1852 Oct. 2
Gouesse, (C.S.C.) Father F(rancis):
(Montreal, Canada?)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since his letter of September 5 at the request of the Bishop of Kingston, (Canada), they visited his seminary and college. After the requests he made to them, they concluded to refer it to the Motherhouse who will probably approve this new foundation. If so, Gouesse must again leave his post, not for Bengal as he told (Blanc), but for this last place. He is leaving 8 or 900 penitents after being in their midst only 5 months. By a letter from Father (Francis) Cointet, (C.S.C.) dated September 11, Gouesse learned that his health is better. Recently they had a visit from the Bishops of Toronto and Kingston who are working to found Catholic schools in their dioceses.
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1852 Oct. 2
Jacquart, Father A(ugustin):
Fort de France, Martinique
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jacquart asks for information about the legacy, if there is one, of a cousin who lived for thirty years in (Blanc)'s city and who, it is said, died last June. He was Alexandre Porcy(?), a native of Marseilles, about 50, dealing in wood and living on Quartier Street. (Blanc) will do a service to Jacquart as well as to his sisters, among whom are two religious, and to numerous nephews and nieces. (Blanc)'s reply can be addressed to Jacquart, assistant to Father Castries on the island of St. Lucy. For its safer and more prompt delivery the envelope can be addressed to John Cook, business man in Havana.
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1852 Oct. 4
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
St. James, (Louisiana)
Abbadie received Blanc's letter of the 2nd. What a pleasure it will be to show it to the trustees tonight. And what a pleasure it will be when he can show them the plan. He will expect it, not by the Gypsy, but by the N(ew?) Latona which will have one of their Brothers on board. Abbadie writes for permission to binate on Sunday, as there are only four priests. One of the four will be absent on some mission each Sunday. One will say Mass at the convent; one will binate for the parish; the 4th will binate at the College. The first Mass is for the Community, the second for the students. There are 26 students of whom 10 are boarders. P.S. He sends regards to his dear children at St. Michael and to their teachers.
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1852 Oct. 4
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Four or five weeks ago when Tumoine was going to write, he was called on trips almost beyond his strength. He is sorry to see the time approach when he will be obliged, in order to remain under Blanc, to take some steps which will be painful. Ever since Tumoine was sent to Red River and heard talk of a new diocese, he cannot help but think that he was sent here to be soon separated from Blanc. He has great need to attend the retreat; he is so isolated. Recently he was called to the end of his parish and being more than halfway to Opelousas, he went there and then to Grand Coteau and Vermillionville. For four months he had not seen a confrere. His health has been good but there has been much sickness in the parish although few deaths. The extent of his parish is a strain on him. (P.S.) Tumoine gave a dispensation from 2 banns to Lucien Coco and Julienne Goudreau.
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1852 Oct. 5
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to
the Editor of the Dublin Tablet(Dublin, Ireland)
A friend called Brownson's attention to a letter in the Tablet of Sept. 18 from Father John Henry Newman called forth by some remarks which the Tablet copied from Brownson's Review on certain doctrines and tendencies of Newman and some of his friends. Newman has done himself and Brownson the injustice of supposing that Brownson has impugned his motives and questioned the sincerity of his faith. Newman, however, when a protestant was not incapable of error, nor is he to be regarded as absolutely infallible now. Newman, as well as Brownson, is liable to error. Brownson has pointed out what he considers the errors of the Development School as he has the right to do and as he was bound to do. He knows he is a layman writing on religious and theological subjects, which no layman has of himself the right to do, but he does so at the request of the ecclesiastical authorities of (the United States) and he never publishes an article, written by himself on theological questions, without first submitting it to his Bishop or to a theologian appointed by him. Newman's doctrine of development has submitted him to a close and rigid examination, not by Brownson alone, but by bishops and professional theologians. Brownson has only censured what they bid him to censure. The only thing that operates to Newman's disadvantage is Newman's refusal to explain himself publicly. Brownson has had no fair play before the British public, for very few Catholics on their side of the water have seen what he has written, and, in every instance that has fallen under his notice in which their journals have attempted to reproduce his views, they have misrepresented them. Even the editor himself, in his notice of Brownson's review of Father (John Brande) Morris' book, did not deal fairly with him. He wonders if it might be that they do not understand American and that he does not understand English.
