(1846) Oct.
Harvard, (Massachusetts)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The Review has been read with interest, especially the articles on Transcendentalism and the Holy Scriptures. Brownson's exposition is candid. The chapter on war does not touch the groundwork of the question at issue. The question is whether Christ authorizes war on our fellow-man. All the teachings of the Gospel convinces the writer it is Christian to forgive. The commands of Christ are not in accordance with the speech (by Fletcher Webster) which Brownson commends. This speech recommends to be always armed, to teach foreign powers by cannon to respect your rights. How can one reconcile fighting enemies with loving and doing good towards them?
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(1846) (Oct.?)
Clarke, Father M(ichael):
(Lafayette, Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Clarke received Blanc's letter. He is detained longer than he anticipated. He wishes he could have been in New Orleans during Father (Edward) D'hauw's illness. Clarke has written again to Ireland to his Bishop to send an exeat. The church here will soon be covered. P.S. If the lumber for St. Joseph's is not procured Clarke could bring all the lumber from here to New Orleans. He will also bring Blanc a good horse form here. This town is the head of navigation of the Wabash. The high water generally comes about Christmas. He will be prepared to go by the first boat. He sends regards to Fathers Rous(se)lon, Perché, DuKenez (Duquesnay?), D'hauw, Ogé and Maskerony (Mascaroni?). (P.P.S.) He would be obliged for some Mass intentions by sending a check on the Lafayette Bank, Indiana. He does not wish to leave with one cent belonging to this mission.
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1846 Oct. 1
Boué Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Boué takes advantage of the departure of one of the their priests for the college at Grand Coteau to give (Blanc) news of his family. Boué returned from Sury two weeks ago where he had gone to visit his sick mother. (Blanc)'s brother and their wife and children are well. Victor will remain at the seminary. (Blanc)'s young Irishman left for Paris to see his brother and to go to Dublin. He is pious and intelligent but his health is deplorable. He may spend the winter at Lyons. It seems that (Blanc) has lost several of his priests. Boué was surprised to see Father (J. Moulard?) Moulliard who came to France because of his health. Boué fears (Blanc) will not see him again in New Orleans; he is temporarily at St. Etienne as choir master. He does not seem to have come empty handed. Not so for another of (Blanc)'s subjects who asked Boué for money but who refused his services when Boué questioned him. The affairs of Boué's cousin (Father Louis Boué) who died in Canada are not yet settled. Boué is waiting to hear from Father (Nicholas) Point, (S.J.). Boué will write soon through young Mattheu who plans to leave for New Orleans.
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1846 Oct. 1
Bréard, Father:
Ingouville, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bréard recommends a priest of the Diocese of Bescancon who is going to New Orleans on sad and urgent business. Breard had hoped that when (Blanc) came to France he would stay at the presbytery.
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1846 Oct. 1
Hill, Allen:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $257 for railings, gates, etc. bought by Father S(tephen) Rousselon. Signed by A.S. Jones for Hill.
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1846 Oct. 1
(Saint-Marc), Bishop G(odefroy Brossais):
Rennes, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In permitting Father (Auguste?) Martin to go to (Blanc)'s diocese to work, (Saint-Marc) is making a great sacrifice. He hopes Martin's zeal will bear abundant fruit.
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1846 Oct. 1
Terret, (Andre), Vice-presid(ent):
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Terret, vice-president of the Association of the Propagation of Faith acknowledges the receipt of Lefevere's letter of Jan. 10. He thanks Lefevere for the details it contained. The Treasurer of the Council of Paris will acquaint Lefevere with the amount of the allocation for the diocese of Detroit which he is charged to pay. His letter will also bear him both an assurance of the lively interest which the Councils (of Lyons and of Paris) do not cease to have for the missions subject to his jurisdiction, and of the desire to help him in his holy enterprises as far as the state of the receipts and the number of missions will permit. Choiselat has the right to acquaint Lefevere of the Councils' intentions regarding the religious establishments of the Congregation of the Holy Cross of Le Mans and of the Redemptorists in Lefevere's diocese, as well as the designation of the amount of money that ought to be sent to the Redemptorists. Terret asks Bishop Lefevere to accept the Association's thanks for his solicitude in establishing the association for the Propagation of Faith in his diocese. In accordance with Lefevere's demand the Association has not failed to send His grace the indicated number of copies of the annual reports in different languages. These copies are attached to the ballots which they will send every two months to Father Stephen Rousselon, the vicar general of New Orleans who is in charge of details of administration for the society in that city. Rousselon will have the right to keep copies. Terret asks for a continuation of particulars Lefevere finds useful to send in order that the Society might know and appreciate more and more the condition of the Diocese of Detroit. He also wishes especially that the attached form be filled out column by column according to the headings of each column.
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1846 Oct. 2
Graveraet, Sophie:
Mackinac, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Mrs. Graveraet is anxious to get her half year's pay as teacher at Point St. Ignace, (Michigan). Her husband has gone to winter at Lake Superior and she is left nearly destitute.
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1846 Oct. 2
Maignan, V(ict)or(?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Michael) Portier:
Mobile, (Alabama)
Maignan has received, by the latest steamer from Europe, a letter from Mrs. Piveteau announcing the sale of the sum which Portier has on hand. The person who purchased it asks that Portier's note be paid when it falls due on December 4/7. Maignan advises Portier so that he can be prepared.
