1844 Aug. 30
Boullier, (C.M.), Father J(ohn):
On board the Helen
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Boullier went to visit Father (Ennemond) Dupuy, pastor of Iberville. He left him somewhat better. Dupuy's will makes Blanc his universal legatee. Dupuy would like to know if Blanc could send a priest to help as he is very weak. Boullier had asked Blanc if he could let Mr. Israel of Donaldsonville have a little girl from the Asylum to take care of his child. Can he count on it?
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1843 Sep. 1
Brownson, Orestes A.:
Boston, Mas(achusetts)
to Victor Cousin:
Paris, France
This letter introduces George B. Carey who has just graduated with distinction at Cambridge University and visits Europe for the sake of health and general improvement. Carey wishes to become acquainted with Cousin.
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1844 Sept, 1
Brownson, Orestes A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Victor Cousin:
Paris, France
It would be difficult for Brownson to explain why he has been silent so long except his natural diffidence which makes him feel that he is unworthy to obtrude upon those who stand high in the world's estimation. Brownson has little information concerning the progress of Eclecticism in France. He has been hard at work; his former rude notions have assumed a systematic form. Brownson has passed from Unitarianism to Catholicism. The change was brought about by philosophy aided by some acquaintance with the Scholastics and the Fathers. He has departed from the views he gathered from Cousin. The point of departure of philosophy is in the indissouble synthesis of subject and object in the phenomenon. Subject and object are both given in the same primitive fact. He is snythetic rather than eclectic. Touching the doctrine of the power of the soul to study itself directly, he thinks Pierre Leroux is right and that Cousin and Jouffroy are wrong. Brownson feels that Cousin could with consistency eliminate those psychological portions to which he takes exception. He has been studying Leibntiz. He is unable to reconcile the two parts of Cousin's philosophy. Cousin identifies the spontaneous reason with the Logos and the Logos with God. This has quite a strong look towards pantheism. Brownson's circle of philosophical friends have all dispersed. Most have turned Fourierists. Brownson alone has continued his devotion to philosophy. Every year he loses confidence in democratic institutions. Unless they become united under the Catholic Church before it is too late, the experiment will prove a failure.
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1844 Sept. 2
Quarter, William, Bp. of Chicago:
Chicago, Illinois
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He offers apologies to Purcell for not writing and for not stopping in Cincinnati on his way to Chicago, but thinks that the latter was advantageous to those for whom Purcell had urged him to plead. He has visited a large portion of his diocese and finds the prospects bright. In almost every part of Illinois there are Catholics, poor but willing. He has only 22 or 23 priests and could use 100 in the next year. There is a great spirit of liberality in the state and city. Shortly after his arrival there he commenced a college called St. Mary's of the Lake. He hopes in time to start an academy for ladies. He has established several confraternities. In his visitation he was unexpected and gave confirmation only in Galena. He has ordained six priests who are on the missions. P.S. He sends regards to the bishop's brother.
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1844 Sep. 4
Ducayet, Widow R.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Permission for her slave Emilien to marry.
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1844 Sep. 4
Robertson, Widow:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She consents to her slave Arsène marrying Emilien Joseph belonging to Mrs. (R.) Ducayet. (In another hand): Witnesses, Jean Zéphèrin, Honoré Augustin, Charles Robertson, Louise Emélie. Celebrated September 4, 1844. (Initialled by) Father E(tienne) R(ousselon?).
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1844 Sep. 5
(Crotty), Bartholomew, Bishop of:
Cloyne and Ross, (Ireland)
to Cornelius Moynihan of:
Cloyne, Ireland
(Crotty) has received Moynihan's letter asking permission to transfer to another bishop to receive tonsure and the four minor and major orders. He certifies that Moynihan is a baptized Catholic and that there is no censure against him.
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1844 Sep. 5
(Hecker), Isaac:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Chelsea, Mass(achusetts)
Yesterday he called on Bishop (John) McCloskey and learned that Brownson had written a reply to Dr. Seabury. McCloskey and Bishop (John) Hughes take a great interest in Brownson. McCloskey said that Hughes thought of inviting Brownson to start a Catholic Review in New York. A review under Hughes' patronage would have much greater advantages than any other place. Brownson would find the heads of the Church more to his mind in New York than in Boston. They look to Brownson's union with the Catholic Church as an era in Catholic America. He asks if Brownson has seen the "London Catholic Tablet" edited by (Frederick) Lucas who grapples with the greatest questions like a master. Strange that the Church should be indebted for her greatest writers in the English language to converts. Hecker's project of going to Europe has so far failed. Henry Thoreau is not disposed to accompany him.
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1844 Sept. 5
Machebeuf, Father Joseph P.:
Riom, France
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He speaks of his trip to Europe and his arrival at Havre. Father (Emanuel) Thienpont did not go with him and he did not say Mass on the ship. He went to Boulogne in the interests of Father (Amadeus) Rappe to the Ursulines. They were very happy to hear about him and of the project he has of establishing a convent of their order. They told him that they might send a little colony next spring - four or five, of whom two are converts from London and all speak English. They mentioned other communities of Ursulines who might add to this number. In the diocese of Tulle a community of Ursulines of the same order was obliged to leave its convent because of the civil authorities and was willing to come to America. They were fourteen in number, six of whom could teach, but none can speak English. They have some property. Since this is too great a number with those from Boulogne it was suggested that some of them stay at Boulogne while the rest join those from Boulogne in coming to America. He fears that his home affairs will keep him a month or two longer than he expected. He is preaching on zeal for the propagation and will attend the diocesan retreat the 22nd in hopes of getting some young priests to come to Ohio. He wishes to bring back a brother of one of one of the priests who has finished his philosophy. He speaks of those he has met including Father Pin, S.J., formerly in the college at Cincinnati. If Purcell sends an affirmative answer he will arrange for all to come together. He asks that Father (Louis) Senez be sent to Sandusky. P.S. He gives his address and asks for an immediate answer.
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1844 Sep. 5
Priour, Father Julien:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Priour was unable to answer Blanc's letters owing to a severe indisposition. Were it not for the aid of a second party, he would be unable to write. Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret has taken in hand the affair of (Lucien Arcenaux) Arseneau and will write Blanc. Priour regrets his inability to attend the examinations at Grand Coteau where he would have met Blanc; he hopes Blanc will visit them on his return.