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1852 Oct. 6
White, Father Cha(rle)s I.:
Pikesville, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for additional material for the Catholic Almanac. (He lists 6 items).
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1852 Oct. 8
Prudhomme, Gabriel:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The way in which Blanc interpreted Prudhomme's letter makes him send these thoughts about the young man who is the subject of their solicitude. Wanting to conceal H(enry) Bon's condition from his family, Prudhomme was too restrained. This young man is not immoral, as Blanc thought, but very honorable and moral. But he lacks the thing that would guard him among his so-called friends. Seeing that he is drawn to politics, they have meetings where they make him preside and give speeches and tell him they would support him for president of the United State. Neglecting his work, Bon is heart and soul in politics, which has made him completely insane. But he still retains his dignity. Religion cannot bring back a sick brain. Prudhomme apologizes for the terrible blow he gave Bon's family in attacking the irreproachable character of this young man. He wanted to help and to his surprise, has made it worse. He asks Blanc to tell the family of this misunderstanding; it is better for Bon to lose his mind than his morality. It is regrettable that his family cannot have him with them. His reason would perhaps come back in receiving the care of those he loves; he needs quiet and rest.
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1852 Oct. 8
(Rappe), Bishop A(madeus):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have fixed November 7 as the day of the dedication of their Cathedral (Cleveland). They would be very happy to have (Blanc) attend this ceremony. They hope he will meet several of the Archbishops and Bishops of the New World there.
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1852 Oct. 8
Winands, Father D.M.:
Wapakoneta, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's letter and was very sorry to hear such calumnies from a brother priest against him. All that Father (John W.) Brummer said against him is false. How could he have gotten drunk at Mr. Hemsteger's wedding since he was not at the wedding as he can prove by Father (John H.) Luers. On that day Winands was in the Cathedral at Father (James) Wood knows. He met Mr. Hemsteger at Lockland and journeyed with him to Alexandria where they met Father Brummer. Brummer spoke improperly to Winands and tried to arouse him to anger. Winands proceded on his journey to Wapakoneta. If he gave scandal to Brummer, he asks pardon; but he does not know how. The people of Petersburg revolted against Winands last Sunday; he resolved to leave them to their own malice and folly. The foundation for the new church will be finished next week.
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1852 (Oct. 9)
Johnston, W(illia)m I.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to John Hart:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $160.60 for groceries. Receipted by I.(?) W. Black(?).
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1852 Oct. 9
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Rome, Italy.
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
O'Connor presented Purcell's affair to the Propaganda. They decided to hear the procurator of the Lazarists (Vincentians) before making a decision. The procurator declined to reply until he heard from Mother Etienne. O'Connor has no doubt but that the decision will be favorable. Some parties think that Purcell's institute ought to be organized under a different name. O'Connor would suggest that Purcell apply for the extension of some privileges or indulgences to his community; that in his application that he call them the Sisters of Charity of St. John the Baptist, for instance; and that he explain that they are a group of sisters who were unwilling to adopt certain changes adopted by the Emmitsburg community. O'Connor is bringing home the decrees amended and approved. The Baltimore primacy or preeminence is thrown back. All of the appointments and erections of Sees are sent back until more information is got. Bishop (James) Vande-velde will be translated but will not be allowed to retire altogether. O'Connor thinks the appointment of (Father Edward Purcell) to Chicago will go through.
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1852 Oct. 9
Bodet, J.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Edward E.) Legendre:
( )
A receipted bill for $6 for shoes.
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1852 Oct. 10
Masnou, C.M., Father J.:
Emmittsburg, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He regrets that he left Louisiana without seeing (Blanc). During Masnou's long stay he found (Blanc) a kind father. He is contented and happy in his new position; but he is always ready to return to Louisiana if his superiors give him the order. Two days after arriving here he was taken with fever which lasted 3 weeks. Fathers Maller and Gandolfo send respects.
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1852 Oct. 10
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche had given faculties for 5 times to marry a Catholic and an unbaptized person. He had already used the faculty twice. He gave no faculty to marry a Catholic and baptized non-Catholic. In November or December, Buteux will have occasion to marry two young Catholics of his parish, Jean Nicaise and Zénon Morin to two Protestants. If they are not baptized, Buteux has the faculty; if they are, he begs (Blanc) to give him the necessary faculties for these 2 cases and for 2 or 3 more. Since seeing (Blanc) Buteux has been to Pass Christian several times. Everyone agreed in praising Father O'Hara. Buteux spoke in the past as he did, because (Blanc)'s orders obliged him to. He now feels obliged to inform (Blanc) of the good O'Hara is doing and that he enjoys the most general esteem.
