1851 May
Deluol, Father Louis R.:
St. Sulpice, Paris, France
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Deluol thanks Purcell for the pictures which he sent. It appears that the cardinal8s hat is hard to catch. He does not know what Father (Joseph) Carriere's emotions are about Purcell's seminary. (Ar chbishop Samuel) Eccleston had refused to see a physician according to a letter from Father Francis L'Homme. His state became so alarming on Easter Sunday that those about him called in a doctor. It was too late to check the progress of the disease. Deluol does not know what steps have been taken relative to the administration of the Diocese of Baltimore.
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(1851) (May)
L(amy), Bishop John (Baptist):
(San Antonio, Texas?)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He will start out tomorrow. All the government wagons have gone. He would have left with the first ones but was detained by an accident on the day after Easter. He sprained his ankle getting out of the carriage and for two weeks has not been able to say Mass. However, the doctor said he could leave and that in 1 or 2 weeks could ride horseback. The train has almost 300 wagons. Thanks to General Harney, Lamy's baggage will be taken free as far as El Paso and provisions furnished very reasonably. Lamy has been obliged to buy a strong carriage to be drawn by 4 mules; they also have 3 saddle mules and a horse. In spite of government favors, his expenses are enormous. He has only three priests and two young men to help on the way, but since he left Cincinnati he believes 2000 piastres would not cover all his expenses. He has been forced to give an order for $75 on (Blanc) payable in six months. In case the Propagation of the Faith sends Lamy an allocation, (Blanc) can reimburse himself and also pay back to the Ursulines the $300 they loaned to him. The rumor at San Antonio is that a party of several thousand Indians is determined to stop the government train. Lamy does not think there will be much danger to fear from them; he believes the caravan is prepared. P.S. He sends respects to Father Rousselon.
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(18)51 May 1
Dickinson, P.M.:
Lake Providence, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dickinson has been asked by the Catholic citizens to address (Blanc) about having a priest. Some have lived here for several years without the privileges of the Church until last week when Father (A.) Doyle of Millyans(!) paid them a visit. He was requested to visit them frequently and make his home with them. Most of the Catholics here are poor; some 2 or 3 ladies are married to Protestants of wealth and their husbands have proposed to give several hundred dollars each toward building a church here. The town is growing and in a wealthy county.
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1851 May 1
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Affairs here are in the same state. Blanc's last letter embarrassed the "three" for a time; then they said Dupuy had written it himself. They elected two trustees in favor of the transfer. The three "pure bloods" remain and say they prefer having "their throat cut rather than to give up." They took over the renting of the land and pews. No payment has been made for the levee. The big reason is always that if Dupuy goes to the other side, Blanc will send them a priest. They said Blanc had told a deputation of ladies from the right bank, on Blanc's visit to Plaquemine, that he would send Dupuy to St. Raphael and put someone else at St. Gabriel. The "pure-bloods" said they wanted Dupuy to leave the place. They started the rumor that Mr. Walsh was to go to see Blanc; but what Blanc was to have said has not yet taken place. Simon Leblanc has turned coat and wants the transfer at any price. Gourrier stirs up the "three" as much as he can and says that would be an abomination. Pritchard is for Dupuy. The buildings are still between the road and the levee. Only one tomb has been built this year in the St. Gabriel cemetery; if they refuse payment, Dupuy will abandon the cemetery. The chanter's year is going to expire and Dupuy will be obliged to send him away because he cannot pay him. The other side will pay all expenses if he promises to live there.
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1851 May 2
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In reply to Blanc's last favor, (Byrne) stated that there must be a mistake in the value of the entire property of Father (Constantine) Maenhaut in Little Rock and that (Byrne) would be satisfied to leave the valuation to any 2 or 3 men here, appointed by Maenhaut. (Byrne) encloses a certificate given by Judge Lincoln, the agent of Maenhaut. If Maenhaut does not agree to give (Byrne) the property at the valuation of his own agent, (Byrne) authorizes Blanc to offer 2 or $300 more. He does this that the property may again become sacred to religion and the intentions will be a great aid in the support of the four priests (Byrne) has here commencing a college.
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1851 May 2
Lincoln, Lemuel R.:
Little Rock, Arkansas
Lincoln certifies that he has resided in Little Rock for 16 years and that he is well acquainted with the value of property there. His opinion is that the property now owned by Father Maienhut of New Orleans, is worth $1000.
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1851 May 2
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Jackson, L(ouisia)na
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Everything is going ahead in his mission. The controversy still continues. His brick is almost finished. He visited St. Charles; his controversy opens other gates shut until then. But he is alone and cannot answer every call. He visited Woodville, (Mississippi) lately and was charmed to see so many Catholics in the factory. They want to build a church. The owners of the factory have applied to Chambost to obtain 10 orphan girls. They will earn good wages and be under the tuition of several excellent Irish ladies. They should be from 12 to 14 years of age. Chambost's opinion is that they cannot be sent to a better place.
