New York Herald, New York, New York, 1875 March 16

Dispatches received from Rome from Archbishop John McCloskey. The allocution of Pope Pius IX to the Sacred College: the Church of Christ persecuted - dangers to religion and to Society - godless education and German imperialism - priests forced into the army - degraded students foisted on the churches - nomination of five cardinals in petto - a solemn charge relative to the pontifical succession. Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley's sentiments on the honor to America. Bishop James Gibbons seconds Bayley's sentiments. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 4 columns folio