(1856) Mar. ?
St. Mary's Seminary
(Barrens, Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill for board, clothing, and travel for John Cheevers, Mathew O'Brien, Strange, Flanigan, (Jean?) Peyriga, and Portes amounting to $42.35. A note on the bill: "Paid in full April 23, 1856", signed by Thomas Burke, agent.
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1856 (Mar.)
(Bayley), Carleton:
Rome, (Italy)
to (Harriet Howland Roosevelt:
New York, New York)
Carleton has seen little of Rome except the churches, but expects to begin sightseeing after Easter. The week before last he was on retreat preparing for Confirmation. There are a great many Americans here. (Millard) Fillmore was here during the winter, but his association with Know-Nothing-ism has lowered him in (Bayley)'s opinion. There are a large number of English Catholics here. (Bayley) heard the last of a series of discourses delivered at the Church of St. Louis. This morning he was at St. Louis with 300 others and all received the Eucharistic Sacrament. On Sunday he received his first letter from Rosy (Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley) since leaving Paris. He says (Roosevelt) is "quite smart" and that Grace (Bayley) is a good child. Carleton was sorry to hear Aunt Mary (Roosevelt) was sick. He visited Naples last month and also Pompeii and Herculaneam, but found it impossible to enjoy anything with his sad heart. They have almost ceased to hope hearing anything of the "Pacific." Carleton hopes to see (Roosevelt) again in June. P.S. He has written a few words to Grace, which Roosevelt will kindly send her and give his love to Maria (Eliza Bayley) and to his father (Guy Carleton Bayley).
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1856 Mar. 1
Bayley; Carleton:
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop (James Roosevelt) Bayley:
Newark, N(ew) J(ersey)
Carleton has just arrived from Naples where he has been for a fortnight and still he has the same answer, "nothing." He writes to remind (James) that he will want some money to come home with. His pocket will be empty by April 10. If he is ready on Monday, he will go into retreat and be confirmed on the 9th by Cardinal (Caggiano). He is now at a hotel, having given up his rooms to Mr. Lamson. Padre(?) Anelli-to whom Carleton had a letter from Mr. Berrian, has written to the Archbishop applying for admission to his diocese or to J(ames)'s. Carleton's health is pretty good, though when his feelings break away from him, he feels that pain at the heart which he had at the time of Lilla (Bayley's) death. Lamson told Carleton that George (H. Doane) had received a letter from (James). Doane says he is well and happy. (James) is to give Carleton's love to their father. He will write to Willy also. The house of Duncan, Sherman and Company issues circular notes. (James) is to send him two each for $250. He could get back, for $400, but then he could not see Ireland, which he wants to do.
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1856 Mar. 3
Guinand, (R.)S.C.J., Madame (Adine):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (John M. Delcros, (C.M.) spent a day at Sacred Heart and heard the Confessions of their Irish; she thanks (Blanc) for sending him. Father (Jean Francois) Abbadie, (S.J.) plans to have a little mission around Easter at St. Michael. They will take advantage of it for their English and also, with (Blanc)'s permission, a confessor extraordinary. In (Blanc)'s last letter to Mother (Amélie) Jouve, (R.S.C.J.) he expressed the wish that the four aspirants take their vows on the same day. This is hardly possible; the shortage of supervisors and teachers obliges Mother to put them on retreat one after the other. As Mother (Eugenie) Freret (R.S.C.J.) has already begun her probation at G(ran)d Coteau, their Mother thought she could make her vows on March 31 as could 2 Sisters who have 3 years of novitiate. The three other aspirants will be put back to May 30. At this time they hope that (Blanc) will visit St. Michael. If (Blanc) approves these arrangements, will he authorize Abbadie to examine the three first ones mentioned above. About 30 children are to make their First Communion in May.
