1852 Feb.
Doyle, Father A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He supposes Blanc has received his letter from Baton Rouge. Will Blanc give him a dimissorial letter as he expects to leave as soon as possible. Doyle received Blanc's last favor in Baton Rouge.
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(1852 Feb. 1)
(Blanc, Archbishop Anthony:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The claim of (Philip) Rotchford to be settled by 12 notes of $600, each to be paid quarterly, from Feb(ruar)y 1, (18)52 with interest at 8 percent. The claim of Leeds, assumed by Rotchford to be settled by two notes of $1500 each, at 8 percent interest. First note, Feb(ruary) 1, 1853, $1620.
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1852 Feb. 1
Darby, P.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The sale of the lake land has not yet taken Place: the buyer claims the land is not high enough. At the moment Darby finds no one to buy it. P.S. It is painful for Darby to be obliged to talk about a difficulty he has with Father (H.) Thirion but he cannot bear the insults he has received from him. He sends 3 letters Thirion has written him and a copy of the one he wrote Thirion (no enclosures). Blanc's weakness toward Thirion is the sole cause of this difficulty for if Blanc had demanded that Thirion make an arrangement with Darby, Darby would have paid the price asked for his marriage without difficulty. But Blanc allowed Thirion to be the absolute master of the revenue of St. Peter's Church. Darby did not like to tell what Thirion said about Father (Nicholas) Francais. If Blanc insists, Darby will write it to him. Thirion claims that Darby agreed to pay him $30 before the wedding; this is false. Thirion claims that Darby wished to force him to be his collector; he is mistaken as Mr. David offered them to him and he refused to take them. Thirion claims that Darby spread rumors about him at New Iberia. Darby only followed Blanc's instructions in regard to Father (J.E.) Blin who came as a priest to New Iberia. Why should Darby not be concerned, he, Blanc's agent in Father (Julien) Priour's estate, Blanc's collector in all church business, he who broke the seals on the presbytery to give Thirion a room. Darby redalls that Calliste Pellerin asked whom he had to pay for the child of Darby's sister-in-law, Widow Philemond Provost, whom Thirion buried. Darby replied that if the Bishop gave the money to Thirion, Darby could give it back. Fearing the civil law, Darby gave the $30 to Mr. Fentelieu(?), leaving the affair to be decided by Blanc. Thirion said that an article at the end of his letter displeased him very much, and also another coubtless F(?) M. Darby. P.S. Blanc is to return, after reading the 3 letters from Thirion and the copy of the one Darby wrote him.
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1852 Feb. 1
Lamy, John, Vic. Ap. of New Mexico:
Santa Fe, New Mexico
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lamy returned from Durango, Mexico on the 10th of last month. He suspended an old priest on account of drunkenness. While drunk the priest fell from his horse and broke his leg. There are several other cases in which Lamy might use the same severity. No doubt the suspension of the oldest and most distinguished will serve as a warning. Lamy showed them the letter of the Bishop of Durango telling them that he had no more jurisdiction in New Mexico and that Lamy was their superior. Lamy thinks they will submit rather by force than by good will. Lamy hopes he will find some young priest willing to share the labors of his mission. On the 5th he will visit the pueblos up the Rio Grande. Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf is working hard; he gave a retreat which produced an immense good. Could Lamy get Father Dublicy? The people here are very fond of the Jesuits. Lamy will write to the provincial at St. Louis. He leaves April 1 for the Council.
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1852 Feb. 1
Walton, Michael:
Maysville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Walton encloses $13 to be given to his wife, Mary Walton, for herself and three children who sailed from Liverpool on November 12, (18)51 and will call on Blanc for the money. If his wife does not call on Blanc, he is to advertise her.