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1852 Oct. 14
Gouesse, (C.S.C.), Father F(rancis):
( )
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Faithful to his promise to let (Blanc) know about him, Gouesse hastens to inform him of a conversation he had with Father (Edward F.) Sorin, (C.S.C.) this morning. Sorin said he had telegraphed Gouesse in order to take him out of his difficulties, having refused the post assigned him and remaining at Notre Dame du Lac, things would have remained as they were. If the Superior General wished to have things as they were, he could send an obedience and Gouesse will leave. Meanwhile, Gouesse has no other refuge but this one which the Bishop gave him here. (Sorin said) "You are two superiors here, and the motherhouse cannot recognize that". Gouesse is ready to do what their Directory instructs them to do and where all is explained for him, for Father (Francis) Cointet, (C.S.C.) and the members. Still Gouesse must have the consent of the Bishop who has decided to wait for the new orders. So now it is finished. Having told (Blanc) of this interview, (Blanc) can know better what to do. Everything Gouesse wrote at Holy Cross and St. Laurent conforms exactly to this. He has asked these two houses to offer fervent prayers for (Blanc) in gratitude for all (Blanc) has been to them (Congregation of Holy Cross) and still is. Also with the thought that (Blanc) will serve to put an end to all these troubles.
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1852 Oct. 14
Mondini, O.M.I., Father:
Marseilles, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A poor widow, whose son lives at Pass Christian, wishes to send a package containing some medicine, articles of devotion, and 200 francs to him. Mondini believes he can count on (Blanc)'s charity and send them by one of their Fathers Oblates of Mary Immaculate leaving for Buffalo. (Blanc) could send these articles on to the pastor of Pass Christian to be given to Pierre Rous-la-Beaume. (Blanc) is to ask the pastor to watch over Pierre and to give his mother news of his conduct and position.
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1852 Oct. 15
Mina, Father Ve. M(odeste):
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Yesterday Mina had Blanc's letter announcing the retreat for the 17th of next month. He fears he may not be able to attend because of sickness and deaths here. If Blanc could send a priest during his absence, Mina would be sure to come. If Blanc thinks it proper, Mina will write to Father (Angelo) Mascaroni for this service. Mina asks Blanc to have 15 Masses said, one soon for the late Terence Ranson.
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1852 Oct. 15
O'Reilly, Father Mich(ae)l:
Jackson, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
O'Reilly learned through (Blanc)'s letter of the 8th that the retreat will commence in November. O'Reilly hopes to attend. His health has improved but the last 3 days he has been indisposed. He is confident his health will be reestablished by the cold season.
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1852 Oct. 17
Gora, Theodosia:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She would not trouble Blanc with another letter as he said, were the answer favorable he would let her know, but for the offer made by Father Jourdan to carry any letter for her to Blanc or to her aunt. Thus she tenders her sincere thanks for the trouble Blanc has taken. P.S. Although she has written to her aunt, she did not mention her letter to him.
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1852 Oct. 17
Gill, Andrew and Mary Gill:
Washington, (Indiana)
to Dear Daughter:
( )
They received her letter of September 30 by Father (Patrick) Hyland and are very sorry to learn of her distress. They send $20. If she comes up here, they will be very glad to see her. They have plenty to eat and drink but money is scarce. Margaret married one year ago last September and lives ten miles from here. Andrew has been away nearly two years and is not long home so they have been somewhat lonesome. If she thinks of coming, she is to take passage (at?) Evansville on the Ohio River and get stage or wagon to Washington within 5 miles of this place. P. S. (By) Father Patrick Hyland: The first half of the $20 her father deems prudent to remit; the corresponding half he will forward when she acknowledges receipt of the half bill now sent.
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1852 Oct. 17
(Hailandière), Bishop Cel(estine de la):
Triandin, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Cuny ladies, sisters of Father Isidore Cuny, who died last year in (New Orleans), came to ask (Hailandière) to ask (Blanc) to procure some details about Cuny's last days. They have not received any and only recently received news of his death by means of an ordo which came to their attention. Cuny, they believe, had some money. They wish to know what has been done with it, as well as his vestments, linens, books, etc. They also need a certificate of their brother's death. There were 19 brothers and sisters. (Hailandière) asks (Blanc) to have someone address a reply to the mother at Hédé. (Hailandière) has not forgotten (Blanc)'s kindnesses, nor his visit to him at Vincennes. In the hermitage where he lives, (Hailandière) remembers all these things. P.S. His regards to Father Rousselon.
