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“Marade” or “Miraud,” maintains that
the term “to go marauding,” or, “ ma
rauder,” is derked from the fact, that
the late Count De Merode, a Flemish
noble of an illustrious house, when
serving in the army of Ferdinand 11.,
never encamped with the troops, but
always selected his quarters in houses
detached from the camp, obliging the
proprietors to entertain him free of ex
pense ; and, at the time I write,” added
Menage, “which is the 7th of August,
1690, I understand that Marshal de
Luxembourgh, on account of this etymol
ogy, always enjoins his officers to go
‘en Merode,’ instead of *en Marode.’”
Monsignor Xavier de Merode, sou of
Count Ghislain, Marquis of TV aterloo,
Prince of Rubempre and Everberg, for
merly Minister without a portfolio of the
King of the Belgians, in a direct descent
from this celebrated Merodeur, was born
in 1820. His brother Count Werner,
was Deputy of the Department of Doubs
in 1846, afterwards a representative of
the Nord in the constituent and Legisla
tive Assembly of 1848 and ’49. Subse
quently, he competed with a Government
candidate, to he retuned for Doubs, but
failed in his attempt, as also did his
brother-in-law, Count Montalembert, who
was married to his sister Anne. Mon
signor de Merode, in the early part of his
career, was a Belgian officer, attached to
the staff of Marshal Bugeaud, and deco
rated by him, but abruptly quitted the
uniform for the soutane, in consequence
of a duel, which proved unfortunate to
his adversary. The Pope had, for a
long time, distinguished M. de Merode
amongst his warmest and most intelligent
defenders ; admired the frankness, firm
ness, almost sternness of his character.
Having been, like himself, a soldier and
an erudite traveller, Pius IX. sympathized
in spirit, with this young Minister, so ac
tive and energetic, yet, withal, so little
able to cope with Austrian finesse, and a
few years afterwards attached him to his
person as Private Chamberlain.
TIIC ROMAN ADMINISTRATION.
The Homan administration employs in
the seven bureaux only one Priest for
sixty lavmen. The latter receive annu
ally 8,053,500 francs; the former, only
670,980 francs. The annual revenues of
the Sovereign Pontiff only amount to
three millions, from which must be de
ducted the salaries of the Nuncios and
Cardinals, the support of the Apostolic
Palace, by which the private resources of
the Holy Father are reduced to 25,000
francs a year.
L. T.BLOMK & CO.,
PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS.
AUGUSTA, Ga., NOVEMBER 14, 1868
Our Correspondence. —We feel no
little pride in our Correspondence, and
ask special attention to our New York
and New Orleans letters, as well as to
the interesting letter of “Our Own Corres
pondent,” Ruth Fairfax. There is much
in them to instruct, interest, and amuse.
Essays. —We publish, this week, a
brilliant Essay from the pen of our New
York correspondent, Tyrone Powers the
third of the .series. We commend it to
the careful perusal of our readers, assured
that they’' will admire it, as well for
its style, as for the facts and argu
ments which it contains; and congratulate
our patrons, as well as ourselves, on
having so able and instructive a eon
tributor to the columns of the Banner.
Chicora Paint. —We invite attention
to the Advertisement of the Chicora
Paint Company, of Philadelphia. \\c
have seen specimens of this Paint, and
they arc very attractive. It is cheap and
durable, and highly commended by those
who have used it.
Personal.— We had the pleasure of
meeting Gen. D. 11. Hill, in this city,
this week. We are pleased to learn that
his Magazine, “ The Land We Love;' is
doing well. Perhaps, after a while, the
Southern people will appreciate these
home publications, and give them 1 hat
generous support which they deserve.
Thanksgiving Day. —President John
son has appointed Thursday next, Nov
ember 26th, as a Day of Thanksgiving
and Prayer throughout the United States-
Requiem Mass for Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick. —On Thursday, November
6th, a Solemn Mass of Requiem was cele
brated at the Catholic Church in this
city, by the Rev. James O’Hara, for the
souls of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Frederick.
