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6 Church, or a portion of it, is now trying to restore them, and the forms and cere monies of worship, and they are termed ritualists therefore. This party believes in the real presence of the Lord at the altar —Hie very blood and body, made so when the Priest consecrates the elements, whether in church or theatre. To this belief are attached by far the greater portion of the learned men of the Church and the Universities. “ What have such flummeries as gowns, purple and white, high altars and candles to do with the worship of God ?” ask such men as Colenso, who is a rationalist, and others ou the * lowest round.’ Parties are dis tinguished by their banners. You have many of you seen your banner on the battle-field. How your heart thrilled and leaped at the sight ’ The Catholic Church of England have adopted these as their banners and symbols. Long be fore the Church of Rome adopted them, candles burned before crosses in the cata combs, and the external symbols of the early ages are appropriate to our Church now.” After using the usual arguments from Scripture, to prove that the Holy Sacra ment was a part of the very body and blood of Christ, the Priest took up the subject of the reverence due the Blessed Virgin Mary. “ Would you not love a man who honored your mother ?” he asked ; “would you be displeased at him if he named what was dearest to him after her ? Christ, when he came upon the earth, became man, with human attri butes. He loved and reverenced the blessed Mother that boro him. Can he, think you, be displeased at your showing reverence to her, aud loving her? So be not ashamed at the name of your Church.” A few further remarks, and the sermon closed with a benediction, the congrega tion rising as it was pronounced. The*congregation were requested to re main seated until the services were over, and while the organist played a voluntary, the Acolytes, each with a crimson purse, passed down among the congregation, the Priest repeating the while appropriate verses of Scripture. When the Offertory was completed, the Acolytes returned with it to the Priest, who laid it, with a reverent genuflection, upon the altar, the Congregation rising to their feet as he did so. The announcement for next Sunday’s services was then made, the benediction pronounced by the Priest, and the congregation dispersed. Thus ended the first High Mass ever celebrated in Memphis by the Anglican Catholic Church. ACTION OF BISHOP QUINTARD. These proceedings* having come to the notice of Bishop Quintard, that Prelate published a card in which he repudiated the “ Church of the Blessed Virgin” in Memphis, and laid the Episcopal hand heavily on “incense, candles on the altar, and gorgeous vestments,’' used in its service. The following was the Bishop’s note : Nashvilde, Tenn., Sept. 24. To the Editor o f Republican Banner: Dear Sir : I find in your paper of September 23, an article headed “Ritual ism in Memphis.” It purports to be a card from the Rev, J. W. Rogers, Rector of the Church of the Blessed Virgin. Will you do ine the kindness to state that there is no such organization known either to the Bishop or the Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee as the Church of the Blessed Virgin. As for “incense, candles on the altar, and gorgeous vest ments adorned with precious stones and silver and gold,” they are not authorized by the canons or rubrics of the Church, and “ we have no such customs.” Charles Todd Quintard, Bishop of Tennessee. REPLY OF THE REV. DR. ROGERS. To this, Dr. Rogers replies as follows: “I observe in this evening’s papers a card from Bishop Quintard, dated Nash ville, Tennessee, 24th inst., and addressed to the Nashville Republican Banner , in which he says that no such organization as the “ Church of the Blessed Virgin” is known either to the Bishop or the Diocese. “Os course,'the Diocese, as such, can know nothing of anew Church, just formed, until next May, at which time my Church will, doubtless, be received as St. Lazarus was, after a hard struggle —the sixth that I had built up in this Diocese and made known to the Bishop. “As to the Bishop’s not knowing of such a Church, the canons do not require him to know much ! Secondly, the Bishop says : “As for ‘ incense,’ candles on the altar, and gor geous vestments, adorned with precious stones and silver and gold, they are not authorized by the canons or rubrics of the Church, and we have no such custom.” The Bishop will also inform any one who asks him, that he does and allows others to do “many things in our churches” which are not authorized by the canons or rubric, or custom in every place, and lie does this on the ground that they are not forbidden. For this reason we have organs, surplices, elevate the consecrated bread and wine, bow at the name of our Lord, intone the service, &c. Where is the canon or rubric for these things ? I can well remember when the surplice be gan to be introduced in some dioceses; and flowers on bis Cathedral altar are new customs