1846 Dec. 1
Fenwick, S. J., Father George:
Holy Cross College,
Worcester, Mass(achusetts)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
He sends the quarterly report of Master William Brownson. William does not apply himself.
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1846 Dec. 1
(Purcell), Bishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Here is a delightful family, Mrs. Mitchell and her son and daughters. One of her daughters is married to Basil Elder of Baltimore. They are going to reside in New Orleans.
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1846 Dec. 2
(Czackert) Chakert, C.SS.R., Father Peter:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chakert received (Blanc)'s favours last week and is happy to be able in some manner to accept his offer although he cannot at present go down to New Orleans. He does not think there is any obstacle against the establishment of the (Redemptorists) in the diocese. The Superior of Vienna has agreed to it and the Provincial who visited the United States last year promised some priests but had only French and Belgians. Chakert was doubtful as (Blanc) did not write; he has always entertained a partiality toward the south where he had lived so happily. He will send probably two priests and a brother, if not before Christmas, immediately after. Although he leaves it to (Blanc) to make arrangements with Father (Gabriel) Rumpler, (C.SS.R.) who is likely the one he will send, yet it would afford Chakert great consolation to see their priests established in La Fayette. He is convinced that (Blanc) has the best intentions both for the German Catholics and for their Congregation.
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1846 Dec. 2
(Kenrick), Bishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Lahaye who will bring this letter is a priest of this diocese who has just escaped a very serious disease. He is going to visit Father (James) Fontbonne whom he knows well.
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1846 Dec. 3
DeGoesbriand, Father (Louis):
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
As the feast of Christmas approached Father (Louis Amadeus) Rappe has asked him to write to Purcell for permission to have mass at midnight at Toledo and Maumee, as they have in Previous years. They do not fear any scandal, but as Purcell did not mention the matter and it was not the custom of the country, they wish to sumit the matter to Purcell and hop that he will answer them. The health about Toledo is very good at this time. Father Rappe is in the best health since DeGoesbriand has known him. Father (Peter) Peudeprat will give Purcell the details of the mission which they have conducted at Louisville at the beginning of the past month, but DeGoesbriand cannot restrain himself from saying that the fruits were better than he hoped. The last few days of the exercises were the happiest he ever spent at Louisville. The parish is entirely renewed. He hopes that the people will preserve their faith. The Sisters of Notre Dame and their students have good health. The number of students increases and will probably reach sixty.
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1846 Dec. 4
Gallinger, Father Joseph:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Since he had sent to Purcell the number of baptism from May 1, 1845 to May 1, 1846, he now sends those from Dec. 1, 1845 to Dec. 1, 1846. 36 baptisms, 9 marriages and 8 burials. The number in Zanesville and as well as all Germans under his care is about 600.
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1846 Dec. 5
Labiche, C.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $80.60 paid by Father (Stephen) Rousselon for plastering etc. at the Bishop's house and work done at the church. $30 had been paid on account; $50.60 was the amount of this receipt.
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1846 Dec. 6
(Miles), Richard Pius, Bp. Nashville:
Nashville, Tennessee
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
On his return he found Purcell's letter. He immediately addressed a note to the keeper of the penitentiary with regard to Shannon. There is a William Shannon received there July 9, 1843 for Grand Larceny, but he does not know whether this is the woman's husband or not. One of the priests visits the penitentiary monthly for the spiritual benefit of the prisoners, despite opposition from the keepers. Miles will try to have the obstacle removed through the influence of the governor. Their "blind brother" (Bishop Guy Chabrat?) has seen more of his diocese since they visited him than for the last ten years. Miles hopes they will hear from Rome. In particular he is anxious about the nomination for Vincennes. He hopes the mitre will fall on the right head.