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1852 (Feb. 2)
Guerard, Father P(aul):
Franklin, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) will find attached a copy of the letter Guerard wrote to the trustees at Patterson. He has tried every way to make them decide to turn over the church to (Blanc). He is going to try one more way. The major part of the congregation is for Guerard. The trustees make the poor Catholics pay an enormous price for burial rights. They refuse to give the revenue to the priest or anyone else. The only means, Guerard thinks, is to force them to give up their claims, usurped during the time of Father (J.E.) Blin without any legal right, by interdicting the church. Here is his letter to O. Cornay and J. Charpantier: For more than a year Guerard has served P(atterson). He has often urged them to put the church in the hands of ecclesiastical authority. They have not seen fit to regard his request. He must resign. Personally he has only praise for their actions. The administration of the temporal goods of the church is contrary to the discipline of the church and to the wishes of the superiors of the diocese. The last national council, of Baltimore, attended by 36 archbishops and bishops, formally proscribed the usage now in force at P(atterson). The schisms and dissensions can be attributed to the interference of laymen, who wish to regulate the choice of pastors or blame the measures taken by episcopal authority. The Bishop, in receiving this property, guarantees it for the use of the Catholics. Also, they are to remember that the priest lives by the altar and has a right to pecuniary payment. That is the letter. What makes Guerard push these gentlemen is the necessity of soon placing a priest at Patterson. It needs a resident priest. Guerard, at Franklin, is at the extremity of his district. While Father (Nicholas) Francais is only a few miles from Guerard, Guerard is obliged to go as far as 25 to 30 miles for sick calls and arrives too late. When St. Anthony's Church is opened, it will be almost impossible for him to go so far. All is going well at Franklin; the fair was very successful. They will soon have (Blanc) to bless their church on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday after Easter.
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(18)52 Feb. 2
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On Friday Martin received (Blanc)'s letter about Father Gélot. As (Blanc) saw by the letter Martin wrote 3 days ago, Martin knew that (Blanc) has written Gélot, who had replied by asking permission to leave. If Martin is to remain alone for some time with Father (Philibert) Jordain, he desires Gélot's departure even more than Gélot does. At the beginning of his stay her, Gélot asked for a change, not being able to bear the hardships he foresaw. Gélot has regarded himself as free to leave the diocese when he had the means; he revolted against any direction and is totally lacking in zeal. Now that after 8 months, Gélot has $300, he is independent. Martin wants him to go also, because of Jordain who is too weak not to be influenced by Gélot. Martin intended to leave this week for the city. A sad incident forces him to delay. Mr. Debl(ieux), their treasurer, left suddenly on Friday for New O(rleans). For six weeks a terrible sadness, caused by the abuse of confidence of an old friend and business associate, has made them fear for his mind. He left without giving Martin one piastre and so it is impossible for Martin to go, having much to pay in the city and a note for $100 to the order or Mr. Rossi, which should be in Father Rousselon's hands. The trustees met today and Ovide Buard has taken charge of the treasury but Martin does not have his $500. The river is going down, there is no navigation. If (Blanc) sends Father (Nicholas) Francais and if he goes to Baltimore immediately after Easter, Martin will go for 12 or 15 days, in spite of Lent. Madame (Telcide) Landry, (R.S.C.J.) is preparing to build; Martin told her to have (T.E.) Giraud come to give her a plan. Mr. Lecomte's daughter, Atala (Lecomte) has married young Hertzog. Old Martine is dead as is Judge Perrault of Campté who lived at the presbytery. Martin does not think Jordain can begin his church before the end of March. No one recalls such a hard winter.
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1852 Feb. 3
Connelly, Mother C(ornelia Peacock):
St. Leonard's, (England)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It has been a long time since she has called on his fatherly care but she feels sure she is not forgotten. With a Christian certainty of (Blanc)'s charity for (Pierce) Connelly and her poor children, she begs (Blanc) to interest himself in the spiritual welfare of her son. She heard some months ago that he was in New Orleans with Mr. Connelly's brother who is a Catholic and who wrote her saying the boy was with him. As John Connelly was a convert much under the influence of his brother, she is desirous to know something about him and her child. Will (Blanc) let her know if there is anything she can do to regain him to his faith and duty. It is incomprehensible that Mr. Connelly has taken the course he has. At first he acted on the persuasion that he was right in his wish to have a sort of power over her which was not in accordance with the wish of the Bishop nor her own. She cannot believe that he had any wrong intention at that time. But since then he has fallen among thieves. Could (Blanc) not exercise his influence on Mr. Connelly through his brother and her son. He understands the delusion Mr. Connelly has fallen under. Ady (Adeline Connelly) and Frank (Connelly are with their father. She has not seen either Mercer (Connelly) or Adeline since she received the religious habit in 1846. She begs (Blanc)'s blessing on their community (Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus). P.S. She begs to be remembered to Madame Cutts and Father Abbadie.