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1844 Sep. 5
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe went to Lower Sandusky after leaving Purcell. He spent August 15 there. The people were disappointed at Purcell's short stay. Rappe was in Sandusky City the Sunday after. A few days before a fight had taken place between an Irishman and a Dutchman. Not well, Rappe stopped at Monroeville. The people are in need of a physician for their souls. He did not go to West Haven but came again to Sandusky City from where he visited a French congregation down Lower Sandusky. As soon as Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand is with him, one of them will call on these people. The Maumee Protestants found Purcell's speech very much "salted"; the Toledo people approved. Rappe's health is improving. He is exciting the Protestants about the seminary. He let them know that Maumee people offered him some lots in order to get the convent among them. He hopes this will help to get lots in Toledo for the convent. In a letter Father (Joseph P.) Macheboeuf told of a good crossing and that he went to Boulogne and London. The Ursuline Superior did not "renounce" to send him help but if the Sisters of Notre Dame comply, all will be well. He expects a letter from Madame St. Louis de Gonzague. If it answers his demand he will conclude the bargain about the Seminary house. He intends to go to Providence and Defiance to encourage their church building next Monday. Robert Denveau expects a letter from Father McNamee about some money.
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1844 Sep. 6
Boullier, (C.M.) Father J(ohn):
Donaldsonville, (louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On receipt of Blanc's letter of the 3rd Boullier got busy to find a house for the Sisters (of Charity). He found one on the church land which they could have the first of October either to rent or to buy; it would be comprised in the 7 arpents which is to be given them and it would have an outlet on two roads according to the enclosed plan (no enclosure). Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) has seen the house and she thinks it would do until they could build. The price is 446 piastres. Mr. Israel will pay the passage of a child around 10 or 12 if Blanc will send him one. Boullier sends enclosed (no enclosure) two letters from Father (Bonaventure) Armengol. Armengol left Paris August 6 for Spain where he was to embark for Mexico. Boullier learned from a young man who arrived yesterday from St. Louis that Father (John) Timon, (C.M.)'s eyes were very bad and that they feared for his sight. Father (Joachim) Alabau, (C.M.) has had a serious illness but it out of danger. Last Sunday Boullier saw Mr. Key, brother-in-law of Mr. (Johnson)? Jhonson who said they already had a thousand piastres in subscriptions for their little chapel. If Blanc will authorize it Boullier could go to see the land they propose to give, draw the sale up in Blanc's name, etc.
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1844 Sept. 7
Power, Father John:
New York, N. Y.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
A nephew of Mrs. Carr, Christopher O'Brien of Clonmel, has entrusted to his care a fine set of Breviaries for Purcell. Purcell may know someone to whom they may be entrusted. He will take care of them until they are transmitted. He was sorry to see Margaret (Purcell) in such weak health. She appeared to improve while there. He sends his regards to Father Edward Purcell and Mrs. Carr.
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1844 Sept. 9
McCallion, Father Charles:
Albany, New York
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends this to Cincinnati hoping that Purcell has returned from his trip. He went from Wheeling to Philadelphia but because of the disturbed condition of the city he went on to New York. There he found that Bishop (John) Hughes was endeavoring to collect a fund for a seminary near Rose College. He saw Bishop (John) McCloskey and obtained permission to see only his friends. After some time at the suggestion of some friends he left New York for a while and went to visit other cities of New York. He is doing fairly well despite the narrowness of his charter. He would hate to be the instrument to hinder any pious cause, but he has met with scarcely any opposition yet. One person offered considerable suggestion and may even write some paper about him. He hopes to go home able almost to build St. Patrick's church in Washington, (Ohio). He finds broad charity from the "Mountaineers". He will go from Buffalo to Cleveland to beg with Father Peter McLaughlin and hopes to have Purcell's letter there. From there he will go along the border of Canada, returning to New York in November, then Philadelphia and Baltimore. The New York diocese progresses with nearly 100 clergy, but there are considerable debts.
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1844 Sep. 9
Fulton, Ann M.:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Her confessor, Father J(oseph) Vanhorseigh, wrote to Blanc 3 or 4 months since. Her son has, at age 17, embraced a religious life and has been received by Father (James) Ryder, (S.J.) as a novice. On his joining, Fulton applied at the Convent of the Visitation at Georgetown; she was invited to be received. She had considered herself a widow since 1836, the date of her husband's last letter from New Orleans yet she conceived it her duty to inform Father (William) Matthews that they had never received an official account of the fact. The Archbishop has decided that she cannot be received without proof of her husband's decease. Fulton asks Blanc to have the records of '36 and '37 of the hospitals examined for the name of Robert Fulton.
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1844 Sept. 9
Pierz, Father Francois:
Mackinac, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
of Detroit, Michigan
Pierz sends his school report with 5 receipts as they agreed in preceeding letters and hopes that Lefevere and the government will be satisfied with the quality of the report. Pierz arrived at Mackinac several days ago and is very busy hearing confessions and instructing for baptism and any other sacraments. Father (J.B.) Proulx from Courtoreil Island helped Pierz and Father (Otho) Skolla said Mass on two consecutive Sundays at Pointe de St. Ignace. Yesterday, Pierz baptized 21 converts. He does not know how to pay the Indians, because Stewart is not back from la Pointe on Lake Superior. He told Skolla to make a mission at Sault, but Skolla does not seem to be willing to do so. Proulx plans to go for a short time to Sault, on the Canadian border, to take care of the inhabitants and Pierz asks him to take care also of the people on this shore, since many Catholics are being gobbled up by the Protestant minister. Proulx plans to go for a short time and is willing to spend the winter at Sault only with some kind of support from Lefevere, since it is very hard to get any help at Sault. Pierz believes that Proulx can do much good because he can speak the languages of the tribes. But Pierz still thinks that a permanent priest would be more valuable. The Indians at Middletown built a new school and a room for Pierz. At Lacroix, they are building a house for the teacher and a room for Pierz. He needs two kitchen stoves and one furnace for the school room at Middletown. He also needs ten pieces of pipe for the furnaces he got last year. He expects to spend the winter at Middletown, Arbre Croche, and Lacroix. He asks Lefevere to send him a box of window glass and 3 locks. The Indians want to save money to buy their land. Pierz advises them to buy the land together so that the whites will not mix with them, for soon their land would be in the hands of the speculators. The Indians leave for Ionia in about two weeks to buy their land. Pierz asks Lefevere whether in regard to the land on which the churches, schools, and even his 6 gardens are situated, he should buy the land in the name of Lefevere or buy it himself, or let the Indians buy it. Pierz believes that it would be preferable to be in full ownership off the land in case of religious persecutions or political intrigues. He wishes to get a quick reply. Pierz has 160 Catholics at Grand Traverse and a school for Indians. On the other hand, the Presbyterian minister has only 12 adults and several children, and this after seven years of work in his religion. Since there are two hundred pagans not knowing what church to belong to, Pierz believes that in spending the winter at Grand Traverse he could win the pagans to the Catholic Church, and so break entirely the Presbyterian mission. But there might be trouble from the Presbyterians and may be from the government which has spent already more than $20,000 for the Presbyterian mission without getting any results. Pierz says that he is not afraid of such consequences, but he asks Lefevere to send himself and some other priest to Grand Traverse. David Mongolpin (McGalpin), a Catholic farmer could be a good interpreter, and a great help to the priest.