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1846 Oct. 3
Malavergne, Father J(ames) J.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Here is the bulletin (no enclosure) of the monthly examinations of his students. In this country one must be more prudent than in France. He will submit to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché all he would give to the public; he has already begun.
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1846 Oct. 3
Waterman, Durant:
Maysville, K(entuck)y
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Last winter Waterman was appointed to deliver a series of public lectures on Luther, the Reformation, etc. In investigating he became convinced that he was not the man represented; this led Waterman to examine the Catholic Church. All his family are strongly Protestant, one a Presbyterian minister, one a lawyer, both professors in Baltimore University, better known as Newton University. The Academy in Maysville, of which Waterman is principal is entirely supported by Protestants. He asks Blanc's influence in obtaining a situation as teacher. His income is $1200 a year; he is willing to take $600 besides his board. It is his desire to study for the ministry of Blanc's church.
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1846 Oct. 4
Cartuyvels, Father G.S.:
St. Trond, Belgium
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cartuyvels as well as his family, is anxious to be assured about the conduct of Father L(ouis) Cartuyvels because of the rumors about him. He asks if L(ouis) is really attached to (Blanc)'s diocese as he wrote on June 29 and if his conduct conforms to his holy vocation.
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1846 Oct. 5,
(Fitzpatrick, John Bernard, Bishop
of Boston:
Boston, (Massachusets)
to Catherine Seton:
New York, (New York)
He has time to write her only a word. Her forebodings are all giants in the mist that will turn out to be nothing on approach. If she keeps the love of God in her heart she will overcome all difficulties. Anxiety and Scrupulousness, she must avoid them. They come from self-love. She must not ponder on past or future but make a clear jump into her vocation simply trusting in God's grace. He is not surprised that her friend took his words for an appear to the imagination. This is the evil of Heretics: the truths of Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell never become facts and principles in their minds, but seem like dreams. Yet he does not despair in her friends care. She must pray for her friend. He wishes her consolation and grace in the service and love of God.
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1846 Oct. 5
Ladavière, (S.J.), Father A. P(ierre):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Antoine Wilfrid Webre, son of Antoine Webre, deceased, and Emelie Palmire Becnel, daughter of the late Prudent and Clarisse Webre, sister of Antoine Webre, ask for a dispensation to marry.
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1846 Oct. 6
Hitselberger, Father A.L.:
Norfolk, v(irgini)a
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hitselberger introduces Mrs. Ryan. A pupil of St. Joseph's, she has resided in Norfolk, an exemplary member of his congregation. She is married to Captain Ryan and will live in New Orleans. Her husband, he has heard, is indifferent to his religion so she will have trials to meet.
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1846 Oct. 6
(Ray, R.U.), Sister Ste. Seraphine:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She reminds Blanc of the taking of the habit which should take place this month. It would be good to have it on October 15 if convenient for Blanc.
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1846 Oct. (6)
Villeneuve, Sister Dorothea:
Nazareth, (Kentucky)
to Bishop Ant(hon)y Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Twenty-seven years have brought many changes but has not effaced the impressions of the many salutary instructions Blanc then gave her. Within a few months God has taken her nearest and dearest relations. Sister Pelagia died last February. Dorothea's own and only sister died and left two children. The younger survived only two weeks, her husband only six weeks. Dorothea wrote two years ago; Blanc did not answer. She sends a small painting (no enclosure) to keep in his office book. She had almost forgotten her French but since the Misses Le Coumpt are here she has learned it again. They are fine girls.
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1846 Oct. 7
Boué, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Although Boué wrote only a week ago when the priests left for New Orleans, he is taking advantage of the departure of Mr. Matou who is returning to seek a fortune he did not amass the first time. (Blanc)'s letter of September 4 arrived October 4. He hastened to give the enclosure to Father Malliard, (S.J.) but Boué did not get to see him. Boué heard that Malliard had left his position as Provincial and was replaced by their compatriot, Father (John?) Jordan, (S.J.) who was Superior at the choice and as soon as Jordan arrives, Boué will make every effort to persuade him to take (Blanc)'s view about acquiring Jefferson College, (Convent, Louisiana). Boué has received the two drafts (Blanc) sent, one for 2,250, the other for 3,000 francs. F(ran)cois Poidebord received 10,000 francs and knows the amount he will have. Boué had counted on 3400 francs for Father (Louis) Boué's heirs, so much for arrears and so much for the sale of young Paul. Boué has confided the sum to (Blanc)'s oldest brother. Boué has deducted 400 francs for Victor for money advanced and for board. Young Matou hoped to take with him Father Mouillier(?) with whom he was friendly in New Orleans but he did not seem to want to go. (Blanc) has little hope from Lyons unless he comes to France as Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) did. Boué hopes Odin will not forget the watch he gave him for (Anthony) T(h)èves of St. Cyprien. (Blanc) is to get some information about Joseph Thibaud Monclas(?), a doctor, first established at New Orleans with his wife Marie Roux, then at Avoyelles. Doctor Acher continues the same silence toward his family; is he still at Grand Coteau? Boué sends greetings to Father (Stephen) Rousselon; his sister is very well and does all the good she can.
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1846 Oct. 7
Lévèque, R.S.C., Madame Louisa:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Superior several days ago received a letter from their Mother General permitting the foundation at Natchitoches. She thought she would be well enough to write herself but the fever continues. She would like to know all the conditions. How would they make the trip; if the river is unnavigable then, they would have to go by land. They have 60 pupils now and expect me.