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1851 May 2
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He asks Blanc to write to the gentlemen at Abbeville to give the money for the pews which they collected, to Valsaint Veazey, Francais' agent. They claim that Francais has received the money for the pews at L'anse and that he is to let them have this from Abbeville. Father (J.E.) Blin received all the proceeds from his pews and gave Francais nothing. Francais bought all of Blin's furniture for $250; he sold Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret his own for $212. Father (H.) Thirion is waiting for a letter from Blanc on what to do. If Blanc pays Blin for his furniture, Francais will leave his at Abbeville and here, and Blanc will have three furnished presbyteries. But the pew money belongs to Francais by right; he had to borrow to get provisions. Francais saw Mrs. Laoussay about the church to be built at Franklin; he promised to see about it as soon as he can. Francais thinks a priest will succeed but he must speak English well. From Franklin to the Bay, all the Creoles understand English perfectly; Francais cannot preach in that language. He must go to Pat(t)ersonville tomorrow where he has been twice, the first time was on Passion Sunday. Many came to the sacraments; they were glad to find a priest who could understand them in English. At Franklin there is a good house where the priest could stay; Mrs. de Laoussay would give the priest a large room to say Mass. Gathering the Catholics there, he could do more than Francais could do himself. This seems a little selfish as Francais would have a confrere near. Francais would not worry about the revenues; he would always have enough here to live.
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1851 May 2
Franciscus, Bishop of Paderborn:
Paderborn
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter of Nov. 16, 1850, containing a petition of the people of Freyburg, Ohio to the faithful of the Paderborn diocese for aid in constructing a church for the Germans of Freyburg. The Bishop was forced to oppose this collection because the people have been oppressed with such collections during the past year and only a small sum could be collected. Further he feared that such collections would lead to a neglect of a diocesan organization for collecting for foreign missions. He decided to send the request to the Central Council of the Association of the Propagation at Lyons, and the Council in turn approved the request and approved that a sum be sent to Freyburg. He asks Purcell to tell the people of Freyburg of his action.
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1851 May 2
Olone, John J.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
He hopes that Brownson will excuse the liberty he takes in writing him. Knowing Brownson's constant readiness to forward the cause of learning and religion, however, he informs him that he and others, all Catholics, have united themselves for the purpose of more effectively contributing to their own mental and moral improvement; and have formed an association for debating purposes. The association has unanimously adopted the name of the "Brownson Association." They wish to know if this selection meets with Brownson's approval, and if he will give them some information as to what rules should govern the association, and what subjects to discuss. They will be highly honored if the name of the association is approved by Brownson, and they assure him that they will endeavor to do honor to the name their association bears.
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1851 May 3
Blanc:
St. Etienne, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc is always glad of an occasion to write; men of his age cannot count on tomorrow. Dr. Carlioz will give this to (Blanc); he is about to leave for New Orleans. Carlioz is a friend of the family of Blanc's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jules (Blanc). He plans to settle in a city in the United States to practice medicine. Blanc does not know Carlioz but from information about him from his daughter-in-law and her two brothers, he does not hesitate to recommend him to Archbishop (Blanc). There is nothing new to write about their family since his last letter. He has already told of Jules' marriage. Blanc's wife and all his children send regards. Blanc (signs as the Archbishop's elder) brother.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1851 May 3
Lhomme, Father F(rancis):
Baltimore, (Maryland
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Enclosed (no enclosure) is the copy of a Pontifical Rescript permitting the transfer of particular offices accorded to the dioceses of the United States. Blanc is to give this copy to the editor of his Ordo so that he can arrange the order of the offices.
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1851 May 5
Giustiniani, C.M., Father J(oseph):
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
As their First Communion day is drawing near and Blanc had promised he might come for Confirmation, Giustiniani asks him to let him know. Father (A.) Aquaroni, (C.M.) is his companion at present; Father (Anthony) Andrieux will stay all week at St. Anne's Chapel to enable the people from the other side and the refugees from New River to fulfill their duties.
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1851 May 5
Murray, Patrick, Joseph Coulter, Ja(me)s Graham, John Noonan, and John McAnn:
Chelsea, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The Naturalization Society of Chelsea considers it their right and duty to thank Brownson for his defense of the rights and privileges of the republic and the Holy religion of their sainted fathers. As Irishmen and Catholics they appreciate more and more his labors in defense of their rights and as their guide in the enjoyment of the rights and privileges of the American Constitution after being driven from the land of their fathers by the arm of anti-Christian persecution. His labors in defense of their religion will ever be remembered by them.
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1851 May 5
Lhomme, Father F(rancis):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several hours after writing last week, Lhomme received a letter from Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret who informs Lhomme that he has deposited at the archbishopric $200 in favor of the Mechanic's Bank of Baltimore.
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1851 May 6
Gendziorowski, Father Anton:
Holy Trinity, (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He does not dare to appear in (Blanc)'s presence, being abashed by (Blanc)'s kind letter. He would sacrifice his life rather than disobey; he asks (Blanc) to have pity on him. As Father (A.) Masquelet has gone and has said nothing more about First Communion and Confirmation; he would like to know if (Blanc) can come next Sunday.
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1851 May 6
Smith, (S.C.), Sister Regina:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
That priest about whom she spoke is dead. He is Father Thomas Healy of Sidney, Ohio. They have his books but no papers. Sister asks Blanc to give a certificate for his burial St. Patrick's Cemetery and one also for James McNamara, aged 25. Sister has received an answer from Father (Anthony) Penco, (C.M.) who has sent a copy of her letter to the Superior General as he had not a priest to send them himself. Sister Maria, (S.C.) leaves for Cincinnati this evening.
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1851 May 7
Legrand, Father F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Legrand received Blanc's letter dated April 1 and later, the advice about the things Legrand asked for and which will come by Father (John B.) Barbonneau. Legrand has been working hard; he knows the grammar; he has begun to say some words. He believes he will soon have enough of the theory and would have to go somewhere else for a little practice. This will not be possible at Natchez since Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche is to make quite a long trip at the end of the month. Father (A.) Doyle has not written; someone told them that he is to change parishes soon. If this is so, it would give Legrand a favorable occasion to spend several months there. He leaves it to (Blanc)'s judgment. Chanche has been quite ill; he is better today. He is to begin his trip by way of New Orleans, Legrand believes.