(He includes a report of the Indian schools of Arbre Croche during the year 1844, dated Aug. 24th, 1844 and listing the schools at Arbre Croche, Lacroix, Middletown and Manistee, the assistants, the number of pupils, the tribes, and the expenditures - He also adds a note on the progress of the Ottowa Indians).
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(1844) (Sept. 10)
(Brunner), C.PP.S. Father Francis D.:
(Norwalk, Ohio)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
1. He sends a copy of the title of the Church in Richland which was given to him as he was asked to bless the church. He does not sufficiently understand whether the document is proper or not. If it is legal Purcell will please tell him what benediction to use. 2. He asks whether it is permitted that he bless the new brick church at Liverpool. The brick church, he thinks, is much better than the frame church and can better accomodate the people. At the present time it is necessary to send two priests. He asks Purcell what is to be done. They visit it once a month. 3. Also at Randolph the people want to build a new church. Is it permitted them to start the work? 4. To Cleveland he goes once a month on the first Sunday and is received well by Father (Peter) McLaughlin. The people want the instructions and preaching in German once a month. Thus Father McLaughlin could attend one of the English missions on that day. Since Purcell's visit he has learned to hear confessions in English. He also speaks of a conversion and a baptism at Sandusky. 5. For the rest all goes well. He asks that the schedule be given to the editor of the Wahrheitzfreund and that Purcell send them six rituals. For the new church of St. Peter very little is being given, and none of them can go there.
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1844 Sep. 10
Chabrat, Bishop Guy Ign(atius):
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Chabrat is about to leave for Paris; all his friends and the bishop advise it. He will be on the way next Monday. He is sad to be going; his eyes are no better. He leaves Father John Quinn as his agent. If Blanc receives money from Mexico, he is to let Quinn know and honor his draft; Quinn's signature is at the end of this letter. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget is well except that he complains that his head is a little heavy.
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1844 Sep. 10
Masnou, C.M., Father J.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Masnou thought it best to send this letter which Mr. O'Reilly has just received from Ireland. Masnou is surprised that (Louis Lucien) Arcenaux has not yet returned to the seminary. When he left he said he would be back in two weeks; it is more than a month since they have heard from him. Masnou said nothing about his birth for fear of offending him, since Masnou has nothing positive on this subject. (E. Torregrossa) Torregrosse is well satisfied at the seminary; he has a great desire for study. Enzilien Aucoin and Hebert are discouraged about Latin which makes them dissatisfied with the seminary.
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1844 Sep. 11
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(esiré):
Vermilionville, Louisiana
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mégret answers Blanc's letter of September 1. Concerning the priest Blanc asked him about: If the priest's age does not allow him to expect as much from him as from a man of 25, at least Mégret will not worry when he is away. Mégret can also ask him to visit the Americans. Being in America so long he should be an American citizen; this would be convenient for marriages. Without knowing him, Mégret is sure he will be glad to have him. Mégret is sorry to see the stubbornness of the trustees of St. Louis (Cathedral). About young (Louis) Lucien Arceneaux, Mégret's parishioner, who spent some time at the seminary: Father (Julien) Priour told him about Blanc's letter. The father of this young man was a very honorable man and his mother, Miss Mouton, a cousin of the present Governor, is a very commendable woman whom Mégret knows. Three of her brothers, Cyprien, Ursin, and Eloi Mouton, have the same skin tones as Lucien. There has never been any doubts in the mind of the inhabitants concerning Lucien's descent. Lucien is determined to follow his vocation whether Blanc uses him in the diocese or whether he goes somewhere else. With Blanc's permission and help he would leave in November for one of the seminaries in France. Arceneaux's family assure him of $125 a year; if Blanc will help Mégret believes Blanc would be keeping a distinguished subject for his diocese. Mégret has another subject from one of the best families in his parish, who wants to become a priest. P.S. Mégret and Father Martin arrived last night from G(rand) Coteau; everything went well, only Blanc's presence was missed very much. Father (Pierre) Ladavière came to see Mégret this morning on his way to the distribution.
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1844 Sep. 12
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Z. Cavelier, N. Jourdan, M. Cruzat, and F. Labatut of:
The Council of Trustees of St. Louis Cathedral(New Orleans, Louisiana)
After carefully reading the terms of agreement which they propose to the trustees, (Blanc) has compared it to the one he presented to the previous committee and found it substantially the same. If (Blanc) could persuade himself that their colleagues would accept this arrangement with the same meaning with which he understands it he would say that it has his approval. But the committee must remember how the first article of this arrangment was understood. They had, they said, objection to the Bishop's appointment of the clergy for the church but they reserved the right to reject the pastor who would not have irreproachable manners, etc. If the trustees still make the same claim such an agreement becomes impossible, because (Blanc) would never recognize their right of either approbation nor of nomination of ecclesiastic dignitaries. He can add only one word to the First Article, "The Bishop will appoint without supervision, etc." To avoid any other interpretation of this word, a copy of the letter will be kept in the archives of the bishopric. (Blanc) hopes that they will not interpret this as an act of mistrust; he must leave testimony of his zeal for the maintenance of ecclesiastic discipline. As to the salary of the clergy; it seems to (Blanc) that the pastor should receive not less than 100 piastres per month; $40 for the assistants, of which there should not be less than 4, $45 for the master of ceremonies and $45 for the chaplain in the hospital. (A note in Blanc's hand at the end of the letter): The original of this letter was given to Cavelier by Father (Edward) D'Hauw who knew its contents, as did Father C(onstantine) Maenhaut, who certifies it (and signs).