here. But prudent Church men consider it safe and innocent to in troduce any ritualism not forbiddeu, if it has ever been customary in our Church in the purest ages. I have proposed no other. On what ground, compatible with the Bishop's card now published, can he jus tify his speech in “The Church of St. Mary Magdalene,” London (where can dles, etc., are used in service), for which they voted him a procession Cross ? I thought I had acted so exactly in ac cordance with this speech that I sent him my card and begged him to give me this ritualistic processional cross. But it seems that I did not understand him, neither did the Priests of St. Mary Mag dalene. It is proper to add, since the elements begin to thicken against my new enter prise, that only a majority of the clergy gave their consent to my preaching here, where I have served for twenty-five years. Rev. Mr. White declined to do so on the ground that the “ sustenance was not sufficient for the clergy here at present,” to which our admirable Bean replied, in bis usual style, that the people could support us, if he they would. I know the patronage is thin, for our poor people as well as ourselves, but I have ever been willing to eat the crust of poverty, with them, and to share their sorrows and fortunes. So that, whether rich or poor, I intend to preach the Gos pel, and whether the Bishop likes Ritual ism in England better than he does here, or not, I shall keep the canons and rubrics of our Church, and, by the help of God, do my duty. Respectfully, J. W. Rogers. L. T.BLOMK <fe CO., PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. AUGUSTA, Ga., OCTOBER 17,1868 jgy All Communications, intended for publication must be directed to the Editor, Rev. A. J. Ryan ; and all Business Communications to the Publishers, L. T Blomk & Cos., Augusta, Ga. jgrg~ A few Advertisements will be received, and in serted on liberal terms. TERMS : One copy, one year, invariably in advance,....?:! 00 “ “ six months “ “ 150 Single Copies lOcts To Clubs. —To any person sending us a Club of 15 one copy, one year, will be given. To Club3 of 20, or more The Banneh will be furnished at the rate of ?2 50 per annum, g#- In all cast's the names must be furnished at the same time, and the cash must accompany each order. Dealers will be supplied on liberal terms. To Those in Arrears. —Parties in debted to the Banner of the South, are requested to settle up without delay. Mr. B. S. Pelot has been appointed Agent for this paper, and any courtesy extended to him by our readers, or the public generally, will be gratefully appreciated by him and us. Young Ladies’ Academy at Wilming ton, Del. —We ask the attention of our readers to the advertisement of this School in this weeks’ Banner. It is under the charge of the Nuns of the Visitation, and is one of the best of the kind in the country. Situated in a healthy locality, with all the advantages of a classical education for its pupils, we highty commend it to our numerous readers. _____ “Once More to the Breach, Dear Friends, Once More !” —“Don’t give up he ship,” was the glorious advice of the brave old Lawrence to his gallant crew. Don’t give up the contest, should be the rallying cry of every true patriot. It is worth at least one grand, mighty, and vig orous effort ; and, though all seem dark and hopeless now, God may yet give us strength to overthrow the enemies of our land in November next, and the sunlight of Freedom and Peace may yet brighten the path of our country to prosperity and glory. Then, “Once more to the breach, dear friends, once more !” and work as though your lives depended upon the result, and all may yet be well. > BAHIJI® ©I ESS SOHE3E. THE NEW ORGAN-GRAND SACRED CONCRRT. We have had the pleasure of a visit to the great organ now being put up in the Catholic Church in this city. It is one of the grandest in the State; and through the courtesy of Mr. Jardine, one of the builders, we inspected all the intricate machinery ot the immense structure. It is, indeed, a grand affair, and the mechan ism which it contains is truly wonderful. Prof. Weigand, the Organist of the church, one of the most accomplished musicians in our midst, performed for us a few airs on the instrument, giving, how ever, but a faint idea of its real power, as all the pipes were not yet placed in posi tion. When completed, it will, w T e be lieve, be the largest and most com plete instrument of the kind in the State, and will not be excelled in beauty, power, and compass, by any in the South. The following description, taken from Wat son’s Art Journal will give a better idea of this Organ than any words of ours could convey : NEW ORGAN FOR ST. TATRICK’S CHFKCH. Jardine &Sons, of East 39th street, New York, have just completed a fine large Organ for the Catholic Church of St. Patrick, in Augusta, Georgia. We were present at its exhibition, and found it to be an admirable piece of workmanship in every particular. Jardine <fc Sons have always been known as builders of sterling instruments, and have carried on a large business in a quiet -wav; hut their recent success in competitive con tracts for large Organs is thrusting them prominently into public notice. The Organ, under notice, contains many new effects and ingenious mechanical ar rangements, facilitating the labor of the Organist; among which are knobs within reach of the fingors while playing, by which instant change can be made. Also, a crescendo pedal, by which a gradual transition from the softest stop to the full power, and vice versa , can be effected. This is a power for grand and varied effects, which all Organists will appreciate. The following is a schedule of the con tents of the Organ: GREAT ORGAN. 