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1852 Feb. 3
(Kenrick). Archbishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
This will introduce Mr. Patrick I. Ryder a most worthy Catholic and a devoted admirer of Brownson's Review who wishes to have the pleasure of making Brownson's acquaintance.
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1852 Feb. 3
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn):
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Spalding wrote some weeks ago, asking information on the early history of the See of New Orleans. Fearing Blanc did not receive his letter, he writes again. Spalding has almost completed his memoir of Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget which will go to press about the 20th. He will present a copy to Blanc. Speaking of Bishop (William) Dubourg, Spalding will present a brief sketch of the early religious history of New Orleans and Louisiana and asks for information on the following points: 1. When was the see erected; the almanac says 1793; where consecrated and by whom? 2. When did he die and how was the diocese administered till Dubourg's consecration in 1815? 3. Facts and dates before 1793. 4. Dubourg's resignation and departure for Europe. 5. Bishop De Neckere's consecration. 6. Other points mentioned in his former letter about Blanc's residence at St. Thomas, Vincennes, etc. and anecdotes about Flaget.
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1852 Feb. 3
Widow's Festival, Ladies Managers of the
(St. Louis, Missouri)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Impressed with a deep feeling of the sincerest gratitude, they convey their cordial acknowledgement for the kind favor Brownson has conferred on the Catholics of St. Louis. They are grateful for his lectures and bless him for the work he is doing for the Church in America.
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1852 Feb. 4
Charles, Father:
Ambierle, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He takes advantage of Bishop (John Mary Odin)'s departure for the new world, to communicate with (Blanc). He will never forget the few days (Blanc) spent at Ambierle some years ago. He never forgets (Blanc) at the altar. (Blanc) knows, from the newspapers, of the great coup which has momentarily saved France, and entire Europe. He will also learn of the conduct of the president of the Republic toward the Orleans family. Louis Philipe, in order to preserve his immense fortune had ceded to his children, everything he possessed. Louis Napoleon, by a decree, took away 200 million. The President of the Republic wants the lift up three classes, the priesthood, the military, and the agricultural. The jubilee produced some fruit in the country but had little effect in the cities. (Blanc) has many troubles but at least he has liberty. In France one finds only indifference. (Odin) has given them hope of seeing (Blanc) soon. (Blanc) will find here one of his old acquaintances, Father Leuré(?), the pastor of Chanzy, who with his 42 years as pastor, still enjoys the health to fulfill all his duties. Charles still performs all his duties; only his eyes are very weak.
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1852 Feb. 5
Charbonnel, Amandus, Bp. of Toronto:
Jugersoll, Canada
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Could Purcell send one of his most excellent Irish clergymen? Charbonnel has Offers of every description to make to devoted clergymen, missionaries, parish priests, candidates for three new sees, etc. Father Gafferey wrote that his health would not allow him to change climate. What is the support of the bishops in Purcell's union? Charbonnel has no means of support. He has no college, no students for the sanctuary, no hospital. He would like to establish some source of means for himself and the new bishops. He begs Purcell to send him an experienced laborer.
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1852 Feb. 5
Chanche, John Joseph, Bp. of Natchez:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chanche put off visiting Purcell because of the cold weather. He will spend a few weeks with him in April on his way to the Council. The hearts of the people will be open again by the solemnities of the Passion. Chanche visited Purcell's friend Mrs. Gordon in Woodville. He hopes the first on the list will be appointed to Philadelphia. The Archbishop of Baltimore mentioned about the propriety of the (National) Council of (1852) sitting more than one week. Chanche thinks it would be difficult to confine it to one week since the bishops are so numerous. He is sorry to learn of the dissatisfaction among the Sisters of Charity over a change of habit in Cincinnati.
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1852 Feb. 5
Murphy, Father R(ichard):
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Disappointed in not hearing from Purcell and not calculating any future kindness at Purcell's hands, Murphy notified Purcell of his withdrawal from the Diocese of Cincinnati. He resigns his jurisdiction.
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1852 Feb. 5
Trumeau:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Leblanc(!):
New Orleans, Louisiana
He left France 5 months ago; he thought in the New World he could regain what he had lost. But he remains as he was the first day of his arrival. He begs Blanc to find him a place. He is from Cerry, and 40 years old. Blanc can send information to Mr. Ginoche(?), a merchant in Chartres Street.