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1844 Sep. 12
Dubail, Mrs.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Miss Marie (Dedune):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill for $3.30 for 11 dozen eggs.
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1844 Sept. 12
Pierz, Father Francois:
Mackinac, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Pierz writes a letter to give supplementary information concerning the school's report he sent Sept. 9. Since the Indians signed the pledge there is little drinking although a few still do so. Pierz tries hard to stop all Christians from drinking, but there are two drunkards who signed their pledge but still are drinking like Pagans. Pierz threatened them with excommunication. It should be necessary to punish such scandals very energetically for the good of the Catholic Church. Pierz wishes to excommunicate one who refuses to give up drink and another drunkard who insulted publicly Father (J.B.) Proulx. Furthermore, he believes that some kind of public penance, prayers in front of the cross in the cemetery, would be good for them, as is done in Canada, and he asks permission to treat these drunks that way. Pierz wins the heart of his Indians by kindness and charity and seldom reproves them in church. It is necessary to make them respect their religion and the authority of the Church. Pierz asks for Lefevere's instruction concerning the matter. Pierz received a letter from Archbishop (Milde) Vienna, notifying him that Vienna sent 160 florens to Lefevere for him. Pierz asks Lefevere to send this money to Bedel and Drew of Mackinac as soon as possible. He also asks for the furnaces he ordered a few weeks ago.
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1844 Sep. 12
Riley, Caro A.:
Middletown, (Connecticut)
to Father J(ames) R(oosevelt) Bayley:
New York, (New York)
Bayley's welcome letter came. She will expect to see him in New York in the winter. Riley hears from Mrs. Mutter who has recently returned from Paris, that Crissy (Jarvis?) is as lovely as ever and apparently happy with Mrs. Haight, but still anxious about Antoinett and will probably on this account return in the Spring. The Dr. is expected in a short time. Riley hears that Sam is with Mr. Williams. Antoinett is boarding in town. She is greatly improved in her manners and the trials have materially benefited her character. Maria Hudson is engaged to be married to the rich (James) Wadsworth of Western New York.
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1844 Sep. 14
Berthier, Marie Magdeleine:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Permission for Rachel to have her child baptized, he is 15 months old, slave of Eugenie Berquier.
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1844 Sep. 14
McCoy, Victorine:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Permission for Esther to have her child Elizabeth baptized; she is 5 months old, slave of Eugenie Berquier.
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1844 Sep. 16
Choiselat Gallien, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Choiselat Gallien sends an invoice in detail of the articles contained in four boxes just sent to Blanc on the ship Taglione, Captain Rogers, which left on the 13th. The box marked M.B. 294 contains the two holy water fonts and two processional crosses requested in Blanc's letter of June 1, 170 f(rancs). The same box contains six candlesticks, vases, etc. amounting to 250 f(rancs) ordered on the account of Mr. Delpeuch of Donaldsonville. On the advice of Father (Bonaventure) Armengol, to avoid the high freight they put it in with Blanc's. A second box marked M.M. 295 is for Father (Angelo) Mascaroni who will write the details to Father (Stephen) Rousselon. Mascaroni will pay the freight and customs, according to (Victor) Marziou, amounting to 18 f(rancs), 90 centimes. While Mascaroni was here Choiselat Gallien took 31 f(rancs) for a paten; he has discovered that it is copper so he has written Mascaroni to ask him to return this sum to Blanc. Choiselat Gallien is debiting Blanc's account for 71 francs. The third box marked M.A. No. 296 contains articles bought by Armengol for St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, some works for (Adrien?) Rouqqette, scapulars, etc., to the value of 985 f(rancs). The fourth marked M.A. No. 297 contains an organ bought by Armengol for 790, making a total of 2016. In acknowledging receipt, in Blanc's letter of June 25, of a package sent by Marziou, Blanc said that for lack of an invoice he had not been able to get it out of customs. He sends that bill; he thought the declarations made in France were sufficient. (P.S.) Besides the 2,016 Blanc's account is also debited for 34.75 for the surplus expense on the sums sent by Blanc and that given him by Father Boué plus 1000 francs paid to Armengol(?) making a total of 3,050.75. This amount is credited to Blanc's account in the register of the Association of the Progagation (of the Faith) as payment made to Blanc for 1844. Choiselat Gallien has used Blanc's draft of 5,640 plus the 1,000 sent by Boué for paying the bank 29.75 for a draft of 550, for the bill for articles sent 695, making a total of 6,674.75. Therefore the difference is 34.75.
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1844 Sept. 16
Ludington, Daphine A.:
Brockport, N(ew) Y(ork)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
She has written twice before and has not received any letters from Brownson. She gave one to Mr. Panmer (?) but he also failed in his mission. She asks him not to slight her because she isn't a Doctor or a Lawyer, but she is his sister. She received a letter from him Nov. 13, (1841 ?) and she would like him to write again to show that he is not only in the public light but in hers too. She says the good, honest Republicans are being deceived by the old fashioned Federalists, and that Whig women attend their mass meetings by scores. She says they have been living in Brockport for two years and everyone is home except Melvin; also everyone is well except she who has lung trouble. They have 56 bushels of wheat and are making a comfortable living. She reminds him that it is their birthday and then recalls the happy days they had together with their brothers and sisters. She assures Orestes that one false step will bring on a train of difficulties, that they may not be able to overcome in this life. She reminds him that we should all trust in God for He has died for us that we might live. She asks him to pray for her that her faith will not fail. She laments that it was wrong to have them parted, like they were in infancy, but she laments more so, that her brother wouldn't write her. A few days later, she continues the letter and mentions she has a bad cold. She glories in the thought of seeing the Saints, but she also glories in the thought of caring for her family. She asks him again to please write and do not let the political life interfere with other things, such as, preaching the Gospel. She asks him to let her know of conditions at home, if he has heard from his mother within a year. She wrote to brother Daniel and Orrin and to George, but she didn't receive any answer from them. She asks him to remind Sarah, that she is her sister. She wants him to send one of his papers.