1. Double Diapason.. 16 ft. 2. Open Diapason S ft. 3. Viol del Gamba 8 ft. 4. Stopped Diapason 8 ft. 5. Melodia 8 ft. 6. Harmonic Flute 4 ft. 7. Principal 8. Twelfth 9. Fifteenth 10. Sexquialtra, 3 and 4 ranks 11. Trumpet PEDAL ORGAN. 12. Open Diapason 16 ft. IS. Contra Bass 16 ft. 14. Violoncello 8 ft. 15. Trombone 16 ft. SWELL ORGAN. 16. Bourdon 16 ft. 17. Clariana 8 ft. 18. Open Diapason 8 ft. 19. Dulciana 8 ft. 20. Voix Celeste 8 ft. 21. Lieblieh Gedacht 8 ft. 22. Stopped Diapason 8 ft. 23. Echo Flute 4 ft. 24. Violino 4 ft. 25. Piccolo 2 ft. 20. Cornet, 3 ranks 27. Cornopean 3 ft. 28. Tremolo COUPLERS. 29. Swell to Great 30. Great, to Pedal 31. Swell to Pedal 32. Bellows Among the new stops, the “Voix Ce leste” and Flute Harmonic are pre-emineut ly beautiful. These stops were obtained, personally, from the celebrated Organ of the “Madelaine,” in Paris. Their quality of tone is truly exquisite. The “Melodia,’ in the great Organ, and the “Lieblieh Ged acht,” in the swell Organ, are, also, singu larly beautiful. The Tremolo is very close and effective. The Diapasons are round, mellow, and solid in tone, and the whole character of the Organ is of rich sonority. It is a work of which the builders and the congregation of St. Patrick’s may well feel proud. The case is a rich Romanesque design, from the Pencil of Mr. George Jardine. The cost of the instrument, com plete, is eight thousand dollars. In order to assist in paying for this or gan, it has been determined to give a Grand Sacred Concert, to which the pub lic will be admitted at an admission fee of SI,OO per ticket. The Choir of this Church is one of the best in the city, and, with the organ, will be enabled to present an attraction seldom offered to this Com munity. There is no music so sweet or so grand as Sacred Music, and no Sacred Music so sweet or so grand as Catholic Sa cred Music. There is something enno bling and chastening in it, which draws the soul nearer to God, and throws around it a halo of religion, as it were, which is altogether irresistible. It was not com- posed for melody alone, but for that great er, and higher, and grander object, the glory of God. “Music, heavenly Maid,” pays tribute to that glory, and thereby draws the mind away from the evil things of Earth to the more beautiful things of Heaven. Who does not love to hear it, and to bask in its sweet and soothing influence? At this Concert, all the beauties of Sacred Music—of Catholic Sacred Music—will be brought out, by a Choir competent to the difficult but pleasing task, and an instrument unsurpassed for sweetness, power, and compass. The Church, should, therefore, and doubtless will, be crowded on Tuesday evening next, Oct. 20th, the occasion of this grand Conoert. The programme is an excellent one; and all who love melody and “ the concord of sweet sounds,” will be amply repaid for the small outlay and the time which they devote to it. OUR BOOK TABLE. MacCarthy More ; or, The Fortunes of an Irish Chief in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. By Mrs. J. Sad lier, authoress of “ Heiress of Kilor gan;” “Blakes A Flanagans;” “Willie Burke;” “New Lights;” “The Con federate Chieftains;” “Elinor Preston;” “Bessie Conway;” “The Confessions of an Apostate;” “Con. O’Regan;” “Old and New;” “The Hermit of the Rock;” “The Old House by the Boyne,” “Aunt Honor’s Keepsake;” &c., &c. New York : D. & J. Sadlier k Cos, 31 Barclay street. Boston: 19 High street. Montreal: corner Notre Dame and St. Francis Xavier streets. 1868. This is the title of a now work from the pen of the ever pleasing authoress, Mrs. Sadlier. “It is,” as she says in her preface to the work, “ neither story, nor biography, neither all truth nor all fiction, but a mixture of all.” It is, in a great measure, the history of one of Ireland’s most remarkable Chieftains, who flour ished in the sixteenth century. Notwith standing his faults, McCarthy More pos sessed many fine and noble qualities; and these, the fair and generous authoress portrays in glowing colors, weaving into the history such incidents as serve to make it more interesting and attractive* Altogether, the work is one of thrilling interest, written in Mrs. Sadlier’s hap piest style, instructive and entertaining. To every Irishman, it should prove an attractive book; while to every lover of pure Literature and an entertaining style, it commends itself. The Guardian Angel.