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Southland Times, Issue 737, 16 October 1867, Page 3

The foreign bishops have brought the Pope some munificent presents. Their donations in money alone amount to 1,500,000 crowns, or 7,500,000 francs, and their other gifts are of great Talue. Cardinal Mathieu, Archbishop of Besancon, has presented him with an ostensoir Beveral feet high, and having its massive gold disc enriched with diamonds and rubies of rare brilliancy. The bi>hops of Canada have brought a woj& of art in the shape of a silver ship, with every detail beautifnlly executed. The ballast of this costly toy is composed of gold nuggets, and each of the cabins contains a heap of gold money from a different country. The masts and cordage are gaily dressed with bank notes of every color, and from every country in the world. A very old bishop sought an audience of the Holy Father, leaning on a large thick etaff. Monsignor Pacca, master of the ceremonies, told him that he must first lay his staff aside, as the etiquette of the Court did not permit of his carrying it into the Pope's presence. The bishop claimed exemption from the rule, and the Pope hearing what wa* going on, ordered hinv.to be admitted. Accordingly he appeared before the Holy Father, and, rendering his homage, stated that his diocese was so poor he had nothing to bring him but his stick. This the Pope took in his hand and found very heavy, on which he looked at ifc more closely, and perceived that it was formed of solid fold. The Archbishop of Mexico has cent the Loly Father 80,000 crowns, and an English bishop has presented him with the large sum oi LIOO,OOO sterling. The American bishops are paid to be bringing an fittprgiQUl tribttto-^JPft^