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1852 Feb. 7
Dicharry, Father F(elix):
Bayou Lacombe, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
From all time, the children of God have been hated and despised in the world. He believes it is the will of God that he remain here for some time to think about his soul. It matters little what worldly and uncharitable men think. He begs (Blanc) to give him permission.
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1852 Feb. 7
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father (Francis P. McFarland:
Watertown, New York)
He does not remember whether he wrote to Francis at the holydays, but he has been looking in vain for a letter for some time. Josiah wrote that Francis and their mother planned a visit after Easter. He hopes that they will not fail. They have been having colds. About two weeks ago Bishop (Rappe) visited Tiffin but his visit was short. He preached several times and confirmed 25 or 30. He expects to receive from Louis Napoleon some good paintings for his cathedral, which will be finished next July. He called on the president when he was in France two years ago. Kossuth is traversing the Buckeye state. He told them in Cleveland that of $160,000 collected, only $30 went to Hungary, the rest spent on parades and the like. This prince of humbug as Brownson called him, is not such a success. The people of France have been fooled, too. A whig editor, a Methodist, says that since the Democrats advocate intervention, the Whigs must do so too to elect a Whig president. He mentions news about Findley Cochran, Frank Logan, Jeremiah Logan, and William Reilly. The emigration to California this winter and next spring will be immense, about 150 from the county alone. Those who cannot pay are borrowing. Last Sunday the State House in Columbus burned but a new one was already being built. Money is hard. A railroad to Sandusky City is under contract which will shorten the distance and have a better grade. A plank road to Crawford County about 30 miles will soon be commenced.
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1852 Feb. 7
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
As Spalding's sketches of the life and time of Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget will soon be ready for the press, he wishes to get as much information as possible on the early history of those missions of Ohio before Bishop Fenwick's appointment and up to his death. He thinks Father (Theodore Stephen) Badin has some valuable papers on the subject. He meant no offense in using Father (James Frederick) Wood as a medium of communication.
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1852 Feb. 7
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father John Lynch, C.M. from the Barrens writes that he has sent to Purcell four of O'Connor's students which with Mr. Riordan makes five which O'Connor requests Purcell to receive. Lynch dismissed them because they appeared to foment dissatisfaction. O'Connor had previously entertained a very high opinion of them. He thinks they will settle down if they are prevented from corresponding with the young men they were formerly associated with. O'Connor encloses an order to be handed to P. Whillin.
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1852 Feb. 8
Brunner, Father Francis de Sales:
Glandorf, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The congregation at Kenton which has been attended by Father Matthias Kreusch from Wolfscreek desires to build a church. They have bought a lot but it has not been deeded yet to the Archbishop. Brunner asks that Purcell send one of the neighboring priests to see to this. There is some discord at Minster, which Brunner does not think comes from the Precious Blood Fathers, but he will investigate and then inform Purcell about the matter. P.S. From the beginning of Lent he will be in Minster and thence may go to Cincinnati to see Purcell. (Note on back in Purcell's hand that Kenton is to be visited by Father (James) Meagher.
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1852 Feb. 9
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Intérieure, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
By an oversight, Mènard did not mention the subject of Confirmation for St. Mary's Church. The number will be very large. Confirmation could be held at St. Mary's on March 16 and at St. Philomena's the 17th.
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1852 Feb. 10
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He hopes that Purcell will not take it amiss that he sent down Fathers (Hugh) McMahon and (T.S.) Reynolds to Steubenville to do what they can to put down the riot between the railroaders. A group left the city armed with rifles. Father (Emanuel) Thienpont will be glad of Irish reenforcements in such an emergency. O'Connor thinks Purcell ought to send an Irish priest to attend the railroad men. No others have much influence with them. He does not think it well for Purcell to accept Mr. Cahill, one of the students from the Barrens. Father (John Lynch C.M. speaks well of the other four.
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1852 Feb. 11
Purcell, Father Edward:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Purcell received (Blanc)'s letter and encloses the receipt from their custom house. He would have known nothing of it had he not had (Blanc)'s letter. (Louis) Kossuth arrived here yesterday. There was a great crowd but not any enthusiam more than usual. There was not one Irish Catholic in the procession and very few German Catholics. The crowd consisted chiefly of German infidel Associations of which there are many in this place. The Archbishop sends love and Purcell sends respects to Fathers Rousselon, Perché, and Delacroix.