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(18)52 Oct. 18
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The fine chalice arrived a week ago; he found it perfectly to his taste. (Rousselon) is to give Father Perché the remaining $4 for his subscription to the Propagateur. Father (Felix) Dicharry will see Martin soon; Martin will remain here. As soon as things at Rome are settled, Martin will go to see (Rousselon). First let those B(ulls?) come, that will be two weeks at most. Now, ready to resign in any event, Martin has returned to his usual calm. One of his parishioners, returned last week from Cincinnati, said he heard from a good source that the cross had already been given to a Jesuit. Another said that Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché was chosen. Martin would wish Perché well only on one condition, that he send Martin to his convent to take his place, minus the Propagateur. Thus Martin would realize one of the dreams of his life, work and peace.
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1852 Oct. 18
Vielle, J.V.:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vielle does not know if (Blanc) remembers the traveler on the Josephine to whom he rendered such great services. He recommends to (Blanc) Father André de Laval who is leaving for New Orleans with the intention of being useful to their brothers of Louisiana. Laval has been in Paris for some time and has served the unfortunate class. He feels called to an even more sublime vocation and has decided to leave for the United States. Some of his friends in Paris have advised him to go to New Orleans.
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1852 Oct. 19
Tamchina, O.F.M., Father J.R.:
Chillicothe, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Tamchina cannot understand why the Vicar General of the Diocese of Pittsburgh can urge his return to Butler, Pennsylvania when the Vicar General did not take any action on his resignation after 11 days, thus allowing Tamchina to leave in good faith. Tanchina went to Mexico in good faith and there performed his ministry and then after one month the Vicar General called him back. Not wishing to violate his delegated right he thinks he should delay his departure while learning his rights. He cannot understand why the Vicar General cannot take care of the neighborhood of Butler for one month when he has already taken care of it for 6 months. He exposes three reasons why he should not be required to return. Further he is pleased that he was able to leave a parish which appealed to the Redemptorists against him in order to raise up factions against a pastor already worried with debts. For this reason he does not hesitate to place these matters before the bishop.
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(18)52 Oct. 19
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Patrick) Canavan of Monroe spent a week here; he is sad and discouraged. He should be at Monroe now where he was to write (Blanc) the results of his efforts to collect the rest of the subscription and buy a lot at Shreveport. He left under the impression he would not succeed. Martin would not be surprised if Canavan left this part of Louisiana. This would be unfortunate. He is a good priest but without patience or prudence. He could give great service, but rather as a missionary than a resident priest. Martin asked him to spend All Saints Day here. If he comes, he will come down with Father (Felix) Dicharry. Dicharry has gone on a long journey, out of charity. Mr. O'Neil, of Lac Bestiano, recently died without the sacraments. Canavan, who visited the family, complained about the mother and the young people. Mrs. O'Neil is ill and failing rapidly. She wrote, through one of her daughters, asking for a priest form Natchitoches. Father (Philibert) Jordain refused because of his health and lack of English; Dicharry offered to go. Canavan said he wished to have nothing to do with these "proud girls". Martin fears a trip of 120 miles will tire Dicharry too much. But in spite of his numerous trips, his health has improved; he is entirely free of the catarrh he had when he came. Jordain also spent several days here with Canavan; evidently Jordain was annoying to his confrere. Father (J.) Guy was here a few days ago; he seems to esteem Dicharry who goes to see him everytime he visits Ile, twice a month. Guy is busy with the repair of his church. The work of enlarging the rectory is entirely finished on the convent side, giving a fine room for a bedroom. They have begun on the east and all will be finished by December. The subscription has met with bitter opposition from all the Prudhomme family. They are more pitiful than bad. Martin finished the retreat at the convent on Friday; tomorrow classes resume.