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1846 Oct. 7
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The business is completed since it has been signed by the majority and Mégret has begun at once to repair and enlarge the presbytery. He reminds Blanc of the urgent need of an assistant. The Sisters (of our Lady of Mount Carmel) are holding up under the competition of two other schools in the same locality, established about a month before them. They have 18 pupils and more promised who are detained by the fever. Their house will not be completed until toward the end of the year. It is hardly possible that Mother Thérèse (Chevrel, O. Carm.) will come before then. The tower of the Visitandines lacks only a pole(?).
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1846 Oct. 7
O'Brien, Father T.:
Richmond, (Virginia)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
O'Brien introduces his friend W(illia)m Burke; he goes from here to make an establishment in New Orleans. He carries letters from the first gentlemen of Virginia which bear testimony to his moral and literary attainments. His disapprobation of the persecution by their Presbyterian neighbors two winters ago is the cause of the falling off of his school. He has been a friend of O'Brien for 12 years and was of great service in establishing religion here.
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1846 Oct. 7
Sautois, S.J., Father F(lorian):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
In a recent letter about a dispensation, Sautois asked Father (Stephen) Rousselon to inform Blanc of the reasons for postponing the plans about the chapel at Prairie Gros Chevreiul and at Plaquemine Brulée. At Plaquemine Brulée there will soon be a public sale announced of a fine large house suitable for a chapel. They say it cost 1,000 to 1,500 to build and they think it will sell for around $200. It would have to be moved to a more central place. A trustworthy person must be in charge of buying it so that the price does not go up. Then they can make up a subscription among the people. The church and St. Charles College would subscribe around $60. Two people have offered land Blanc is to let Sautois know what to do. (P.S.) All are well at the College. However on October 3 Gustave Courvelles died; he was at the College as an employee and as a student.
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1846 Oct. 8
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Blanc is to send this letter to Mr. Peyroux by some other way than the post-office. If (Chanche) has to make the sacrifice he may as well know it now as later. (Chanche) supposes that Father (Edward) D'hauw got well too soon to come to spend a few days.
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1846 Oct. 9
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Havre, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Martin cancelled his passage on the Francis de Pau, Captain Sagory, which was to leave the 15th. Seven Jesuits, four for Grand Coteau, the others for Spring Hill, and five Brothers of Mary from Lyons for the Asylum at Mobile are here with Martin ready to leave on the French boat Anna, bound for Guadeloupe. After a stay of 2 weeks the Anna will go to Mobile, Martin hope to be with (Blanc) toward the beginning of Advent. The Bishop of Rennes has given Martin a letter of permission to leave. Father (Henry) Boutelou de St. Aubin will cross with Martin; he says he is only going on business and will return in May. Father (Nicolas) Francais, also of (Blanc)'s diocese, will leave for New Orleans on the Vaillant. (P.S.) Father (Adrien) Rouquette is much better; he plans to spend 6 months more in Paris. Mr. Laurence(?) and his son are returning to Louisiana with Martin.
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1846 Oct. 9
Westall, John:
Fall River, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He wants very much to procure a life of Loyola, founder of the order of Jesus, if there be such a one in the language by some able Catholic. Those he has secured are by Protestant authorities; Dr. Pise's work being only a slight sketch; Macauley's article on Parke's History of the Popes contains a good outline sketch but is a bit melodramatic; so is the sketch by Stephens in his Miscellanies.
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1846 Oct. 10
Bouet, C.E.:
Havre, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In the absence of (Victor) Marziou, now in Paris, Bouet takes the opportunity of the departure of Father (Joseph) Soller, S.J. and Father (Auguste Martin to write about the Société de l'Oceanie. Marziou has written (Blanc) about this. The Society would be happy to see (Blanc) patronize and promote it.
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1846 Oct. 10
Fournier, Father:
Saint Jean les Buzy, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fournier regrets that he will not be able to accompany Father (Nicolas) Francais to New Orleans as he had promised in his letter of last March. The Bishop of Verdun, after 14 years of requesting it, had promised him an exeat. When he went last October the Bishop asked him to wait a year. If Blanc comes to France next year could Fournier talk with him? Blanc may be surprised that Francais is allowed to leave. Francais has been interdicted in this diocese; he does not understand how to run a parish. The dispositions he brings to New Orleans are these: 2,000 in salary after 10 years, then return to France.
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1846 Oct. 10,
Pierz, Father Francois:
Mackinac, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Pierz received Lefevere's letter of July 16 containing a note for $92. Pierz is very grateful to Lefevere for sending him some money, because he is in a serious obligation to pay the workers. Today Pierz drew $242.50 from Blanchard in the name of Lefevere like he authorized Pierz to do. He asks Lefevere to pay back Blanchard as soon as the $500 from the Leopoldine Association for him arrives in the hands of Lefevere. Pierz will send the receipts of the school teachers as soon as he is back from Abre Croche. Pierz and some Indians are leaving Mackinac today, because the payment of the Indians is over now. Everybody at Mackinac is very much saddened because Lefevere took away the good priest they had, but they are well pleased with Father (A.J.) Pire(t), who conducts himself very well and tries to satisfy everybody at Mackinac.