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1852 Feb. 11
O'Callaghan, John:
Clinton, L(ouisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
O'Callaghan regrets to have to inform Blanc of the conduct of Father (A.) Doyle since Father (Michael) O'Reil(l)y left this mission. Doyle was intoxicated in Bayou Sara; he returned to Jackson, sick and had no "church." On Monday O'Callaghan happened to visit Mr. Crenan's house and found Doyle sick. The family endeavored to conceal the cause of his illness but a man who stays in the house told him. O'Callaghan thinks it would be impolitic to send Doyle to Clinton in the present excited feeling against an Episcopal minister who got drunk in this town. There is no Catholic family here with whom he could live. If this state of things is suffered to continue, it will frustrate all the good Father (Charles) Chambost has done. If Blanc requires further information he can inquire of John Reily and Patrick Flynn of Bayou Sara or Micha(e)l Creanan or Charles Shiels of Jackson.
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1852 Feb. 12
Burns, James:
Cashel, (Ireland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Burns' son, Mathew Burns, has been in America for 13 years, most of the time in New Orleans. He came to Ireland to see James a year and a half ago and took his sister and her husband to New Orleans with him. He promised to send assistance regularly but James has never heard from him though he wrote as directed to John Dunn. James asks (Blanc) to direct one of his clergy to remind him of his helpless and miserable father. P.S. (Blanc) is also to inquire about Ann Evans; she left a daughter of six years in Cashel in a very bad way. (Blanc) is to direct his letter to Reverend Dean McDonnell.
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1852 Feb. 12
Rogalle, Father J(ohn):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mr. Dean, director of Poydras College, has just left this establishment, to go, as a Prosestant minister, to live at Clinton. Rogalle thought it would be an advantage for religion to get this College. He called on the administrators, with funds up to $3000, to talk with them about putting this school in charge of a Catholic priest. In this, he believed he was interpreting Blanc's views. Another priest, who will be necessary as soon as the church is finished, would suffice for the accomplishment of this project. One or the other could live at the College while serving the parish. Father (Charles) Chambost, Father (Michael O'Reilly?) O'Rely or some other priest of Blanc's choice, but knowing English, would be pleased to have this post. There are 5 administrators of the College: Auguste Provosty, president, now at Baton Rouge as a Senator, to whom Rogalle wrote; Baptiste Bergeron; Alexandre Décuir; Mr. Sibarth, an American, related to the Bergerons and Charles Poydras, to whom Rogalle spoke. Poydras said he regretted that Rogalle came too late as he had promised the place to Auguste Lecoq, the most irreligious man Rogalle knows. Blanc is to write to Provosty who will inform the Council. The parish is behind Rogalle.
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1852 Feb. 14
Borgess, Father C(aspar) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's note and sends a few lines in explanation. It is true that he gave Father O'Hara permission to say Mass and to preach when Borgess was called to a sick person in Delaware. O'Hara had jurisdiction in the diocese of Cleveland while with Father J(ames) V. Conlon from whom he had an introduction. Borgess gave permission to Father Buglir to say Mass during the week on seeing his papers and an introduction from Father (James R.) Bailey, Secretary of the Archbishop of New York. He came to beg among his own countrymen. Borgess is sorry that Purcell has been displeased, but he did not know what has been transacted in the (Cincinnati) diocesan synod.
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1852 Feb. 14
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) thanks Blanc for the information about the box and trunks on the Rouannais. If the young man had come with them (Chanche) supposes there would have been no duties. Father Rousselon probably got them for a trifle. He sees that some of the Bishops of the north have announced the new jubilee. They can do nothing until the official notice is received. He sees that the Holy Father recommends prayers for the (Association of) the Propagation (of the Faith). This comes at an unpropitious time when they, in America, are so much curtailed. However, they need prayers for if Louis Napoleon is not maintained in his despotic usurpation, France will be in a dreadful state. (Chanche) will leave Natchez so as to spend 2 or 3 weeks before the meeting of the Council in Cincinnati. He hopes by that time beggars will have retired and he may have a better chance. He thanks Blanc for impowering him to draw $100 or $150. He hopes, if he is home, that Bishop (John) Timon will give him a call on the way.
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1852 Feb. 14
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The railroad riot did not turn out quite as sanguinary as was expected. On their march to Steubenville, the magazine of the Corkonians exploded and disabled the Captain. The Captain put his lighted pipe into his pocket where he was carrying the powder. After this accident the army returned. O'Connor is sorry he sent the priests there. He gives this explanation unless Purcell should think he was rather free in using the faculties he granted him.