At the conclusion of the Mass, the Rev.
Father paid a touching tribute to the
memory of the deceased. He referred to
their great zeal and piety in adorning the
Temple of God—Mrs. Frederick having
purchased the three beautiful Altars
now erected in the Church, and Mr. M.
Frederick having donated two thousand
dollars, to assist in the purchase of the
new The Rev. Father said that,
as long as the Church would remain,
those good people deserved tube remem
bered by the Congregation.
At the same time, he referred to the
generosity of our esteemed friend, Mrs.
Bridget Norton, who, through her zeal
and piety, adorned the Altar of the Blessed
Virgin with the beautiful statues of the
Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph ;
showing, as he said, with what beauty
Catholic Unity was blended —France and
Ireland going hand in hand in the
cause of Religion.
He further stated that lie hoped the
day was not far distant when the Grand
Altar would have its Patron s ?. As it was
now, it was neglected. The Altar being
consecrated to St. Patrick, he hoped to
see upon it the statue of that Saint ; as,
also, that of Saint Bridget, the Patron
and Patroness of Ireland.
We learn, with pleasure, that Mrs
Norton, true to her race and her religion,
has ordered these statues to be placed im
mediately on the Grand Altar, at her
expense. May she long remain among
us, dispensing the gifts which God has
enabled her to bestow.
OUR BOOK TABLE.
California Papers.— We are indebted
to our Agent in San Francisco, Cal., for
files of late California papers,
The Rural Southerner.— The No
vember number of this valuable publica
tion has just reached us. It has, as
usual, a well spread table of contents.
Success to it.
LaGrange Resorter.— We must
congratulate the LaGrange Reporter
upon its improved and handsome ap
pearance. It has come out in anew
dress, and looks as attractive and as
prosperous as any proprietor could wish.
Quinn’s Literary Depot.— Mr. Quinn
has an advertisement in this week’s
Banner, to which we refer our readers.
„ He has all the leading Periodicals of the
day, besides Books, Stationery, &c.
Give him a call.
The Morning Star and Catholic
Messenger.— This excellent journal, pub
lished at New Orleans, La., comes to us
with anew and beautiful symbolical
head. The Morning Star is one of the
ablest and most industriously edited
Catholic journals of this country, and has
our best wishes for its success.
The Manual of Phonography.— By
Benu Pitman; Phonographic Institute,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Phonographic Reader. —By Been
Pittman; Phonographic Institute,Ohio.
The Phonographic Copy Book.
We are indebted to the publisher for
copies of the foregoing publications.
They have been much improved, and arc
valuable aids to those who wish to per
fect themselves in this admirable study.
Phonography, as our readers are aware,
is the science of reporting speech by
sound. It is a system of short hand re
duced to general principles, which can
be mastered and used with facility by the
diligent student. It is of incalculable
value to professional men, reporters, and
scholars. Mr. Pittman's system is, in our
judgment, ns good as the best; and we
commend his publications to those who
desire to acquire a knowledge of this
beautiful and useful study.
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DEATH OF FATHER O’NEILL.
More than one regret will be expressed
over the death of this talented and zeal
ous young Priest; and sorrow-will be felt
and tears will fall over the good which
blesses his Memory; and makes it live in
the hearts of those who knew him best.
The following tribute is from our esteemed
cotemporary, the Chadeston (S. C.)
Gazette:
It is with feelings of unfeigned sadness
that we announce the death of Rev. Jere
miah F. O’Neill, Jr., nephew of the
Venerable Father O’Neill, of Savannah.
This amiable and accomplishe I Priest
breathed his last in Baltimore, on the 6th
instant, after having undergone a linger
ing and painful illness, which he bore with
Christian fortitude and unmurmuring
resignation.
