after the publication of the first edition of your Lordship's letter to Ambrose Phillipps, Esq., my attention was drawn in a remarkable degree to the matter. I opened a correspondence with an institution which I believed to be favourably circumstanced for seeking, through the means of respectful communication with your Lordship, to put the cases of the Tyrol in a rational course of investigation. My endeavours then were unavailing. And now, by a striking coincidence, and as I cannot but believe, providential permission, a case closely similar in its interior features, but different in the associated circumstances, appears at that very period to have been in progress within my parish. Notice is drawn to it; from distant localities multitudes flock to gaze and wonder; just sufficient time is afforded to permit the plot to be fully developed, a protest to be entered, a demand for enquiry, first courteously addressed to the chief actor in the scene, and afterwards publicly put forward, and then a fearful disclosure of fraud, impiety, and hypocrisy is made. There are personal difficulties from multiplied engagements, and much repugnance from the nature of the subject to induce me to decline the task; for, it presents itself in a far different aspect here, from what it appeared in to your Lordship, in the Vallies and among the Mountains of the Tyrol. Believing, as your Lordship evidently does, that the subjects of your narrative are the special favourites of heaven; viewing them surrounded with all the scenery of peaceful and happy seclusion, amidst the song of birds and the fragrance of flowers in the one case, and the romantic wildness and savage mountain gloom, which you have so eloquently described, as harmonizing with the character of the Addolorata in the other, it is not surprising that sympathy and sentimentalism should lend an interest to the contemplation and description of the scene. But here, the exposure of scenes of iniquity and blasphemy brings the mind into contact with all that is repulsive to spiritual feeling; and the exhibition of the means which the Church of Rome and her Ministers have used, to advance her interests and their designs, must, if fully and faithfully executed, involve a sacrifice of feelings and sensibilities. Experience has testified too, to what the Saviour foretold, "If they have "called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more "shall they call them of his household :"* and in this land, in the present day, Scriptural truth and sound argument is sure to be met by calumny, personality, and scurrility. But difficulties • Matt. x. 25.

must not hinder, nor repugnance induce us to withdraw from the path of duty.

It may be necessary to introduce the subject by a short account of the establishments in connexion with which these exhibitions have been got up; in their origin, progress, and means of support. Two such have been conducted under the same patronage and management. The first is designated"ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, YOUGHAL; for Foreign Missions all over the world; particularly England, Scotland, and the British Colonies.-The Very Rev. John Foley, President.

It owed its foundation to successful speculations connected with the "Catholic Total Abstinence Society," in 1839. The remarkable progress of that under Father Mathew, seems to have stimulated this Very Rev. Divine to tread in his steps and participate in his rewards. Accordingly, he headed a Secession from the original Youghal Temperance Society; (which was mixed in its constitution, comprising persons of all denominations,) and organised one exclusively Romish, the pledge being administered to the member kneeling before the Crucifix, and which appears to be connected with the Sodality of the Sacred Heart. The terms seem to have varied from 2s. 6d. to 1s. for Crosses or Medals, besides a charge for Certificates. The success which attended was abundant: thousands on thousands flocked to receive the pledge; and the result in the extension of sober habits among the people was very beneficial, The proceeds were applied to the foundation of the College, a large and suitable building in a favourable locality, being procured; to which was added a Chapel, erected in a convenient situation, on the grounds. Pupils gathered in from distant counties, and the progress of the institution is thus noticed, by the Hon. and Rev. Mr. Spencer. In the Catholic Magazine, for May, 1841, Mr. Spencer informs us that :

"The Rev. John Foley, parish priest of Youghal, in the County of Cork, has established a seminary for Missionaries, and that the number of those who had offered themselves to be brought up under him for Foreign Missions, whether already inmates of the house, or students lodged without, or younger ones in a preparatory course of education, was no less than forty-five. He said, that of those, he was confident that every one would be happy to devote his life to the conversion of England, if a place were offered him; and he proposed to me, if I desired it, to choose six of the most promising subjects immediately, who should, through their whole course of study, consider themselves as destined for

England, and give themselves to any of our bishops, who would accept them at my recommendation. I could not see what step to take immediately in the affair, and only wrote to express my joy at his undertaking, and to encourage his noble intentions. Three weeks ago I received from him a further report of his proceedings. He tells me now, that, between externs and interns, his number exceeds eighty. All the students have taken the temperance pledge. Mr. Foley exhorts them constantly to the highest spirit of mortification and of devoted zeal. He teaches them to prepare for their missionary career, by acquiring a complete indifference to the world, and embracing the resolution never to look back on the country which they have left, when once engaged in their work. Mr. Foley tells me that his establishment has been already noticed with favour by the Holy See; and by more than one bishop in distant countries."

