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6 effort, the cause of God and His Holy Church, confided unto us by toe i jot a Christ, to uphold the rights ot this Apos tolic See, and of justice and truth, and to unmask the insidious devices of its ene mies, to condemn errors and false doc trines, to proscribe impious sects, and to wiitch over and provide for the salvation of all the Lord’s flock. And, following the practice of our illustrious predecessors, we have deemed it opportune to assem ble a General Council, which we have already long desired, of all our venerable brethren, the Bishops of the whole Catho lic world, who are now called to take part in our solicitude. These, our venerable brethren, prompted by the warmest love for the Catholic Church, and remarkable for eminent piety and for reverence to wards us and this Apostolic See, anxious, also, for the salvation of souls, and excel lent in wisdom, in doctrine, and erudition, and greatly lamenting with us the grievous condition of sacred and profane things, they will hold nothing more precious than to communicate to us their judgment, and confer with us in order to provide salutary remedies for so many calamities. All these things have to be most care fully examined and regulated in this Ecumenical Council, more particularly with regard to all that, in these evil times, concerns the greater glory of God, the integrity of the faith, the respect for Divine worship, and the eternal salvation of men, the discipline of the Orders ot the Clergy, and their solid and salutary training, the observance of ecclesiastical laws, the amelioration of manners, the education of Christian youth, and the peace and concord of all. And, further, the Council must seek, by anxious study, that, by the help of God, all ills may be removed from civil society, that erring wanderers may be led back into the right way of truth, and that vice and error may be eliminated, our august religion, and her salutary doctrine, may everywhere be quickened by fresh life, and may still further extend their influence, and thus piety, honesty, probity, justice, charity, and all the Christian virtues, may gather strength and flourish, to the great benefit of human society. None can ever deny that the strength of the Catholic Church and her doctrine does not alone regard the eternal salvation of men, but is essen tial also to the temporal welfare ot peoples and to their real prosperity, order, and tranquility, and even to the progress and solidity of human science, as the annals of sacred and profane history clearly prove, by a series of splendid facts, and still constantly demonstrate. And since Christ the Lord so greatly consoles and comforts us with these words: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them,” (St. Mat thew, chap. 18, verse 20), we cannot doubt that, in the abundance of His Divine mercy, He would vouchsafe to be present at this Council, in which we shall be able to establish those things that in any way regard the welfare of His Holy Church. Therefore, after a most fervent prayer, offered up day and night, in the humility of our heart, to God, the Father of Light, we have judged it to be expedient that this Council should be assembled. For this cause, strong in the authority of God, the Father Almighty, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, and of the holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, which authority we represent on earth, we, with the counsel and consent of our venerable brethren, the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, by these present letters announce, convoke, and ordain the Sacred Ecumenical and General Council, to be hoi den in this, our City of Rome, 1869, in the Vatican Basilica, com mencing upon the Bth day of December, sacred to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, and to be prosecuted and conducted to its termination, by the help of God, to His glory, and to the sal vation of all Christian peoples. We, therefore, desire and command that our venerable brethren, the Patri archs, Archbishops, Bishops, as also our beloved sons, the Abbots, and all others who, by right or privilege, are entitled to sit in General Councils and to manifest their opinions to the same, should, from all parts, repair to this Ecumenical Coun cil convoked by us; and to this effect, we invite, exhort and admonish them, both in virtue of the oath they have taken to us and this Holy See, and of holy obedi ence, and under the penalties by the law or custom decreed against those who fail to appear at the Council. We rigorously ordain and prescribe that they shall be bound to attend this sacred Council un less withheld by some just impediment, which, however, must in all cases be proved to the Synod by the intermediary of le gitimate proxies. We cherish the hope that God, in whose hand are the hearts of men, showing him self favorable to our desire, may grant that, by His ineffable mercy and grace, all the supreme Princes and Governors, more especially Catholics of all Nations, grow ing daily more conscious of the immense benefits which human society derives from the Catholic Church, and knowing that the Church is the most stable foun dation of Empires and Kingdoms, not only will not impede our venerable brethren, the Bishops, and others, from attending this Council, but will rather aid and favor this object, and co-operate zealously as becomes Catholic Princes, in all that may result to the greater glory of God and the benefit ot this Council. To the end that these our letters and the things therein contained may come to the knowledge of all whom it may concern, and that no person may be able to plead ignorance of the same, and as possibly they might not securely reach all those to whom they may be person ally addressed, we desire and command that the present letters be read public ly and audibly by the messengers of our Curia or some Public Notary, in the Lateran, Vatican, and Liberian Basilicas. x\fter having been read, they shall be affixed to the doors of the said churches, the gates of the Apostolic Chancery, in the usual place iu the Cam po di Flori, and in other places, where they will remain for sometime for the information of all. When the originals shall be removed, they will be replaced by copies in the same places. In view of such lecture, publication, and exhibi tion, we ordain that two months from the date of publication and posting of our letters, all and each of those whom they may concern, will be bound there by equally as if they had been read and communicated to them personally. Wc further order and decree that copies of these letters, written or signed by a public Notary, and bearing the seal of some ecclesiastical dignitary, be accepted as perfectly authentic. No man will be at liberty to oppose or rashly contravene this our indiction, an nouncement, convocation, statute, decree, command, precept, and invitation; and if any shall presume to attempt this, let him know that he will incur the wrath of Almighty God and of His blessed Apostles Peter and Paul. Given at Rome, at St. Peter’s, in the year of our Lord 1868, on the 28th of June, in the twenty-third year of our Ponificate. L. T . BLOMK & CO., PUBLISHERS AND PKOriiIETOKS. AUGUSTA, GA., AUGUST 8, 1868. 