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1852 Oct. 20
Rogalle, Father J(ohn):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Rogalle will be very glad to come to the retreat which Blanc announced for November 17 in his letter of the 4th. After 2 years of troubles he will be glad to refresh his soul. Because of his ill health, his situation has become almost unbearable; he feels it necessary to request a change. The administration of the parish is above his strength. Also the climate is bad for his health. He has been faithful for 5 years. He hopes in the future to be nearer a confrere. He asks Blanc to exchange him with a confrere with whom he could exchange furniture. P.S. He sends his thanks to Father Rousselon.
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1852 Oct. 21
Guerineau,:
Ch(arle)s and Co(mpany)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bill for $10.25 for books from the Religious and Classical Bookstore.
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1852 Oct. 22
Cretin, Bishop Joseph:
St. Paul, (Minnesota)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The approach of winter has already sent numerous flocks of birds to (Blanc)'s regions and also some pedestrians. Their doctors by advice and example encourage this. Cretin has discovered a remedy for Blanc's burning summers. After two years' experience; it is the air of Minnesota during June, July, and August. All disease disappears at this time. Blanc is to send some of his families and Cretin will send them back in good health and vigor. They already gave good Catholic schools for young ladies and for the young people. It would be even more charitable for Blanc to accompany them. Cretin though he might see Blanc here when he returned from the Council. He should come to see his great river nearer its source. Doctor Carlios, who bring this letter, is worthy of the confidence of the people of New Orleans, so often the victim of charlatans.
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1852 Oct. 22
Blanchet, C.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanchet sends the letter which she should have sent Blanc at the time, but which she sent, by her mother, to Father (J.E.) Blin so that he could see if it was all right. Blin told her not to send the letter. She followed this advice thinking that Blin would settle things. Blanc knows her zeal for the church, she would have done all she could, by her singing, arranging for big feasts, without that, but she must feed her little children. Blanchet wrote to Blin that he owed her that and not Blanc; but Blanc can see his reply. If Blin had given her only a fourth of the piastres in all to her and her children, besides the 2 50('s?) given to little Jules (Blanchet) since Blin's arrival. Blanc can see what Blin said to Blanchet's mother, 80 to 84 years old in giving her 5 or 6 piastres. Blanc is to be the judge. P.S. Blanc is to settle with Blin for her and reply through Father (Anthony) Thèves. (P.S.) She cannot reread Blin's letter; it gives her so much pain. She is keeping a copy. Blin's sacristan did nothing; his servant was sent only 4 times to clean the church; the ladies come to help, as they did in Father (Julien) Priour's time, on days of great feasts. (P.S.) She received from St(?), Cyr(?) Darby on October 10, little Jules' 20 piastres.
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1852 Oct. 14
Blin, Father J.E.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Mrs. Jules Blanchet:
New Iberia, L(ouisian)a
Blanchet has asked a heavy payment from a poor church for services which could be dispensed with because the church paid a sacristan, a servant, and other ladies offered the same services, gratis. Why does Blanchet not accept what the Bishop offers? She speaks of the needs of her family; the church could not even pay its own debts if Blin did not help. Blanchet knows what Mr. Sègre (Darby?) replied, that he had no money but that he owed Blin and the church also. Blanchet says that Blin owes her for her services and not the Bishop. She counts his bonuses as nothing. As for the payment of her child, he is not in danger of losing. Blin has deposited with Mrs. Blanchet, her mother-in-law, 20 for Jules and 14 for her mother; if she wishes to accept the 50, he will deposit that also. It will be taken from Blin's own revenue at St. Augustine's. He does not wish to be reminded so often; it is more tiring than a charivari. He left New Iberia only so that things would go better and to make salvation easier for certain souls. (Blanchet adds to this letter that) she does not deserve such treatment.
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1852 Oct. 22
(Odin), Father J(ohn) M(ary):
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The sad news of the death of Mother St. Arsène (Blin, R.U.) has no doubt been sent to (Blanc). (Odin) is sorry not to be at Galveston to console the Sisters. He hopes Father (Louis) Chambodut, (C.M.) will do all he can to be useful to them. (Odin) cannot yet foresee when he can leave for Galveston. He has been waiting for Father (James) Giraudon for 2 weeks. Father (Claude Marie) Dubuis does not know Spanish and if (Odin) leaves before Giraudon arrives, many will die without the sacraments. At San Antonio, confessions are numerous, marriages frequent, and sick calls almost daily. The house for the Brothers of Mary is going up rapidly. Their school is growing every day; they have almost 75 pupils. The (Ursulines) have almost as many girls. They have to fight the ill will of the Protestants. A few months ago, one of their pupils was baptized in the house and since then all the zealots of the different sects have lashed out against them. An American was killed several years ago on the way to New Orleans. He had an illegitimate child at Baton Rouge. The mother was a Creole whose name is not known here. This American, Robert Davis had commissioned one of his friends, in case of death, to have $1000 sent to this child and its mother. The child would have been born in 1834, 35, or 36. (Odin) asks (Blanc) to have the priests at Baton Rouge try to find out about it so that this sum may be sent. As soon as Giraudon arrives, (Odin) will leave for Galveston, probably arriving there in mid-November. The 4 Franciscan Fathers from Germany for Texas seem very satisfactory.