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1846 Dec. 6
Deluol, Father L(ouis) R(egis):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Deluol hopes Blanc has received his reply to Blanc's first letter. His second came last week. Mother Etienne (Hall, S.C.) also received one on the same subject, asking for Sisters for New Iberia. Blanc is to inform Sister Pauline, (S.C.) that she is cut off from the (Sisters of Charity) and that she is to leave as soon as possible. As Sister (Lorretta, S.C.) Laurette writes: they do not need a triple vocation. They are disposed to send Blanc the Sisters for Mrs. St. Marc Darby, whom Deluol met last summer but they will have to count their members first. Mother Etienne, who is at Baltimore, is leaving day after tommorrow for New York where the "beginning of the end" is taking place. Bishop (John) Hughes has exacted conditions they cannot subscribe to in conscience. The Archbishop says they are right. Hughes declares that if they do not subscribe they are to withdraw all the Sisters from his diocese. Deluol has written Hughes that they choose to withdraw and has written all the Sisters to make their choice between the motherhouse at St. Joseph and the new establishment planned by Hughes. Some say very few will return, others that most will. They will see and then they can give a reply about New Iberia.
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1846 Dec. 6
Figuerola, C.M., Father John Baptist:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being detained here awaiting the departure of the steamboat for Veracruz, on the 9th, Figuerola sends (Blanc) his thanks for all the favors done for Father (J.M.) Masnou, (C.M.). An urgent notice from the captain of the boat prevented them from calling on (Blanc) in person.
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1846 Dec. 7
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West B(aton) Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
At his return he found things as he had left them. The number at Mass grows little by little; his catechism classes are growing considerably. Last Friday he said Mass at East Baton Rouge. Everything is in good order and they are waiting impatiently for Father (Aug.?) Martin. There are about 1700 Catholics in Lucas' parish. He is soon to baptize an American lady.
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1846 Dec. 10
Budd, John:
St. Mary's Seminary (Berrens, Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Budd hopes he will be able to come down to see Blanc next July. He is improving in his writing and also studying Latin, French, English and German.
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1846 Dec. 10
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) received the note Blanc wrote on board the White. He fears he cannot go to New Orleans now; he was very anxious to see Bishop Portier. This morning 3 numbers of the "Ami de la Religion" came with the direction torn off. They might be Father Perché's. He received a letter from Father (Louis R.) Deluol announcing that he was sending some Sisters (of Charity) for a school in Natchez.
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1846 Dec. 10
Martin, Paul B.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans), Louisiana
He joins with his niece to tell Blanc that his brother died this morning. They are touched by the interest shown Judge (Martin) during his illness who continued in the good dispositions with which Blanc and Father Rousselon inspired him.
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1846 Dec. 11
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (J.M.) Morisot has asked Buteux to buy a Way of the Cross for his new church. Buteux is addressing the two boxes to (Blanc). (P.S.) He sends regards to Father Rousselon.
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1846 Dec. 12
Elet, S.J., Father J(ohn) A(nthony):
St. Xavier College
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop A(nthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Elet cannot let Father (John B.) Duerinck go without a few words to (Blanc). He is held here for the seventh year. He has many consolations for they do not lack good students. On December 3 their Bishop gave Holy Communion to 82. (Peter Cheri) Noguez is an example of sincere piety; he is solid and modest. He does very well in his studies, except in Greek. It would be better for him to study German instead of French. Duerinck will tell (Blanc) the rest. (Enclosed is a bulletin on Nogues' studies at St. Xavier College).
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1846 Dec. 12
Noguès, P(eter) C(heri):
St. Xavier College
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
He would consider it impolite to let Father (John B. Duerinck, S.J.) Duering leave for New Orleans without sending some word of thanks to Blanc. Father (John A.) Elet, (S.J.) is writing about him by the same way. He is applying himself as much as possible to get the learning necessary to pursue his theology in Blanc's seminary.
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1846 Dec. 12
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $40 paid by Father Rousselon for painting at St. mary's Church.
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1846 Dec. 13
Gantt, Sarah:
Moulton, Ala(bama)
to The Catholic Clergy of:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
She addresses them to ask a favor as she is a Catholic and a widow with a large family to support. She was left destitute at her husband's death some two years since. She is anxious to remove to New Orleans to open a boarding house and be near the church. She wishes to get a house in a genteel part of the city and asks what the probable expenses would be and whether they could secure any borders for her.
