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ry member of the company to which
Warren belonged entered the order as
soon as they coukl be initiated,' and in a
short time nearly all of the regiment
wore bound by the new tie. Lodgc3 were
established in other commands, and the
brotherhood increased with enthusiasm
It spread rapidly among patriots not in
the army.
Warren’s application for a furlough was
earnestly pressed, and he was granted
forty day’s leave. What, was he to do
within that period ? God only knows.
Burning with impatience, he wasted
not a moment in delay. The indispen
sable six shooter and knife were put in
the best order. This was according to
his habit, but now he was yet more care
ful. After placing in his wallet the
necessary provisions, he saddled up his
faithful Betty, sprang upon her back,
and telling his companions “good-bye,”
rode rapidly in the direction of his onoe
hapny but now desolate home.
Publicity was avoided on the route as
far as practicable, not only as a matter of
prudence, but because his humor led him
to shun intercourse with others. He was
locked up with his owa dark thoughts
and purposes. When within a half
day’s travel of home, he left the public
road, and traveled through the woods
and by obscure paths, with all of which
ho was familiar. Night had drawn her
sable curtains when he cautiously ap
proached the homestead of his friend
Hopkins. He made a careful survey of
the premises to detect any lurking dan
ger which might be found. First he rode
to the places where horses could be tied
or staked. JFinding none, he dismounted,
secured his mare out of the way, and
visited the stables; but discovered nothing
to indicate the presence of strangers. Sat
isfied he was running little or no risk,
lie went to the mansion and gently
knocked at the door. It was soon opened,
and he recognized the voice of his friend
in the salutation:
How do you do, sir?’ 7
Warren pronounced his name. The
old gentleman grasped his hand.
“Bless you, Henry; lam glad to see
you. ( Come in, come in.”
“Have you any strangers with you?”
“Noire ; come in ; there is no danger.”
In a few moments he was in the midst
of his relatives. Reader, that scene
cannot be described. Embraces and sobs
expressed more than words could utter.
It was a melancholy pleasure to meet his
dear parents and sister; but when he
thought of his wife and brother, the
frame of the stern soldier trembled; and
his half-suppressed wail of sorrow was
the most touching expression of a lacer
ated heart.
In a short time Mr. Hopkins came and
enquired after Warreu’s horse. He was
told where she stood, and was requested
to have her taken to an out of the way
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(to be continued.)
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OF TOE BANNER OF THE SOUTH.
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Editor Banner of the South:
With a serene complacency with them
selves, and a supreme indifference to the
opinions and principles of others, com
bined with a sense of their own capabili
ty, which is really amusing, the Lords
have quietly proceeded to undo the great
work which bar cost the Nation years of
agitation to introduce, and the Commons
months of long and patient discussion to
accomplish. From what particular source
they draw the flattering estimate which
they evidently possess of their political
ability we confess ourselves at a loss to
imagine, but they seem to labor under
the enviable delusion that they are a
body mercifully sent by Providence to
control the liberty and temerity of men
—a body invested with a supreme juris
diction over the legislation of tho
people—a species of oracle to whicli the
every measure must be piously sub
mitted, and whose veto can still the voice
of popular power into abject submission
and silent despair. Do their infatuated
Lordships for one moment iinagint that
their House—a tolerated nonentity in
the councils of the Nation—an antiquated
and useless relic of the middle ages,
placed for curiosity sake in the fabric
of the Constitution, cau silence the voice
or stultify the action of the people? The
last occasion upon which the House of
Lords was ever known to be of the
slightest conceivable use to itself or any
thing else was in the year 1210, when
it managed to frighten King John into
signing the Charter at Runnymede, and
if we could in any manner persuade our
selves to believe that it will outlive the
present century, we would have no best
tation in saying that a similar interval
will elapse before it can place before the
Nation and the age a practical apology
for the sin of its existence. » The Nation
is therefore astonished that they cannot
perceive thn folly of such a course. Acy
they prepared to measure their strength *
with the country, or they merely
courting destruction by outraging the
patience of the people. With a narrow
minded, short-sighted, selfish policy they
have united with the Conservatives of
the country in perpetuating the anoma
lous theories and social distinctions of
their favorite feudalism—in damming, up
the tonrent of public opinion, that is now
surging wraihfully against the tottering
barriers, and threatens every moment to
sweep them and their theories from the
face of the political world into the grave
of the dead centuries—into the gulf of
the past and forgotten
SPAIN.