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1851 May 8
Blin, Father J.E.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, K(ouisian)a
Blin sends an inventory of Father (Julian) Priour's furniture. Widow Burk asks Blin to ask (Blanc) to permit her to remain in the house given by LaClaire Fuseiller to Priour. She wants to live there gratis which will hardly suit Segre (Darby) who looks for money wherever he can find it. Blin has said nothing of the embarrassment they could have about the legal possession of the land on which the presbytery stands and according to Mrs. (Goujon) Gougeon, that on which stands the house which she occupies, authorized by Widow Duperrier and her son. If there is no title and if the taxes have not been paid for 10 years, any action would be useless. In the meantime, the nephew is becoming more and more detestable and the niece Carlo is taking a very bad turn. The husband is still scandalous. Construction of a chapel is going on at Isle Piquant; Blin thinks it will be finished before winter. It would be good to see the same at Fausse Pointe. Blin is untroubled but the pastoral burden does not fit here any better than at L'Anse. (On the enclosed list of) articles left in the sacristy and church of St. Mary, in Charenton when he left the last day February, 1951, Blin notes that he left everything in good order. If Father (Nicholas) Francais has not rendered account to (Blanc), he has done Blin an injustice. Blin left Francais all his furnishings and provisions in the presbytery; he has not been paid.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - folio - {12}
1851 May 8
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) received Blanc's letter by Father (John B.) Babonneau this morning. He has not received any letter from any of the Bishops in relation to the successor of their late Archbishop. Neither does he know who has been appointed administrator. He supposes the late Archbishop had not expressed any opinion on this matter; this surprises (Chanche). It would appear that three Bishops of the Province are in favor of the elevation of Bishop (John) Timon of Buffalo and two for Bishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) of Ph(iladelphi)a. (Chanche) would not approve of either nomination but, with Blanc, prefers the first. He would prefer Father (H.B.) Coskery to either; he has been long in Balt(imore). After making the remarks to Rome, they should center on Buffalo. He is glad Blanc has written that some delay be given till the wishes of the different Bishops were known. He hopes Blanc will have heard from Bishop Portier. (Chanche) will try to be with Blanc when he hears of Bishop (John Mary) Odin's arrival. If an Irishman is to be put in Baltimore, (Chanche) would far prefer Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell).
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {7}
1851 May 8
Darby, Constance:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc would do well to take steps to have the land occupied by Madame Goujon. The longer he waits, the more it will cost. It is feared they might establish a cabaret there; the poor priest would become a real martyr. He has already suffered enough. If Blanc decides to buy he is to write at once to Ségre (Darby) to to act. Father (Julian) Priour had already sold his little mulatto boy to a workman in order to build a house on the land Laclaire (Fuseiller) gave him to have a school for the children.
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1851 May 9
"An Irish Ecclesiastic":
Birmingham, (England)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
He has sent to Brownson by mail two books which he would like to see reviewed by Brownson. They have a wide circulation in this country; and he is certain that there is no Catholic writer among them capable of treating philosophical subjects with anything like ability. He has subscribed to the "Review," has derived immense benefit from Brownson's work, and has become thoroughly convinced that there is nobody writing in the English language that can compare with him in philosophical knowledge and for his insight into the bearing of philosophy on theological questions. He asks Brownson to review the two books carefully as a favor, and assures him that he will be doing the Catholic Church a service in this country, and perhaps the author of the books as well. A lady, who is on intimate terms with Mr. Newman, has promised to put the reviews, if they be written, into Newman's hands. He would be extremely obliged if Brownson would give them notice in his July issue of the "Review."
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1851 May, 10
Baraga, (Father) Frederick:
L'Anse, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit (Michigan)
Baraga was requested by a young man who died in L'Anse at the mines to forward $ 56.40 to his mother in Switzerland. Baraga asks the Bishop to have the amount sent to the person named on the outside of the letter enclosed, together with this letter. He wants a receipt of the money enclosed, to show to those who requested him to forward it. He also begs the Bishop that he request the persons through whom he will send the money to write plainly the direction on their letter to Mr. Biser and in full and enclose Baraga's letter.
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1851 May 10
Blin, Father J.E.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Blin asks for a dispensation for Eloi Derouez and Céleste Doolay. The marriage will have taken place by the time Blanc receives this request.
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(18)51 May 11
Praz, R.S.C.J., Madame A(nnette):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
About a year ago Praz notified (Blanc) that she soon would have to tell him that Sister Burk would be dismissed from the (Religious of the Sacred Heart). In spite of efforts to mitigate the rule for her, nothing succeeded. It would have been better to send her away two years ago when she returned from Natchitoches. She asks to go as soon as possible. They have many children here.
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1851 May 11
(Valerga) J(oseph) Patriarch of Jerusalem:
Rome, Italy
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The Patriarch has the happiness of sending the letter of recommendation that Purcell has asked for. the young American who is about to visit the Holy Land. He assures Purcell that the young man will receive a welcome and he hopes that he will be pleased with his Vicar as well as his Secretary. The prayers of the pious will accompany him to the tomb of the Savior and aid him more than human pursuasion to have the light of the redemption that was accomplished there.
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1851 May 12
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Saturday Buteux, through Father Cambiaso, received the reply of his Bishop (John Joseph Chanche). He thanks Blanc for contributing to his having it so quickly and so favorably. The telegraph office charged only 60 cents for the dispatch to Natchez. Buteux put the rest of the piastre in the church treasury.
