1867 Jan.
Bancroft, Geo(rge A.):
New York (City), (New York)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Bancroft wishes to offer Brownson a happy New Year. He has been forbidden to use his hand for writing so his correspondents must forgive Bancroft's seeming neglect. In Jameson's book, on conventions, Brownson's work is cited with great respect. Their friend (John C.) Hard is out with an article on reconstruction in which he refers to Brownson an authority. Bencroft would like to know if Brownson expects to call again.
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1867 (?) (Jan.)
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
to (Mary Anne) Sadlier:
(New York City, New York) (?)
The article Brownson sends, "on Theories of the Constitution", as it is only historical, does not, he thinks run counter to the rule they laid down. Should Mrs. Sadlier thinks otherwise, she can exclude it. Brownson trusts they will soon place the (New York) Tablet on its legs. Mrs. Sadlier should have a little patience with him. He shall send another article on the Division of Powers of Government under our system and a historical sketch on the Theories of Reconstruction. Brownson would like to know Mrs. Sadlier's thoughts on the impeachment agitation. He is no Andrew Johnson man, but he does not think Andrew Johnson has done anything for which he should be impeached.
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1867 (Jan.)
Parisot, Father Peter F.:
Brownsville, Texas
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Geo(rge) W(illia)m Byrne is attempting to collect which Parisot thought was settled long ago. In December, 1864 parisot received a box of books from Mr. O'Donnell by Commercial Express whose agent was G.G. McKeever. The first shipment was damaged and McKeever sent a duplicate of the first order and the second box arrived in good shape. Parisot paid for the two boxes. He is not going to pay for the third box. He explained to O'Donnell and concluded that he saw its justness. During the war the Brothers of Mary at San Antonio and the Ursuline Convent asked Parisot to order some school books. It was then that he sent the order for $412 worth of books. The box fell into the water and McKeever said he would take charge of the matter; he sold the books for $37 to a Mexican named Alonzo, secretary of the city of Bagdad. John Anstaett, nephew of Father Anstaet bought half the books for his pupils in Bagdad. Parisot has nothing to pay.
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1867 Jan. 1
Benausse, S.J., Father F(elix):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All their priests join in best wishes for the New Year. Benausse received (Odin)'s letter of December 28 in which he commissions Benausse to write a report of the marvel at the Convent through the intercession of Blessed J(ohn) Berchmans. He will need (Odin)'s advice in carrying out the intentions of the Church as they do not have at hand the works to tell them what steps to take.
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1867 Jan. 1,
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to (Henry) F. Brownson:
Detroit, Michigan
Brownson's letter to (Henry) is the first of the new year and express Brownson's pleasure at his son's presence in Detroit rather than in St. Paul. Brownson taught school at Springwells, 11 miles from Detroit in 1824. The outlying River Rough section is infected with malaria although the city of Detroit itself is pleasant and healthy. In Brownson's day there General Cass was Governor of Michigan and Judge Woodbridge was Chief Justice. Detroit's population was from eleven to twelve hundred of mostly French origin and the whole territory of Michigan had only 17,000 inhabitants. In 1824 Jefferson Ave., running from Lake St. Clair to the Fort, was laid out. Brownson's memories of Detroit are very pleasant and the First Catholic Church he saw was St. Ann's Church in this old United States Settlement. He has visited the city only twice since having left it. In his opinion the Cathedral was not remarkable. The bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere) was a good man but small, and one of Brownson's warmest friends was Father (J.) Hennessy, former pastor of the Cathedral. The Church in Detroit is chiefly Belgain in tone and spirit. Doubtless, some of the old wealthy French families remain, and whom (Henry) will find agreeable society. (Henry) is still senior captain of his corps and it is hardly possible that a captain will be appointed from the regular army with a commission older than his. Brownson feels, that with promotion taking place in the corps (Henry) should become a Major soon. Congress will probably raise the pay of officers or at any rate restore the fifty cent commutation. Brownson thinks (Henry) should be enjoying himself and he is glad that his son likes General Hecker. (Henry) is asked to present Brownson's regards to Maj(or) Harding. Brownson has engaged to furnish a four column editorial each week for the New York Tablet. The pay is $10 per week, an inadequate but important sum to Brownson. If he is able to fulfill his engagements with the Tablet, Ave Maria, and Catholic World, he will not charge (Henry) for his board when he visits him and in addition he will buy a new hat and clothes and appear once more like a gentleman. Brownson claims that his prediction with regard to Mexico is likely to be fulfilled. Maximillian is staying in spite of the liberals and aims to divert U.S. attention from the Eastern Question as well as to prevent a U.S. alliance with Russia. A general European War on the Eastern Question seems inevitable and U.S. may be drawn into it since U.S. has several questions to settle with Great Britain and France and the people sympathize with the Greeks. However, Brownson who is also on the side of Russia thinks that the people of the U.S. will fight only on their own continent. Napoleon is alarmed at the prospective growth of Russia and U.S. and seeks to combine all the old European states against them. Brownson believes that this policy comes too late. In his opinion great unitarian states are generally too strong for allied or confederate states and the U.S. will take possession of the whole continent of America. Probably the great battle for the empire of the world will ultimately be fought in Asia between U.S. and Russia. At any rate the expension of these two great powers cannot be successfully resisted and very soon their united dimplomacy will be all powerful. Brownson's health is generally good except for his feet, which hurt him. He plans having shoes specially fit. Mrs. Brownson's health and appetite have improved since the cold weather came on. P.S. (Henry's) mother sends her warm love, as does Brownson. He is cautioned not to visit his brother Orestes as yet, for a new comer is expected there in February. (Henry) is asked to write Orestes, however.
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1867 Jan. 2
Cuny, Father (F. Christophe):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has just received the letter sent on the occasion of the appointment of Father Meyer to Franklin and Patterson. Cuny will do all he can to help him if need be. Cuny has a wedding on the 17th at Cypré Mort so he cannot attend the retreat. He will spend several days with the Jesuits or at Bouligny in February or March. Meyer will have a wedding on the 10th between a Catholic and a Methodist girl who is to be baptized a Catholic on the eve of her marriage. Several others at Patterson and Franklin are about to join the Church. A group of colored people (negroes) of Charenton and notably from the Sorrel plantation have already done so.
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1867 Jan. 2
Giraud, Father J.M.:
Jefferson, Texas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
By order of Bishop Dubuis Mr. Migne of Paris is to send Giraud an organ for his church. He was asked to send it to (Odin). (Odin) is to send it on by the steamer T.D. Hine or the Mister Stephens both of which make regular trips between New Orleans, and Jefferson.