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1852 Feb. 15
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Two of his parishioners, Nicolas Dupré Romière(?) and Marie Carmélite Romière ask for a dispensation. He fears they will offer only 12 piastres.
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1852 Feb. 15
Leach, G(eorge) C.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He came about as near meeting Brownson in Cincinnati as it was possible to do so and not. Tomorrow his labors with Mr. Bowen terminate. He will go immediately to Cincinnati where he was assured a school could be obtained for him in a short time. He asks that Brownson renew his letter of recommendation which he has lost. He had several agreeable interviews with the Archbishop of St. Louis. Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) holds Brownson in the highest admiration. The clergy universally speak of Brownson in the highest terms. He asks about Brownson's family. Leach is proud to say that he is Brownson's god Child. He supposes Mr. & Mrs. Curtis are full of the Kossuth mania.
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1852 Feb. 15
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for the information which he has furnished. He thinks he has now enough material for the summary sketch of the Ohio Missions. In regard to that affair of Father (Abraham) McMahon, it is hardly of sufficient importance to give either of them great uneasiness. Spalding was quite put out by the attitude Purcell took. It was a question of an account which McMahon ought to have settled before he left Lexington. It was a question of certain charges made by religious women which McMahon flatly denied to Purcell. Purcell seems to think that McMahon is more reliable than the ordinary to whom the testimony was given. Spalding was informed by those in whom he had confidence, not by "somebody". The letter of Father (John) Maguire concerning McMahon should not have been read to McMahon. What good did it do religion to make known to certain persons what their pastor thought of them? With regard to those charges about the Sisters, Spalding never breathed them to a soul, but he now finds that they are known to laymen in Cincinnati! In regard to Covington and Newport Spalding will submit to whatever Rome will decide.
P.S. That young priest is the same who was lately dissatisfied with a congregation Spalding assigned him. If they are to give an exeat whenever a priest is dissatisfied with an assignment, there would be no discipline.
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1852 Feb. 16
Doyle, Father A.:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He came down here last week to go to his duty and has concluded not to return to the mission. He will go to the city this evening or tomorrow morning when he will see (Blanc). He has been sick and has no doubt that reports have reached (Blanc) ere this. He hopes (Blanc) will give him a charitable letter on his leaving.
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1852 Feb. 16
McGrath, Ann:
Maysville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
McGrath enclosed $10 for her sister Bridget McGrath who was coming from the old country to call for it. She missed calling on Blanc and is with Ann in Maysville now. She expects Blanc will send it back to Father (John Joyce) Joice. (On the letter in Blanc's hand): Send back to Joice, February 27.
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1852 Feb. 17
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He recommends one of his seminarians who is going to spend several days in New Orleans to see his family. The collectors for the Irish University are here; They know their business. Blanc no doubt has had the Franciscan monks who held them up and makes (Portier) fear Bishop (John) Timon will not have much success. (Blanc) will witness these different breeds. Blanc is to tell Father Rousselon that (Portier) will not forget the two things he asked (Portier) to consider.
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1852 Feb. 18
Brownson, Mrs. R(elief):
Ballston, (New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
They gratefully acknowledge the receipt of $10. They had a long and tedious winter, and had enough hay for two cows but two cows and one calf came home unexpectedly. So they had to buy more hay. The cold weather has taken off her wood to no small degree. Orestes (Brownson) has gone home. Herman will come and stay. Charles (Brownson) is there now sawing wood.
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1852 Feb. 18
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They have received the box and trunks; the box contains old vestments, of service for the new missions. This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father (John M.) Moricet whom (Chanche) is sending to pass Christian for the summer; the school can do without him for a while. (Chanche) will do the same thing with Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon in a few weeks. (Chanche) will ordain (Peter) Holton and send him with Grignon to Columbus. The railroads are making the places in North Mississippi and Alabama very important. (Chanche) has written to Bishop Portier on the subject. Two priests in the school are enough at present. (Chanche) learned this morning some good news for one of Blanc's charitable establishments but is not yet at liberty to say anything. He is still thinking of leaving in April for Cincinnati.
