure to make'one of the : large * | number, on an oce } on Sonday evening last, in Kmmot Mall, Kneeland street, | #0 much to the character of the American mochanie | Y, aud shall be depriv- | and merchant. of testifying personally my ve- | dient servant. but who have wou | time of its mailing. Tho compliment which has ing or ingenious con- | le particular interests | &™ hy cod White be kas Janfuily | Ovrested their approcietion of bie energy nai | | I offer PROM JAMES BISMOY, ESQ. Naw Yor, May 20, 1852. 1 thie morning reevived yo tation, as Chairman of tho Committeo on a compli- mentary dinner 40 Geo: Law, Hsq., and very much regret that a previous engagement distant from the city obliges me to leave this afternoon. + Tam happy to bo numbered among those who are ealled vpon to honor such & Law—s charaeter, as your no! rks, eim- phatically American; and, in my judgment, who- ever honors the man honors the counéry of his birth. With my best wishes for Mr. Law's continued Lealth and prorperity, and my regards to the Com- mittee, I remain, truly yonrs, Jamas Bisngp. John Dimon, Eeq., Chairman. PROM HON. EB. B. HARD, M. C. Hous or REPRESENTATIVES, Wasnineton, May 19, 1352. GenrLemen—I should be deeply gratified if I could be present at the dinner which the friends of George Law, Wsq., propose giving him on the 20th inst., and to which you do me the honor to invite me. I know Mr. aS intimately and well. No man has stuiied his history more thoroughly than I have; and no man has been more fully impressed by the great advantages his energy, his enterprise, and hie courage as a business man, have conferred upon society at large. He possesses an extraordinary in- tellect; and his example and career are agreeable and inspiring tothe American mechanic, Beginning life oma ed and unaided, save by those great elements of character which have made all leadin minds great, he has toiled along a most difficult pathway, and has rely achieved the mastery, when others, “hotter educated” in the schools, have faltered or failed. More than one great im- provement, conferring benefits and blessings upon thousands, attests the sagacity and the safety of his views. One of the first to see the opening wealth of California, he threw himself into the forefront of 2 contest for the carrying trade of that wondrous E} Dorado, and conferred and confers advantages upon countless communities of men. It is to such men as Law that we must confide the glorious task of unsealing the now impenetrable regions of the fur distant East, if we would realize in the future the advantages of 1 commerce unapproachable by any event in the whole world’s past history. For Mr. Law’s porsonal character I entertain high admiration. He is the friend of the honest, indus- trious man, always. His heart and his hand are He deserves to he rich, for he would use his self-earned wealth to help our great city, and to relieve the wants of the poor. Allow me to send you the following senti- ment, which J ask yen todiink in flowing bumpers:— George Law—While the Croton refreshes the masses of New York, and the great deep enrries into her harbor the treasuces of California, woe cannot forget the man whose energy completed one great work of art, and whose intellect neered the way to &B Commerce as sudden in its rise, as rapid in its extension, asit promises to be permanent and pros perous. Jam, with great respect, f ly yours, | F. B. War iymaa, and O. Charlick, » Seeretary FROM TRE HON. T. S. BOCOCK. Asronr Housn, New York, May 19, GENTLEMEN: behalf of my fri | the receipt of you he given at the pliment to Ge 1852. Lhave the honor to acknowledge, in d, Mr. Edmundson, and myself, invitation to attend @ dinner.to stor House on to-morrow, in_ com- . Law, Esq, for his many valuable tervices to this city and to the eonntry at large. Our arrangements have already been made to | leave New York in the morning, and we regret that ite wealth and its prosperity. Though compelled to dine beyond hearing of your greetings Pe ese toasts, my heart responds to all tuings teat are said and done to honor those who benctit their country. With great respect, I am yours truly, Jonn CG. Marume. To Jonn Dimon, Esq., Chairman, and Oliver Charlick, Esq., Secretary of Committee, &o., New York. The Progress of Bloomerism. Mrs. B. Oakes Smith is lecturing in the Western cities. The Cleveland Herald, of the tst inst., noticing her, says:—I.ast evening wo had the plea- sure of listening to a leeture on ** Manhood,” in tho Empire Hall, trom this gitted woman. ‘The lecture would have roficeted exedit upon Emerson or Stiles. It was a chaste and clegant produetion, frem 2 Woman who knows how to use the pen. It was full of pure though: id elevating, eunobling senti- ments. Her portraits of tho massive Cromwell and the gigantic Milton were beautifully and admirably drawn. ‘They would not themselves have asked for ® better or more skilful artist. The gratifieation of listening to two such sketches was worth the price of adozon lectures; and then such a lecture. Mrs. Smith isa beautiful woman. Her face is very fine, her head intellectun}, her eye full, and expressive of thought and fecling ; her voice net strong, but clear, distinct, and mesmeric; her arms round and fall; ber hand exquisitely beautifal and eloquent ; and her form one that was cast in nature’s finest, mould. We do not think her style of dress becoming. It was too low