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1867 Jan. 2
McGill, Bishop J(ohn):
Richmond, V(irgini)a
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Odin will doubtless recall the invitation he gave McGill to visit (New Orleans) in quest of aid. He is contemplating a trip down; will the present be a propirtious time? McGill was sorry to hear of the accident and death of Father Rousselon.
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1867 Jan. 2
Minor, William T.:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.):
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On June 8, 1861, a young woman named Mary Ann Grant, a widow, died in Havana. She came from New Orleans a few days previously on her way to California where she said her husband was killed by the Indians. She said her child of three months, named Samuel William Grant was born in New Orleans. Examination of her papers made it appear that she left San Francisco about November 10, 1860, was at the Astor House in New York about the middle of December, and from there went to New Orleans. Two letters were found from Sisters Mary B. Russel, St. Mary's Hospital, one addressed to Father F. Magrane and the other to Mary A. Andrews. This and other things induced the belief that her real name was Andrews. By request of this office of the Consulate of the United States, the child was received at the Royal Foundling House of this city. Will (Odin) furnish a Baptismal certificate, if the mother's statement is true?
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1867 Jan. 3
Gury, Father V(ictor):
Frelsburg, Tex(as)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has forgotten the name of the school Odin recommended for a young man and asks for advice again. Mr. Ehlinger wants to place his son in a college, as well as his nephew. Both are 14. Gury has spoken to Ehlinger about the Jesuit College at Grand Coteau but he relies entirely on Odin's advice. Gury did not meet Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis at Galveston where they expect him only in January. Mrs. Baumer and the others to whom Odin sent regards are very greateful.
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1867 Jan. 4
Carrier, Clémentine:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She offers best wishes for a New Year. She received Odin's letter; it brought back her childhood. She thought of her uncle Loisel arriving from college and telling her mother the news with always something good to say about his friend Odin. She has not the means to visit New Orleans just now as she is in debt which she hopes to be rid of in a few years. One of her daughters and her husband live in the capital of Wisconsin. They want to have her with them. She thinks she will go there in the spring. In the meantime she hopes to visit New Orleans and see the old friend of her parents, Odin.
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1867 Jan. 4
Gouvenot de la riviere, Father (H.):
(Bonnet Carre, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
If not prevented by distance, he would have presented his New Year's greeting in person. He cannot come to the retreat because Father (Peter M.) Lacour has not gone for several years and will take advantage of it. (Odin) had promised to take two ecclesiastical students into the little seminary; he is now to count on four.
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1867 Jan. 4
Hayden, C. L.:
Owensboro, Daviess Co,
Kentucky
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Hayden mentions that though he subscribed for the journal in March of '64, the paper was so suppressed in Kentucky that he did not get it again until the war was over. He paid three dollars at first, and will send five now. He wishes a receipt and hopes that this will make him even.
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1867 J(an). 5
Buffard, Father E(tienne):
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks Odin to send 100 piastres in specie to the Holy Father for the Ursulines of San Antonio. Buffard will give 100 piastres to Father (Francis Bouchu) Bouchut on his interest for 1865 to 1866 and he will soon be able to give him the balance as Buffard is thinking of making a new purchases. Bishop Dubuis set up a convent at Victoria; Sister Ste. Claire is the superior; there are 7 in all. All the Sisters at San Antonio and especially Ste. Chantal send New Year greetings.
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1867 (Jan.) 5
Nash, James P.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received (Odin)'s of December 27. It found him in a relapse. With regard to Farwell, Nash found that lot 14 of Block 218 was bought by Moore. The deed is witnessed by himself and Father L(ouis) C.M. Chambodut. Moore sold to Bennett in Liberty who sold it to old man Brady of Galveston for $500 gold. Odin had given Moore the privilege to buy lot 13, but Moore never did. Moore is dead. Farrell bought No. 12 and paid only $100 on it, and nothing since. In Anton's case, (Odin), will have to send the witnesses before a Commissioner of deeds of Texas and send it on to Nash to have it probated. Lots are selling in that vicinity for $400. The people look for a crisis before long. Brady, a merchant on the Strand, discharged five of his clerks for want of business. The Confederates took Nash's notarial commission but the present. Governor Throckmorton sent it to him again. (Nathan) Smith is at the point of death. Quirk has had a cholera attack but is recovering. Nash was never better off if he only had his health.
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1867 Jan. 6
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Eliz(abeth, New Jersey)
to George Bancroft:
Brownson is sorry to hear that Bancroft cannot use his right hand for writing. Brownson has set his daughter to reading Bancroft's history and she is captivated by it. Bancroft will find in Father Hecker's magazine, "The Catholic World", an article on the Church and Monarchy, in which Bancroft is referred to, but in no disrespectful way. Brownson his simply taken occasion from Bancroft's statement that "Catholics generally incline to monarchy, and Protestants to republicanism" to show what has been historically the relation of Catholics and Protestants respectively towards the history of the Middle Ages. Since Brownson complained to Bancroft that Brownson's book has fallen dead he saw two review of it, both as fair as can be expected. The review of Bancroft's volume IX in the Scribners was far better than Brownson expected. The writer discerned that Bancroft had vindicated the character of Washington, but he does not seem to be aware of how much Bancroft has done and the newface he put upon the entire history of the Revolution.
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1867 Jan. 6
Chambodut, Father L(ouis) C.M.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to
One of their parishioners, J. Hibbert would be obliged if () would let him have the money in the hands of Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) and would pay 8% interest per year. Bishop Dubuis suggested the idea. It seems that Odin does not want to take charge of ()'s money.
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1867 Jan. 6
Gaudet, O.M.I., Father A(ugustin):
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He notifies (Odin) that he has given a draft for $266.66 to Major Chase(?) or order, to be drawn on the little deposit in (Odin)'s care. P.S. Their Superior General (of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate) having accepted Bishop Dubuis' offer for the bank of the Rio Grande, they can no longer think of Ste. Rose. Gaudet regrets it very much.