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1846 Dec. 14
O'Neil,Owen, Bryan, J., McDonough, James, Manahan, Francis,:
Utica (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Understanding that Brownson is to visit Troy or Albany in the next month, they request that he come on to Utica and lecture. Many in Utica would be pleased to attend one of his lectures, and the receipts would go to Brownson.
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1846 Dec. 15
Beers, Julia:
Litchfield, (Connecticut)
to Father J(ames) R(oosevelt) Bayley:
Staten Island, N(ew) York
They have been playing at cross-games for the last six months. Now when Beers goes to New York to pay. Bayley a visit, she is sent back without seeing or hearing anything of him. She thinks her note did not reach him. Beers was supposed to come up with a gentleman from Litchfield, but the captain of the steamboat packed him off in one stage and Beers in another. She found herself halfway to Litchfield on the long route. The driver procured some cushions and a buffalo skin for her. She finally reached home at about 2 o'clock at night. She intended to return again but found her mother unwell and she cannot think of leaving her yet. They have just heard of the death of Thomas Parmelee. He died at Augusta of apoplexy. Mother feels bound at home on Alfred's account because he is just out of college and is beginning to study medicine. Beers has not yet thanked Bayley for the books. They opened a new world for her and gave her much satisfaction. She asks why she feels so drawn to the Catholic Church. She looks to it with longing eyes. She is professing a religion which gives her no comfort, a member of a church which does not satisfay her. She asks Bayley to pray that she finds rest and grace somewhere. She read in this morning's paper of the death of Bayley's friend (John) Harley. Mother talks very often about Bayley. Beers asks him to tell her of more good books.
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1846 Dec. 15
Brunner, C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
Thompson, Huron County, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's letter of Nov. 12. He asks whether he is to send the names also of the parents and sponsors. He will write so soon as he hears from Purcell. The faithful in Thompson ask that he be given the title to the property of St. Michael's church lest a Lutheran, who holds a part of the land claim the other part also. He will send back the title to Purcell. Felix Job and Benedict Stofeli answered in the negative. The person concerned with Father Zeller was not admitted to the novitiate but was sent away. The other novice of the Sisters of the Precious Blood Caroline Butscher, they have sent away not for the like cause but because she could not observe the rule. For the rest he urges Purcell not to be too anxious about the Sisters. If it is og God, God will preserve the community. He blessed the bells according to the ritual he used in Europe. They are engaged now in a retreat after which they will give themselves with fervor to their studies. P.S. So soon as Purcell knows or may let him know who is to be Bishop of Cleveland, he asks that he be informed so he can write to the new bishop.
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1846 Dec. 15
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Helena, (Arkansas)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Byrne) received Blanc's letter before he left Little Rock. Father (Joseph P.?) Burke proceeded as far as Washington in this state for Texas but returned and expressed a strong wish to be received into this diocese. (Byrne) could not think of having anything to do with him as Burke's conduct was anything but what becomes a priest; he left for New Orleans or Cincinnati. (Byrne) has been in this direction for some days giving 2 or 3 families an opportunity to approach the Sacraments. He does not expect to reach Little Rock before the close of the month. Some of his best people there are leaving for Texas. Not one family is coming to this state which owes $30 for every man, woman, and child in it. Should Blanc hear anything from Rome he is to drop (Byrne) a line.
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1846 Dec. 15
Langley, J. H. G.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
Being about to close up the unsettled business of the Democratic Review from July, 1841, to June, 1845, they are offering for sale the portraits published at that time, and offer to Brownson his handsomely engraved portrait by A. L. Dick for half its cost. They prefer to have the parties themselves possess these portraits, and they hope that he will deem it to his interest to write to them on the subject.
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1846 Dec. 16
(McCloskey), Bishop John:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He apologizes for not having written sooner; Bishop (John) Hughes is desirous that Brownson should lecture again in New York, and if he lends his aid to the lecture, Brownson should be doubly successful. He will attempt to get the ball rolling for the lecture. He has not taken the pains to examine (John H.) Newman's new book with much critical attention, but from the little attention he has devoted to it, he has derived no favorable impression as to its soundness or orthodoxy, particularly on its earlier chapters on the Probability of Developments. It is not a Catholic book, being written before Newman's conversion, and Catholics are in no manner called on to defend it, nor have Protestants any right to hold us responsible for any of its doctrines. He'd rather wait patiently and leave it to Newman to deal with former errors.