in the ueck. Although it displayed % bust that a queen: might envy, we donot think it the dress for a popular audience. Some of our old fashioned lady friends wonld scold, if they should see a daughter thus dressed at an evening party. While we acknewledge the ability of Mrs. Smith as a writer, a8 @ woman of mind, as an earnest and elo- uent advocate of her opinions and principles, we think she would be far more boautiful an ee yating in the quiet of home, in the retiroment of domestic life, training boys and girls to become noble men and women, than she is, or ever can be, as a public lecturer. The Escape of Meagher Confirmed. By the arrival of the bark Whiton at San Fran- cisco, late intelligence from Now South Wales has been received. The most interesting of this news is the confirmation of the rumor, previously received, that Meagher bad escaped. ‘The following will be read with interest :— {From the Launceston Examiner, January 28,] Mr. Meagher is now fur away on his route to America, but the time has not arrived for a full disclosure of the means by which he etiected his escape. Still, it would be unjust to pass over in silence areport that has been industriously spread, and is now in tangible form in the Tasmanian Co- lonist. When details are given, it will be seen that Meagher did not compromise his parole, though the force forwarded to secure him was not sufficient to accomplish the object. Until the entire cireum- stances are revealed, let us have no imputation on the personal honor of the “ Irish rebel.” Tt appears that on Saturday the police ey vied (Mr. Mlnson) received a letter from Mr. Moagher at Ross, whither he had proceeded to hold a police court—this was between 11 and 12 o’clock; on pes rusing the letter, Mr. Mason immediately issued a warrant for Mr. Meagher’s apprebension, whieh he laced in the hands of Mr. Galuvan, the district constable at Noes, but which that otticer positively re- fused to exeeute. Upon this, Mr. Mason was com- pelled to return to headquarters at Campbell Town, when he instrueted the chief constable to proceed forthwith to execute th tuant—this brought the ime to about three ost fore the functionary could set forth upon his ion; but under the great emergency of exse, le made prompt and instant wmrangenicuts for his departure, and sue- ceeded in arriving at Mc Meagher’s residence at the | Lakes, accompanied by a co: most wretebed road through the thirty miles from Campbell Town, o'clock the same evening. On his arrival, the Chief Constable found that Mr. Meagher was non est; and ho remained on | the premises till one o’clock the next day Seales | without having the satisfaction of ‘seeing 5 Meagher, when, finding that there were no hopes of his appearance. he returned to Campbell Town. we § all therefore he deprived of the pleasure of ng you and the friends of Mr. aw on the o¢- casion referred to. He who promotes tie mechanic arts, or advances wet enterprises of utility, is a great public benefao- for. men have not met wit h due appreciation and proper and in this com it is otherwise. You, at any rate, have shown, by this testimonial, that’ you are not unmindful of the obligation which rests upon you, and that you will cherish and foster, in ever: z Wey, igh taleut and strong energy applie to the practical pursuits of life. You speak truly when you honor the character of Aine; honor te such men.” gen the sentiment expressed below, and have the honor te be, very respectfully, your most obediont servant, Tuomas 8. je The City of New York—In oxtent and wealth al- ready the great city of the American continent, and soonto be among the greatest cities of the world; but may it find its real greatness in ils noble public enterprises, and its high ee spirit. To John Dimon, Esq., Chairman, Esq. VROM A. y that we do “but an citizens in doing RAH AM, ESQ. New Yor, May ‘TLEMEN—Having received an invitation to join in the festivities of a dinner party, compli- ; Esq., 1 assure you that it ‘asion so praiseworthy in its | objet. George Law is one of those rare productions | whom a bountiful nature brings into existence only | after long intervals of time. | have lon; regarded | him asa man admirably calculated to advance the | interests of the community in which he lives, as well as the civilized world. His name will descend to posterity with honor and renown. His mind is of a comprehensive character; and though the more ignorant und unthinking portion of the community may associate his fame with the accumulation of a fortune in dollars and cents, if 1 rightly understand human character, or the motives of men of expan- sive intellects, the predominant charactoristic of the | mind of George Law isan honorable ambition to leave io posterity the evidence of his usefulness in advancing tho progress of this nighty Union in all the diversified aud beneficial pursuits of its activo and intelligent population. 1 havo ever regarded such intollects as that of , George Law as being destined to fill a position in | the transactions of human society farmore important | thanthat of the mere politician, or of the several learned tibet Able men in these callings may be found in most localities, or in many sections of acivilized community; but a George Law isa rare production, whom the mere eduaational acquiro- ments of civilized life could nover qualify to accom- | Plish what ho can. The plastic hand ofnatura hay | moulded his intellect, and adapted it to the per- | formance of grand operations. Yours, with senti- | ments of respect, A. INquagan. To John Dimon, Oliver Charlick, and othors of the H Committee of Invitation. 