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1867 Jan. 7
DeNeve, Father J(ohn):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford:
Providence, (Rhode Island)
DeNeve acknowledges McFarland's letter of August 18 in answer to his of August 10. McFarland's indebtedness to the American College at Louvain at the beginning of the scholastic year was 171.10 francs. The mother of Father (E.J.) Vanlaan has repaid the money advanced to him. DeNeve is forced to raise the pension to $600; since the cattle plague, prices made $500 inadequate. Mullholland and Cooney are deacons now. They could be ready by about August for the sacred ministry. If he is to keep them longer he asks to be notified. He has told them to write to McFarland and tell him that they do not know as much French as they should. He cannot accommodate more than 45 students and does not know whether to build. He now has 42 theological students and the spirit of the college is very good. P.S. At McFarland's convenience DeNeve sends his respects to the two Sisters he sent. (On the back): Stockman Theology 1st., Philips Theology 2nd.
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1867 Jan. 7
Ehrenstrasser, Father J(ohn) G.:
Adrian, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He sends the accounts of the two congregations of 80 families at Adrian for 1866. He lists debts and expenditures, and the sources of financial receipts, such as the young Ladies Society, the Boys Society, the St. Joseph's Society of Men for mutual help of the sick, and a church Building Society. He has a very good school of 104 children, superior in morality and learning to Union schools, where 3 or 4 families send their children out of stubborness; very few families fail to make their Easter Duty. On the question of the Irish party he assures the bishop that he is not one of Father (Joseph) Kindekens' party.
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1867 Jan. 8
McMaster, A. L.:
Poland, (Ohio)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
He thanks his brother for the gift of a keg of pure California Port. He sent to Youngstown for the keg as sbon as he was notified. His physician, Dr. Mygatt, had advised a mild stimulant, but there was none to be obtained. The doctor will assist him in transfering the contents of the keg into demijohns and bottles. He thanks him for his directions in regard to the care of the wine. His nephew Gilbert McMaster has been ill with pneumonia, but is past the crisis. He has received a letter from brother Crawford McMaster and quotes several paragraphs. Crawford was ardently attached to the deceased brother, E. D. The paragraphs are all in a deeply religious strain and appear to flow from Crawford's heart. The writer tells of his recent illness. In refering to religious discussion in McMaster's last letter, he thinks a discussion of the merits of the two different communions would be useless. He has his views, (James A.) has others. He feels that no rhetoric on his part will change the situation. As to letters from former members of the McMaster family, he does not know what they contained as he has been out of touch with them for 23 years. He feels that he is not his brother's judge, as (James) is not his. He feels that his fault has not been the troubling of McMaster with offensive imputations, but with neglecting to communicate with him. In a P/S. The wine has been drawn off and secured by Dr. Mygatt.
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1867 Jan. 8
Sadlier, Mary A.:
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sadlier wants to set Brownson's mind at ease on some sundry points. There is nothing in Brownson's articles by which the writer can "exercise the discretional power you so highly give us". According to Sadlier and the writer, Brownson's articles are somewhat lengthy, but as Brownson says will correct itself in time. In regard to the impeachment question, Mrs. Sadlier thinks the readers of their newspaper are in favor of Johnson and it would be wise if Brownson would unite on that subject. In the meantime, Mrs. Sadlier will have time to look over Brownson's five articles on "Theories". Mrs. Sadlier hopes that the article on impeachment will be in time for the next issue and still the "Theories" standing over.
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1867 Jan. 9
Dénecé, Father J(oh)n M(ary) J(osep)h:
Petit-Callou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
His presbytery will soon be finished. He has several weddings the week of the retreat. Also since Father (Hyacinthe) Gonellaz is to go, it would be unwise to leave Houma and Petit Caillou without a priest. At the end of January Dénecé will make his retreat at Boulingy. (Odin) can give Gonellaz the 200 intentions he asked Dénecé to fulfill before he went to the Council, and add more if he can.
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1867 Jan. 9
(Rappe), A(madeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He had the honor of consulting Purcell in regard to the petition to Columbus in order to obtain a portion of the public funds for their schools. Purcell promised to lend a hand with the work by seeing some members of the Legislature. Rappe asks what hope is there for the movement. He will act in concourse with Purcell.
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1867 Jan. 10
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father F.:
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
N(ew) O(rleans), L(ouisiana)
Adam, a colored man, has presented himself with a license to marry a woman with whom he has lived 4 or 5 years; they have 3 children. But there is also another with whom he has lived much longer; there are 9 children. Should he listen to the latter who does not want Adam to marry the other legally? Bellanger needs a prompt solution. P.S. He would like to believe that Father Reculon, (S.M.?) has arrived safely but they have had no news.
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1867 Jan. 10
Hennessy, Father P(atrick):
Elizabethport, (New Jersey)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
He sends him a copy of his report as made to the congregation and Bishop (James R.) Bayley on the first of the New Year. The amount put together is considerable, though contrary to all expectations. They had no collection for the debt--such a thing would have proved very unacceptable. The amount to appropriate to the debt will be much larger next year as they will not have the Sisters' Home to build or desks to make for the school. Bayley was pleased, for in addition to the report, he gave him a complete account of receipts and the expenditures of the church from its foundation to Dec. 1, 1865--a document which enables him to refute charges preferred against him by the Pastor. He asks Brownson not to give himself the trouble to come to their Fair, as he could not well do so. He is glad the "Tablet" is on its way to becoming a first rate paper. He hopes that Brownson's health may be preserved for him to keep up his great work.
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(1867) Jan. 10
Lemonnier, C.S.C., Father A(ugust):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He will go to see Edwards tomorrow and perhaps will be accompanied by Father Villandre. They will stay in Toledo one day.
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1867 Jan. 10
Rouxel, Father G(usta)ve:
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wishes (Odin) a happy New Year and thanks him for forwarding his mother's letter. He replied immediately and gave the letter to Father (Aristide) Plotin to mail in the city. (Odin) is to excuse him from the retreat, Plotin is going. His accounts for the last six months of 1866: the organist and sacristan are paid; receipts total $190; jus cathedraticum $9.50 which he has asked Plotin to give (Odin) as well as the $5 collection of which he is ashamed.
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1867 Jan. 10
Sorin, Reverend E(dward) C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson's letter of the 3rd pleased Father Sorin very much and the latter thanks Brownson for his kind sentiments. Bishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) of St. Louis considered Brownson's paper as the best in the states and Father Sorin wants Brownson to consider himself as "the representative of the American Catholics" speaking to own people, of the Mother of God as you think that they should be talked to. New world was dedicated to B. V. M. by Columbus. Father Sorin believes that if Americans were once convinced that She is the mother of God, not only of Christ, even Protestants would acknowledge that it is right to honor her, also no one better than Brownson could tell the American people what our country has to gain by spreading such a devotion. The new dome on the new college is doing wonders among the 400 students. Would to God such a type of modesty and pure love, would meet the eye of our youth everywhere. Sorin comments, that he never saw either in France or in Italy warmer feelings of devotion toward the Mother of God than here. He would like to open the eyes of some people to Her who is the Gate of Heaven. The American people cannot possibly lock out their hearts to Her. The best that both can do is to make Her answer the best they can to the American people. Many articles which have written have been spoken of in high terms.