Last Spring, when we grasped his
manly hand, and beheld his amiable and
beautiful countenance beaming with joy
on meeting the friends of his youth, we
little thought that the sad duty of record
ing his death would devolve on us. He
had left Atlanta where he was in charge
of a congregation, to visit his uncle who
was then in this eit} r . He complained of
a sore throat, and, after a few days, had
recourse to medical advisers Lapse of
time seemed but to aggravate his ail
ment, which was pronounced a cancer of
the tongue. After consulting the most
experienced medical practitioners and
surgeons of Charleston and Savannah,
accompanied by his venerable relation, lie
was placed under the treatment of the
most eminent surgeons of Baltimore. A
friend, writing from there, some Jtime
since, said : “With certain death staring
him in the face, still he is quite patient
and uncomplaining, apparently cheerful
and happy; and not a murmur ever es
capes from his lips.”
The close of his life was in harmony
with the past. For the last four or five
months, he was in St. Agnes’ Hospital,
Baltimore, where he was tenderly cared
for by the Sisters of Charity, and watched
over with more than paternal solicitude
by that good uncle, whose name shall ever
be blended with the name of religion by
the Catholics of the Carolinas and Geor
gia. Strengthened and consoled by the
Holy Sacraments, and by the devout
prayers of the faithful and humble ser
vants of God, who surrounded his dying
couch, he, on the 6th instant, gave up his
pure soul to Him, whose distinguished
Minister he was on earth.
His body reached this city on Wednes
day, and was escorted by Bishop Persico
and the Catholic Clergy of the city, from
the North-eastern to the South Carolina
Depot. llis brother accompanied it on its
way to Locust Grove, where it is to be
interred near the remains of liis parents.
Shortly after the birth of Father
O’Neill, which occurred in Canada in
1825, liis parents settled in Locust
Grove, Ga., then a Catholic settlement.
Reared by a pious mother with the utmost
care, and brought up with sentiments of
love and reverence for God and His holy
Church, he manifested, at an early age,
an eager desire for the Priesthood, liis
longings were not thwarted, At the age
of fifteen years, lie was received by
Bishop England, and placed among the
number of young Levites, who, in days
past, used to surround the Altar of St. !
Finbar’s in Broad Street. There, he con
tinued and prosecuted his studies—Classi
cal, Philosophical, and Theological—with
the exception of a short time passed in
Bishop Wheelan’s Seminary, near Rich
mond. Ia the Spring of 1850, he was
raised to the dignity of Priesthood by the
late Bishop Reynolds. Atlanta was then
assigned him as the future field of his
labors; and, for the last eighteen years of
his life, faithfully and cheerfully did he
labor there, in Macon, in Savannah, and
in all the outmissions of Georgia. To the
truth of this, many, very many, can testify
to whose sad hearts and troubled con
sciences he gave peace and tranquility.
During the late war, he was unceasing in
his attentions to the poor and suffering
soldiers. The wearers of the blue jacket,
as well as those of the grey, were the ob
jects of his tenderness and solicitude.
Many a weary night and cheerless day
did he spend in traversing his vast mis
sions, in camps, in hospitals, and in
prisons. Would that we could give our
readers but even a faint outline of the
labors, privations, and the many acts of
heroic charity of this amiable and faithful
| servant of God.
“Father Jerry,” as he was fondly and
I familiarly called, was more than ordina
rily gifted, and most highly accomplished.
To gentleness and amiability of character,
he united manliness and firmness. Next
to his Religion, his heart was given to
Literature and its cognate studies. When
not engaged in sacred duties, he was ever
I found in his study, poring over the
| literary treasures of antiquity, or the
' splendid productions of modern European
authors. Besides, being an excellent
classical scholar, he had a good knowledge
of Hebrew, and could converse in most
of the modern European languages.
And, to those who were present at the
consecration of the Cathedral and of
Bishop Lynch, his musical talents must
be evident; they cannot but remember
the full, musical, and sonorous tones of
his voice. His theological knowledge was
extensive and accurate, and his style of
preaching in harmony with his refined
taste and varied attainments.
Truly, in liis case may we exclaim,
“In the midst of life we are in death.”