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1852 Feb. 19
Borgess, Father C(aspar) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter and hopes he will merit the confidence Purcell has placed in him. Being called upon Borgess gives his opinion on a somewhat unpleasant subject. After due consideration he considered it best to give to Father (Johathan) Furlong the entire charge of the English portion of the congregation. Borgess made no attempt to interfere. With regard to the prospects of building a new church for the English, Borgess is compelled to say there seems to be hardly any according to present circumstances. The English people never seemed so disheartened or expressed such diffidence in the project. All express dissatisfaction. Borgess does not say that it would be utterly impossible, but it would be a slow business. These hints will no doubt be sufficient for Purcell. (Father Otho Borgess) sends his best respects.
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1852 Feb. 19
Norris, Father John W.:
Racine, Wisconsin
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Norris is ashamed of his long delay in answering Purcell's letter. He appreciates Purcell's kindness in sending him an "Ordo", although he did not receive it. Norris' effects arrived yesterday in perfect order. Purcell's will be sent to him by the earliest opportunity. Norris received no tidings of his paintings. He will write to Rome about them. He is almost sick of the mission and sighs for his retreat in Rome. Racine is a difficult mission; the state of religion is most deplorable. Parties are warring against each other.
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1852 Feb. 19
Leveque, R.S.C., Madame Louisa:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have just interred the remains of Sister Trichel, (R.S.C.). Their Mother does not yet know all their misfortunes; perhaps (Blanc) will tell her as she will be in New Orleans toward the first days of March. She was to leave Paris at the beginning of February. (Blanc)'s letter gave great pleasure to their Mother General; (Blanc) probably has a reply now.
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1852 Feb. 21
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter, (Chanche) inquired whether (Blanc) had received any official information about the Jubilee, he wishes they could give it before going to the Council. He said in his last by Father Moricet that he intended to send Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon to Columbus; he fears all his plans will be broken. The Superior of the Eudists has written his priests here that as there is no prospect of succeeding with a school in Natchez, he recalls them to France. (Chanche) will put his veto but doubts whether he will be obeyed or can induce them to wait till he writes to France. The Superior sent two men last year who let the school (St. Mary's College) fail through incapacity. The two (Chanche) brought from Baltimore this year are a little more capable. (Chanche) will be the third Bishop they have made fools of. Bishop (Celestine) de la Hailandière had put (Chanche) on his guard. So far the establishment has not cost them one cent but there is no fighting against a Community.
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1852 Feb. 22
Rogalle, Father J(ohn):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rogalle must see Blanc about the College but he cannot leave the parish. This evening he must go to Fausse Rivière for Vespers and catechism, return tomorrow for a marriage. He plans to go on Thursday to see the six administrators of the College who live at Bayou Fordoche, 2 m les from here. He saw (Hugh?) Provosty who said, like Ch(arles?) Poydras, that he had promised his vote to Auguste Lecoq and that he had not received the letter Rogalle had given him hope for, at Baton Rouge, from Blanc, that he was going to call the meeting today when he would see the dispositions of the other men. Rogalle asked Provosty to put off the meeting, to return to Baton Rouge without saying anything on this subject until his return. He told Provosty that this week he would receive the promised letter from Blanc. So he is is waiting a few more days and Rogalle believes he will be favorable toward them; success depends on them. Provosty will return here next Friday. If Rogalle does not hear from Blanc, he will stop all negotiations, in the fear that Blanc does not approve. He asks Blanc to write 2 notes to Poydras which Rogalle will give him, if Blanc thinks it apropos.
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1852 Feb. 23
Rocoffort, S.J., Father L(ouis):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for a dispensation for Auguste Westen(?) and Sylvie, both slaves belonging to Raphael Smith.
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1852 Feb. 25
(Charbonnel), Arm(and Francois de) Bishop of Toronto:
Coderich, (Ontario)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Charbonnel thanks Purcell for his letter dated Feb. 14. Purcell found Charbonnel's real weakness is being to diffident of divine Providence. He thanks Purcell for his opinions on Father ( ) Gaffacy (?) and Father ( ) Cullen. If he meets Purcell in Baltimore in May they can talk more usefully of these things. As to the clergyman Purcell mentioned in a previous letter he may have come to Toronto for the jubilee which is to begin at the Cathedral on March 11 and ends on April 12. That clergyman's sermon on St. Patrick's Day should be a good opportunity to touch the fibre of the Catholics of Toronto. Charbonnel believes that a priest intending to come to Toronto should be fond of poverty. The resources of the Cathedral are not sufficient to support his own clergy and, last year, he had to help them with the whole amount of his dispensations money: something like $500. Father () Hayes has gone to Louisville and Charbonnel hopes he will receive his note ordering him to take back with him the priest Purcell has spoken about. Charbonnel tells Purcell to advise Father () O'Hara to give up his intention to resume his priestly duties. His past in Ireland, Toronto and elsewhere has established a wall between him and the sacred and dangerous functions of a missionary. He asks Purcell to excuse the form of the note as he is visiting his parishes (?).