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1867 Jan. 11
(Bourget), Bishop Ig(natius):
Montreal, (Canada)
to (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Bourget) gives permission to Sister M(ary) Agnes of Jesus, (R.G.S.), Sister M(ary) of St. Paul, (R.G.S.), and Sister M(ary) of Ste. Ursule, (R.G.S.), Sisters of O(ur) L(ady) of Charity of the Good Shepherd to leave their convent in Montreal and transfer to that of New Orleans to live there under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of that place. Father J. Paré signs as secretary.
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1867 Jan. 11
Gutton, Father Ph(ilibert):
False River, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
His reasons for not going to the retreat are: he has already made a retreat this year; he will replace Father (Victor) Gavard. The roads are so bad from the rains that Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet cannot use a horse. It would be impossible for him to minister to all. Poyet has asked him to replace him at Morganza for sick calls. Gutton is drawing up a letter about the tangled affairs of the churches; he will wait a little in order to know all and explain it as best he can.
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1867 Jan. 11
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Alexander (Cvitkovicz, C.SS.R.), bearer of this letter, precedes him by a week in New Orleans. (Martin) would have come several days sooner if he had not feared to crowd (Odin)'s house during the retreat. He hopes to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name with (Odin).
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1867 Jan. 12
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sends his accounts for the second half of last year by Father (Aristide) Plotin. $51.65 for the jus cathedraticum, $80 for expenditures, $29.70 for the seminary, $14.40 for the Propagation of the Faith and $14.50 for the Holy Childhood. Times are hard and money is scarce. Jan gave a sharp rebuke to the father of the girl to whom (Odin) granted a dispensation and it seems to have had a good effect. Jan did not hesitate to bless the marriage.
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1867 Jan. 12
Poyet, Father J(ean) A(rthur):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He cannot attend the retreat. The first reason is that he does not have a cent in his pocket. He is called every day to minister to the men working on the levee who number more than 1200. Also he cannot leave his house and church unguarded because of the thieves and vagabonds who harrass the people along the river. As (Odin) wished, Poyet and Father (Philibert) Gutton last Sunday went to see Mr. Provosty to find out whether he would take charge of the affair in question. Provosty made it clear that the churches of Pointe Coupée and Fausse Rivière are in urgent need of repair and that (Odin) had decided to surtax(?) them until the debts would be paid. Provosty consented to proceed with arrangements for this. It is certain that there is a shady side to these affairs. If Poyet is to believe Gutton who checked the archives, even Father (Francis) Mittelbronn's claims are not exempt from a certain scandal. Provosty will name a liquidator and at the next court they will know positively what to do.
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1867 Jan. 12
Rievers, Father H(enry):
Muskegon, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (Celestine M.) Frain of Redford, has just finished a mission, bringing many strayed sheep back to the fold. Rievers needs a permanent assistant to help care for so many missionplaces, which he lists. Catholics lose their faith for the want of a priest. He recalls the bishop's promise to send an assistant-priest. Over 100 children are in Sunday School, and a Catholic school is very much needed. Next Sunday there is an election of officers.
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1867 Jan. 12
Viau, Father J(ose)ph:
Royville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wishes (Odin) a happy New Year. He cannot attend the retreat this year. He has to visit three persons dangerously ill; he has two weddings and it would be very difficult to find a priest to replace him. Also he has about 20,000 feet of lumber coming and he believes it would be wise to be here. He hopes at (Odin)'s next visit to give him the keys of the new church.
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1867 Jan. 14
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Eliz(abeth, New Jersey)
to Father I(saac) T. Hecker:
(New York, New York)
Brownson sends an elaborate article on "Church and State" which is a pendant to the article on the "Church and Anarchy". He believes that in the article he cooperates heartily with Hecker's plans. Brownson hoped to send the article sooner but he has been doing articles for the "Tablet" and the "Ave Maria". The articles for the former are altered by Molly as she sees proper. Brownson is confined at home by his feet, as soon as he gets shoes that fit him properly he will be able to get out.
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1867 Jan. 14
Miller, S.J., Father P(eter) L.:
Baltimore, M(arylan)d
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have been disappointed so far in sending the Sisters to New Orleans. As they are unaccustomed to travel they had determined to send them by the steamship "Cuba" which sails on the 17th. But the agent advises them to wait for the "Liberty" which will sail about the 3rd of next month. The Mother Superior will accompany them and remain two or three months, so 4 will come instead of 3.
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1867 Jan. 14
Vallée, Father R(éné):
Ville Plate, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wishes very much to return to France this year and would like to leave in April. Since his illness last year he does not seem to have regained his strength. Also he would like to see his aged parents. He asks (Odin) for some one to replace him during his absence. There are two assistants at opelousas; Father (J. Bertolin?) Bertolain could take over his work and serve Chataigner, Grande Prairie and even Bois Mallette. It is only an idea but a true one when one recalls that the entire parish of St. Landry is served by the two Raymonds. Vallée has asked for dispensations, writing to Father Buenas who granted them but Vallée would like to know to whom he should really write. He asks for a dispensation for Louis Young and Sydonia Young and for Lastie Manuel and Louise Young.
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1867 Jan. 15
Berthet, Father P(eter):
Refugio, Texas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Berthet writes from the extreme west of Texas. He had scarcely returned from New Orleans to his parish at Houston when he was obliged to leave again and come here to regain his health, according to Bishop Dubuis' wishes. But his health, already so feeble after his terrible sickness at Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, seems to grow worse every day so that he cannot fulfill his duties. He is in charge of the whole mission. Ordained by (Odin) he asks him to admit him again. Convinced that a change of climate would be favorable he could fulfill the vow he made 7 years ago to work in the missions. He does this on the advice of Father (Charles) Padey
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1867 Jan. 15
Demers, L. B(enjamin):
Assumption, Ill(inois)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He presented himself to the Bishop of Alton but he will not be adopted unless recommended by (Odin). (Odin) is to consider his unhappy state to have left (Odin)'s diocese and to send him a word of recommendation and his exeat.