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1846 Dec. 16
Mullahy, J.:
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
When looking over the chronotype of Dec. 16, he saw some comments on an address delivered by Brownson before the Young Catholic Friend Society, the subject being the Protestant Reformation. He wishes to know what Brownson means when he says "that condition in which God had placed them (the poor) in his love". He asks, does it follow, from being born in poverty, that the parents are to see their children die before exerting themselves to relieve themselves from their condition. This is not the position of the church, but the latter holds that when a person has tried his best to rise from poverty, and failed, he must not murmur against God. If he understands Brownson correctly, then several of the most eminent men of the day are guilty of disobedience, by becoming rich when they were intended to remain poor. He considers himself justified in asking Brownson to explain his views.
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1846 Dec. 16
Paulina, S.C., Sister Mary:
Orphan Asylum
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop(Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
For more than 3 years Sister has felt a call to a stricter order. As she would like to consult a former confessor before fixing on any Community, she begs permission to go to New York.
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1846 Dec. (16)
(Quarter), Bishop William:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to BishopAnthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Today (Quarter) received Blanc's letter and the ordos for 1847. He has just written the priest at Alton to call on the Bishop of St. Louis for the package containing the others. It is strange that no accounts reach them from Rome. The President of the University begs that Blanc have the prospectus translated into French and published for one year in the paper of the diocese. (Quarter) would be thankful to receive the paper. (Quarter) could not refuse Father (Jeremiah) Kinsella's request.
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1846 Dec. 17
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to BishopJohn Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The balance of the glass was forwarded to Cincinnati ten days ago. He has mislaid the bill of lading but ordered it sent in care of Rogers and Sherlock. He does not know the price but they are not going to settle immediately. Mr. Thensen, the proprietor of the glass works is away and they should wait until he returns. What does Purcell think of their hospital. O'Connor says he cannot describe what the ministers have done to oppose it. Last Monday all the ministers in town met to try and see how they would oppose it.
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1846 Dec. 18
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Bishop(Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Blanc) is to let them know if he can find any account of Michael Bready, of Columkille, Ireland. He has been absent from his wife and family for a number of years.
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1846 Dec. 18
Bedini, Father Cajetan, Delegate Apost.:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He profits by the occasion to send Purcell some copies of a pastoral letter of the Archbishop of Rio de Janiero to the Germans of Petropolis on the subject of Bedini's lecture of which he has already sent copies to Purcell. He thinks it superfluous to speak of the good the address has done. It has completed his triumph and even the chamber of deputies have spoken in praise of the work he has done among the poor Germans of Petropolis. Yet the same condition continues. They mock the orders of the government and the director continues to do what seems good to him leaving the poor Catholics to humiliation and abandon. They established German Catholic curate there who had no occupation and who was some distance from there. But he was not able to hold on long and after a few weeks he abandoned the colony. They continue with a surety most diabolically seconded by three young subalterns to refuse Catholic teachers to Catholic children, in a population composed of nearly 1,500 Catholics, while among 700 protestants four teachers are protestant and two Catholic, who are the least capable of inspiring them to Catholicism. Yet there is no church, but in revenge three or four dance halls. The good Catholics are persecuted or reduced to the necessity of leaving the colony forever. Bedini says it is not only a misery but also a shame and a thousand times he speaks the honor and envy of the liberty of the bishops of the United States. There the Emperor and the laws are Catholic but Catholic strangers cannot live religiously and are oppressed by a handful of protestants. In truth this cannot continue long because the people and the authorities are Catholic. But they are mistaken, they fear to give faith to a representative of the Holy See, who has only undertaken to discover the maneuvers of the protestants, and does not fear to make an agreement with foreign heretics. Decidedly things ought to change and he hopes for it through the Blessed Virgin to whom he recommended the colony at the beginning. He claims again the prayers of Purcell and the Germans who live so happily under his wise direction. The other German colonies of the country do not offer a better condition with the exception of that of St. Catherine, which is almost entirely Catholic. He knows of no other colony as important as that of Petropolis. Destined to be the residence of the Emperor, on one of the routes of the empire, with the advantage of an eminently healthful air, etc., it is destined to be a place of superior influence. If Protestantism should be established there almost exclusively, as the fervent believe, there would not be enough tears to deplore the fact. He will not cease to seek the attention of the authorities and the prayers of the faithful souls. He sends to Vienna for German ecclesiastics, and hopes to receive aid from Mr. Schwartz, the friend of Purcell. The German immigration continues. They arrive each week and he knows that there are three or four thousand on their way to Brazil, but nothing has been prepared for them. The misery is always grave for the emigres and the government seems to make but very weak sacrifices for them. They are of the Rhine Country, where the bishops are excellent Catholics but with all this crowd, no priest! However Bedini will not tire Purcell more but he thought that Purcell would be interested in knowing what has passed concerning the German emigrants in that country. He awaits a word from Purcell.