A short time ago, the Government of
Prim offered to Queen Isabella her per
sonal income and crown jewels if she
consented to abdicate. She has now
done so, but in .favor of the Prince
Alfonso. The# following is the text of
her manifesto:
Spaniards! my long reign has seen
many sad and troubled periods—sad
above all for me because the glory of
certain facts, and the progress realized
while I ruled the destinies of the country,
cannot make me forget that, loving peace
and the increase of public good, I always
saw my deepest and most cherished feel
ings, my noblest aspirations, and my most
earnest wishes for the prosperity of
Spain, thwarted by acts independent of
my will. Asa child,, thousands of he
roes proclaimed my name, but the hor
rors of war surrouded my cradle. Asa
girl, I had no thought but to second pro
posals which appealed good and calcu
lated to secure your happiness, but the
heated strife of parties allowed no time
for the law and the love of prudnt re
forms to take root. At an age when rea
son is fortified by. experience, the un
governable passions of men—whom I
would not oppose at the cost of your
blood—more precious to me than my
own—have (Jriven me to a foreign c un
try, far from the throne of my ancestors,
to this friendly, hospitable and illustrious
land, which is not, however, my own
laud nor that of my children.
“Snch, in brief, is the political history
of thirty-five years in which I have exer
cised the supreme representative power
of the people committed to my charge
by God’s laws, by personal right and na
tional right. Reflecting upon this pe
riod, I cannot accuse myself of contribu
ting, with deliberate intention, either to
the evils laid to my charge or to the
misfortunes which I was powerless to
avert. A constitutional Queen, I have
sincerely respected the fundamental laws.
A Spanish woman, before all, and a
loving mother, Spain’s sons are all equal
ly dear to me.
“The misfortunes which I could not
prevent were mitigated by me as far as
possible. Nothing was more grateful to
my heart than to pardon or reward, and I
omitted nothing to prevent my subjects
tears from flowing from my cause. With
desires, and feelings that have neverthe
less been vain, to spare me, in my coun
try or away from it, the bitter trials af
flicting my life—resigned to suffer them,
and accepting the design of Divine
Providence —1 believe 1 can yet freely
and spontaneously make this my last of
acts, all of which have sought to pro
mote your prosperity, secure your tran
quility. Twenty months have passed
aince I set foot upon foreign soil: appre
hensive of ills which in their blind
ness, tenacious supporters of illegiti
mate aspirations, who have been con
demned by the laws of the Kingdom, by
the vole of many assemblies, by the right
of victory, by the declarations of the
Governments of civilized Europe, do not
hesitate to reproduce. In these twenty
months my afflicted soul has never
ceased to hear the suffering cry which
arises from my never forgotten Spain.
Full of faith in its future—solicitous for
its greatness, integrity and independence
—grateful to support those who were
and who are attached to fne —forgetting,
the efforts of those who do not know me
or insult me—for myself, I ask nothing,
but I would obey the impulse of my
heart, and the loyal sentiment of the
Spaniards by confiding to their honor
and noble feeling the destiny of a tra
ditional dynasty, and the heir of a hun
dred Kings.”
Here follows the act of abdication,
transferring the crown to the Prince un
der the tittle of Alfonso Xll.—the ex-
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Queen preserving all civil rights, and
the custody of Alfonso while living ab
road, until be is proclaimed King by the
Government and Cortest, representing
the legitimate uote of the people.
CATHOLICISM IN CANADA.
William M’Arthur M. P. for Lambeth
and a native of the North of Ireland has
given notice that he will on an early day
call the attention of the House of Commons
to a rumored endowment of the Catho
lic Church in Canada, and will put the
following questions to the Under-Secre
tary for the colmies.