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1851 May 12
Fontbonne, Father James:
(St. Martinsville, Louisiana)
Fontbonne blessed the marriage of Jean Baptist Laguaite, son of Claude Laguaite and Jeanne Bessie of Lyons, France; and Marie Eugenie Ballot, daughter of Jean Constant Ballot and Elizabeth Emélie Couvertié of New Orleans. This marriage was contracted legally at Mobile before Judge Sam(uel) E. Storamler on April 10, 1850. Witnesses of the church marriage are Joseph Chemidlin, Emile Couvertié who sign, as do the husband and wife.
VI-1-a - A.D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {9}
1851 May 12
Herve, L.:
Paris, (France)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
(Count Charles) de Montalembert wishes Brownson to recommend in a special manner the book of de St. Bonnet of which Herve is the publisher. Herve thanks Brownson in advance for his review of the work and asks him to send him a copy of the number which will contain the review.
I-3-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - (French) - {2}
1851 May 13
Gillespie, Neal McCune, Ja(me)s Cooney, Peter:
University of Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The committee of the St. Aloysius Literary Society of the University of Notre Dame du Lac, entertaining for Brownson the highest admiration and respect, solicit him to deliver an address on the occasion of the Commencement, July 3. They feel convinced that his zeal for the diffusion of useful knowledge, and the firm support he has given institutions devoted to this high and holy cause will induce him to comply with this request.
I-3-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1851 May 13
Allen, George:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He says that his little contribution to the "Review" which was to be in Brownson's hands by the middle of this month, has proved to be more than he could finish in the time he had set for himself, namely a fortnight. He had to do a lot of reading before he could say even a few words intelligently. Then the hot weather so prostrated him that he could not get by the second page of manuscript. Brownson may expect the mss. in a few days. Since it is destined for the Notices at the end of the number, he supposes it will not be wanted for some time yet. They had a pleasant visit from Miss Bradshaw of Boston, who seemed pleased with Philadelphing. He is full of thanksgiving for Manning, whom he always liked better than Newman, or any other "Anglo-Catholic."
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1851 May 13
Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Bp. Phil.:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
A paper in the handwriting of the late Archbishop (Samuel Eccleston) of Baltimore has just been discovered. Purcell will please communicate his judgment on its contents to the Sacred Congregation. (A Copy of the paper follows.) Eccleston recommends the following as qualified to be his successor; Bishop (John J.) Chanche of Natchez, Bishop Richard Whelan of Richmond. Father H. B. Coskery, rector of the Cathedral, Father Gilbert Raymond.
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1851 May 13
Noonan, John:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to (Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
He desires that his subscription be cancelled; although he appreciated Brownson's writing, he is no longer disposed to continue its reading after being insulted by Brownson' s ranking him among a list of infernal scamps, not knowing who or what he was. Coming from a gentleman of Brownson's high literary character, it pained him more than if it had been expressed by a bully or illiterate. He was strangely ushered into the society of the Chelsea people that evening by one Murray, a respectable citizen, much respected and exceedingly circumspect with regard to his Society. It was his first time and will be his last. He has been in Boston four years and thanks God he knows little of its ways, nor its people; he loves the ministers of the Church and has learned such from the lips of a virtuous Catholic mother and in the schools of Catholic Fathers and Doctors.
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1851 May 13
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In spite of the great dislike of returning to Europe, (Odin) has decided to make the trip. Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut is replacing him during his absence. He will try to return in November or December. He would like to go at once in order to visit some seminaries before vacation but he will be kept here until May 29; the children of the parish have been prepared for First Communion and Confirmation on Ascension Day. Father (Emmanuel) Domenech, (C.M.) left for Brownsville; he will have a difficult mission. (Odin) can no longer leave that post vacant. (Odin) does not know whether Bishop (John Baptist) Lamy has left San Antonio; he was still there several days ago. The death of Archbishop Eccleston affects (Odin) greatly.
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1851 May 13
Rogalle, Father J.:
Pointe Coupée (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Only today did he find a means of getting the holy oils from Rousselon. They are to be returned by the same means. Last Sunday Rogalle gave First Communion to 40 children at Fausse Riviére. He asks Rousselon to let him know when the Archbishop could come for Confirmation. All seems to be going well here. The trustees have nothing more to say, being ashamed of their breach of trust.
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1851 May 13
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(dward):
(University of) Notre Dame due Lac, (Indiana)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
In case Brownson would accept the invitation to the young Academy, and make a tour of the West, he could secure more petitions of decent character than Brownson could accept. While the Bishop of Milwaukee, Bishop (John P.) Henni was here, he said he would invite Brownson to his city, and he surmises that the bishop of Chicago would do the same. Brownson's lectures through this section would rejoice many a Christian heart and do immense good to the Holy cause.
I-3-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1851 May 13
Wallace, Father M(ichael) A.:
Calais, Maine
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
Wallace forwards a satire on a few of the evils that characterize the times. Should it be worthy, he asks that Brownson print it. Brownson will perceive that he has endeavored to describe the burning of a Baptist Meeting house. The people burned the church in order to get rid of the preacher. He sends also (no enclosure) his translation of (Jacopo) Sannazaro's "De Partu Virginis," which Bishop (William) Walsh of Halifax requested him to translate. He sends his subscription to the Review by his brother. P.S. Speaking of Protestant churches and their use, he has spoken perhaps not altogether as gravely as becomes a priest. (Enclosed: a poem entitled "The Afterclapse or Some shots that were not fired on the last fourth of July.")