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1856 Mar. 3
Lynch, C.M., Father J(ohn) J.:
(St. Mary's Seminary
Barrens, Missouri)
to Archbishop A(nthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lynch acknowledges the receipt of $300 from Father (Stephen Rousselon) Roussillon. As regards the $66 due by Bishop (Thaddeus) Amat, they have no money of his nor instructions to pay his debta; he has left some debts here also. Blanc's students are progressing very well (Jean?) Peyriga has surpassed all his condisciples in preaching. Mr. Porte is an excellent young man. Mr. Flanigan was not so wanting in talent as supposed; he is learning French. John Che(e)vers is a very good young man; his health is rather delicate. Lynch will not visit Louisiana this year. Their seminary is so numerous; they have never had so fair hopes of a succession of priests. There are over a hundred children in the little seminary besides over forty (Vincentians) among whom are three Creoles. Some of the Louisiana students renounced the idea of going home lest they might meet with obstacles to their vocations. Lynch hopes that Father (Paul) Lecuru has arrived and is doing a great deal of good. Father Burke will be going down to Louisiana after Easter. Blanc would feel great consolation at seeing such a numerous band of levites in America preparing for the ministry.
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1856 Mar. 3
Pont, Father F(rancis Rene):
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
This afternoon they were going to Washington on an assignment given to Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon by Bishop (Auguste Marie) Martin. Shortly after leaving town, the horse took the bit in his mouth and it was impossible to stop him. Grignon jumped from the carriage but was hurt. Pont does not know whether his right leg is broken but is sure it is dislocated. Dr. Lyle has been called. Seeing that this fall will keep him from walking for at least a week, Grignon has authorized Pont to tell (Blanc) and to ask (Blanc) to have (Bishop Andrew?) Byrne come to Natchez instead of stopping at Vicksburg, or at least some other priest who can replace Grignon. Pont only got a few scratches. (Blanc) is to take the present position of Natchez into consideration.
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1856 March 4
Hilton, G.H.:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Hilton commends Brownson's lecture on the church and the Republic in the Boston, Pilot with correction in the New York Times and hopes Brownson will have it printed in pamphlet form. Hilton believes that Brownson has expressed himself better there than in his Democratic Review. "The Church as the great arbiter of the sacred rights of humanity. If the lecture is printed Hilton desires 100 copies. Hilton comments on the fact that the Freemans Journal did not carry the lecture with its last correction; he believes that the editor (James McMaster) of that paper has some clever points but many weak ones. He closes by drawing attention to Archbishop (John) Hughes' lecture in Baltimore which he considersa miserable apology to Protestantism; Brownson has the respect and admiration of the Protestants because he is courteous but firm in his lectures on religious subjects.
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1856 Mar. 4
Smith, Leopold J.:
New Iberia, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
When Smith saw Blanc a few days ago, he spoke to him about marrying one of his cousins, the daughter of Viel Darby. Now when he thinks of what Blanc replied, he is not satisfied although he thought he understood that Blanc would give the dispensation. Here is the case: the girl is the daughter of two first cousins; her father and her mother are both first cousins of Smith's mother. When Smith began courting her he did not know they were related in the fourth degree. He had searched Thomas Aquinas and understood they were related only in the fifth degree so he would not have sought a dispensation if Blanc had not required one for Louis De Blanc before he married the daughter of Smith's uncle, St. Marc Darby. The only difference in Smith's case is that the mother and father of the girl are both first cousins of Smith's mother while in the other case it was only on one side. Smith began with no idea of doing wrong and after he knew they were related in the third degree, the affair was almost settled.
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(18)56 Mar. 5
Andrieux, C.M., Father A(nthony:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having learned last night from Father (John M.) Delcros, (C.M.) that he had not received the letter in which Andrieux had asked him to inform (Blanc) of what took place at the auction of the land of the seminary, Andrieux hastens to write directly. In spite of his care in having it published in three different newspapers, the auction failed completely. He was offered only $4350 and he had to keep the land. Sévérin Landry remarked that the season was too far advanced and the people who would need it have had to provide themselves elsewhere. It makes Andrieux hope that it will be easy to get a good price next December. He does not think this will slow up the building of the seminary and after what Narcisse Landry said yesterday, it is good they did not sell it; the sale deed has not been signed by his wife. Assumption Church will not be finished for 4 or 5 months; meanwhile the old one threatens to fall down. Many parishioners dread to come there. They plan to hold services some way in the new church after Easter. It seems that the loss of the seminary has awakened a little fervor. At Canal Andrieux is still very satisfied.