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1852 Oct. 24
Deluol, Father L(ewis) R(egis):
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanc's letter of September 10 finally arrived. He thanks Blanc for all the news. All was very interesting to him. He left America with a heavy heart, but he has not the least desire to ever return. However everyone welcomed him so and showed so much regret at his departure, that he can never forget the Americans. Deluol told Father Carriere, (S.S.) their Superior, about Natchez and the proposing of Father (Gilbert) Raymond for the future Bishop of Natchitoches. About Natchez, Carriere said that Deluol should tell Blanc that he himself would write to Propaganda and support his request. As for Raymond, Carriere does not know that he opposed it because he lacked prudence, but that it was a rule of their Society (Sulpicians) to no longer count as a member, those who accept the episcopacy. Bishop (Armand Francois Marie) de Charbonnel, in becoming Bishop of Toronto, ceased to be a Sulpician. As Blanc no doubt has learned, the Holy See refused to act on the decree of the National Council of Baltimore which treated the present question. Deluol was mortified to learn that the National Council had neglected to send to Rome not only the decrees but also the acts of the Council. Especially since the Pope in his brief to the Archbishop of Baltimore by which he appointed him his legate to preside at the Council, had insisted on this point. That is why Pius IX sent back the decree, or rather refused to approve it until the acts had been sent. Again Carriere says that although he has not expressed his sentiments about Raymond, if the question becomes personal, he would have several things to say. Blanc again has Sister (Francis) Regis (Barrett, S.C.) at New Orleans. And poor Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.), it seems she is still in failing health. Bishop (John Mary) Odin had given them hope that they might see Blanc after the Council. Blanc says that the death of the Bishop of Natchez has forced him to betray their hopes.
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1852 Oct. 24
Hardey, R.S.C., Madame (Mathilde?):
Albany, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She profits by a happy occasion to thank (Blanc) for his visit in May. Mrs. Kennedy, mother of one of the Ladies (of the Sacred Heart) of Manhattanville is leaving tomorrow for New Orleans and will bring this letter and a purse which Hardey asks (Blanc) to accept as a token of her thanks for his kindnesses when she was in Louisiana. She was one of the first to make her final vows to (Blanc); she hopes he will always count her as one of his daughters of St. Michael. Mother (Anna) du Rousier, their Superior Vicar, arrived from France with four persons, one of whom was sent to Buffalo; the three others to different houses in the province. Hardey no longer is in the frozen regions of Lake Erie but at Albany with Mother (Ellen) Jennings, (R.S.C.), and the novice who made her vows in France. They began a little foundation in September. They have 8 pupils in a semi-boarding school. They come at 8 and leave at 5. Their house, for which they paid 11,000 piastres, is in Pearl Street, the most fashionable of the city and across from the most famous Protestant Academy of New York. People come to their house, thinking it is this Academy. The other day a lady asked to see Mr. and Mrs. Sacred Heart; it was something about her husband's tomb. Their biggest sacrifice is being deprived of religious services; on Sundays they have a low Mass. Bishop (John) McCloskey is very kind to them; he comes himself to hear their confessions. At Buffalo, the cholera took three. For three weeks, the Superior, Mother (Catherine) Cruice, (R.S.C.) was between life aad death. This circumstance brought them a visit from Hardey's sister, Madame (Aloysia Hardey, R.S.C.?), who spent 10 days at Buffalo with Cruice. Yesterday Madame Holmes, (R.S.C.), left Buffalo and returned to Manhattanville for her health. On leaving Buffalo, (Blanc) asked Hardey if it was true that they went out on the street. She replied that they did not go for walks in the streets. She could not explain at that time; here is the explanation now. They did go out and they made purchases in the stores; never before Cruise's arrival and only during Hardey's sister's absence in France, for after her arrival, Hardey wrote her everything. Cruice thought she was doing a good thing, for in a foundation one can go out. They did so here in Albany with permission. Hardey obeyed. On September 25, Madame Boudreau (R.S.C.J.) sailed for France. The cathedral of Albany is to be consecrated on November 21. All the bishops in the Union have been invited. How happy they would be if (Blanc) accepted the invitation. He would like their little chapel which is admired by all who see it. The only ornament is a picture of the Sacred Heart; but the face is so severe. It reminds her of Calomb, the dentist. If Mr. Callot came through Albany, Hardey is almost sure that compassion would make him substitute another. She has heart that Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché's health is causing anxiety. She has often asked priests here if they receive the Propagateur; they say they do not. When they are rich, they will ask to be subscribers.