He has been cut down in the meridian
of life, with a bright future before him
Thus has the Diocese of Savannah
lost one of her most useful Missionaries,
End the Priests of Georgia a beloved and
cherished brother, one who was an orna
ment of their Order. Long will his name
be mentioned and remembered by them,
as well as by the Priests of the Diocese
of Charleston, who were his fellow students
and the companions of his youth. May
he rest in peace !
Thursday'morning, November I—th #
the remains of the Rev. Jeremiah O'Neill
arrived in this city, in charge of his
brother, when his corpse was taken to the
Church, and remained there until 8
o'clock in the evening, at which time the
Rev. Father O’Hara performed the
Funeral services, assisted by the Choir.
The corpse was then escorted by the mem
bers of the St. Vincent De Paul Society
to the Georgia Rail Road, where a large
number of the Congregation were in wait
ing to pay their last respects to the
memory of the deceased.
For the Banner of the South.
ESSAYS.
HI.
SUFFRAGE,
Strictly speaking, Suffrage is the pos
session of the elective, franchise; note,
the act of its exercise; and ballot, the
medium of its manifestation. We say
that a party wishes to extend suffrage ;
that a man votes ; and that his ballot is
put in the box. Etymologically, suf
frage comes from two Latin words im
plying power to declare ; vote, from the
Latin voveo, I vow, denoting the exercise
of that power; and ballot, from the Span
ish balota, a little ball, from the fact that
an old mode of conducting an election
was by casting little balls in an urn.
Practically, these distinctions are very
much disregarded, and suffrage, in par
ticular, is used as identical with the elec
tive franchise itself, in which general
sense it will be employed in this Essay.
Suffrage is the power of deciding as to
the principles upon which Government
is to be administered, and the persons in
whom the power of administration is to
reside. As to its proper limitations, there
are two theories, which may he called,
respectively, the Sensible and the Fanatic.
The Sensible theory holds that those
alone should possess the elective franchise
who are, as a rule, competent to its in
telligent exercise. The Fanatic theory
disregards the test of fitness, but gives
us no other well defined test in lieu. The
main idea is extension, irrespective of
fitness, but the precise limits of the ex
tension is a much mooted point. Some
contend for “manhood suffrage,” or that
all men should vote. Others insist on
“female suffrage,” or that all women
should vote too; and others, again, claim
that not only all men and all women, but
all boys and all girls, from eighteen to
twenty-one, should have the franchise.
To still farther complicate the question,
there is a diversity of' opinion, as to the
meaning of the word “all.” Some say
that it means all absolutely; others, that
it only means all who are “loyal;” and
others still, all who not only are, but
have been, “loyal.” In the midst of all
these discrepancies, but one fact clearly
appears, and that is, that, under this Fana
tic theory of suffrage, fitness is no test.
To justify this position, some very curious
arguments are adduced. It is said that
suffrage is a “God-given right;” in which
case disfranchisement must be a hell
devised wrong. Moreover, if suffrage be
a “God-given right,” it follows that, as
only an infinitessimal proportion of hu
manity have voted since the Creation,
the will of the Deity has, in nine hundred
and ninety-nine eases out of every thou
sand, been most heinously frustrated.
Another argument is, that suffrage gives
protection. This is the fundamental idea
of savage sosiety, that each man must
take care of himself. Civilized society
proceeds on a different hypothesis—to
wit: that the body politic is to protect all
its members, or that all are to protect
each. Moreover, as a matter of fact, we
! do not find that where there is no ballot
there is no protection. We, of the United
States, are swarming with voters, even
the land of Egypt swarmed with lice ■
and yet life, liberty, and property, ai( l
more insecure here than in either R Us .
sia or Turkey. Still a third argument is
that the ballot educates. How learning
cornea by “putting the thing in the box’’
does not appear; nor is it true, as a nat
ter of fact, that the ballot, put in
hands, educates its possessors to a fit i lse
of it. The French people had the ballot
in the First Napoleon’sjime, and used it to
elect him Emperor, and away went their
votes with the Empire Precisely the
same thing was done by the Third Napo
leon. The French Republic voted him
into his uncle’s seat. The Negroes in
Jamaica were giveu suffrage by the
British Parliament. It was found that
so far from learning how to use it, they'
were, to borrow an expression from the
ology, in a state of invincible ignorance
and, a year or so since, it was taken away.