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1851 May 14
Lucas, Father P(eter):
Plémet, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He had a good trip which was completed in 27 days. He came by way of Liverpool, arriving 3 days later at New York to take the Franklin to Havre. From New Orleans to New York took six days and 18 hours; he left the same day for Boston to board, the next day, the Canada, royal mailboat of Queen Victoria. From Boston to Liverpool took 11 days and 6 hours. From Boston to England, he suffered from the cold, especially in passing the banks of Newfoundland. He spent a day and 2 nights in London to see the sights. He was pained to see that there had been immodest statues erected in honor of Villon and company. His thought that a sea voyage would benefit his health, has been realized. He went to Rennes the first Sunday after Easter to celebrate his Mass of thanksgiving. The clergy received him graciously and even the Bishop invited him to visit him. He had thought to come to his native land to rest but he has been preaching every Sunday. After Confirmation in his native parish, he will leave for Rome. He sends respects to Father Rousselon. P.S. L. Collet of Rennes, in charge of Father (Julian) Priour's affairs, has asked Lucas to ask Blanc whether he is also the heir of what Priour has at Rennes. Priour's father is dead and his family seems to be in great need. Collet would also like to know if there is anything coming to the family from the estate in America.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {3}
1851 May 14
Montalembert, Count Charles de:
Paris, France
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Mass.)
Montalembert is Brownson's debtor on several accounts because of his letter, the bound volumes and the recent numbers of The Review. He assures Brownson that he has never met one who on the whole had a better view of European affairs. He agrees with Brownson completely. He thinks that Brownson was too lenient in his article on Gioberti. Evidently Brownson has not learned of his recent conduct at Rome of his recent writings. Except Lamennais no priest, he thinks, has so violently profaned his sacred character. He is living in Paris without exterior or interior sign of his sacerdotal character. Montalembert suggests that Brownson write a second article for the benefit of American Catholics on him. Another Italian ecclesiastic Father Ventura has fallen for the "morbus democraticus"; but his sermons are most orthodox, although he is too severe on modern governments. Montalembert is pleased to see Brownson's retractation of his former views on the Middle Ages. He praises Brownson's judgment of the affairs in Hungary and Austria, made as it was at such a distance and in the face of hostile Hungarian pleadings and romances; but he thinks that Brownson is too severe on the Hungarian aristocracy. Montalembert believes that aristocracy in itself is the best of governments. He chides Brownson for defending slavery in the Southern States in the same issue in which he attacks the wickedness of the Hungarians towards their peasantry. Montalembert claims the same indulgence for the Poles who have indeed done wrong-particularly by associating with the revolutionaries but thinks that of their conquereors is greater. France is enveloped in incertitude. The old parties after being delivered from socialism have returned to their old work with forgetfulness of past crimes. Thiers, Mole, Guizot are playing together against Louis Napoleon as they did against Louis Philip. Victor Cousin upholds the revolutionary doctrines of 1789 and 1830. The simpletons he says think that nothing is of any use unless they get back their own king Henry V. The people will not have him, not because he is not a king but because he is king only of a party. They imagine that he would give them a constitution such as destroyed the other kings. The Legitimists seek to prevent the reelection of the president, the Orleans seek the regency of the Duchess of Orleans, the republicans hate him for not having given them unbridled democracy and for having restored the Pope. If they succeed socialism will result. Although far from being a Christian people the Church has taken a hold on thousands of the French since 1789. The fruits of the Jubilee are numerous; more schools and colleges are opened by clergy; religious communities are springing up. Only the law against mort-main remains, because of the legitimists did not take their stand on that question. He is sending some books by Messrs. Bossange for Brownson.
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1851 May 15
Carriere, S.S., Father Joseph:
Autun, France
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio at Vienna, Austria
Outside his intentions he writes to Purcell before the latters return to France. The Archbishop of Baltimore, Samuel Eccleston died April 22, and was buried April 27 with Bishops Francis Patrick Kenrick, (Michael) O'Connor, and (John) McGill present, Bishop Kenrick asked Father (Francis) L'Homme to name 3 priests to be mentioned to Rome for the vacant see. L'Homme said there was none suitable in the diocese and suggested one of the other bishops preferably Bishop (John) Timon who had been the choice of the late archbishop. The 3 bishops then presented Timon's name, and his alone to Rome, and asked Carrier to send the letter to Rome. Blanc has sent the letter through the Papal Nuncio at Paris. Blanc has also been charged with notifying Purcell and Archbishop (John) Hughes and asks them to send their advice to the Prefect of the Propaganda. It has come to Carrier that Eccleston had his eyes on Father (Oliver L.) Jenkins for his coadjutor. Carrier does not know whether he took steps toward that at Rome or not. If such steps have been taken he suggests that Purcell try to prevent the appointment. Purcell's letter of March 2 from Angers was not delivered until April 22. He himself was at Angers, March 28, and no one said anything to him. He awaits Purcell's return so that he can speak to him of subjects and other matters. He tells Purcell that he has heard that there is a sum of 2200 francs destined to M. Francois Demange at the home of Nicholas Francois at New Boston, Clement County, Ohio. Carrier has charged M. Borteux to send the money when he gets it to Father Edward Purcell or to some other of Purcell's representatives by one of Purcell's diocesans. P.S. Carriere leaves after tomorrow for Montferrand, then Puy, returning to Paris about Pentecost.