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1846 Oct. 11
Barthe, Father F(ranc)ois(?):
St. Charles (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Barthe published the banns this morning for a young man who plans to marry one of his cousins in the third degree. He does not seem disposed to get a dispensation. That is the difficulty of this confusion of parishes and lack of jurisdiction. At the least difficulty, people go to another parish where they are not known. If the young man goes to St. John Baptist, should Barthe enlighten the pastor? Barthe is preparing several for First Communion and Confirmation for November 4; Blanc will not make the trip in vain.
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1846 Oct. 11
Ladavière, S.J., Father A. P(ierre):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks Rousselon to let him know as soon as the Jesuits for Mobile and Grand Coteau arrive. Being from Lyons and Jesuits, Ladavière will go immediately to greet them.
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1846 Oct. 12
Baraga, (Father) Fred(erick):
Copperharbor (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Baraga had to waste 10 days already and may have to wait 10 days more, before he can return to L'Anse, because the Lake is at this time so stormy. People from L'Anse have given him good news of his mission. His Indians remain faithful to the promises which they have given. There is only one person who has taken a drink at Copperharbor during Baraga's absence, not to intoxicate himself altogether, but because he has always drunk. There is only Joe Piquette who drinks as he has done before, may be even more. Baraga had told the Bishop at L'Anse, that it is useless to let him take the "Pledge", for he is not able to keep it. The whole family is the same. Concerning the report about his missions which he has promised to the seminarians Baraga asks the Bishop, to give them the English manuscript which he had given to the Bishop in Detroit. It contains all he has to say on that subject and it saves him to write a letter about it. Baraga inquires about Father (Peter) Kindekins and wishes him health and a long life, because he puts great hopes in his zeal and his devotion to the missions.
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1846 Oct. 12
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
As (Byrne) returned last Saturday from visiting the few Catholics on the river he found that Father T(homas) McKeone has left for New Orleans against a positive prohibition. He has formed too many acquaintances in New Orleans and not only desires to be among them but has influenced others to leave this poor diocese. Blanc will do a service by refusing McKeone permission to exercise the ministry there.
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1846 Oct. 12
Glaudin, J(ea)n(?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Permission for his slave Mary to have her little boy baptized named Jean Pierre, born May 8.
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1846 Oct. 12
Ognier, P. Auguste:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father J(ames) J. Malavergne:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ognier was taken from a position which provided for his needs and which he left at the request of Mr. Lombard to apply himself to a project, the Polyglotte, which he was sure would succeed. He has called on the best people in the city about this paper and Malavergne has their sympathy. Ognier regrets that he has displeased Malavergne, he knows that Malavergne did not make him lose his position. He asks him not to fail him in this critical time.
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1846 Oct. 13
Kein, Father (Richard):
New York, (New York)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, New York
He received McFarland's of June 12th but so many strange things happened at Nativity. McFarland has undoubtedly heard of Nedd's misfortune. He tried to get permission to visit his mother. The Bishop refused him twice and asked for a month's wait. When he tried to get permission the third time the Bishop (John Hughes) said he could not replace him. The Bishop asked him why he did not report the situation, but Kein said the Bishop knew it as well as he did. The great Georgius was named. There was a run on the church after O'Neill went away. Kein has not sent any one away displeased. This week he thinks he will pay off the bond holders and will then have peace. Then he supposes the Bishop will bring in one of his genteel young men in his place. McFarland should make room for him in the diggings. Father (Michael) Olivetti is with him who thinks all are opposed to him because he is not an Irishman. He will lose all the sense that he has. The Jesuits are doing well at the College. The 120-30 boys seem pleased. P.S. He asks about McFarland's mother. His brother-in-law has died leaving 5 small children.
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1846 Oct. 13
Rendu, and G. Choiselat Gallien:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
The writers have to repair a grave neglect which came to their notice in a letter written to Lefevere Sept. 9 concerning the allocation by the two Councils (Paris and Lyons) of the Association of the Propagation to the diocese of Detroit. The Councils did not make any reduction in the allocation to the diocese of Detroit because they wanted Lefevere to aid the Redemptorists of his diocese in the measure he deemed convenient. The Redemptorists, ordinarily aided by the Bavarian Society, Ludwig-Missionsverein have appealed to the Central Council of Paris because the former will not aid them since they are not ministering to German congregations in the diocese of Detroit. It is this fact that the writers have neglected to mention in the letter of Sept. 9, 1846.
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1846 Oct. 14
(Chanche), John Joseph, Bp. Natchez:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thinks that it was through Purcell's kind influence that Father (John) Maguire offered his services to Purcell some time last winter. Chanche accepted them with pleasure. Rumor says that he has left Nashville and gone to Ohio. He does not ask that Purcell try to get him to come down there merely to point out that he needs priests more than ever. It seems that everyone is afraid of the South. He expected two priests from the diocese of Baltimore but he is told that they have "flown the track". Father (William) Blenkinsop is away and Chanche is alone. It is undignified and the duties are heavy. Ought not they to have received word concerning the Provincial Council (of 1846) from Rome? Or has the elction of the new Pope delayed action. He sees in the New York or Philadelphia paper that Bishop (Magloire) Blanchet has been consecrated in Montreal. The paper confirms the report that Oregon City has been made into an archbishopric. The paper says that his title is Archbishop of Walla Walla, and that he has seven suffragans. Chanche asks if this is not surprising that Rome should do this without the advice of the Council, particularly immediately before or immediately after the council. If health or business should call Purcell or anyone else south this winter he hopes that Natchez will be a resting place.