“Whether or not it is true that the
Government of the dominion of Canada
have set apart one million four hundred
thousand acres of the richest land in the
Red River Settlement for the Roman
Catholie Church: and if he considers such
appropriation to be campatible with
those principles of Church and State
s q aration,’andequal ligFeqnd pri\i eges
among all Christian denominations, which
have been established’as a fundamental
part of the Constitution and government
of the Dominion:—-Whether his Ex
cellency the Governor has assented to
such a proceeding* and whether if the
Colonial office is in possession of any in
formation relating to the matter, or if any
correspondence has taken place between
the Governor-General and the Secretary
of State for the Colonies,, he will object
to communicate such information or lay
such correspondence on the table of the
HoUSe.” • : : I ' •,0
The Under-Secretary himself is an emi
nent Catholie and a great friend of the
ever-gracious Earl Granville who presides
over the Colonial Empire of Great
Britain.
EARL OF CLARENDON. *
In the death of the Earl of Claren
don, the press laments one of the great
est statesmen of the day., His peaceful
policy made him the friend and coun
sellor of many governments in Europe.
, ’j' FRANCE.
Iq reply to the speech of Carnier
Page, Marshall La Boeuff stated that
while Franco had reduced its army by
10 000, other powers had increased theirs,
and that Franco must maintain a con
tingent of 90,000. Ernest Picard said
that a reduction of 10,000 was not suffi
cient for the peace .of Europe. M.
Thiers supported the Government, and
proposed that the number of the con
tingent be increased to 100,000, and de
clared that if the peace was mai tained
it was because France was strong.
Veritas.
MONT6OMEFIY CORRESPONDENCE
OF THE BANNER OF THE SOUTH.
CONFIRMATIONS IN TUSKALOOSA AND
MONTGOMERY.
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Montgomery, July 12th, 1870.
Dear Banner: ~ ,
According to promise Bishop Quinlan
was with us last Sunday, on his return
from Tuskaloosa, whether he had gone
from Selma, to attend the examinations
and annual, distribution of premiums at
the Ursuliqe Academy.
The Bishqp expresses himself very
much pleased with the excellent manage
ment of the Sisters, rnd the proficiency
of the young ladies entrusted to their
care. ,
This institution . is a branch of the
celebrated Valle Crucis at Columbia, S.
C. The school is not large, owing to the
fact that the Catholic population, in and
around Tuskaloosa, is itself very small,
and tha,t the place, though very salu
brious, has hitherto been accessible only
by stage roads and the uncertain naviga
tion of the Warrior River. But the sys
tem of railroads now in course of con
struction, in Alabama, will make it soon
easy of access from every quarter, and
render the academy, for its advantages,
a very desirable school for Catholic and
other children from the adjoining States, as
well as from Alabama. Under the ex
cellent discipline and high moral tone of
instruction of the distinguished Order of
Ursulines, we may then look for it to
become a flourishing institution.
Whilst in Tuskaloosa, the Bishop ad
ministered Confirmation, in the Convent
Chapel, to ten candidates, three of whom
were adults, and the rest young ladies of
the Academy. Two of those confirmed
were converts to the Faith.
On last Sunday, the 10th, the Bishop
administered Confirmation in St. Peter’s
Church in this City; that being the pur
pose of his visit. The number confirm
ed was seventeen, all adults, save three,
and ten of them converts to the Faith.
Owing to feeble health all last Winter
and Spring, and the measles that pre
vailed for a long time among the chil
dren of the Congregation, the Rev,
Pastor was unable to instruct and pre
pare them to his satisfaction, and for that
reason put off their first Communion to
another time ; else the number Confirmed
would have been much larger. When we
consider the niauy disadvantages the
Church Fas to encounter in this Capital,
the centre of the refined luxury, the vice,
and the political corruption of a great
State—evils common to all capitals—
we have reason to bless God for the many
accessions he has brought to her during
the last few years ; several of these being
persons of high social standing, culti
vated intelligence, and unimpeachable
integrity.
There are many others who are ill at
ease in their religious professions—wO
cannot call them convictions—who we
hope will, one day, with God’s blessing,
have their eyes sufficiently open to the
truth, and obtain the grace necessary to
embrace it.