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1844 Sept. 16
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He asks for a dispensation for Peter who desires to marry his sister-in-law to take care of his family, and for spiritual affinity. He is bargaining for two houses for the convent and expects to conclude the deal this evening. He asks Purcell's blessing and direction. He gave the contract for building a brick church at Providence, only the foundation to be laid now, the rest to be built in the spring. At Defiance the frame church will be under roof before winter. He goes there the third week in October to baptize eight or nine. The retreat will not take place before November and he is calculated to go over the mission before going to Cincinnati. He has not heard from Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand but it is well that he did not come now because he would probablyhave gotten the fever.
P.S. As he has a payment to make he is making a draft against Purcell according to his command.
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1844 Sep. 18
Choiselat Gallien, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Association of the Propagation of the Faith has allocated 4050 francs for New Orleans for 1844. To this sum is added 300 francs allocated for building a church in the parish of St. Mary in Attakapas, Louisiana. The councils have taken into consideration the difficulties resulting from the law suit about the administration of the churches. The council of Lyons wishes to continue to administer the branch of the Society in Blanc's diocese. Payment is made by holding back an equal sum from that allocated to the diocese. He asks Blanc to let them know the amount collected.
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1844 Sept. 18
Quarter, Bishop William:
Chicago, Illinois
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He makes haste to answer Purcell's letter and to correct any impression that the language of Father (Joseph) Kundek made upon Purcell. On the first morning of his arrival in Chicago he was surrounded by the four-Fathers (Francis) Fischer, (Maurice) De. St. Palais, (Hippolytus) Dupontavice, and (John) Gueguen, who made complaints that they had been unjustly deprived of their faculties by Bishop (Celestine de La Hailandiere) of Vincennes, and that they would not return to that diocese. Quarter told them that he would write to the Bishop of Vincennes and for them to stay with him for some time. Then he received a letter from De La Hailandiere accusing him of encouraging disobedience. He told the priests that they would have to leave the diocese. They said they would not leave him and if compelled they would not go back to Vincennes. They wrote for their exeats, and he wrote asking the bishop to let them remain. He answered them in a most kind and apologetic manner but his letters were harshly received. When they understood that Quarter was determined to send them away they changed their attitude and spent much time among the people speaking against him. He asked Fischer and De St. Palais about the charges of unkindness they were reported to have made against him but they denied the charges. A collection was set on foot without his permission and he was talked about. It was said that he was to send away the German priest and give them no other. He assumed the debts on De St. Palais' statement, but after he left there were murmurings. He sent for Father C. H. Ostlangenberg from Galena, who soon delighted the Germans. Dupontavice Quarter thinks started the calumny about him which Purcell heard. (James) O'Meara called on Quarter and he told him to go to Georgetown or to some other religious place for a retreat, telling him that he would not restore him. He thanks Purcell for his kindness to Father (Michael) Carroll. He remarks that he is getting gray with his work. He sends his regards to Father Edward Purcell.
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1844 Sep. 18
Xavier, (S.C.), Sister M(ary):
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sister received Blanc's letter of August 31. She wrote Sister Lor(r)etto, (S.C.) to tell her that the Mother House had appointed her to make the visitations to all the establishments in Blanc's diocese and that of Bishop Portier. Sister Xavier expects that Blanc will help Sister Loretto with his good advice. They cannot send Sister M. Austin, (S.C.); her health is weak. Xavier told Sister Loretto to arrange the free school the best she could. She had thought that maybe Sister M. Margaret, (S.C.) could take charge as Sister Servant. They could send two Sisters (of Charity) for the hospital but none for teaching. Sin ce Sister (Francis) Regis, (S.C.) cannot control Sister Mary Eugenia, (S.C.), Xavier told her to send her to Sister Margaret in Boston and they will send another in her place. If Blanc hurries a little more with the noviciate, he will have a great number of Sisters. The Mother House cannot suffice; they have too many missions. P.S. Blanc's remarks concerning Sister Regina's troubles with the Sisters have made Xavier see how apropos are the latest rules made for the missions. She asks Blanc to read the circular sent to Sister Loretto; she must be firm. That will put all the Sisters on the right path. She hopes that peace will be reestablished at the hospital.
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1844 Sep. 20
(Blanc, Bishop Anthony:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
to The Committee of (St. Louis Cathedral:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) encloses his reply to the sincere communication they have sent him in the name of the Council which they represent. He does not wish to create new obstacles to the agreement. He counts on them to conserve to the clergy of St. Louis Church that religious independence necessary to an honorable and useful ministry.
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1844 Sep. 19
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to The Trustees of St. Louis Church:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
The committee appointed to submit the decision taken in their special meetings of the 16th and 17th have fulfilled their duty. The most important are those which (Blanc) set forth in his reply to their letter of August 30. The others have undergone some modifications but nothing should justify a delay in an agreement which they all desire. He approves of Article 4 except that in place of $85 a month for the pastor, it should be $100. They will not hesitate, he knows, to take out of Article 3, the words, "with the exception of the Council room." The new pastor should have the presbytery as the late Father (Louis) Moni did. With these two modifications they have the desired agreement. It only remains to give it the form it should have for their mutual signatures. It should be in duplicate, one for the archives of the fabrique and one for the bishopric.
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1844 Sep. 20
Jouanneault, Father V(ictor):
Cov(ington, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Louis St. Martin, a man of color, wishing to marry Marie Flot, his cousin, asks for a dispensation. Jouanneault wrote to Father (Stephen) Chartier about ten days ago to ask him to assist him on the 29th, the Sunday of the camp-meeting. If he cannot come Blanc is to send a priest as he expects a crowd. P.S. He has just received a negative answer from Chartier.