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1867 Jan. 15
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.) Father Joseph:
Wapakoneta, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Enclosed is a quit-claim deed of the lot on which the Church formerly stood. Dwenger understands that it was sold some time ago with Purcell's permission to a Catholic named Hay. The heir of the original owner has a claim in it which they quit-claimed to Father A. Herbstrit, so that if Purcell will quit-claim his title to Herbstrit, he can give Mr. Hay a warranted deed, and the church will get the money. Next week Father A. Herbstrit will try to collect and sell tickets on the remaining let in the diocese of Fort Wayne. D wenger is almost despairing under the burdens on the church. He wonders if the Propagation of the Faith would help-if not the church — then the Society of the precious Blood and its missions, and then apply the money here, Herbstrit is on a very strict allowance and Dwenger metes out money for his expenses to him Dwenger was in Kenton last Sunday and will go there every 4th Sunday. Father Patrick (Hennebry) goes there as often as Dwenger does so Kenton has services every two weeks. They have signed some $2,600 and expect to have their church ready this year. They now are using a large hall for a church. (Letter has been torn away. Deed is not enclosed)
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1867 Jan. 15
Layton, Thomas:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He wishes (Odin) a happy New Year. He acknowledges thankfully the letter to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo. He was received by Barnabo and permitted to see the Pope and received Communion at his hands. Layton was deeply pained on learning of the death of Father (Stephen) Rousselon. He had seen him here last summer but did not think the end so near.
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1867 Jan. 15
Lefevere, Peter P(aul), Bishop of Zela:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lefeverebelieves Purcell has better facilities to send money to Rome than he can find in Detroit so he is sending today to Purcell, by the American Express Company, the sum of two thousand dollars in gold as the amount of collections taken up in the Diocese of Detroit in the aid of the sovereign pontiff-Pope Pius IX. Lefevere wishes Purcell to send this amount to Rome soon. Dr. Censonnault Bishop of Sandwich, Canada, has resigned his Diocese and Rome has accepted his resignation. It is presumed that he will retire to Mt.St. Vincent, New York, where he will remain as Director or Chaplain of that institute of the Sisters of Charity. A worthy bishop is needed badly now in that Diocese. P.S. Lefevere asks Purcell to please acknowledge the receipt of the money.
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1867 Jan. 15
Lipp, Bishop Josephus de:
Rottenburg, Wurttemberg
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
John Nepomucene Widmaier has lived in Rottenburg with his parents for some time. He received Minor Orders from Bishop John Martin Henni in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Major Orders by the bishop of Detroit in 1864; he was made assistant at St. Joseph's Church in Detroit. Together with Francis Heil's wife and some of his money, they fled to Europe. Back in Detroit, he promised to do penance and was sent to the Trappists, but without proper papers he was shortly dismissed with a letter to the Liguorians (Redemptorists). Out of pity the church community raised some money to repay Heil, who then dropped the case. Rejected by the bishop of Detroit, he returned to Rottenburg, to do penance in some Franciscan monastery, but lacking proper papers, was dismissed. The people are scandalized by a man who claims to be a priest buy who never officiates at the altar. A copy of this letter signed by Father Klotz as secretary accompanies the letter.
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1867 Jan. 16
Masnou, C.M., Father J(ohn):
Mexico
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He takes advantage of Bishop (John Francis) Verea's departure to tell (Odin) that there is a French priest living here named Father Renauld, age about 45, who because of political affairs here, would like to go to New Orleans if (Odin) would admit him. Masnou believes he would be very useful, especially for preaching.
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1867 Jan. 16
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Purcell congratulates Lefevere for his $2000 sent him for Pope Pius IX. He is glad that the Bishop of Sandwich (P.A. Pinsonneault) has resigned buy what will he do at St. Vincent's? Bishop (George Aloysius) Carrell, (S.J.), according to Father David Whelan suffered a sick spell on the Epiphany. The Telegraph gives (Bishop John B. Lamy's) account of his nice time at sea, and of his first interview with the Holy Father. Rev. Dr. (William George) McCloskey wrote Purcell that the Cardinal (Alexander Barnabo?) asked about the "scandals" in the Council but used a milder word when he met him a second time. The pacific, wise bishop of New Mexico was just the man to give a calm, true account of the incidents, for there was no scandal - only a little temper on the part of his Grace of St. Louis (Peter Richard Kenrick). Purcell invites Lefevere to go to Rome with him and Bishop (James F.) Wood of Philadelphia in May or June.
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1867 Jan. 17
Gutton, Father Ph(ilibert):
False River, (Louisiana)
Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A circumstance which could have very happy results for the education of the youth of the parish is the acceptance of Poydras College (Pointe Coupée). From last Monday to Saturday, the 26th, the directors of the college have offered it to anyone who presents himself. Mr. Eckelare(?)) is the director of this committee. If (Odin) would accept it with a view to placing Brothers there what a great service it would be. The Brothers of the Christian Schools would do an immense good. There are funds for repairs and as the direction is offered for seven years there would be time to become well known. The Poydras fund leaves a sum each year in favor of a certain number of poor. Father (Francis) Mittelbronn, who directed this establishment for some years, could give (Odin) ample information.
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1867 Jan. 17
Hecker, Father I(saac) T(homas):
(New York, New York)
to (Mrs. Eliza Cullen):
( Delaware)
The object of all knowledge is love. Knowledge is not an end, hence we may sin by either excess or defect. Many men of their day have become crazy on science because they know so little. It is better to appropriate the little they know, than to learn more and to appropriate less. The volumes of the "Freeman's Journal" would be a valuable accession to their library. Could Mrs. Cullen get them to the C(atholic) World Office?
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1867 Jan. 18
(Barre, V.I.), Sister M(ary) St. Ange:
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Father (Louis C.M. Chambodut:
Galveston, Texas)
A novice (Sisters of the Incarnate Word) afflicted since August with a mental derangement, has just done something which has brought upon them the most atrocious calumny. As Sister wrote the Bishop a few days ago, this poor girl ran away, in her religious habit, and took refuge in a house of ill fame. Finally she returned to the convent. The newspapers did not spare them. It happened just when school was opening; a good half did not return. The doctors decided that a change was necessary for her cure. Their Father Superior decided to send her away. They cannot place her in a home in Brownsville. Their Father Superior judged it would be too long a delay to wait for the Bishop's reply, so Sister asks (Chambodut) to make their excuses to the Bishop. This poor child, who is accompanied by Sister St. Dominique (Ravier, V.I.) is a person of sweet character and capable of being very useful in a family. Will (Chambodut) try to find one who will take her? Mother St. Claire (Valentine, V.I.) has left them. The ties of 15 years have formed a bond difficult to break. Sister Ephrem (Gatin, V.I.) who is Mother Assistant, sends regards. Because of counting one, two, three, four at the piano, she has almost forgotten the Spanish (Chambodut) taught her.