4 | PROM WM. f. MOALPINE. ALBANY, May 21, 1852. To Joux Dimon, Esq., CHATRMAN. &e.—StR — On my return to this city last evening, I found your invitation to attond & complimentary dinner to Gerge Law, Eeq. My absence has pesvatces me from meeting you, and joining, as I should have boen gratified to have done, in paying respect to a citizen who ha’ nddsd } | | | | ‘ow obe- m, very respectful ery ee "Was J. Me LPTNR. PROM J. MH, HOBART TAWS. Wasuingron, May 22, 1862, GryrremeN—Your polite invitation was received only by me yesterday, having been absent at the been paid to Mr. Law by the citizens was bole due tothe high character and dis: | tinguished noble enterprisos of that gentleman, refieets great credit upon those who bave thas of New York, | it'in other times and in other countries such | reward, we have reason to hope that at this time | 20,1852. | | chair, and Meesrs. John Clark ness ; but at about noon of i) turned, and the wohep Jn the aftermoon.— Cxereland Ploindenler, Bth thst. The only persons found at Mr. Meagher’s _resi- i denice were Mr. Wubort Kean, of Campbell Town, an intimate friend of Meagher, two servants ot | Meagher, and x servant (or late servant) of the | Rev. Mr. Bond, of New Norfolk. By an inqui at the Police Office, Camphell Town, whieh Sook | Place a few days afterwaris. of Mr. Hubert Kean was ta’ Mr. Meagher had left his onee on the Lakes | two hours before the arrival the Chief District | Constable, and that Mr. Kean had not soen him | since. here ean be little doubt but that Mr. | Meagher was accompanied by others, as Mr. Kean stated that he saw threo persons on horseback at his residence, one of whom particularly had a Jong con- ‘on with him previous to his departure. | From this account, for the strict accuracy which we pledge ourselves, is evident that Mr. Meagher bad not been at his residence from six o'clock on Saturday evening tillone o’clock on Sun- day, when the chief district constable left the place. | Had Mr. Galavan proceeded in accordance with the | instructions of Mr. Maton, he would have arrived at ' Mr. Meagher’s residence at last four hours before the other officers were cnabisd to reach the spot, and would have, of course, scon Mr. Meagher. We may add, that Mr. Galavan has been tried for his misconduct in disobeying orders, and fined in the penalty of ten pound: \ which the evidence t was elicited that of T. PF. Meaqyer’s Priexps ry Bosvoy.—A very meeting of the Irishmen of Boston was held Doctor Dennis McGowan, of Seuth Boston, oecupied the and Martin Grifin acted as Seerctaries. A resolution was pesded, constituting the following gentiemen a Comumittec of Conferenge to co- pee sub-committeos from the various Lrish so- cleties of Boston and the neighborhood, in making prepa- rations to invite Thomas Francia Meagher to Boston. viz: Dr. D, McGowan, South Boston; Daniel ¢ fast Roston ; J. Eves, Charlestown, and MM ghoe, Kelley, Doherty, Murra, % It was further resolved, That Thomas D'Avcoy MeGee, accompanied by any genileman ho should think to select as a conip: Pp panion, be requested and exgpwendto proceed to New York, as the representative of the meet- ing, und to learn from the illustrious Irishman at what ime it will be most convenient for him to accept the hospitality of his countrymen in Goston.”” We learn that My. McGee, accompanied by De. TeGowan, )’, Higgins, IL. Dogherty, J. F veral other gentlemen Ford, Ksq’., and left Loston to wait upon Mr, Moaghor.—Jusen Times, wne 3. Domestic Miscellany, May Suov at La Sauce, fun.—A young mau vamed Miller, a watch on hoard the stenmor Ava- lanche, was shot onrly on Wednesday morning, near tho basin at La Salle, by Capt. Woodbury, of the Kingston, under the following circumstancea: It, soemsthore had been some provious difficulty be- tween tho parties, arid thronts to shoot on bot! sides; and on Wednesday morning, shortly aftor the Ava- Jauche had arrived, Capt. Woodbury and Miller met near the basin. Miller imuediatly drew up, and told Capt. W. to come on now with his shoot! irons.”“he wns ready for him, occ.; whoreupon Cay W. dvow # revolver, and fired three times, oach shot taking eftect.| Whether Miller ind drawn a pistol seems not to have been settled. Ho was taken om hoard the boat, very badly hurt, but at latest ag~ counts was not dead, or even considered hopeless, ye believe. Capt. W. has been held to Dail for hig Appearance at Court.--Ottawa, Hl, Free Prader, May 22. HA. a hit residing four milas weat of ( dog supposed to be mal, The » chet. ‘The wound. which.was forehead, hesied readily, and the usted no Jiwptoms of disease until the 1th of May. Up to the sob of May. the wre vesttess, and eomewheb feverish. On that Day, Dr, Dodge was callod in, Ile at onee pro- rovnecd the symptoms tho-o common to the early a of hydrophobia, Reiedios wore epplied, but on the af ternoon of the some day, eonyelsions et in end the worst fears were entertained of tho termination of the case, Dr, Dodge was agniv summoned, He apent most Wight by the patient. Inthe morning she svemed relteved, beth of the 4pean aad general nervous. ist, the convulsions re- he 2 sufferer died about two o'eloek, —On the Sa dey of Inst i Winch, with great ree