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1846 Dec. 19
Labiche, C.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $75 paid by Father (Stephen) Rousselon for tiling.
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1946 Dec. 19
Lorretta, (S.C.), SisterM.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A letter from Mother Etienne (Hall, S.C.) desires Lorretta to thank Blanc for his letter. She would have written only Father (Louis Regis) Deluol said he would. Lorretta believes Sister Paulina, (S.C.) is to be dismissed; whatever house she remains in, she will hurt the spirit of it. She could not be left with Sister (Francis) Regis (S.C.) above all others. All here as usual. Miss Dwyer was a postulant at the Sacred Heart in St. Louis. She has lived as a Protestant, is very scrupulous; Lorretta doubts her perseverance. P.S. Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) has just been here; he says Sister Paulina does not want to stay in their community. She wants Father (J.) Demarchi(?)'s approval to leave; it would serve her right if she were dismissed before she receives it.
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1846 (Dec?) 19
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for 75 piastres paid by Father Rousselon for painting at St. Mary's Church in Condé Street.
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1846 Dec. 21
Manahan, Francis,:
Utica, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
Brownson will find the consent of the pastor, Father Stokes, annexed. January 12 has been selected as the evening of the lecture and Mr. (Owen) O'Neill will be pleased to entertain him at his residence during his stay.
Stokes, Father J(oseph):
(Utica, New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
Stokes is pleased to add his name in approbation of Brownson's visit and if he is not in the city at the time, his assistant, Rev. Cull will pay Brownson all necessary attention.
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1846, Dec. 22
Strong, H. W.:
Troy, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
It will give him great pleasure if Brownson, on the occasion of his stay in Troy to address the Young Men's Association, will stay at his home.
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1846 Dec. 23
Fusting and McBride:
Emmitsburg, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The ask Blanc to inform them whether there is a Father Cha(rle)s Brun or Lebrun in his diocese. He formerly resided at Mt. St. Mary's College near here.
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1846 Dec. 23
Lecoffre,:
Jacques and Company
Paris, (France)
A bill for 641 francs, 25 centimes for books sold to Father Napoleon (Joseph) Perché.
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1846 Dec. 24
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) received Blanc's letter of the 19th; he hopes he can go to New Orleans before the departure of Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.). He would like to meet him and Bishop Portier. If he gets down by the 8th, he will give Blanc the oration(?); Blanc can give the invitation to anybody else without any regard to the one he gives (Chanche). He is told that Father (John?) McGill is with Blanc; he is said to be eloquent, he might do well for the occasion. (Chanche) has received a letter from W. B. Carroll, now at the Charity Hospital, asking him to write Blanc in favor of his little son, 5 or 6 years old, whom he wishes to get at the Asylum. From all appearances the man is not long for this world. (Chanche) is sorry that Bishop (John) Hughes has taken the step in relation to the Sisters of Charity. If the rules of the order are not liked, they must leave the order alone. (Chanche) daily expects three for Natchez to coce a school and an orphan asylum.