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1867 Jan. 18
Gaudet, O.M.I., Father A(ugustin):
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Bishop (Claude Marie Dubuis:
Galveston, Texas)
The Sisters (of the Incarnate Word) are sending to Galveston a young novice, (Sister) Mary Patrice whom they wish (Dubuis) to send to Ireland on the first boat to Liverpool. It is impossible to keep her longer. By her going into town this person has started a real Maria Monk story. (Dubuis) is to put her in good hands during the time she spends in Galveston until she leaves for Europe. The Sisters will pay all the expenses of the trip.
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1867 Jan. 18
McMillan, R.M.:
Franklin, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
McMillan is informed that when (Odin) was last here he looked at the property known as Rugby School and that an offer was made to sell for $10,000. McMillan represents some of the creditors who hold a mortgage on the property. It will probably be sold at a sheriff's sale when he could purchase it for about one half that amount. McMillan can furnish information on it if (Odin) has any desire to purchase it. Mrs. McMillan and his daughters join in regards to (Odin) and Father Raymond.
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1867 Jan. 18
(Rappe), A(madeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Purcell's letter is encouraging. It would be a good thing if the brothers and sisters in charge of their schools would have to undergo an examination. Many would do honor to the Church, and those who do not measure up to their needs could be replaced. If a petition in favor of their demand for public funds is to be circulated among the congregations, Rappe asks what form it should take. He will conform to Purcell's manner of acting.
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1867 Jan. 19
McCloskey, Father William:
American College,
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Enclosed is the draft which Purcell thought had not been paid. It was drawn very soon after it was received and paid by Plowdon Cholmeley & Co., the English bankers in Rome. Bishop(John) Lamy sails for France on Wednesday and will stay there about three months in effort to recruit his little missionary band in New Mexico. The Pope has been kind to him - giving him three audiences. The Archbishop of the Navahoes said Mass at the Novitiate of the Sacre Coeur and saw Madame Bontonslinn who brought him up to the hall where the novices were that the Archbishop might give them some advice. A Bauave was murdered two evenings ago - stabbed in the same manner as was DeRossi in '48. The murderer is in jail awaiting his punishment. Dr. Smith is still active in showing Rome to his friends, and Dr. Firby is still good and kind. The letter of invitation to the bishops for the canonization and feast of St. Peter in June has been published. It is a dated on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. McCloskey found his brother Father George McCloskey awaiting him in Paris, but he went to Nice in Savoy with the intention of coming to Rome later. His health which became better in Switzerland has grown worse. McCloskey obtained the Pope's blessing for the community in Brown County and for the Sisters of Charity at Walnut Hills, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the Sisters of Mercy, and for those nuns living in Mrs. Sarah Peter's house, for the Sisters of Notre Dame and the nuns at Columbus where he said Mass on St. Cecilia's Day '65, He asks Purcell to remember him to his friends Father Edward Purcell and Bishop Fitzgerald.
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1867 Jan. 20
(St.) Rose, (R.U.), Sister M(ary):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since (Odin) was here last August, she has had nothing but pain and trouble. Five years and no prospect but continuation of the same. Peace can never be expected from Mother (St. Pierre Several?, R.U.); she must have a victim. Sister is not allowed to speak or be spoken to by any Sister. St. Rose's greatest crime is that she is fond of the Fathers Raymond. The treatment that three or four receive was the cause of the two German postulants leaving. She is deprived of Holy Communion; for some years before she went to Brown County she was allowed 3 or four Communions a week. Mother complains of parties; there are none but the one she formed herself as soon as she came from France. Will (Odin) be so kind as to send her where She can be useful. St. Rose heard that (Odin) intended to go to Rome. She writes as she does not feel strength to endure longer.
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1867 Jan. 21
Kehoe, L(awrence):
New York (City)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Kehoe asks for the April, May, and June issues of the "Correspondent".
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1867 Jan. 22
Coudray, Josephine:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has doubts about God's will for her. Since the age of 20 many times her confessors have confirmed her opinion that she was called to the religious life. Her mother did not want her to leave her; her mother is a widow and Josephine an only child. She did not want to remain in Brittany but thought of the foreign missions. When she was 29. Sister Josepha, (O. Carm.) of St. Augustine's came to Fougères. Coudray left with her. But on arriving at St. Augustine's she saw she was not in mission country. She did not leave Mount-Carmel because she did not like the rule but she realized she was not in the right place. She could not stay in spite of what Father Raymond said to have her stay. They took her to the Sisters of St. Joseph where she has now been for six weeks. If she remains it will be only for want of something better. She believes there are so many poor girls, especially negroes, who lack instruction. She would like so much to give them religious instruction. This St. Joseph house teaches only the whites. She longs for the religious habit for it inspires the respect necessary to do good. For a long time she has thought of founding a new religious society. She begs Odin to reply or permit her to talk with him.
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1867 Jan. 22
Quigley, Father H.:
Memphis, Tennessee
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Quigley met (Odin) seven years ago in Canada at the house of the Bishop of Sandwich. (Odin) was then Bishop of Galveston and invited Quigley to go with him. Since then Quigley has been in Europe. Last week he was going to offer (Odin) his services but he was on board the "Platte Valley" and had a most providential escape from death by drowning. P.S. Though he lost most of his papers he has sufficient to satisfy (Odin) that he is "all right". He is Irish by birth and can speak a little French. He stops here with a friend, Dr. McKeon.
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1867 Jan. 22
(Rappe), A(madeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for the interest he takes in the movement in favor of their schools. He is perfectly satisfied that the Republicans wish to help them by helping themselves. Rappe has been under the impression that they have been asking not only for their share of the school funds but also for separate schools. Many difficulties would result if Protestant children attended the Catholic schools. Purcell may be more free of anti-Catholic feeling in Cincinnati than they are in Cleveland. Thanks to Purcell, Cardinal Barnabo answered him satisfactorily. He sent by Paris a portion of Peter's Pence.
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1867 Jan. 22
Sacré Coeur, R.G.S., Sister Marie du:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister Marie Agneès de Jésus, (R.G.S.), the new Superioress here, arrived last night from Montreal with two other Sisters. She asks Sister Sacré Coeur to present her respects. They ask (Odin) to visit them as soon as he has time.