At High Mass, the Bishop treated us
to an admirable discourse on the Church
of Christ and its identity with the Catho
lic Church this day teaching the world.
His text was from Hub. c. 13—v’s. 1, 8,
and 17: “Remember your prelates, who
have spoken the word of God to vou;
whose taitli follow, considering the end
of their conversation.! “Jesus Christ yes
terday and to day, and the same forever.”
‘ Obey your prelates and be subject to
them; for the}- watch as being to give an
account of your souls ; that thsy may do
this with joy and not with grief ; for this
is not expedient to you,” The depth of
thought, the concentration of argument,
the precision of expression, the chaste
ness * of language, displayed by the
Bishop in a discourse of an hour and a
halfs duration, in whic h he unfolded and
elucidated the whole system of divine
truth contained in those sentences of the
inspired Apostle, stamp him at once as a
man of no mean natural gifts, of great the
ological attainments and a dialectician of
the first order, There were present sev
eral members of the bar and many others,
who are not members of the Church.
They payed the most marked attention ;
and some seemed perfectly carried away
by the irresistible force of his argument.
In the afternoon, at Vespers, the
Bishop addressed to those to be con
firmed a short, lucid, and pathetic in
struction, on the nature and dignity of
the Sacrament—on the great gift of the
Holy Ghost they were about to receive,
the purity of heart they should bring
with them, the joy with which they should
anticipate this celestial visitor, "and the
fidelity with which they should in the
future correspond with the inspirations of
His grace. The congregation on this
occasion was excessively large; com
posed in a great measure of those who
are “always learning and never coming
to the knowledge of the truth;” who are
Like the man that “looked at his natural
countenance in a glass, and went away
and forgot what manner of man he was;”
who are like “clouds without water cast
about by every wind.” That is to say
minds without ballast. These arc the
class that join t the sects —not because
they teach something positive, but be
cause they do not teach at all ; but leave
every one to have “faith in his own
opinion”—not because they lay down for
them a rigid rule of life. • ;.i v
; But this letter is already too long and
I do not wish your readers bored by
• Your Correspondent.
Foreign. ?
Paris, July 17. —Ah engagement is re
ported near Forbaeb. 3,000 Prussians and
2,000 French killed. No verification.
The Emperor has issued a reassuring
proclamation to the South German States.
, War feeling has entire control of the
people. Grammoui made a warlike speech
in Chambers.
Offensive demonstrations were made in
front of Thiers’ residence on account ot his
anti war speech, followed however by de
monstrations in his favor.
The report that the French troops have
been re-called from Home is contradicted.
Holland and Italy will maintain absolute
neutrality.
The report that the bridges on the Bel
gian frontier had been destroyed is con
tradicted.
The Moniteur says England is much
concerned for the welfare of Belgium.
La France denies the neutrality of Bel
gium.
The Moniteur thinks England is more
uneasy in relation to the attitude of Prus
sia than that of France regarding Belgian
neutrality.
The Moniteur holds friendly language
towards Spain, intimating that Fra nee
would be willing to support the
father ot the King of Portugal for King of
Spain.
Paris journals have sent special corre
spondents to the front.
By order of the Prussian Government
railway and telegraphic communication
with h ranee has been destroyed.
France friendly neutrality or unconditional
aid.
Prussia lias made overtures to Austria
for an alliance.
The Prussians who invaded Moselle for
the purpose of destroying railroads, re
treated precipitately to Rastadt fortifica
tions, which are commanded by Prussian
officers.
The bridges between the right and left
banks of the Rhine have been destroyed *
The wildest enthusiasm is displayed on
the streets and boulevards.
The latest reports say no troops Lave
crossed the Rhine.
The Garde Nationale and Garde Mobile
of the first three corps have been ordered
to report immediately for active service.
Madrid, July 17, p. m — -Council no.i
ties deputies that the withdrawal of Prince
Hohenzollern, makes the convention of
the twentieth unnecessary.