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1846 Oct. 14
Soller, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Le Havre, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
His superiors are again sending Soller to New Orleans. There are 7 (Jesuits), 3 for Springfield and 3 for Grand Coteau. Their crossing will be long. They will call at Point-à-Pitre and stay two weeks. They will land at Mobile. Blanc may not be there when they reach New Orleans in mid-January, they ask for hospitality if he can give it to them.
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1846 Oct. 15
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) received Blanc's letter of the 12th and is delighted at the prospect of Father (Edward) D'Hauw's visit next week. (Chanche) is still more delighted even with the hope of seeing Blanc. He is not surprised that the nominations made at the last Council have leaked out. In July when (Chanche) was in Kentucky he heard that some persons there were disappointed. Is it not singular that nothing has yet been sent from Rome in relation to the Council? (Chanche) saw in a Philadelphia paper the confirmation of the news concerning making Oregon an Archbishopric. The paper says Bishop (Augustin Magloire) Blanchette(!) was consecrated in Montreal, that he is Archbishop of Walla Walla and has seven suffragrans. (Chanche) doubts there is a Bishop appointed for Havana; he received letters a short time ago from Fathers Mendo and Morales. As long as there is no Bishop the government receives his salary which is $80,000. (Chanche) hopes he will soon hear from Mr. Peyroux.
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1846 Oct. 15
Mulledy, (S. J.), Father S(amuel) A.:
Georgetown College, (Washington,) D.C.
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
He had taken but a cursory view of (John H.) Newman's Theory when Brownson's criticism was published. His opinion of Newman's development at the time was not very favorable, but it had not been based upon an attentive perusal of his work. When Brownson's criticism appeared he looked over it much as he had glanced over Newman's development. He liked the criticism which seemed just, and he expressed his sentiment to McMullen. He did not, however, expect that his words would reach Brownson's ears. He must say frankly that he is not prepared to give a decided opinion of either Newman's work or the criticism. He says, however, that he cannot reconcile a positive development with his ideas of Christian Revelation. He is now very busy and he has been appointed sole professor of dogmatic theology at Georgetown. He has no spare time to devote to Brownson's criticism and Newman. He will consider both when he gets leisure.
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1846 Oct. 16
Dufour, Father L(ouis):
St. Martin, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
For a long time it seemed as if he were forgotten but he is doubly satisfied in receiving the letter and its bearer. Blanc has rightly guessed that there is nothing extraordinary in their quarter. He has finally been able to receive Father (Giles F.) Martin's accounts from Mr. Alfred. Father (Stephen) Rousselon will give Blanc news of Lafayette. If the pastor gave the word a fine church could be built there with that of St. Martin and it would not cost 5,000 piastres. The revenue from the pews and cemetery would cover it in four years and with his fees he could support an assistant who could live at Pont (Perry) Péré with an exchange from time to time to see how everything was. He could live at Lafayette for the benefit of the convent. Blanc knows Emile as well as Dufour does; it would be well to grant what he asks — to go to Father Timon's seminary. There he could at least become a good Brother.
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1846 Oct. 16
Lavialle, Father P.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Bishop (Benedict J.) Flaget yesterday received Blanc's letter of the 8th; his constant fatigue prevents him from answering himself. He is greatly moved by the position of the young persons Blanc spoke of and would like to be able to help her out of it but it seems she would not be a proper subject for communities so little separated from the world and which are for the education of the young as those in the diocese of Louisville are. In general, it is rare that a true religious vocation is found in one who has led a life of crime. She could spend a year as a boarder in the motherhouse of the society she had in mind to have time to reflect and to have the Superiors get to know her. In case she counts on the promises of the one with whom she lived and would be disposed to marry in two years, she could be a boarder in a school like the Loretto where her history is not known. P. S. Flaget thinks it would not be right to disclose the misfortune of this young person to the Superior of the convent. The expenses from Louisville to Loretto are 8 piastres.
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1846 Oct. 16
Masnou, C. M., Father J.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Masnou received Blanc's letter of the 8th. What a shame the young man left so quickly without waiting for the reply from Rome; Masnou had advised him to wait. His conduct was good all the time he was at the seminary. Masnou wouls like to know when ordination will take place.
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1846 Oct. 16
mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Stephen) Rousselon spent several days with them; he will tell Blanc about Lafayette. He believes the revenues from the church and cemetery will amount to 1000 to 1500 piastres. They can easily cover the expenses for the upkeep of the property and the building of the future church. Rousselon saw the lodging Mégret is preparing for the assistant which will be finished in a month. Before that Mégret hopes to return to the presbytery.
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1846 Oct. 17,
Brownson, Mrs. R(elief):
Ballston, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Mass (achusetts)
She has neglected answering his letter because she has been laid up with rheumatism. Charlotte's second son, Charles, stayed with her until she got better. Orestes went home and Oran is now with her, and he is very pleasant, good-natured and willing. She is doing well, living in peace and quietness, and she is grateful to him for his kindness in her poverty and affliction. Daniel, Emily and Fowler are well. She loves Sally and would like to converse with her before she is no more. She rejoices that he has the happiness of seeing all his children together and she never expects to see all her children together in this world.