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1867 Jan. 22
Wood, James F(rederick) Bishop of:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin)'s letter of the 12th is received. The Community of the (Sisters of the) Immaculate Heart (of Mary) is in its infancy. He could not in conscience recommend (Odin) to invite. A new rule has been introduced in place of the imperfect one under which they were living when they came to this diocese and the whole affair is yet an experiment.
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1867 Jan. 23
Benausse, S.J., Father F(elix):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Benausse thanks (Odin) for his letter of the 12th and will tell him where he stands in the work assigned him. He will soon have a meeting of those attesting to the miraculous cure of Mary Wilson: the two doctors; the two infirmary attendants, the mother Superior and Mother (Mary E.) Moran (R.S.C.); and four other Ladies at Sacred Heart. He will give the testimony of Father Serra who gave her Holy Communion after which the cure took place; the testimony of Father (Francis) Nachon; also the testimony of Benausse who as confessor gave her the last sacraments. If this report is to be published, it might be good to have a civil authority receive their oaths. Father Larnaudie, their vice-president, could receive Benausse's. In the written testimony of Miss Wilson there is the part about her illness and the secret part in which she tells of the manner of the cure which can be attested only by herself. Perhaps these should be separate.
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1867 Jan. 23
Gutton, Father Ph(ilibert):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At (Odin)'s wish, Gutton went to see Mr. Provosty since he was the agent for Father (Francis) Mittelbronn. But Provosty refused to have anything to do with such an affair. That was the reply on December 4 and at the second visit on January 6 he made another decision which is on page 7 of this letter. The rumors of the seizure asked by Mittelbronn caused general indignation here. (Here Gutton quotes from) the minutes of the meeting of the congregation of St. Francis Church held on November 3, 1860, there resolution adopting the proposals made in Mittelbronn's letter (which is quoted below):
1860 Oct. 30
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
He sees that the treasury of the churches of Pointe Coupée is empty and that collections are not made and therefore the fabrique cannot meet its obligations. If they will turn over all the accounts to Mittelbronn he will make the collections and pay the debts and give them an account.
- L. Copy -
At the same meeting $200 was voted for Mittelbronn for things for the church. J. Michel signs as secretary. The same difficulties came up later and at a meeting on July 26, 1862 when Mittelbronn was asked for an account, he refused saying, "Pay me." On October 31, 1862, it was resolved to give Mittelbronn the amount of his demand, $1000 having already been paid him according to the books. The trustees acknowledged drafts to the amount of $4224. One of Mittelbronn's collectors spent the money collected from several and these bills were given to the lawyer as not paid. This was before his departure for France. Visit of January 1867 to Provosty: Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet and Gutton went to see Provosty to explain that he was the man to arrange this affair. He promised to do so but unfortunately Provosty and Mr. Poydras had talked about it and Poydras said that they could not count on Provosty doing anything because of the honor of his family. Poydras is to come to see (Odin) in person. How could one hope that Provosty who had authorized his nephew to take care of the income from the pews for 1865 and the fees from April 1 to September 1865 to amount of $934, would today expose it? Gutton's advicé is for (Odin) to come himself and ask for a vote of the parish for the repair and enlargement of the church. Judge Cooley plans to present an act at the next session of the legislature, prohibiting the church and cemetery of Chenal and the cemetery of Fausse Rivière and wanting only one person, residing at Point Coupée, recognized as ministering there. Two separate priests waste the resources. Waterloo comes in the district of Fausse Rivière; when they can come to Mass, this is where they come. A little chapel would be very useful there. The priest at Pointe Coupée would have Morganza and Fausse Rivière would have Waterloo if 2 priests were left.
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1867 Jan. 23
Young, Father N(icholas R.):
Kenton, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young acknowledges Purcell's letter and the deed. He learned from Mr. Crowley that Hardin C(ounty) was to remain Purcell's. Young will consult the deed and have it made all right. Mr. Crowley is absent till Friday and Young does not anticipate any trouble. Young's sister is visiting in Washington for a few weeks. Mr. Crowley says that he will give Young an opportunity to have the Stations at Kenton. Young appreciates Purcell's interest and indulgence to them. Mr. White was delighted by Purcell's rememberance of him. He has one of Young's best pews and has paid in advance. Young will baptize a convert on the feast of the Purification.
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1867 Jan. 24
Bascle, Father F(eli)x:
St. Georges de Didonne, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bascle's brother has just written how much (Odin) has done for him. They regret that the unjust plunderers of their inheritance make it impossible to help a brother as they would like to do. P.S. Since (Odin) offers to forward his letters, Bascle takes advantage of this favor.
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1867 Jan. 25
Chambodut, Father L(ouis) C.M.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister St. Dominique (Ravier, V.I.) will explain her visit. The young person who accompanies her is an unfortunate one sent from Brownsville and whom Chambodut does not know what to do with here. Perhaps she could be placed in a charity home for a while. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis is still absent after a month. Chambodut is about to build a kitchen for the hospital. The College and Convent are flourishing. (Odin) would be pleased with these establishments which cost him so much. His children in Texas have waited a long time for a visit from (Odin).
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1867 Jan. 26
(Brousser, R.U.), Sister St. Augustin:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin) would oblige her by ascertaining if there is not one of their promissory notes due. Sister St, Michel (R.U.) thinks one was due at the commencement of the year.
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1867 Jan. 26
Hendricken. Father Thomas F. V.G.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of:
Hartford, (Connecticut)
McFarland is informed that the regular meeting of the clergy of the New Haven Conference district will be held at the residence of Father J. O'Neill, Stamford, on February 7. The subject will be De justitia et de jure as far as de injusta damnificatione.
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1867 Jan. 26
McCloskey, Father William:
American College,
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Father McGettigin, a nephew of the last Bishop, (Ireland), wishes to work in the missions in Cincinnati. He has some fine letters. For four years he was a professor in the Irish College, Paris and 12 years parish priest in the diocese of Raphoe. The bishop of Santa Fe (John B. Lamy) left town a few days ago. Father George (McCloskey) will spend some days in Rome; his health is not improved. Madame Bontonslinn is doing good; she is a famous woman and when Purcell said the good word in Florence many years ago that determined her. choice of life, he did a good work indeed. Rome is full of Americans. The Cardinal Secretary of State is suffering from gout, There is a stray, an Ursuline, from Texas in Rome. The cardinal gives her no quarter.