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1852 Feb. 26
Desgeorge, Father A(ma)dee:
Lyon, (France)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's two little debts to the cure of d'Ainay and Desgeorge have been paid by the (Propagation of Faith). Desgeorge hopes that this allocation will remain good in Purcell's eyes and that he will no longer say that "our churches can no longer count upon help from Europe." They have had to reduce some of the allocations and since Purcell's diocese seemed to be one of the most solidly established they thought it had less need of their help. Purcell had a sad but honorable mission to fulfill for the unfortunate Count (Hypolite Bocarme). Desgeorge thanks Purcell for the clipping announcing the "Life of Monseigneur (Bishop Benedict Joseph) Flaget in America." Desgeorge has written to Father (John) Bruyere of Louisville to ask Bishop (Benjamin James) Spalding for the notes and documents necessary to complete or correct his first work. May he ask Purcell's intercession also? Purcell will recall seeing Desgeorge's two nieces at the reception at the time the oldest married a lawyer from Montelimart. The second one is to be married after Easter to a young business man of Lyon. What does Purcell think of their politics? It is impossible not to see that the Hand of God saved France from anarchy.
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1852 Feb. 26
Labatut, J(ames?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Labatut asks for an audience to discuss a very serious matter. P.S. He will come for (Blanc)'s answer the day after he receives his letter.
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1852 Feb. 26
Lhomme, Father F(rancis):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The time is not far away when the prelates of the United States will assemble for the National Council. He hopes Blanc will again stay at their house and remember that in May one of the rooms at the seminary will be reserved for him. He has nothing new to say of Blanc's young man; they will talk of him here.
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1852 Feb. 27
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He had hoped when Blanc's last letter came to be able to visit New Orleans before leaving for the Council. He is sorry he has no place for the young man Blanc mentions. It is with the greatest difficulty that he can provide for the few in the seminary and Catholics are so few and scattered. He does not have means to enclose the convent grounds with a close fence, which is absolutely necessary to be done before his departure for Baltimore. He is obliged to send Father John O'Reilly to make an effort, with Blanc's approbation, to obtain pecuniary aid. He feels great responsibility in establishing the convent of the Sisters of Mercy on a firm basis. The square on which the convent is established is the old church property and has no fence around it. He could not perfect this work for $500 and has not one dollar to commence. His health is not of the best. Since he fell from the horse, his doctor will not permit him to travel except by steamboat.
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1852 Feb. 27
O'Brien, Lawrence:
Maysville, K(entuck)y
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
O'Brien sends $10 which Blanc is to give to Catharine O'Brien, his wife, who will call for it.
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1852 Feb. 28
Dicharry, Father F(elix):
Mandeville, L(ouisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dicharry knows Blanc's kindness too well to believe that he would misjudge Dicharry's motives in leaving the archbishopric suddenly. He needed to reexamine himself in solitude and in the pure air of the country. At the moment he has too many fears to assume the new responsibilities. He thought to relieve Blanc of a disagreeable situation.
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1852 Feb. 28
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Tumoine did not receive the Lenten mandate but Father Rousselon put one in with the catechisms. Tumoine continues to have catechism at Marksville every Sunday and at Bayou des Glaises every Friday. He has had some marriages in the last few months. At the church, he says a low Mass and preaches. His health is not very good; he has to miss several little missions. There is still a bill of 200 piastres to apy on the church; to meet it, Tumoine will have to, as he did last year, draw on (Blanc). L(ouis) Roule is going to open a store at the beginning of April; he could wait until he goes to the city. The Prarie is sorely tried, no crop of any kind. He feels the loss of his brother. This church is so badly located that it is very difficult to find some one as a chanter. He counts on drawing on (Blanc) for the $200. He hopes it will be money well placed and that henceforth they will give (Blanc) satisfaction.
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