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1844 Sep. 20
Wendell, J(acob) A. S.:
Michilimackinac, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, Michigan
Because of the indifference of the older Catholics Wendell writes to Lefevere. As their pastor, Father (Otto Charles) Skolla (O.S.F.) intends to leave for Lake Superior and the parishes of Mackinac and Point St. Ignace will be left to fall back into their old ways. He asks the Bishop for some suitable pastor. The Indian missions in Canada are in the care of the Jesuits, consequently Father J(ean) B(aptiste) Proulx of Montreal, Canada who had charge of the Manitowaning Mission, L(ake) H(uron) (Ontario, Canada) for six years will have to be removed, and Wendell asks Lefevere to persuade the Bishop of Canada to send him to Michilimackinac. If the Bishop does not like the suggestion, Wendell prays him to send them some priest who understands the French and English languages. Their congregation is amply able to support a pastor; there are fifty or sixty Catholics in the garrison. Wendell would also like to call the Bishop's attention to the barbarians along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and especially in the vicinity of Grand Traverse Bay. There are some several hundred Indians who are very desirous of having a Catholic missionary among them but are exposed to Protestantism. The Presbyterian minister who has been among them for six years and who even went so far as to say that those who were Catholics would not be permitted to become American citizens and would be driven off their lands and sent west of the Mississippi Rover, has received but 12 or 15 proselytes. In spite of all the "bugbears", Catholicity, brought to their ancestors through the Jesuits, still exists and was revived by Father (Francis) Pierz's missions. He renews his plea for a priest among them.
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1844 Sep. 21
Debelay, Bishop J(ohn) M(ary) M(atthew):
Troyes, (France)
Debelay ordains Claude Paschal Maitre, of his diocese, a priest.
V-5-b - Printed Form S. - (Latin) - 1p. - folio - {1}
1844 Sep. 22
(Odin), Bishop John Mary:
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since leaving Galveston, (Odin) has not had an occasion to write; he has lived almost entirely outside the civilized world; he asks Rousselon to mail the package he sends to him. Rousselon has no doubt heard of Father (Joseph) Paquin's death; (Odin) received the news about ten days ago. Paquin was so useful and (Odin) was so happy to have him; and now, hardly arrived in the country, he is taken away. (Odin) will leave San Antonio within a week and hopes to be in Galveston in the first days of November. Then he will write to Blanc and Rousselon.
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1844 Sep. 22
Timon, (C.M.), Father J(ohn):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Timon had already received the sad news in Blanc's last letter. They had already offered solemn service for their much lamented brother, Father (Joseph Paquin, C.M.). They wait for further information from Blanc, Bishop Odin or Father (John) Brands (C.M.), if the Lord has spared him, before determining what more they can do for (Texas). Timon got acquainted while going up the Ohio with Judge Leonard of the Parish of Plaquemine. The judge strongly condemned the conduct of the trustees. Speaking of more liberal spirit in which Protestants treated the church, Timon mentioned the acts of incorporation for the Bishops of Phil(adelphi)a, Pittsburg, and K(entuck)y. Member of the state convention, Leonard expressed a desire to see one of those acts. For more than two months, Timon has had an inflammation of the eyes which prevented him from reading or writing. It has passed and his sight is not at all impaired. Among his first acts he will enclose a copy of the act for the Bishop of K(entuck)y. If Blanc thinks proper, he might send it or a copy to the Judge. It has been a year of misfortune and suffering. Most sad is the situation of Kaskaskias and of all the French settlers in the "American Bottom". Yet holy religion advances, their fine Church of St. Vincent de Paul advances rapidly; many conversions are made. He encloses a prospectus of their (St. Vincent's) College of Cape Girardeau (no enclosure). It is a noble edifice. Father (Thaddeus) Amat, (C.M.) is President, Father (Hector) Figari, (C.M.) is procurator. Timon begs Blanc's patronage.
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1844 Sep. 23
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
St. Mary's Col(lege)
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Blanc's letter of the 2nd, concluded on the 10th reached (Chanche) in Balt(imore) making preparations to go south; he expects to leave about October 1. He rejoices that Blanc has hopes of seeing affairs in New Orleans agreeably terminated. The important thing now is to bring the trustees to a proper feeling; he is sure the people have been with Blanc all along. He is sorry to learn such bad news of their poor Brother of Texas; travelling during the summer is death in those countries. Father (Louis Regis) Deluol tells (Chanche) that the Council at St. Joseph's will adhere to the promise of making a settlement at Donaldsonville. The number of Sisters (of Charity) will not be as large as they wish but a beginning will be made. (Chanche) has heard of the accident to his cathedral. He will take a half dozen copies of the refutation of D'Aubigny's history with him and send them to Blanc when he gets to Natchez. Mr. Kelly says Blanc can pay for the "End of Controversy" to Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) who will forward it to Mr. Elder. Bishop (John) Hughes came to Baltimore to preach at the blessing of St. Peter's Church. (Chanche) dined with him at the Archbishop's.
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1844 Sep. 23
Masnou, C.M., Father J.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
They have just received a letter from Father (Bonaventure) Armengol in which he gives a list of some things he bought for the seminary and for the church at Donaldson. Among them is a harmonium(?) for the seminary. Armengol asked that Blanc send a draft of 4000 francs to their Procurator General, Father Viallier on Mr. Choisselat to pay for the debts he has contracted. Father (Joseph) Billon left today for St. Mary. Could Blanc give them 200 piastres in November to pay Mr. Elder and to buy some supplies.
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1844 Sep. 23
Ryan, Father James:
Kanturk, (Cork, Ireland)
Ryan certifies that Cornelius Moynihan was born December 25, 1822.
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1844 Sept. 24
Doherty, Father John J.:
Canton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He writes to acquaint Purcell with his removal from Massillon to Canton and that he has found much piety in Canton. On Father (Matthias) Wurtz' departure he took all the house furniture, and since that time some of the church furniture and even the vegetables out of the garden. He expects some difficulty in procuring the promised $1000 and desires to found a society and after taking his salary to give the rest of their proceeds to the fund. The German priest who will be sent to Canton needs much prudence. Doherty asks that he be given no authority in the present church since the Germans can support him by subscription. If Father (Daniel) Hallinan is sent to live with him he thinks they could divide their income. Suggests that Purcell let Hallinan come or that they secure a German priest from Norwalk. Thus the Germans would attend his church but pay to the committee. Suggests that Father Edward Purcell come to him for his health and that he speak at the dedication of the church at Massillon. He asks for a monstrance. He has procured the bricks for the church at Bethlehem. Bishop Hughes remark about him was dictated by a certain person whose judgement of character is not much prized.
P.S. He sends his compliments to Father Edward Purcell, Father Collins, etc.