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1851 May 15
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Dupuy received Blanc's letter of the 8th; he read it Sunday from the pulpit. If it had been known at the beginning of the debate, it would have done everything. He does not know now. He read it to one of the trustees in favor who said he did not know what to do. One of the "pure bloods" said would see, that people said they did not want a priest but that they were mislead. Next Saturday the people from the other bank are holding a meeting to proceed to build everything necessary. At the head are John Andrews, Paul Hebert, Dr. Marchand, Norbert Lauve and all the leading persons. Several have said they did not want it to cost Dupuy anything. The Catholics on the St. Gabriel side weep and moan; is St. Raphael going to be victorious over St. Gabriel? He is told that Father (C.) Mouret is going to have lawsuits about tombs, Dupuy fears it will cause trouble with the people of Plaquemine who have been so generous with Mouret. He should know that the tombs made before the arrangement are not to be paid to him.
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1851 May 15
Hecker, C.SS.R., Father I(saac) Th(omas):
Loretto, (Pennsylvania)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He cannot help giving Brownson some account of labors. Eight or ten fathers were engaged in the mission at St. Joseph's. 6000 confessions were heard. The consolation of the congregation was beyond all expression. Loretto is a picturesque place founded by Prince Gallitzin who spent his fortune building up the place. The population is Catholic. At first they had difficulty getting the people to attend the exercises. The conversions among the hardest and most abandoned sinners were remarkable. He describes the closing ceremony, the procession and plantation of the cross. Sunday they begin a mission in Hollidaysburg. They were to give a mission in the Cathedral of Pittsburg but as it is burned down, he does not know where they will be sent.
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1851 May 15
O'Connor, Bishop M(ichael):
Pittsburgh, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's letter to Father (M.) Schifferer was received but a day or two before O'Connor had to go to Baltimore. The trip and the trouble consequent to the business of their cathedral postponed a reply. The day before receiving Blanc's letter, O'Connor had given Schifferer an appointment to a country mission. O'Connor put Blanc's letter in the post office and knows Schifferer received it but cannot say what he will do. His determination will probably depend on how he likes his present mission. As O'Connor restored his faculties, he does not think him unworthy.
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1851 May 17
Blin, Father J.E.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Préval Broussard and Félicia Broussard ask for a dispensation. They seem to ask for dispensations frequently in this parish.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - folio - {3}
1851 May 18
Blin, Father J.E.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blin received (Blanc)'s letter of the 13th with the dispensation from presumption; he acted on a circumstance quite similar which (Blanc) approved. He will be wiser. In this parish there are many families so large that they have for a long time had difficulties with dispensations. Blin recently had a visit from Father (Louis) Dufour; he seems to like this country. (Blanc) would make him happy, Blin thinks, if he gave Dufour charge of New Iberia. Blin would willingly accept a secondary place.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - folio - {2}
1851 May 20
Deluol, Father L(ouis) R.:
Paris, France
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell no doubt heard that Archbishop (Samuel) Eccleston died in Georgetown on the 22nd of April. His body was brought to Baltimore and buried on the 26th. The President of the United States, (Millard) Fillmore, the Heads of the Departments, the mayor of Washington, and all the members of the Diplomatic Corps, joined the funeral procession. Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick of Philadelphia officiated. Bishop (Michael) O'Connor of Pittsburgh and Bishop (John) McGill of Richmond attended. McGill preached the funeral oration. Father (Francis) L'Homme is the sole administrator. Deluol saw Archbishop (John) Hughes yesterday; he intends to sail for New York on the 1st of June. The Sulpicians' Superior General, Father (Joseph) Carriere is now at Clermont and will be in Paris on Pentecost.
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1851 May 20
Connors, Margarett:
North Lee, Massachusetts
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She inquires about her husband, Peter Connors. The last directions from him he has with William Maxwell, New Orleans. Her husband is from Loughrea, Galway. He left 2 years ago last November. She cannot rest until she hears from Blanc.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1851 May 20
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Martin has found no better friend in the see than Rousselon. In their church they need six candleholders for the main altar. They could afford 100 to 150 piastres from the Sunday collections. He asks Rousselon to order them in France. They also need a violet chasuble; he can probably find that in the city when he comes down this fall. He is writing at length to the Bishop.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1851 May 21
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He presumes from (Blanc)'s not answering his last letter that (Blanc) is on visitation of his diocese. (Chanche) wrote that he would not write to Rome in relation to Baltimore till he heard from (Blanc) again. He has not written; matters will be decided according to the views of the suffragans. He thinks the Archbishops ought to take part in the election. (Chanche) goes to Yazoo this evening and will be absent 8 or 10 days. He had allowed Father (F.) Legrand to go to Jackson with Father (J.B.) Barbonneau; he thought Legrand would have a greater opportunity there of speaking English. He went as far as Vicksburg, felt sick, and returned.
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1851 May 21
Leblanc, Jules:
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Attached Blanc will find the resolutions of a meeting held today by the trustees of St. Gabriel. They hope Blanc will give a favorable response by authorizing Father (Ennemond) Dupuy or another to live among them. (Leblanc signs as a trustee).
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1851 May 21
(The Trustees):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On motion of Bernard Allain, Jr. it was resolved that all the revenues of St. Gabriel Church be offered to the pastor, giving him full power to collect them for his own use on condition that he provide services and keep up the church and cemetery to the satisfaction of the trustees. They except that portion of land already rented and all that portion beyond the fields which they keep for defraying the expenditures of the new levee.