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1852 Oct. 25
Tumoine, Father (Hyacinthe):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Tumoine received (Blanc)'s letter but for two days he did not know the contents because of a high fever. Today it is gone and he hopes to be able to attend the retreat. Not being able to publish banns last Sunday because of his illness, he considers them as published one time. (P.S.) He asks for a dispensation for Peter Dupui and Clemans(?) Mayeur. And a dispensation from two banns for Julius Defossé and Virginia Bordelon, a widow.
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1852 Oct. 25
Michon, L.C.:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for $14 received from Father (Stephen) Rousselon for wine.
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(1852 Oct. 27)
Rocoffont, (S.J.), Father L(ouis):
(Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Rocoffort asks for dispensations for the marriages of Philogène Guidron(?) and Marie Guidron(?), and for James Macleland and Julie Daigle.
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(18)52 Oct. 27
Guinand, R.S.C.J., Madame A(dine):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Many things have happened here since (Blanc)'s visit. On October 11 they had the distribution of prizes; the next day the pupils left. After a few days of leisure, all the Community except Guinand went on retreat. For only 6, Father Jourdant sent Father (Vital) Gilles, (S.J.). They already have 6 new pupils registered and a number of persons have said that if their building were larger, they would quickly have 50 or even 100. Resuming of classes is set for November 25. Between that time they hope to have a visit from their Mothers, now at St. Louis.
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1852 Oct. 28
Curiel(?), Jos(eph):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for 12 piastres from Father E(tien)ne Rousselon for the hire of a servant. Crusil signs as agent.
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1852 Oct. 29
Hart, John:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) Blanche:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanche is to pay W(illia)m I. Johnston $99 and charge the same to account. (On the back of this paper) Johnston's (signature); "Correct", D. Byrne.
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1852 Oct. 29
Miles, George H.:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He proposes to send a review of Father Charles J. White's book on the Life of Mrs. Seton. If he does not hear from Brownson he will infer that it is acceptable.
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1852 Oct. 30
Hart, John:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) Blanche:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanche is to pay H. Keeling $50.30 for goods furnished Hart while working at St. Patrick's (Cemetery). (On the back of this paper): "Correct", D. Byrne. (In Blanc's hand): Mr. Sylvey lives opposite Fairfaxes.
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1852 Oct. 30
(Kenrick), Archbishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Joseph) Melcher visits New Orleans for the purpose of placing two members of the Ursulines of this city in the convent in New Orleans, the Superioress having consented to receive them for a time.
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1852 Oct. 30
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
On board the California
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He saw Captain Hiern(?) this morning. Buteux presented the considerations (Blanc) had suggested. Hiern listened very attentively and replied that he did not have the instruction necessary to take such a step and to become a Catholic before being convinced would be hypocrisy. He asked questions and talked of the bad priests he had known. He did not promise to become a Catholic but promised to study the Catholic religion. Bishop Portier and his priests are well.
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1852 Oct. 31
Reynolds, Bishop I(gnatius) A.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Reynolds is on his way home after an absence of 2 1/2; months, not on a begging excursion but to try to find his unfortunate architect and arrange for going on with his cathedral. Charleston, (South Carolina) has been terribly visited by the yellow (fever). Collections have been taken up for the suffering and orphans and Reynolds cannot call on his people for his cathedral until next May. Can he come to collect in New Orleans? He can be there for November 21 and stay until December 6 or 7. His thought is to give 3 weeks there and one to Mobile. Or he could come toward the end of January.
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