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1844 Sep. 24
Gallwey, R.S.C.J. Madame J.:
St. Michael's (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She writes to remind Blanc of the Ember Days and their extraordinary confessions. Madame (Maria) Cutts (R.S.C.) arrived a week since and only waits a boat for St. Louis in her route towards the Indians, which she scarcely expects to succeed in as the waters are falling and the cold begins to set in. But she will make every effort to accomplish the will of their Mother General. Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière returned yesterday; he had been disappointed the week before as his intention was to accompany Madames Cutts and Bathilde. His health appears much improved and they are extremely content to have him here, although Father (John M.) Lefranc has been very attentive and zealous.
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1844 Sep. 24
Ilsley, John H.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ilsley's brother wishes to get a little girl from the Orphans' asylum in New Orleans and has been recommended by Father (John Boullier, C.M.) to apply to Blanc. The education of the child and her religious instruction will be attended to. His brother would prefer one about 13 years old to aid his lady in her domestic occupations. He would be glad if the girl could be sent by the "Music" on Saturday.
V-5-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1844 Sept. 24
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Isaac (T.) Hecker:
New York, (New York)
Brownson rejoices to learn that Hecker has gone into the Catholic Church. The tone of Hecker's last letter encourages Brownson, for it shows that Hecker feels himself equal to his position, whatever it may be. Brownson hopes that Hecker will find it consisten with his convictions of duty to resume his study and prepare for the ministry; there is such a need for priests in the country that he who has a vocation owes it to his countrymen to become one. Brownson has made slow progress; a few of the preliminary steps have been taken. He hopes that the time will soon come when he is in the Church. He has no hope in himself for he is all unworthy, but the grace of God is infinite and he cannot dispair. Brownson is glad that Hecker likes the New York Bishop (John) Hughes). Brownson loves Bishop (Benedict) Fenwick as a father, he comes the nearest to being a saint, and no man can do more for his dioceses than he is doing. Brownson is also attached to Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick who is his confessor. He is a man of powerful intellect, and devoted to his office. Brownson does not like the idea of a Catholic Review because such a publication would be confined in circulation to the Catholic population. Brownson asks Hecker to tell Bishop (John) McCloskey that Brownson's joining the Church is not a matter of thanksgiving or hope except that it may be the means of saving his soul. He brings nothing with him but his sins, he does not think that it will have much influence in strengthening the Catholic Faith. Brownson is going into the Church because he needs it, not because it needs him. If the Church can use him he will be thankful. Brownson does not want to be told more of the kind things that may be said about him. He is vain and proud enough and has hard work enough to acquire the humility that becomes him. Brownson has met with good success with his Review thus far. In his next number he finishes his critique of Kant, proves that Fournierism is repugnant to Christianity and replies to the "Churchman" in an article called, "The Anglican Church Schismatic". William and Henry have gone to college at Worcester; John (H. Brownson) will go to sea this fall. Brownson went to Brook Farm to preach, two of his audience will become Catholics, the atmosphere of the place is horrible. Mr. (George) Ripley is little more than an infidel.
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1844 Sept. 24
Brownson, Orestes A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Bishop (John H.) Hopkins:
Philadelphia, Penn(sylvania)
Brownson's purpose in the article was chiefly to express the difficulties he felt in the way of Anglicanism. The principles of the Oxford divines require him to go to Rome. The principles in Hopkin's letters seem to lead to no-Churchism. He is going to review the sections on the British Reformation in the January number. Hopkins does not recognize the distinction between the teaching body of the church which is composed of the priests, and the whole body of the faithful. Brownson is in the habit of contending not merely for the unity of the Church as the Ecclesia disceus in one spirit, not merely for the unity of the Ecclesia docientis in one and the same faith, but in one and the same authority, which necessarily implies the strict corporate unity of the body. He intends to show that on the Oxford Theory, Hopkins' church (the Episcopal) is in a state of schism. Brownson sees no resting place this side of Rome.
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1844 Sept. 24
O'Connor, Michael, Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He explains his delay, saying that he did not know Purcell's whereabouts. The Sisters of Mercy will be mindful of their promise to Purcell and will give a mission as soon as possible. He desires to see them established in various places. Father (John) Timon had promised to send Vincentians to take charge of O'Connor's seminary but now he has a letter from the Superior General who will dealy the arrangement. He asks If Purcell will take into his seminary three, not including the one mentioned in previous correspondence, who has left. He does not know whether the decrees of the Council of Trent were published in the part of Ireland Purcell mentioned, but thinks it probable. He asks if Father Wood has returned to Cincinnati. The political excitement in Pittsburgh is going on to a dreadful extent. He hopes that Purcell will publish a statement of his diocese in the Telegraph. He speaks of a bill for some wine which has been sent him.
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1844 Sep. 24
O'Neill, Father T(homas):
Mt. St. Mary's College
Emmittsburg, Maryland
to F(rancis) P. McFarland:
St. John's CollegeRose Hill, New York
He begs pardon for not answering McFarland's letters. He has been ordained and is scarcely able to do his work on the mission now. He regretted that McFarland did not return to the Mount after he left Philadelphia but hopes that he will be well at Rosehill. He lists by name the various personalities of the Mount. He adjures McFarland to vote the Democratic ticket. He asks what McFarland has heard about his first sermon and talks about the members of the faculty.
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1844 Sep. 24
Ryan, Father James:
Kanturk, (Ireland)
Ryan has known Cornelius Moynihan from infancy and found him to be invariably exemplary. He has had his education at a school where not only classics but several other sciences were taught. Ryan hopes that he and his brother will be zealous laborers in the vineyard of the Lord.
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(1844) Sep. 25
Mullon, Father J(ames) I(gnatius):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The special object of Mullon's calling on Blanc today is this: This morning at the Asylum Mrs. Hogan asked Father (William) Ivers to say a mass for her son who was to be married at the asylum on Saturday by Father (Constantine) Ma(e)nhaut. Ivers said it could not be; Mrs. Hogan said he was an old acquaintance and they must have it so. Mullon deems the asylum a very improper place; he hopes Blanc will not permit Ma(e)nhaut to marry persons in one of the chapels entrusted to the care of a curate of St. Patrick's.