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1851 May 22
Dupuy, Father Ennemond:
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At last the trustees have met at the request of (Blanc)'s letter. They said they had come to see if Blanc and Dupuy wished to let them have a pastor. One said he proposed the resolution to give everything to the pastor. Walsh said they could not pay that levee by subscription. He told Jule to give something and he would add $10 more. They asked Dupuy what to do and he told them to write to the Archbishop. Then Walsh said they would give Dupuy all except that part of the land leased to that Yankee and that they wanted to pay for the levee. Then Walsh proposed that they adjourn for the day. Dupuy is sorry they sent their letter to him for revision. The "Three" have not been able to find the money to pay for the levee. But Dupuy thinks people will give him part of it if he asks for it and it can be arranged for him to stay here. So perhaps it would be good to agree for two years to give Dupuy time to install himself on the other bank or to have a transfer. However if (Blanc) thinks it better to break with them now, Dupuy will do so. The three "pure bloods" say they will never sign the transfer. P.S. They are convinced that at present the revenue is insufficient to pay the expenses. They have not dared to take the responsibility of giving Dupuy an annual salary.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - folio - {3}
1851 May 22
Peters, John:
Tempo, (Ireland)
to John (Peters):
What rejoicement to get John's letter especially for his mother for they had heard that he was dead last November by Mr. Hunter who came home from Bakipsey(?). Peters had the parish priest, Father Kurin(?) say a mass but they are better content to have it said for him living. John's brother Cornelius (Peters) died June 17, 1848. His uncle Michael came home from the 30th(?) Regiment and remained one year with them; he is dead these last two years. Peters hopes that John does not neglect his religious duties. John's cousin, Henry Murphy, died in Orleans a year ago Christmas. Ann Murphy is in New York with her cousin, Mary Maguire. They have received none of the letters John wrote these last 5 years; at that time Peters received 10 pounds and never heard since. He has written four letters to Patt McManus as John directed and got no answer. If John desires to come home, the land is easy to get here and his brothers and mother would wish him to come. But if he wishes to remain, his brothers would wish to go to him. Brother Patt is still with Michael Brennan and is a first rate blacksmith. John's brother-in-law, Michael Brennan, is well and his sister Mary and five children. Times were very hard here; the first summer in 1846, Peters was out 42 pounds for provisions and the poor were never able to recover from that day until the present. Arthur Tummin would be obliged if John would show this letter to his sister. Any assistance from her would be much wanted as he is left without a mother over them and has nine children to provide for in poor Ireland. Tummin was happy to hear that she is living and well; her brother John is well and her sister. When John writes to his cousins to New York, he is to direct his letter for Mary Maguire in care of Miss Bassett(?), Pearl Street. John is to give their respects to Mrs. O'Brien and family. John's brother, Mathew (Peters) is as clever a young man of his age as there is in the parish. None of the O'Briens are living, only John; James and wife are dead and the five children desolate. Mrs. McPhilips would like to get a letter from her brother Andrew. John's Aunt Mary and children send love. His mother, brothers and sisters all join; his brother Edward is a fine young boy.
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1851 May 23
(Odin) Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
By sacrifices, (Odin) has finally arrived at building a convent at San Antonio. The Sisters at Galveston have shown a great desire to take charge of it; (Odin) is convinced that the Ursuline spirit will suit perfectly the people of that town. It would be impossible to find the personnel here; (Odin) has written to (Blanc)'s Sisters to ask for help. He has not yet received a precise answer but he believes they will consent. He hopes (Blanc) will approve. It is sad to see how many children are lost at San Antonio for lack of a good school. (Odin) intends to leave here by the first boat after the 29th. He looks forward to seeing (Blanc).
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1851 May 24
Jan, Father (Ange Marie):
St. Martin, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jan received the box (Rousselon) had sent. The statue suffered a little in the sending. However they began their May devotions and many came. Jan will send by Mr. Freschaux the bottles for the holy oils. Rousselon will receive, at the first opportunity, the advance he made for the statue and catechisms. Rousselon said in his last letter that he was writing Jan officially. He is still waiting, which puts him in a false position. The trustees keep asking if he has received his appointment. Could Jan erect the stations of the cross without a solemn service; he would prefer to not put any blame on his predecessors. He asks Rousselon to give permission to their sacristan to handle the sacred vessels. He asks for Father Fontbonne's address. He has seen Father Dufour.
VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1851 May 25
Hennaert, Father P(eter):
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Having all the information he deems it prudent to take in the affair of Father (Fidelis C.) Missuwe, Hennaert believes he can say with certainty that Missuwe has not compromised himself at all with any of the persons about whom they were concerned. All Hennaert has learned came from the lips of those persons who both came separately to ask information about Missuwe. Miss Mullen, the organist, and her sister saw Missuwe in Buffalo, (New York) on Thursday; he was to leave by train that same evening or next day. He sent with her a letter for Hennaert, written to Detroit the same day that he left. Hennaert sends an exact copy of the letter as follows. Missuwe says that Hennaert will no doubt be very much surprised and alarmed by his sudden departure. It is a step which he had resolved upon a long time ago and which at first he thought of putting off another year but he saw himself getting further and further away from the spirit which had led him there and he thought he had better leave before it was too late. He had asked the permission of his superiors but he knew in advance that he would not obtain it. He asks Hennaert to apologize to them for him and to ask pardon for him. It is a kind of a necessity that forces him in some way. As he had urgent need of money for travel he contracted some debts which he wishes the Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere) or some one would pay from the sale of his books. He also thought of the scandal that might be caused but reflected that no one could know the causes and circumstances of his leaving. Hennaert knows all his motives. Missuwe hopes to find in him a friend and a defender; although he hopes soon to be several thousand miles away he hopes that Hennaert will not forget him and that he will say a prayer for him. To leave him was perhaps the hardest part and tears came to his eyes as he saw Detroit disappear. He does not plan to visit his family; he has written them but not told them of his decision. When they learn about it he asks Hennaert to console them as best he can. It is not necessary for the Bishop to send information to the other bishops of America. They will not see him. Perhaps he will write to Hennaert later. At present he cannot tell him the place he is going to; he has told it to no one. Hennaert then continues saying that that is all he knows about the affair. Father (Michael E.) Shawe came the same day that Lefevere left. Since that time, Father (Peter) Wallace says Mass at the hospital on week days. Today he is at Pontiac, (Michigan). The Madames of the Sacred Heart take over their house tomorrow or Tuesday. Hennaert has promised to leave the Blessed Sacrament with them if they have a suitable place and to give them Holy Communion now and then during the week as they rarely have Mass these days. Father Missuwe is quite well known in the city; they regret his going but Hennaert has not heard anyone give the least unfavorable interpretation. P.S. In making inquiries about finding the letters of Father Missuwe some one showed him one of Father (Peter) Kindekens and he believes it is right to send it on to Lefevere so that he could reply if it was necessary.