Paris, July 17. p.m.—The Jfoniteur has
positive advices that Spain will avoid corn
plications. After the session vesterdav
the Senate proceeded in a body to the
Court. Rouhor, addressing the Emperor
said monarchial combinations are injuri
ous to the prestige and security of France
which had been mysteriously favored by
Prussia, and defeated by your prompt
pretest against Ilolienzollern’s candidature.
Your Majesty lias been compelled to draw
the swftrd. The country is with you,
eager, and long prepared for the 'contest!
You have awaited and seized the occasion!
You have raised to perfection the military
organization of France. By your care
*Franee is prepared.
, London, July 17, p. m.—The foreign
office has not been officially advised of the
declaration of war.
Italy and Denmark assure Powers of
neutrality.
The troops of Saxony are iu motion,
i Reierves have been ordered out to pro
teef the frontiers.
The German parliament meets on the
20th.
Belgium calls upon England, Prussia
and France for protection in her neutrality
and immunity of her territory.
The Bavarian army, including reserve?,
have been ordered to camp.
Hamburg, July 17, p. m.—King Wil
liam, addressing the Chamber of Com
merce, regrets the sacrifice which the
honor of Germany require.
Paris, July 17, p. expected
session of the High Court has been inde
finitely postponed and a general amnesty
issued. . i
11 London, July 18, noon. —Prussian ves
eels in English ports have discharged their
crews and laid up.
The Times , in an editorial this morning,
expects to be obliged to chronicle Prussian
reverses at first, owing to superior prepa
rations and efficiency ot the French army.
Prussia needs at least another fortnight to
get altogether in readiness.
In another editorial the Times says:
“France, shadow of excuse or
justification, plunges Europe in a war, of
which no person living may sec the end-
Zurich, July 18, noon. —Switzerland
declares forjarmed neutrality. The stock
market in London and Liverpool are
purely nominal. There have been no
general transactions. The panic arises
from a rumor that the Emperor of Rus
sia pronounces io favor of Prussia, and
mobilizes the Russian army. This rumor
paralyzes everything.
Copenhagen, July 18. noon. —The neu
trally of Sweden is officially declared,
Government having previously communi
cated with France.
Paris, July IS, Doon. —France demands
a decision from the South German States
by noon to-day.
Tne French Government forbids cyphers
in telegrams.
No collision yet reported.
! St. Petersburg, July 18, p. m.--la
the massacre of French at Tiensin, China,
Germans were spared.
Paris, July 18, p. m.—Corps Leuris
latif k as voted all supplies asked. Im
mense subscriptions to support the war are
pouring in.
The L i Liherte says neither Prussia nor
France have made a formal declaration
cor committed an ofert act of war. Each
power hesitates fco aggress. The diplomats
of neither power have received forma:
passports.
It is said that the leader of ITer Ma
jesty’s Opposition made a very neat
repartee. A nobleman coming out of the
Flouse of Lords met Mr. Disraeli, and
said, “llow very dull you fellows are in
the House of Commons! You must
find it awfully slow.’’ “Why, yes,'
replied Mr. Disraeli, mildly, ‘‘l w:i !
really thinking, only the other day, that
one might almost as well be a peer."
One day at the Tuilleries, when sever
al ladies were to take an oath of fidelity
to the Emperor Napoleon I, ho parti
cularly noticed the beautiful Madame de
Monier, who wore remarkably short
petticoats to show the delicacy of her
ankles. Someone asked Talleyrand
what be thought of the tout entemll''-
“I think,” said lie, “that her dress is too
short to take an oath of fidelity."
A young fop at a bazaar being solici
ted to buy something by a fair creature
who kept a table, said be wanted to get
what was not for sale—a lock of her half
She promptly cut off the coveted curl
and received the sum asked for it twenty
dollars. The purchaser was showing his
trophy to a friend. “She did you,* said
the friend; “for to my certain knowledge
she only paid twenty shillings for the
whole wig.”
A good old Quaker lady, after listen
ing to the extravagant yarn of a shop
keeper as long as her patience would al
low said to him: ‘Friend what a pity, i*
is a sin to lie; it seems so necessary to
thy happiness.