Turning from such crack brained ar
guments, it will be of interest to consider
the actual operation of those principles
on which these two theories of suffrage
respectively proceed. A fundamental
difference between them is, that the Sen
sible theory proceeds according to general
rules, and the Fanatic theory on individ
ual exceptions. The Sensible theory
limits suffrage to white men. It does not
say all white men are equally competent
to an intelligent exercise of the elective
franchise, but that, as a rule, white men
are. Here and there it admits that you’
may find one incompetent to vote ; but in
the long run and upon the whole— the
only safe, sensible, and business-like way
of dealing with questions of state—it de-
dares, and experience so proves it, that
an immense, an overwhelming majority,
a majority that is almost a totality, of
white-men, are competent to decide in
telligently as to the principles upon
which they are to be governed, and the
persons in whose hands the administra
tion of these principles is to reside.
Holding these views, the Sensible theory
of suffrage applies them in turn to the
various forms of extension that are pro
posed. It takes up “female suffrage.”
It perceives that here and there are in
dividual women, either naturally gifted
with masculine minds, or, by defect of
family ties, distaste for feminine employ
ments, or the influence of male direction,
given over to politics, who are, perhaps,
as fully competent to vote as the average
white man. .But, perceiving this, it per
ceives also, that there are but few Eliza
beths; that these mannish women arc
but the correlatives, in the inscrutable
economy of the universe, of so many
womanish men, and that, back of them,
rari nantes in gurgite vasto, is the great
army of womankind, as unfit for the forum
as it is fit for the home. Proceeding, as
it does, on the statesmanlike principle of
judging things in gross, the Sensible
theory rejects “female suffrage ” It can-
not make a microscopic law, which shall
say Tabitha is competent—let her vote;
Seraphina is not competent—let her
not vote. It has to make a telescopic
law; a law of general operation. It has
to say women shall vote, or not vote, and,
as unfitness is the overwhelming rule, and
fitness the beggarly exception, it says. No.
Then it takes up “manhood suffrage,”
or that all men should vote—meaning all
Negro men, since, concurrent with this
move, we do not hear of any contemplated
removal of white disfranchisement To
this “manhood” proposition, the Sensible
theory of suffrage applies the same tests
as in the prior case. It asks, Arc Negro
men, as a rule, competent to an intelli
gent exercise of the elective franchise •
A negative answer is so necessarily resul-.
tant, that it is not known that the harde.-t
Negrophilist has ever ventured ail asser
tion to the contrary. Suffrage is self
government, and self-government, coup! and
with the Negro, is so absurd a collocation
as involuntarily raises a smile. The same
inscrutable design which makes the In
dian incapable of civilization, puts the
Negro beyond autonomy. The Indian i
the wild-man, and you shall,sooner kill
him than make him tame. The Negro i> the
child-man, and this world shall pass array
ere he stand alone.
Now, let us sec how the Fanatic theory
looks at these things. It finds some
ram avis of a woman who wants to vot ■,
and is, perhaps, competent to vote, h
inveighs at once against the hardship of
this ease. It uses every art used at the
Old Bailey, when an attorney won!
paint the rigor of the law toward his
client as a reason why his’client should pro
vail against the law. This woman, the
theory will say, is wise, virtuous, useinh
has property —it carefully forgets to s;e
that some man earned this property f_ r
her—why shouldn’t she vote ? 11 rem
an ignorant, worthless, debauched, povei
ty-stricken, he-creature, coming up to hm
polls, and is not this woman not only oi
equal but his superior? In this way. “
makes out a case for the wise, virtuou
and uses ul woman, who wants to vote