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1856 Mar. 5
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It often happens that Pascagoula and other places in the diocese of Natchez, ask for a priest from the diocese of Mobile for a mission or a marriage, etc. and they have no jurisdiction. Bishop (James Oliver) Van DeVelde appointed Grignon vicar general for his diocese asking him to send a secular priest or Jesuit to Pascagoula or any other place where there was no priest. Grignon once sent a Jesuit who today has asked for faculties for the same place. Grignon's faculties died with Van DeVelde; (Blanc) must tell him what to do.
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1856 Mar. 5
(Fransoni), J(ames) Ph(ilip) Card. Pref.:
Sacra Congregatio De Fide Propaganda,
Rome, Italy
to Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick:
of Baltimore, Maryland
Although the Sacred Congregation will answer the decrees of the Provincial synods of Baltimore and Cincinnati and St. Louis as soon as possible since the bishops of these provinces are about to hold synods, it is the wish of the Congregation to ask these bishops to be solicitous about the sacred ceremonies especially in the administration of the sacraments. In some places the ignorance of the ceremonies is such that a restoration is necessary. Knowing that the archbishops are also anxious on this point, Fransoni leaves it to them to take the means necessary to incite ecclesiastics to handle the sacred ceremonies properly. He also asks that Kenrick see that the other Archbishops be informed of this letter. Alex. Barnabo, Secretary.
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1855 Mar. 5
Flanders, Rev. A.B.:
Wickford, R(hode) I(sland)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(New York, New York)
Flanders having seen an extract from the Review in one of his papers has become interested in the Review. He may not agree always with Brownson but he does agree in the fact of the one church of Christ and in the deference to the unanimous consent of the fathers. He subscribes to the Review to find out the relation of the Roman church to the government of the country. He asks to buy a copy for purposes of investigation.
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1856 Mar. 5
Chambige, Father F(rancis):
St. Thomas (Seminary
Bardstown, Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
They transmit both the bulletins and accounts of Purcell's students. Mr. Will arrived yesterday; he is not much advanced in his studies. Chambige has placed him in the 4th course or 2nd year. Their young men will enter their annual retreat on the eve of Palm Sunday.
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An itemized statement of Purcell's account with the Seminary. The accounts date from July 7, 1855 to February 1, 1856 for Michael Donahue, Michael Ryan, Adolphe Ahlers, Timothy Tierney, James Callihan, Lawrence Murphy, Michael Tracy, John Mohr, John Murray, Francis J. Shellhammer William Bigelow, Henry Distelrath, and Francis Mayers. The bills amount to $1348.57, the balance due $544.57. Also enclosed are notes for the first half session beginning September 1, 1855 to February 1, 1856. Grades are given in each subject and general observations on each man listed above except Mayers and also for A. Voght, S. Brent, and J. Dietz.
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1856 Mar. 6
Corradi-Collière, G.(?):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Keeping in mind Blanc's kindnesses to him, he recommends Mr. P. Roultz(?), a talented violinist who, stricken with a lung disease has seen his resources disappear. For six months his savings have been used for doctors and medicines. He was not able to leave their rigorous climate except through the interest of friends. When he arrives in Blanc's diocese he will need the protection of a father Corradi-Collière never ceases to acknowledge that God has blessed him by permitting him to be received into the Church. In the short time left to him he hopes to sanctify himself more and more and to merit the graces which Blanc's blessing poured out on him and on his children snatched from the error of heresy. (P.S.) He sees by the newspapers that Father (Stephen) Rousselon, his confessor, has left for Rome.
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(18)56 Mar. 6
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
(Natchez, Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Grignon is writing from his bed; he is sure that (Blanc) has received Father (Francis Rene) Pont's letter about Grignon's fall. He is recovering but it will take time. A priest for Holy Week now becomes more necessary, especially for instructions and confessions. Every care possible is given him. (P.S) After his fall he was taken into the carriage of Mrs. Elliot who was going by. Dr. Lyle took him back(?) in a short time; Dr. Stone continues to visit him.