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1846 Dec. 25
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) has been unlucky in finding Blanc only rarely in New Orleans. Blanc spoke to the Bishops of Galv(eston) and Natchez, (Portier) would like to see them but he thinks it would be better for all to come to see him. (Portier) has told Father Rousselon that he does not want to lecture the lawmakers on January 8; he would rather knock about foreign countries. The city of Mobile is giving $5000 to Dr. Kelly to maintain 25 patients at the hospital if 25 are authorized by the city officials to be admitted and 20 cents for each one over the 25. The city gives the hospital, the garden, the furniture. (P.S.) Last summer there were only about 12 patients so that the city paid about $400 for each.
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1846 Dec. 26
Hackett, Father P(atrick) R.:
Tuscaloosa, (Alabama)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He brings to Blanc's attention the situation of Terence and Michael Rourke who are entirely destitute having been recently sent from England by an unnatural step-father. The object is that Blanc may either receive them into the orphan asylum or point out to the bearer of this, such means as will secure them a reception.
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1846 Dec. 26
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $50 paid by Father Rousselon for painting at St. Mary's Church in Condé Street.
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1846 Dec. 27
Archinard, Emily and others:
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Father J. Ivers:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The undersigned members of the Catholic congregation of Alexandria have been for a long time chagrined at the dilapidated situation of their church. In order to wipe out the stain on the congregation of Rapides, they have taken steps for a ladies' fair on February 23. But they are few in number and cannot hope to raise enough money. Ivers' residence among them was short but it endeared him to them. They request that he mention the matter to his congregation and to the Bishop. (Signed also by) Harriet Burger, Rose Prescott, Amanda Ransdell, Louise Biossat. (Added, in one hand) Eliza Posey, E. Nestor, Caroline Posey.
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1846 Dec. 27
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
When Blanc was there Madame Gallwey forgot to ask permission for Madame Eugenie Arcenaux to make her vows. Will Blanc permit Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière to make the usual examen? Their postulant will take the veil at the same time as it would not do for them to lose the title of novitiate. After a long trial they are compelled to release Sister Peres from her vows; she wishes it herself.Since she became a religious to please her relations it is not surprising. The retreat will prevent them from offering good wishes for the New Year, she sends them now.
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1846 Dec. 27
(Purcell), Bishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Lawyer Geo(rge) H. Hilton of Cincinnati, a convert, and married to one of Blanc's protegees, Ursule Lafferty, will hand this letter to Blanc who will find him honest and guileless. Bishop (Guy Ignatius) Chabrat spent a few days with them; he is as usual and their Dean the same. They have no news from Rome. Mrs. Mowry's book has not yet appeared. Walla Walla, (Bishop Augustin Magloire Blanchet) is a suffragan of his brother of Oregon. (On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand): Pierr Fohr to San Antonio or Matagorda.
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1846 Dec. 28
(Brunner), C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
Thompson, Huron County, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's of Dec 19, and assures Purcell of his desire to do his will even if his writing has not indicated that feeling. He gives the number of baptisms for the following missions for the year ending Nov. 1, 1846. Norwalk, St. Alphonsus 77; Tiffin 117; Sacred Heart in Richland 40; Liverpool 45; St. Michael's in Thompson 27; Avon 16; Attica 27. He has not heard from Randolph, but he will take care to send them. He sishes Purcell a happy new year recommending himself and his community to Purcell's prayers.
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1846 Dec. 29
Cutts, S.C.J., Mother M(aria):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The little family at Grand Coteau send their thanks for all of Blanc's kindnesses and would like to see him more often among them.
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1846 Dec. 29
(Hall, S.C.), Mother M(ary) Etienne St. Joseph's:
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Blanc's favor of November 17 reached her at Mt. Hope on her way to Philadelphia. Three Sisters (of Charity) have been appointed for New Iberia and will leave in a few days with three Sisters for Natchez. The New York affair is at length ended. 26 Sisters returned to St. Joseph's 22 remained with Bishop (John Hughes) who issued circular stating that he was to form a Community of his own. 6 or 8 others joined him since. They are daily expecting some intelligence of poor Sister Paulina, (S.C.). Sister Raphael, (S.C.) is much pleased with the new mission of Iberia.