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1851 May 26
Mouret, Father C.:
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mouret received Blanc's letter of the 22nd this morning. The little orphan girl arrived on the boat replacing the Gypsi last week. Mr. Fourrier is deeply grateful; he will take care of her education and Mouret will prepare her for First Communion. Nothing has been done about the cemetery. If a difficult case comes up, Mouret will write to Blanc. But things are as they were at Blanc's visit and all is going better and better. About a month ago, Mouret made an announcement citing Articles 4 and 5; he said that burials of the poor would be gratis expect if they wanted a grave set aside in which case the fees set by the former members of the congregation and approved by the Bishop, would apply. Before making this announcement, Mouret had the advice of Messrs. Labauve, Desobry, etc. The three altars of the church are marbled. Everyone wants the church enlarged. Their singing is going well and he hopes their organ will be in place in a few days; they wrote from Cincinnati. They are prepared to pay cash; there are voluntary subscriptions. The parishioners of Plaquemine are so well disposed that Mouret would not ruffle them about the graves, pews, etc. Mouret was asked for last week at West Baton Rouge to hear some confessions for Easter duty. Father (Francis Xavier) Brunet's health is not the best. He finds this parish very hard for him. Mouret urged him to stay there and to come to see him from time to time. This parish cannot be without a priest; Brunet will remain until Blanc can replace him.
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1851 May 26
O'Reilly, Father Charles:
Woonsocket, (Rhode Island)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
O'Reilly asks Blanc to direct the bearer, William Hill, to Father Patrick (Canavan) Cannavan.
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(1851) May 26
Roosevelt, M(ary):
(New York, New York)
to (Father James Roosevelt Bayley):
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
She has brought to the city one of the pieces of silver that the Dr. thought he would like (Bayley) to own. There was very little of the old silver left; so much had been melted and of course it had H.R. on; Grandmamma owned it. The Dr. wanted (Bayley) to have the handsomest piece that was divided among (Bayley)'s brothers. He is glad to give (Bayley) even a small expression of his sincere love. Roosevelt will be at home, 60 Bleecker Street, Wednesday. (Bayley) can come any hour on Thursday or Friday. They return home on Saturday.
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1851 May 30
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being in the country prevented (Byrne) from answering Blanc's last favor. He will take Blanc's advice and accept the property on the conditions offered by Father (Constantine) Maenhaut. He will send Blanc a document next week, binding himself to discharge the obligation. He hopes to see it fulfilled in a few years. He will distribute the Masses to all his priests. He encloses a receipt for $150 for Masses for Father (Peter Francis) Beauprez; they will be a great assistance. The good Archbishop of Baltimore is gone. Bishop (Martin John) Spalding is at the Hot Springs and will spend a few days with (Byrne) on his return in a few weeks. (Enclosed is the receipt) for $150 for Masses for Beauprez who died last year in Milwaukee.
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1851 May 30
(Escolano y Fenoy), José Bishop of Jaen:
Valladolid, Spain
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
His heart is heavy because of the deplorable situation of the Spanish clergy. For a year, he has been ill in this city. In the time he has been away from the capital of the diocese, he has received many letters from Superiors of religious communities asking for help. (Blanc) can imagine how profoundly sad it makes him not to be able to help them. Being deprived of their legitimate possessions, they are left to depend on a poor endowment(?). The last quarterly payment was received in January. (Blanc) can imagine the miserable state of the Church in Spain. If (Blanc)'s position is more fortunate, as he supposes, he asks (Blanc) to collect for them and send it to be distributed to the convents according to their need.
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(1851 ?) May 31
Clerk, G(eorge) E.:
Montreal, (Canada)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
Clerk has recently seen an article in a reputed Catholic Magazine that he would have Brownson to refute. A dispute had arisen over the attitude Catholic members of parliament had to assume on divorce legislation. The Canadian, reputedly a Catholic paper, in reality a tool of the Ministry, was in favor of the divorce laws. It said that the Church did not recognize the validity of Protestant marriage. It quoted Brownson as saying on a Candian lecture platform, that "that Protestant marriages were null, and, at bottom, nothing but concubinage". Now that this story is given in a Catholic magazine Clerk wants Brownson to deny it. When it appeared in Protestant papers Clerk denied it. Clerk then speaks of marriage between unbaptized persons and sacramental marriages.
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