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1867 Jan. 26
O'Grady, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Dublin, (Ireland)
to Archbishop John M(ary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has heard that his nephew, Tho(ma)s Biggins died October 5 in New Orleans leaving property and that John Gibbons adminstered the property. O'Grady asks Odin to prevent the property from coming into Gibbons' hands as he has no right to it. Biggins has one sister Maria Biggins living with her uncle in Ireland and dependent on him. The business of the deceased was that of harness maker. O'Grady heard that a priest named McHenry of Murray signed the legal document of administration. O'Grady does not think Gibbons is even a distant relative. (On the letter in another hand): Inventory of stock, cash and watch total $1600, debts 1173, balance 429.
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1867 Jan. 27
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has received several communications from Robert Murphy of New York about the Papal Loan. In his last of January 9 he suggests the method of taking up collections and investing the proceeds in loans for the benefit of the Church or some other pious purpose. (Elder) is afraid he cannot get much done; he has been pressing the people for their asylums and a school house. They are deeply in debt for the latter. (Elder) has subscribed two bonds at $100; Father (Francis Xavier) Leray of Vicksburgh says he will do the same. Father (Mathurin) Grignon has subscribed for two of the $25, as have six gentlemen here. He would like to try the plan of church collections but fears the smallness of results. The ladies are must be raised every month for the school. Yet (Elder) looks on the Holy Father's claim as one of justice. Does Odin expect to go to Rome; (Elder) thought of leaving after Easter. He thanks Odin for the payment of the legacy of Mr. O'Donnell.
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1867 Jan. 29
Dubuis, C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin)'s Texas flock sends him best wishes for the New Year. Dubuis arrived from a trip begun last year; a church must be built at Indianola and one at Lavaca. He spent several days at Victoria during which Sister Ste. Claire (Valentine, V.I.) opened her little Nazareth for the children. Before Dubuis left for Panna Maria, she had 50 day scholars and 6 boarders. At San Antonio he found the new building ready for the roof. At Austin the workmen were putting the roof on the convent of the Sisters of Providence. At Houston the Ursulines had 40 little Catholic girls too poor to be admitted to Miss Brown's(?). He arrived at Galveston just as they were putting the roof on their hospital. He was surprised to find Father (John J.) Magee again when he had refused him, saying that all places were fulled. Dubuis' hopes to receive (Odin)'s explanation and on Dubuis' return from Corpus Christi Magee will return to Louisiana if his health is not the determining factor. Dubuis asks (Odin) not to give any encouragement to Father (Peter) Berthet who since his return from New Orleans claims that in (Odin)'s absence the administration will be offered to him. Trinity Church and the doctors have suggested that he can no longer live in Texas. All circumstances indicate a formal disobedience. All are well except for a fever Dubuis brought from Bastrop with him.
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1867 Jan. 29
Funcken, (C.R.), Father Eugene:
St. Agatha, Can(ada)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He encloses a letter of his Father Superior; the extension of their Canadian Mission and their lately erected college will not allow them to visit oftener the Polish missions in Michigan. He intends to send Father Francis (Breitkopf) there once more this winter and hopes Lefevere will send them a resident priest. For the expense of the voyage, he suggests a donation from the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.
Enclosure:1867
Kajsiewicz, C.R., Father Jerome:
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
Detroit, (Michigan)
Father Francis Breitkopf, who visits the Poles of Paris near Forrestville, has sent him a pressing request from these brave people that he sends them a priest of their Congregation (Ressurectionists). He cannot do so for some time, as he has sent all the subjects he could spare to the bishop of Galveston, (Texas) where there are 10,000 Poles. He knows, however, a Francis Richter, age 29, who went to Rome but cannot be ordained for lack of patrimony or of benefice. If Lefevere ordains him, he will be at the bishop's disposition. There is also another subject of Breslau in Rome, Ignatius Galuschka, born in 1840, of good health, who has completed theology. If Lefevere wants him, he should write the bishop for dimissorials and then obtain from the parish to which he will be appointed the necessary funds for the voyage. Kajsiewicz would receive them into his own Congregation if they requested him, but every one has not a vocation for the common life.
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1867 Jan. 29
Gallagher, John:
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gallagher desires to complete his studies for the ministry in the Diocese of New Orleans because the climate is more conducive to his health. He is 32 and finished the collegiate course at St. John's Fordham. He has been professor of ancient languages at the College of the Christian Brothers, Manhattanville, for the past 12 months. The rectors of the above and Father McAleer of St. Columba's Church will recommend him.
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1867 J(an.) 30
Buffard, Father E(tienne):
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Buffard wrote in the first days of January to ask (Odin) to send $100 to the Holy Father for the convent at San Antonio and that Buffard could pay this sum to Mr. Bouchut (Father Francis Bouchu?) on his interest for 1865 to 1866. For the balance due he would ask (Odin) to give it to Mr. Lombart but first he would like to know whether (Odin) can do it.
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1867 Jan. 30
Lefevere, Peter P. Bishop of Zela:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He is glad Purcell received the money he sent by express for the Holy Father. He trusts that the Bishop of Covington (George A. Carrell) is fully recovered but he fears that he may have relapses of that kind from time to time. Since his health is good he will not postpone his visit to Rome any longer. He gladly accepts Purcell's offer to be his companion on the voyage along with the Bishop of Philadelphia (James F. Wood). He asks to be informed of the time of Purcell's departure for Rome.
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1867 Jan. 31
(Brownson, Orestes A.:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
to Senator Henry Wilson:
(Washington, D.C.)
(Brownson's) son (Henry F. Brownson).…
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(1867) (Feb. ?)
Emery, Jr., Sam. H.:
Quincy, Ill(inois)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
This summer Emery concluded to have the series of the Reviews bound and he is now attempting to acquire a missing copy. He uses this as an excuse to apply to Brownson personally. He thought that Brownson would be pleased to know that one of his Illinois readers, who has taken an interest in the management of the affairs of the nation at this great crisis, though not a politician, took to heart Brownson's views and insisted that if they had been acted on, there would have been accomplished a settlement on the basis of principle, instead of what Emery fears will be a failure in spite of political trickery and apparent success. Emery thinks that Brownson's arguments are based upon the same principles upon which our government is founded. So far as Emery knows, he was the only subscriber to the Review in Quincy. The attention of men was engrossed by money getting as a result of the inflation caused by the war. Few would listen to arguments in favor of the future, all were concerned with the petty cares of the day.
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