It would appear that shortly subsequent to this, the increasing numbers of the College, as well as the necessities of a Sister establishment, which we shall shortly notice, rendered an increase of funds important. And here we may notice the character of the means resorted to by the Church of Rome for the support of her institutions. Various are the modes adopted, and the holier the rites the more effectual is found the venal use of them.* But the combination of the fabled existence of Purgatory, with the alleged efficacy of the Sacrifice of the Mass, as the most effectual means of release, has been ever found the most successful engine for working on the fears and anxieties of the living for themselves, and the sympathies of sorrowing relatives for the dead, and thus recruiting the Coffers of the Church. Accordingly, the conductors of St. Mary's College determined to put this machinery into requisition, and in July, 1841, circulated the following Manifesto; which however was endeavoured to be confined to the faithful votaries of Rome, and more extensively disseminated in distant localities, than in the town and neighbourhood of Youghal. A few copies however found their way into Protestant hands, and it was noticed in the Public Papers.

I find in the Cork Constitution of this date (Feb. 23rd) no less than three cases of Romish Priests having used the opportunity of attending the dying bed of their parishioners, to procure testamentary dispositions in their favour.

One case in the Insolvent Debtors' Court, in Dublin.

Another in the Rolls' Court.

And another quoted from the Carlow Sentinel, in which it appears that the Rev. expectant was disappointed of his bequest, by the accidental circumstance of having omitted to procure personal execution of the Will, by the Deceased.

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES.

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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, YOUGHAL, For Foreign Missions all over the world, particularly England, Scotland, and the British Colonies.

The Very Rev. JOHN FOLEY, President.

Such an Institution has long been sighed for, such an Institution has been long expected from Catholic Ireland. England is ripe for Re-conversion, Scotland seeks the truth, while from the British Colonies, thousands upon thousands stretch forth their arms, and by the mercies of him who died for all mankind supplicate us for Pastors to "break to them the Bread of life."

Already about forty young Missionaries are ardently prosecuting their sacred studies at St. Mary's. Ere long they will be prepared to march like faithful soldiers of J. Christ to whatever quarter of the world their labours, most may be required.

Catholics of Ireland rally round this Institution, destined by the "wisdom of God" to impart light, and truth, and heavenly comfort to millions of our Fellow men.

To send forth faithful Missionaries, to send forth a Host of young Apostles, and to bear a share for ever in the merit of their sufferings, and sacrifices, and of the countless blessings they will impart, all required of every Catholic, is merely one shilling yearly, and from the poor even one single sixpence.

Oh! did Priests and People but combine, how many thousands of souls might every year thus be, rescued from never ending destruction, how many now being lost would "sing the songs of Sion" and eternal triumph.

N.B.-The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up for the contributors, both living and dead three times every week.

Donations and subscriptions, transmitted by Post or otherwise, shall be thankfully received, and gratefully acknowledged by the THE VERY REV. JOHN FOLEY, Catholic College, Youghal.

This was succeeded by a second appeal.

STUDENTS' LIBRARY.

ST. MARY'S college, yoUGHAL.

The object of this Library is to advance the improvement of the Students, by placing within their reach the English Classics, with a selection of approved Ecclesiastical and Scientific Works.

The Contributors will be ranked among the Benefactors of the House. For their spiritual and temporal welfare, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass shall be offered up three times every week.

N.B.-Donations, whether in money or Books, shall be thankfully received, and gratefully acknowledged by the Very REV. JOHN FOLEY, President, the Professors, or any of the Students of St. Mary's.

In bringing these documents before the public, I may be permitted to remark on one or two of their striking features.

The inducement held out for benefactions is a participation in the merit of the sufferings and sacrifices of the "faithful Missionaries and Host of Young Apostles." The rate demanded is one shilling, or even sixpence yearly." Reference is indeed made to disinterested love of souls; but, the N. B. of the first paper and the of the second, mark the grand incentive to be, that, "The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up for the contributors, both living and dead, three times every week." Now if we consider the definition given in the authorised decrees of Rome, "that in the most holy sacrifice of the "Eucharist there is truly, really, and substantially the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus "Christ;"* and then observe that three times per week can this most precious offering be purchased for "even one single sixpence" per annum, we shall perceive how the depreciation of the marketable price testifies to the reverential regard paid to the eternal Son of God. What strange inconsistency between profession of doctrine and practical application of it! What nominal exaltation of the Sacrament of the Altar, what virtual degradation of the supposed corporeal presence of the Lord Jesus! The very emphasis of type is put in requisition in these remarkable documents, solely to impress this consideration on the reader. As might perhaps be anticipated, this sudden depreciation aroused the jealousy of other dealers in the same commodity; and it was publicly rumoured that the Hierarchy of the country declined sanctioning the College, by ordaining its Students. But the announcement of a Rescript from Rome, annexing special privileges to the institution, and stated to render it independent of the local ecclesiastical authorities, soon removed all difficulties. From this time all seemed to progress peaceably and prosperously with the College of St. Mary's. Reposing in Pontifical favour, countenanced by the noble of the land, increasing in numbers, and doubtless advancing in enlightened attainments, the "reconversion of England, Scotland and the British Colonies," through its “ Foreign Missions all over the world," seemed a consummation close at hand.

In the mean time, the attention of its really benevolent principal was directed to the pitiable situation of a guilty and degraded class of his fellow creatures, and a Magdalen Asylum, for female penitents was established through his instrumentality.

• Creed of Pope Pius IV.