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The paper can also be obtained from news and periodical dealers everywhere. 4®* Specimen copies will be sent to any address, on application. To the L*4lcs of the South. Wo want the Ladies of the South bo aid ns in ex tendiug the circulation of The Banner of the South ; and, iu order to give them some encourage ment to do so, we offer the following premiums: 1_ To the Lady sending us the largest list of subscribers (at $3 per an num,) by the Ist of October next— a Sewing Machine, worth $60,00 2. To the Lady sending us the second largest list of subscribers (at $3 per annum,)by the same date—a Music Box, worth $25.00 3. To the Lady sending us the third largest list of subscribers (at $3 per annum,) by the same date—a Work Box, worth SIO.OO 4. To the Lady sending us the fourth largest list of subscribers (at $3 per aunum,)by the same date—a Photo graphic Album, worth $5.00 And a copy, one year, (free), to the getter up of the lists cash to oooorupany all subscriptions. TO THE CHILDREN. L To the Boy or Girl sending us the largest list of Cash Subscribers, by the Ist of October next, (at $3 per annum,) we will give a choice lot of Ju venile Books valued at $lO, with one copy, cne year, of Young Catholics’ Friend, or Burke’s Weekly, as they may prefer. 2. To the Boy or Girl seudiug us the next largest list, by the same date, a set of Juvenile Books worth $5, or a Gold Pen of the same value, as they may prefer. 3. To the Boy or Girl sending us the third largest list by that date, One Years subscription to The Bangui; of The South free. In any case where the money is prefered, it will be given, equivalent to the value of the premium offered. L. T. Blome k Cos., Proprietors k Publishers. Washington College.— Wc invite es pecial attention to the advertisement of Washington College, Lexington, Va. This is a purely Southern institution, un der the Presidency of that eminently good man and true Southern soldier, General Robert E. Lee. It surely requires no other inducement—no other argument to secure for it the most liberal patronage of the Southern people. They have learned to know the (qualities of the head and heart of General Lee, and will not fear to trust their sons to his educational care. The College is situated in a healthy locality, and among an intelligent com* munity. It is easily accessible. Its Faculty are all experienced men ; and the terms of tuition are moderate. See the card in another column. The Sovereignty of the States.— The Republicans would deprive the States of every vestige of sovereignty. The Demo crats declare that there are certain Con stitutional rights reserved to the States which Congress cannot take away from them. One of these rights is the right to regulate suffrage. Elect Grant and Col fax, and you surrender every State right; elect Seymour and Blair, and you retain the right to regulate your State domestic affairs. Can any patriotic citizen hesi tate for a moment which of the two to choose ? Remember this Fact !— This fact should be remembered, that the Republi can party has declared, through its lead ers, a disregard and even contempt for the Constitution—and, not only that, but it has ignored that sacred charter of our rights ; while the Democratic party has always, through its leaders, acted within the limitations of the Constitution, and ever declared that that instrument must and shall be respected. This is the great issue involved in this[contest. On which side will you array yourself ? St. Patrick’s School Examination. — The Annual Examination of St. Patrick’s Catholic School, toek place on July 28th, at 2 o’clock, P. M., at the School Room on Telfair street. Besides the Principal, Mr. P. Quinn, and his assistant, Mr. E. F. Samuels, there were present on the platform, Revs. Father Duggan, Father Ryan, Father O’Hara, Father Ba zin, and Messrs. A. C. DeCottes, Jas. Gargan, Jas. Costello, and Thos. Dwyer. There was, also, a number of visitors,, re latives of the pupils and friends of the School, present. The exercises were of a very interest ing character, and elicited the applause of all present, reflecting great credit upon teachers and pupils alike. During the exercises, Master Graham, a lad of seven years of age, performed several airs on the Melodeon, which excited the wonder and admiration of the audience. At the conclusion of the examination, Father Ryan delivered a neat and appropriate little address to the children. As did, also, Father Bazin, who had come from Macon expressly for this occasion. Messrs. J. D. Kavanagh and P. Quinn also re sponded to calls made upon them, iu a few but acceptable remarks. Altogether, the occasion was very gratifying to the friends of the School; and presented additional inducements for the Catholics of Augusta to sustain this School. Wc append here a list of those who received Premiums and other tokens of approval: Premium solo, for exemplary good con duct John Bessman. Premium, solo, for evempiary good con duct Peter Hays. Premium, for exemplary good conduct.. John Marr. Premium, for •xemplary good conduct.. William Byrne. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist division K. E. Boulineau. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division Win. McCarty. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division John Fagan. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division John Funk. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Di vision John Quinn. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division Michael McAndrew. Premiums, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division August Dorr. Premium, ex equo, for Catechism, Ist Division Edward Ilammond. Premium, solo, for Catechism, 2d Divi vision Patrick Rice. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, Ist Division Wm. McCarty. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, Ist Division Edward Ilammond. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, Ist Division John Funk. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, Ist Division N. E. Boulineau. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, 2d Division John Quinn. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, 2d Division Michael McAndrew. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, 2d Division August Dorr. Premium, ex equo, for Arithmetic, 2d Division John Fagan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, Ist Division Patrick Rice. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, Ist Division Thomas Heffernan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, Ist Division Edward Croak. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, 2d Division Michael Rice. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, 2d Division Edward Costello. Premium, iex equo, for Ist Geography, 2d Division William Alford. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, 3d Division William Quinn. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, 3d Division Thomas Donolioe. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Geography, 3d Division Miles Dunn. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, Ist Division. ... . .Edward Hammond. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, Ist Division John Funk. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, Ist Division Wm. McCarty. Premium, ex equo, for .2d Geography, Ist Division Michael McAndrew. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, 2d Division N. E. Boulineau. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, 2d Division John Quinn. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, 2d Division August Dorr. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, 2d Division John Fagan. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Geography, 2d Division Peter Hays. Premium, Ist solo, for Writing. John Funk. Premium, 2d solo, for Writing Michael McAuliffe. Premium, 3d solo, for Writing..., George McCarty. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, Ist Division Patrick Rice. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, Ist Division Michael Rice. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, i st Division Thomas Reynolds! Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, Division Edward Costello. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 2d Division Edward Croak. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 2d Division William Alford. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 2d Division Michael McAuliffe. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 3d Division John Ahern. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 3d Division Thomas Heffernan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Grammar, 3d Division Miles Dunn. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, with History, Ist Division. John Funk. Premium, exequo, for 2d Grammar with History John Quinn. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, Ist Division William McCarty. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, Ist Division Michael McAndrew. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, 2d Division N. E. Boulineau. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, 2d Division August Dorr. Premium, ex equo, for 2d Grammar, 2d Division John Fagan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling, Ist Division J. F. Maher Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling, Ist Division John Sheahan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling. 2d Division Thomas Donahoe. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling, 2d Division W. E. Maher. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling, 2d Division John Heffernan. Premium, ex equo, for Ist Carp. Spelling, 2d Division....lsadore Hansberger. Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division Patrick Rice Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division T. Heffernan Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division T. Reynolds Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling. 2d Division N. E. Boulineau Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division J. Ahern Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division M. Rice Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling. 2d Division E. Croak Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division Miles Duim Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp Spelling, Ist Division E. Hammond Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division W. McCarty Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division John Funk Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, Ist Division John Quinn Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Car]). Spelling, 2d Division M. McAndrew Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division John Fagan Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division Wm. Sutherland Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Carp. Spelling, 2d Division August Dorr Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, Ist Division,—John Mahony Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, Ist Division Wm. O'Dowd Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, Ist Division John Kelly Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, Ist Division Victor Dorr Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, 2d Division T. Vaughn Premium, ex-equo, for Elementary Spell ing, 2d Division J. Heitzman Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Spelling and Reading, Ist Division J. Vaughn Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Spelling and Reading, Ist Div E. Hansberger Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Spelling and Reading, 2d Di vision.... T. Donlon Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Spelling and Reading, 2d Div Jno. McDonald Premium, ex-equo, for 2d Spelling and Reading, 2d Division. Grattan Allen Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, Ist Division Daniel Sheahan Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, Ist Division Edward McCarty Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, Ist Division John Gleason Premium, ex-equo, lor 3d Spelling, Ist Division Joseph Breshin Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, Ist Division Wm. Gleas<>n Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 2d Division Isadore Hansberger Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 2d Division T. Walsh Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling; 2d > Division B. Peuffier Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 2d Division Frank Gray Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 2d Division Frank Don- Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 3d Division Charles Purcell Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 3d Division Alonzo Stone Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 3d Division Daniel Quinn Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 3d Division Tim Heffernan Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 3d Division John Heffernan Premium, ex equo, for 3d Spelling, 4th Division Ben Alford Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 4th Division P. Ward Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 4th Division Wm. Cashen Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, 4th Division M. Vaughn Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, sth Division Wm. Rose Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling. sth Division R. Flynn Premium, ex-equo, for 3d Spelling, sth Division P. Ahern