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1844 Sep. 26
Kenny, W(illia)m Baker:
N(ew) York, (New York)
to Bishop Anthony Blanch(!):
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
As one of Blanc's flock for the last nine years, Father J(ames) I(gnatius) Mullon of St. Patrick's being more acquainted with his character, Kenny's object, after rigid inquiries by Mullon, is that Blanc will please inform Father Rich(ar)d Kein with the results as soon as possible.
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1844 Sep. 26
McCann, Father Jo(h)n:
St. Vincent's Seminary
Castleknock, (Ireland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In the absence of Father (Philip) Dowley, McCann recommends John Flanagan, Jeremiah Moynihan and his brother Cornelius Moynihan, the three students selected by Dowley for Blanc's mission. McCann hopes they will prove themselves worthy of Dowley's choice and Blanc's generous conduct.
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1844 Sep. 27
Brogard, Father J(oseph) N.:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Brogard's health no longer permits him to fulfill his duties as pastor, except imperfectly. About the 15th of next month, he will leave to join his family. He hopes Blanc will not refuse to send him a certificate stating that he is without censure. Brogard has not always agreed with Blanc on the means for doing good, but asks Blanc to forgive him for any sorrow he may have caused him in the 5 years he spent in his diocese. Expecially for his seeming resistance about the "alternation" which was inspired only by the desire to preserve religion from complete ruin here. Brogard's confrere of West Baton Rouge does not comply with the circular from Father (Stephen) Rousselon concerning marriages. He acts as if the law which states that the priest be an American citizen had not been passed.
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1844 Sept. 28
Doherty, Father John J.:
Canton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has received Purcell's letters including the one sent by Father (John) Luhr. He denies both charges made against him. He did not speak of being pastor "without distinction of tongues". The other charge he explains as due to an announcement made to get the names of the pew-holders. Father Luhr cannot occupy the house of Mr. Myers until the contract expires. He will not live with Father Doherty who has not pressed him to do so. He asks Purcell's advice on the fund plan. The Germans can well afford to support Father Luhr. He prefers the plan he gave before for his support. He speaks of his other trials and hopes that Purcell will be satisfied with him one day.
P.S. Since Father Luhr's appointment has been announced in the Telegraph Doherty supposes that he himself retains the jurisdiction in Bethlehem and Massillon. He has an offer of two lots for the church at Bethlehem from some protestants of Navarre, and he believes that Navarre is the better place to build the church since Bethlehem seems already gone to ruin. He asks Purcell to make the decision.
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1844 Sep. 28
Lefevere, P(eter) P(aul),Bishop of:
(Detroit, Michigan)
to (Robert Stuart, (?):
Detroit, Michigan)
A report of Indian schools in the Catholic missions at Arbre Croche, La Croix, Middletown, Manistee, Grand River, Mackinac, Pointe St. Ignace and L'Anse under the superintendence of Bishop Lefevere for 1844 and also for 1845. Tribes--Ottawa and Chippewa, location, teachers, number of scholars and their race and the courses of instruction are given. The teachers are Father F(rancis) Pierz, (Mary Ann Fisher) Fischer, Mr. Eniwickki(?), Mr. Kinis, T. Gasiwod, m. Matchiggig, Father A(ndrew) Viszo(c)sky, Martha (Ann) Tanner, Mrs. (Sophie Graveraet) Graverod, Father (Frederick) Baraga, and Mrs. Cotte. In a note, Lefevere adds that in the school at Mackinac, besides the regular studies, the girls are taught sewing, marking and knitting. (Probably a first draft.) On the back, Lefevere adds the names of the two teachers at Arbre Croche in 1845, Joseph Clawiyijig and Margaret Kabegijigokwe(?)
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1844 Sep. 29
(Blin, R. U.), St. Arsene, Sister de:
(New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc or Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sister writes to Blanc to express her part in the joy which the people feel in seeing the end of the conflict with the Church. She is writing to the pastor.
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1844 Sept. 29
Burlando, C.M., Father Francis:
Francis Xavier Seminary, Cin.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has received a copy of Bailly's theology with Purcell's letter announcing Bishop (Michael) O'Connor's application to send three of his seminarians to the seminary. Burlando submits to Purcell and promises to treat the three as if they belonged to Purcell. Mentions men for sacristans at the cathedral, and difficulties with Father Henry D. Jacomet about confessions.
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1844 Sept. 29
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He quotes a letter in Latin he received from Father Francis De Sales Brunner stating that he or another or the Precious Blood Fathers would conduct services for the Germans in Cleveland and suggesting that one one Sunday, the first of the month, the services be conducted be conducted in German by one of the the Germans and that the other Sundays in English. Also outlines similiar arrangements for Tiffin. To this McLaughlin quotes his answer thanking Father Brunner for his interest in the congregation, but offering to submit only to the Bishop. He will not go away on any Sunday, objecting to Brunners comparison of Cleveland with Tiffin, and stating his fears of disorders in attempting joint administration. He hopes that he has not offended Purcell in what he said since he would prefer anything to German interferrence. He notices changes in his German parishoners since August 1st. If Purcell desires him to go away on any Sunday he will go, but would prefer to go away entirely. He does not expect to live long but desires to live in peace. Father (John) Lamy will be there the first Sunday in October to collect for his little church. On Wednesday he blessed the church in Akron. There he met Father (Cornelius) Daly who made a favorable impression on him. He is cold and going to hear Professor (Orestes A. Brownson)?
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1844 Sept. 29
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
(Toledo, Ohio)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He disturbs Purcell again to tell him that he has received a letter from Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf, who says that he will be detained in France until after the winter, and asks Purcell's license to do so. Machebeuf is also forming a colony of Ursulines from the dioceses of Clermont, Tulle and Boulogne. Rappe does not like such a colony. Further he is going to try first the Sisters of Notre Dame at Cincinnati. He thanks Purcell for his letter of Sept. 16. He thanks Purcell for the gift of Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand, and expresses his willingness to accept any other. He has repaired the scandal given by the banker, and rejoices at the recovery of Father (Claude) Gacon. He thanks Purcell for a correction. He reminds Purcell of 2 dispensations he had asked for previously. He must make another draft upon Purcell. He will have Robert write to Father McNamee. P.S. He will go in a short time to visit Sandusky and Lower Sandusky. He was obliged to go to Adrian, Michigan.
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