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1846 Oct. 17
Graveraet, Sophie:
Mackinac, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
She received the Bishop's letter of Oct. 6 containing a draft for $60. She called on Messrs. Biddle and Drew upon whom it was drawn. They accepted the draft but had not funds on hand to pay but will pay it soon. The Bishop says nothing about her continuing the school but she takes for granted that he wishes her to continue. She encloses the accounts.
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1846 Oct. 17
Hoey, Bridget:
New York, (New York)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
She arrived here 18 days after leaving New Orleans. She finds herself much improved in health although a slight cough still continues. She wrote to Sister St. Cla(i)re (R.U.) about two weeks after arriving and held out strong hopes of getting well. She received an answer about the last of August saying that the doctor would not consider it proper for her to return there and that she must give up the hope. On the contrary she is assured by an eminent physician, brother of the Vicar General (Father John Power?) and physician to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, that a southern climate will suit her best. She hopes Blanc will see the Mother Superior once more in her behalf. If her decree is unalterable, she reminds Blanc of his promise to use his influence with Bishop Flaget. Bishop (John) McCloskey told her to make herself easy about it as he considers the doctor's certificate here and letters from others would be sufficient. She has yielded to her friends' wish to remain until next spring. P.S. Blanc is to direct his letter to brother John.
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1846 Oct. 18
White, Palmyre:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Permission for her slave Elsey to have her child baptized. (In another hand) Elizabeth born September 15, 1845. Octavie White, godmother.
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1846 Oct. 19
(Blin R.U.), Sister St. Arsène:
(New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
After Sister tells Blanc, she seems to be able to accept what he is pleased to order. The good work (Widows' Asylum?) left vacant by Miss Martin's death might be an act of Providence especially for St. Arsène. It could be the grain of mustard seed. It comes before Texas. This good work in Texas is a mystery to St. Arsène. For a long time she has spoken only to Blanc about it; the Americans speak of it only in English and with loud bursts of laughter. But this good which Miss martin leaves is easier to lay hold of. The people here would not be surprised at the transfer. They have seen the Ursulines sent three times to sustain works of this kind. The first one was Sister St. Louis, (R.U.) of Canada with Sister Ste. Anne, (R.U.), a lay Sister. The second and third time St. Arsène was one; she always returned with regret, forced by circumstances. One of the Sisters said to her, "If you need a work for your happiness, why do you not ask for it. I would rather see you leave for the city than for Texas." Sister Ste. Agnes is at Blanc's disposal; she is not incorporated and the persons most inclined toward her, since her arrival from St. Louis are the opposite. St. Arsène asks Blanc to give her a work she has aspired to for 2 years. On October 30 she will begin her 54th year; it is time she did something. Sister St. Etienne (Morin, R.U.) has just died; it will be difficult for St. Arsène to support the house.
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1846 Oct. 19
Geraghty, Pat(ric)k:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Statement of Geraghty, contractor with the trustees of St. Patrick's Church for building tomb vaults. The trustees at the time, Tho(ma)s Hale and Martin H. Deveroux accepted his letter of proposition dated May 31, 1841. The contract was to stand for 5 years. The time is expired and he owes a large debt. Having no resources save a sacrifice sale of a homestead for his family he appeals to Blanc. (P.S.) His intention was that the proceeds from the vaults should go to help paying off the debts of the church and he did not call for any money from them for two years. Unexpectedly he lost a great deal of money from the failure of an individual in his debt. Geraghty always helped in paying for the ground St. Patrick's is built on, and did his share in the building of the church.
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1846 Oct. 20
Masnou, C.M., Father J.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Masnou forgot to answer the question in Blanc's last letter about the address of Mr. Ximenes in Havana. He left none but letters will reach him addressed to Father Benito Lopez at the Cathedral, to whom he is very close. (On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand); Monighan, ditto, Flanaghan, Tumoine, Cuny, Torregross.
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1846 Oct. 20
(Power), Bishop Michael:
Toronto, (Canada)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Six weeks ago a priest of the New Orleans diocese presented himself to Father P. Point of Sandwich asking him to write to (Power) to be employed in his diocese. He said that the Bishop-Administrator of Detroit was perfectly satisfied with his letters from Blanc. However, (Power) noticed that there are some words in the letter of dismissal which could be interpreted to his disadvantage. (Power) would like assurance of the character and antecedents of those to be employed. They are exposed to be deceived every day. As the priest is to return to Sandwich in a few days, (Power) asks for a few lines as soon as possible.
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1846 Oct. 21
Hoit, William Henry,:
St. Alban's, (Vermont)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He thanks Brownson for his kind letter and his congratulations on his becoming a Catholic. He regards it as the greatest blessing, and a step too long delayed. He has found the Catholic Church to be the home of the soul on earth; and her marvelous fitness for all its needs proves to him, if nothing else could, her divine origin. His highest earthly desire is to serve her in any employment possible. He is planning to remove to New York with his family, there to learn practically the duties of Catholic life. Also he wishes to spend some time in study, in order to undo the work of his Protestant education, and to replace it in a measure by such as is necessary. Later he shall return to this place as it is his real home. How warmly and highly Brownson has spoken of the Bishop (John B. Fitzpatrick of Boston?)! He asks Brownson to present to the Bishop his dutiful respects. He received an invitation to Brownson's lecture, but, due to his moving affairs, has refused. He is to live at #1 park Place in New York, and hopes that Brownson will visit him if he goes to New York. His wife became a Catholic, and she, too, is increasingly happy in its comforts. He thanks Brownson for all his kindness as a Catholic and offers bestwishes for Brownson's noble aims.