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1846 Dec. 29
McPherson, Josephine:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)
She has been chosen to express the good wishes of her companions for (Blanc)'s happiness.
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1846 Dec. 30
Noel, A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $8 paid by Father (Stephen) Rousselon for a gold frame. Farge signs for Noel.
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1846 Dec. 30
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Lucas erected the Way of the Cross on the third Sunday of Advent; a big crowd came from all sides. The Christmas holidays were passed in a very edifying way; he had 46 Communions. Many came from Plaquemine and East Baton Rouge. He has been at Baton Rouge every Friday for Mass. Blanc sees the good dispositions of Lucas new parish; could they not have Father (John L.) Gleizal, (S.J.) for Lent as well as Father (Arthur William) Duquesnay. Lucas' catechism class has 30 children.
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1846 Dec. 30
Kenrick, Francis PatrickBishopof
Philadelphia:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
From the account in the Telegraph of the literary display of the institution of the Sisters of Notre Dame he wishes a branch of it in his city. The Ladies of the Sacred Heart who have succeeded in their boarding school are desirous of going into the country and are in treaty for house and land some miles from the city. Should they determine upon it, Kenrick would be glad to have ladies capable of giving an excellent education, who might open a day or boarding school in the house now occupried by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart. He asks Purcell to give him the information necessary to enable him to act on the contingency. Nothing definite has been heard as yet from Rome, so far as he knows. He thinks the cardinals are puzzled at their translation, division resignations etc. There is one promotion he desires, as promising great advantage to religion, that of Father (John) Timon, C.M., but he has no wish to see him at Vincennes where he would be a light under a bushel. He thinks Purcell would do well to give Timon his warm commendations for any post the Sacred Congregation would think proper, as Timon may be defeated on his nomination for Vincennes because of the want of a formal resignation. Kenrick takes it that Purcell has the same exalted opinion of Timon. He does not mean to have him preferred to Father (Louis Amadeus) Rappe for Cleveland, but thinks that a strong unqualified recommendation for the episcopal office would save the Sacred Congregation some embarrassment. He sends his regards to Father (Edward) Purcell and Fathers Wood and Collins.
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1846 Dec. 30
Priour, Father J(ulien):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Priour received Blanc's letters through Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine. He has done his best to fulfill Blanc's wishes and satisfy Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret. He took Tumoine to la Fayette himself; Mégret was very dissatisfied that his assistant did not come until late Christmas Day. On Saturday Priour returned home for Sunday. Father (John Stephen) Blin had gone to St. Mary's (Charenton?) for the feast. Priour's parish of New Iberia had at least 100 Communions on Christmas. Mrs. (St. Marc) Darby, having been refused by the Ladies (of the Sacred Heart) at Grand Coteau to whom she had offered their little convent at New Iberia, has just obtained from the Superior the promise that she will assume the house in a year or 18 months. All the work is stopped for lack of money. Priour also asks for a dispensation from third degree relationship for Alexander Broussard and Marie Broussard. Priour is about to leave for Franklin.
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1846 Dec. 31
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It is not in his power to be in New Orleans by the 8th. He was very anxious to see Bishops Odin and Portier. (Chanche)'s niece, Joanna Edwards, who has been spending some days in New Orleans at Mr. Shute's will return to Natchez on the Magnolia next Sunday. Blanc is to send an ordo by her and a Catholic Almanac or two. Father (Flavius) Rossi stopped day before yesterday on his way to St. Louis. He came up to see the church and the boat left him. (Chanche) supplied him with enough money to pay his passage on another boat. What has become of that Mr. Duplessi who was in Natchez when Blanc was there? He took (Chanche) in for $10 also.
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1846 Dec. 31
Santa-Ella, Countess de:
Madrid, (Spain)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The privations suffered by the religious communities of Spain have given rise to associations of ladies in the principal cities to distribute help. Santa-Ella has been president of the association in Madrid since its foundation. They are unable to continue their usual help because of the new law which has lowered their income. She asks (Blanc) to further their cause. Alms may be sent to the Marquise de Tomelloso,their treasurer.
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