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Domestic News
July 6, 1846
American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper
Baltimore, Maryland
What is this article about?
The New York Herald reports stipulations agreed upon between Mr. Polk and Catholic priests Rev. McElroy and Rey for their service as chaplains in Gen. Taylor's army, ensuring recognition, access to soldiers, and liberty to visit Mexican camps under certain conditions.
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The Catholic Chaplains In The Army. The New York Herald says that the following are the stipulations entered into between Mr. Polk and the two Catholic priests, Rev. Messrs. McElroy and Rey, who recently started for Gen. Taylor's army:
1st. That they should be recognized and respected as clergymen in the army.
2d. That they should have free communication and intercourse with the Catholic soldiers, while not employed on military or camp duty.
3d. That the Protestant soldiers shall be allowed to converse and have unrestrained intercourse with the priests, whenever the soldiers choose.
4th. That the priests shall have liberty to visit the Mexican camp, army and people, at any and all times, except on the eve of an engagement, when their leaving the American camp might be fraught with danger to themselves, or lead to any breaches of military discipline.
1st. That they should be recognized and respected as clergymen in the army.
2d. That they should have free communication and intercourse with the Catholic soldiers, while not employed on military or camp duty.
3d. That the Protestant soldiers shall be allowed to converse and have unrestrained intercourse with the priests, whenever the soldiers choose.
4th. That the priests shall have liberty to visit the Mexican camp, army and people, at any and all times, except on the eve of an engagement, when their leaving the American camp might be fraught with danger to themselves, or lead to any breaches of military discipline.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Appointment
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Catholic Chaplains
Army Stipulations
Mr Polk Agreement
Gen Taylor Army
Religious Tolerance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Polk
Rev. Messrs. Mcelroy
Rev. Messrs. Rey
Gen. Taylor
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Mr. Polk
Rev. Messrs. Mcelroy
Rev. Messrs. Rey
Gen. Taylor
Outcome
stipulations for recognition as clergymen, free communication with catholic soldiers off-duty, protestant soldiers' access to priests, and liberty to visit mexican camp except before engagements.
Event Details
Agreement between Mr. Polk and Rev. McElroy and Rey, who started for Gen. Taylor's army, outlining their roles and interactions as Catholic chaplains.