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1846 Oct. 22
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Dupuy has just received Blanc's letter of the 20th. During Father (Joseph N.) Brogard's absence Dupuy was asked to conduct the funeral of Ant(hony) Monget, a trustee. Five men came who said they wished to do honor to Monget who belonged to a society, the Odd-fellows. Dupuy said he could not permit it in church and if they came in they were to do so without distinguishing marks. Dupuy looked over the corpse and saw no insignia on it but a file of Odd Fellows was along the street near the house. After the ceremony in the cemetery, Dupuy saw them again separated from the crowd but does not know whether they held any ceremony. Dupuy hopes to attend the retreat.
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1846 Oct. 23
Sautois, S.J., Father F(lorian) J.:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Sautois would like to believe that Blanc received the letter sent at the beginning of the month in which he asked for instructions about a chapel at Plaquemine Brulée. In another part of the parish at Riviere Mermentau, on a visit made there recently, Sautois again stirred up the people to build a chapel. They talked of building on land owned by Sosthene Mouton. There is some doubt that he really holds the title but it is the only suitable ground. All the other land around is still public domain. If it is public domain they can obtain from the state at least 1/4 of the section for a church. Sautois hopes he will be more fortunate this time than in other quarters; he would subscribe $40. On the same visit he revalidated a marriage contracted civilly almost ten years ago, that of Valsin Hébert and Azéma Guidry, related in the second and third degree. People along the Mermentau have more resources than in other places; they have wood in abundance.
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1846 Oct. 24
Moore, S.J. (Father) James,:
Holy Cross College
(Worcester, Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
The thirty dollars were applied as Brownson desired, and he has a receipt for $28.25; he will not trouble Brownson with any pecuniary demands until he can't do otherwise.
He will settle with Brownson for Father (Thomas) Lilly's account; Brownson will send that bill to him in the future and he will pay it or credit it to Brownson's account.
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1846 Oct. (?)24
Rominger, M.:
Eschentzwiller, (Switzerland?)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rominger sends an exeat and certificate from the Diocese of Strasbourg for Simon Rominger, a theology student at the Louisiana seminary, his brother. He hopes it will not suffer the same fate as the three exeats he has sent before and which never reached their destination. The certificate does not mention how long Simon was at the seminary at Strasbourg; it was 2 or 3 years(?). He hopes (Blanc) will ordain his brother and inform their father, mayor of Zimmersheim near Mu(h)lhausen, of his decision.
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1846 Oct. 26
Gray, R.S.C., Madame E(leanor) M.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Miss Dwyer who hands Blanc this letter is a lady of excellent character who goes by the advice of her physician to spend the winter in the South. This recent and fervent convert is entirely thrown on her own resources. The Community desires to be remembered to Blanc.
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1846 Oct. 26
Jordan, S.J., Father J(ohn):
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
This is a new Provincial, but not a new acquaintance, who is replying to what (Blanc) wrote to Father Maillard; he is glad to be dealing with a friend of his childhood and of his family. In December Jordan preached a mission at Sury; he had occasion to speak of the Bishop of New Orleans and of Father L(ouis) Boué, so quickly taken from the Canada mission. Jordan thanks (Blanc) for all he has done for the (Jesuits) at Grand Coteau. Father (Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) has been nominated for rector of St. Charles College; he will be joined by Father (Hippolite P.) Gache, (S.J.), Father (Aloysius) Roccofort, (S.J.), and Brother Lavay. To acquire Jefferson College (Convent, Louisiana) is a difficult thing. To take two colleges at the same time in the same diocese is beyond them. Their mission in Madore took four men to replace the missionaries who died of cholera. Springhill is to be manned. In France Father Et(ienne) Deplace and Father Guyon died last winter. He is sending back Father (Joseph) Soller, (S.J.). If (Blanc) approves, Soller and Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière, (S.J.) could be the foundations of a residence to be established in New Orleans. Springhill has already failed twice; will they succeed? Letters from the United States are not reassuring but Father Bazin who handled the affairs in Europe gives them high hopes. The ones for Grand Coteau and Springhill are to sail on the Anna; they have been in Le Havre since the 13th. Soller is with them. They are to stay in Guadeloupe for two weeks; (Blanc) will not see them before the end of December. He is quite near the pastor of Ainay, but has not seen him since he came to Lyons. (P.S.) He is not writing to Abbadie as he does not know whether his appointment is official. He is writing to the provincial of Missouri and to Father (Vital Giles, S.J.) Gilles who should be at Springhill now.
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1846 Oct. 26
Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Kenrick presents the bearer of this letter, Thomas Francis Knox of a distinguished family who embraced the faith last year with Father Faber. He is traveling in the United States and plans to go to Havana before returning home.