— One of the neatest little juvenile publications is the Guardian Angd r for the Catholic youth. It is published at Philadelphia, monthly, by Messrs. Gillin, McGuigan & Griffin, 701 Chestnut Street, at 50 cents per annum. It contains a number of inter esting stories, and moral and religious selections, aud is handsomely illustrated. It should have a large circulation, and, doubtless, has. It is a good Sunday School paper, and our Sunday Schools ought to distribute it freely. To enable them to do this, the publishers have placed the terms as follows : * Single copies, per year 50 25 “ “ $ll.OO 50 “ “ 20.00 100 “ “ 3G.00 or, they will furnish it to Sunday Schools at 83 per hundred copies, in advance. Being a Sunday School paper, only one half the usual rates of postage are charged. Extend its circulation. The Little Gleaner. We invite at tention to the advertisement of this juven ile publication. The Little Gleaner is edited by a Southern lady, and is highly commended to the Press generally. 11 is published at Fredericksburg, Ya., month ly, at 81,00 per annum. M ttsical Publications.—Peters’ Monthly Glee Ilive aud Peter's Parlor Companion , for October, have botli been received. The Glee Hive is printed on fine white paper, and contains 16 pages of Music, Sacred and Secular Glees, Trios, Quar tettes, Opera Chorusses, etc., with accom paniment for the Piano, ad lib. Price $3 per year; single copies, 30 cents. The Parlor Companion o, snsists of p, pages of Flute and Violin Music, with Piano accompaniment, ad lib., or for two Violins, and may be used as Flute or Violin Solos, if desired. Price 83 ; siiM copies, 30 cents. The number before us contain tin latest and most popular Music. « V? % Father Paquet. —The numerous friends of this popular young clergyman will be pleased to learn that he will re turn to our City on or about the Ist o: November next. Our Editor. —We regret to state tb our Editor’s health continues very feeble in consequence of the extraordina,, amount of Pastoral labor required off; for some time past. He will shortly Lav some assistance, however, and will, v; fondly hope soon be enabled to dev * more attention to his editorial duties Any shortcomings, therefore, in these o ’ umns, or any delay in answering privae correspondents, must be overlooked pardoned for the present. ♦- ■,» ■ ♦ Jewf.lry,— One of the oldest a: most reliable Jewelry Establishment this City is that of Mr. A. Prontaut, o: Broad Street, just below the August? Hotel. He has a handsome stock of n nificent Jewelry, to which he invites th attention of his patrons and the publi generally. The number of articles suit; ble for Bridal presents is very great a:, very rich. In fact, everything that L keeps is of the best, and, whatever h guarantees, may be safely relied upon a good. He, also, repairs watches aa, jewelry, at short notice, and on reasonab! terms. We take pleasure in com me j ing Mr. Prontaut’s establishment to ou numerous readers, and to all who via anything in his line. A Dorr.— Among the best and n. in experienced Merchant Tailors of Augur ° is Aug. Dorr, whose advertisement v • publish this week. He has recent!- returned from the North, where be se lected a stock of the latest, best, and me fashionable styles of Goods suitable fi: gentlemen’s wear; and, with experience: and competent tailors, is prepared to :b • nish gentlemen with the most fashions ' and durable sorts of Clothing, at reasona ble rates. In looking over his stock, of Goods, one cannot fail to be impiv - ' with the care and good taste displ by Mr. Dorr in its selection; andneitoo: can lie fail to find something to suit hi::: therein. Not only Clothing, hut all t. articles kept in a first-class Gentlemen s Furnishing Establishment, -can he fir.l here, and at prices suitable to the tie: - To our gentlemen readers, we soy j " Mr. Dorr a call, and see that we hr advised you correctly. New Shoe Store.— One of the n - things for the preservation ol health is to keep the feet warm. 0 . the most essential things to a good a; • pearauce, is a nice pair of hoots or sh These can be had at Ma jor I. P. Girard • new Boot and Shoe Store. He opened a very handsome stock a store on Broad street, formerly go o i by Mrs. Ilency as a Millinery Est ■ ■*- ment. Here the Major has placed . • command of his Store Mr. James H so well and favorably known to or.: raunity, assisted by the well ho - former Travelling Agent of the B ' ‘ • Capt. M. J. O’Connor. This is :u nation that surely ought to attract cu -- • and it certainly will. Good stock petent business men, and popular <_ .a-- must always win. This is the c,t- ' r ‘- the Store now under consideration, withal, there is another inducement — prices. Hence, we say to our reao you want to improve your unuo. ings, keep your feet warm in the M : that is almost at hand, make a fine ] ! appearance, or procure a trunk, a sr or anything else kept, in a Shoe stem give Mr. Keney a call, and In . oi Captain, will not let you go away a you arc supplied with what you w Try it, and see if it isn’t so.