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1846 Oct. 27
Borgess, Father Otho H.:
Chillicothe, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has a request to make. There is circulating among his congregation, spread by Father (John B.) Emig, S.J.'s letters, a report that Borgess is to be removed about New Years and that the Jesuits will then take over the parish. Should this be the case he would like to about it, because the trustees are about the rent of a house for him at the cost of $100, which would be unnecessary in that instance. Purcell will pardon him for telling him what he has in his possession in one of Father Emig's letters. The letter promises peace to the congregation when he is gone. There is a worse letter in the congregation written by Emig which he cannot obtain. Emig writes to certain individuals in the congregation constantly but he merely creates ill-feeling against the Jesuits. Borgess is perfectly to do the will of the bishop. Borgess understands that Emig hopes to build his happiness upon his ruin. Such conduct is unworthy of a Jesuit. If Borgess is removed, Emig will see that he will return to Purcell with the general good wishes of the congregation.
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1846 Oct. 28
De Valincour:
St. Martin, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
De Valencour's conscience makes it his duty to bring serious charges against Father (Louis) Dufour. Among them are the fact that he does not say the office, eats meat on Friday, and turns away the poor from his house. Among the poor is the Tourneur family of 8 who were helped by Father (Peter) Lucas. De Valincour dares not speak of this to Father Rousselon but confides it to (Blanc). He would like to be wrong about these things but has proof.
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1846 Oct. 28
Ivers, Father William:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ivers hoped that Father (J.?) Conway would have been overcome by Ivers' interference to show him the folly of a bold charity in regard to a woman servant who married but would not live with her husband. Ivers remonstrated with Conway and refused to eat at the same table with the hope of making Conway sensible of the bad interpretation that might be made. P.S. While Ivers wished this to be confidential he wished to be present at the investigation.
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1846 Oct. 28
Jamey, Father V(ictor):
Point Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Ladies of the Sacred Heart at St. Michael asked him about three weeks ago to preach a retreat for their students on the 16th; he agreed. Therefore it will be impossible for him to attend the priests' retreat to which (Blanc) invited him in his letter of the 20th. He has three catechism classes a week at Fausse Riviere. If (Blanc) can be at Pointe Coupée the second Sunday of Advent, Jamey hopes to be ready to receive him; he will write a little later.
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1846 Oct. 29
Falvey, Peter:
Kanturk, Ireland
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Falvey had a dealing with Mrs. Morgell and sons in 1840. She wrote on June 15, 1846 saying she had given 12 pounds to Father Conway to be given to Falvey. Conway, Cashel, is a brother of (Father P. Conway?) in New Orleans, Falvey's son, Father Daniel Falvey) is curate in Buttevant. In mid-August he wrote to Conway who replied that he expected his brother home daily. Falvey wrote Conway on September 29, but he received no answer. The Father Conway under Blanc has not acted fairly; Falvey expects Blanc to look after the money. P.S. Mrs. Morgell and family live in a house of Dutch Henry's on Chapatoule Street. Falvey's neighbor who came home told him that Conway got the money. Blanc is to let Mrs. Morgell know that their relatives in Ireland are well and tell Thomas Morgell and sons, Thomas and Phillip, that their parents, brothers, and Sisters are well. (P.P.S.) Blanc is to speak to Thomas Morgell to assist his father. Charles McCarthy's mother and friends are well.
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1846 Oct. 29
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He sends this by Mother Thérèse (Chevrel, O. Carm); she will tell Blanc about the house which is going up slowly but which will eventually be finished. Blanc will recall that Mégret is in urgent need of help. Father (Charles M.) Ménard of Thibodeauville and his brother-in-law advised Mégret to ask for Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine as an assistant. If Blanc cannot send him now could not Father (John Etienne) Blin divide his time between New Iberia and Vermillionville two weeks a month each for Mégret and Father (Julien) Priour?
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1846 Oct. 29
O'Connor, Bishop Michael:
Summit, P(ennsylvani)a
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
O'Connor deferred answering Brownson's letter until he had sufficient leisure to look over the articles by Newman on the subject to which Brownson referred. He has not yet had the time required to understand the subject fully, but will comment as well as possible now. Brownson's article was all that the Bishop had read on the subject before he received Brownson's letter. He feels that on some pages Newman does advance a theory of development that should be condemned, as Brownson did. The Bishop has formed a theory which should be Newman's, if it is not. That theory is that all truths of Catholicity are to be found in the Bible and in the teachings of the Apostles and other original sources, the Creed does not develop, but truths that before were neglected are brought foreward and interpreted to meet individual new arguments. Hence, the belief is condemned that Christian morals may be better learned from modern writers. O'Connor was able to read the article through for the first time the afternoon of this writing. The Bishops, while giving their approvalto the magazine, did not give the editor the power of attorney to speak for them, so O'Connor feels Brownson need not expect the censure of the hierarchy. He complements Brownson on his work and closes his letter.
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1846 Oct. 29
Pray, Y.J.W:
Great Falls,
to: O(restes) A. Brownson:
He invites Brownson to deliver a lecture before the Great Falls Institute, for which the compensation is fifteen dollars.
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1846 Oct. 30
Lopez, Father Benito:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received Blanc's letter and thanks him for the courtesy shown this poor clergyman. Father(?) Delgado has been restored to the government of the Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, and he sends this new dimissorial so that Blanc can confer Holy Orders. Their Bishop of Havana has not yet arrived but they expect him at the end of November. On the 10th and 11th of this month they had a terrible hurricane which caused much damage.
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1846 Oct. 31
Rasch, Ag.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On last Sunday there was no quorum at the (Catholic Male Orphan) Asylum; the few present made what arrangements they deemed proper and notified the absent directors that a collection would be taken up at the graveyard on Sunday. Signed for Rasch by A.L.
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