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1856 Mar. 6
Poyet, Father J(ean) A(rthur):
Bardstown, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On leaving New Orleans for St. Thomas Seminary, (Blanc) made it a sort of duty to write in English from time to time. During the last two months, Poyet has shut himself in his room from 7 in the morning to 10 in the evening reading or speaking English. The weather has contributed to this; for two months snow covered the ground. Now although it is melted the roads are impracticable. His health has suffered; now he is a little better. 9 days ago, Poyet left St. Thomas to go to St. Joseph's College. All were indeed kind to him at St. Joseph's College. All were indeed kind to him at St. Thomas, but were too busy to give the care necessary for his improvement. The food was heavy and unclean. It seems to Poyet to be very hard to learn English. The sooner (Blanc) recalls him to New Orleans, the more glad he will be.
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(18)56 Mar. 7
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) apologizes for his delay in answering (Blanc) about the contemplated Provincial seminary. He has been too occupied with business which demands more health than he has had for three months. Would it not be a propos to wait until the see of Natchez is provided for? Bishop (Michael) Portier has made a decision which places him and probably his successors outside the question. If the bishop of Natchez refuses his cooperation, which is possible, there would be only four and of these four Bishop (Andrew) Byrne and (Martin) would hardly be fitted to supply a seminary for a long time. Little Rock, (Arkansas) with 14 or 1500 Catholics, could enter only a small number of priests. (Martin)'s plan is to supply his clergy, composed at present of 15 priests, with subjects, completely formed or almost so, in the seminaries in France. He now has two seminarians in Paris, at their own expense, and two priests have asked to come to join him. (Martin) would like to have a seminary in their Province, either diocesan or provincial, where young subjects would receive not only good instruction but above all pious direction. For this he prefers the Jesuits; he believes them more capable than the Lazarists (Vincentians) in forming true missionaries. The Lazarists are good priests but (Martin) would not give them his priests to form. He has his reasons in the several priests who have come from them. He cannot forget the young priest who ended so tragically in New York- Father Cuny who came to (Martin) with a complete nullity in theology and incapable of saying his office. Father J of such sad memory who finally fled from the diocese of Versailles and no one knew for some months where he was. (Martin) confided to the Lazarists only one subject; at the end of a year spent at Cape Girardeau he was disgusted and lost his vocation. Last Saturday (Martin) received a letter from Mother (Madeleine Sophie) Barat, (R.S.C.J.) very different in tone and intention from that of Madame (Amélie) Jouve, (R.S.C.J.). She wrote before receiving (Martin)'s letter and did not hide that Jouve had pushed for the suppression of Natchitoches. Barat said that her wish was that it be kept and that she was writing to Jouve. Upon word from the latter, Madame (Antoinette) Bullion, (R.S.C.J.) Superior of their convent, left yesterday for St. Michael. To know the needs of the area and the boarding school it was necessary for Jouve to come. If (Martin) sees it is useful, after visiting Avoyelles the second Sunday after Easter, he will go to St. Michael and make a little visit to New Orleans. He believes he has already told the V(icar) G(eneral) how last year he had waited for funds from the Propagation of the Faith. Mr. Choiselat said he had sent an order on April 17, (18)55 and (Martin) never received it. It seems that all was held up in Paris and that the order went back to the treasury under a false signature. (Martin) received the box (Blanc) sent him and which he had asked Rousselon to send to the convent at Avoyelles to whom it belongs. (Martin) sent it back minus Mr. Bouher(?)'s (Father Charles Booker, S.J.?) chalices. But he has never received the statues which were at customs and which Rousselon had promised to send the same week (Martin) left. All is going well here. (Martin) had to recall the assistant he had given Father (Hector) Figarri, (C.M); he has sent him to try to establish himself at Monroe.
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(18)56 Mar. 8
Maistre, Father C(laude) P(ascal):
Bayou Boeuf, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A couple, married by the judge, have asked Maistre to bless their marriage before Easter so that they can perform their religious duty. The present wife is the sister of the deceased first wife so they are brother-in-law and sister-in-law. There are signs of succeeding in Bayou Boeuf. The house of Mr. Penisson(?), Sr. was filled with his children and visiting children for several days; Maistre had to go to Mr. Delucky's where he was received in a Christian manner. Maistre is too new in the place to judge the future.
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1856 March 9
Brownson, Mrs. Relief:
Boston, Massachusetts
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(New York, New York)
She acknowledges receipt of $30. She heard from Oran (Brownson). Laura Whitcomb sends her regards; she is living with her brother Rollens, who has a wife and five children. They did not know of Asemath's death, nor of Moreau's place of residence. Daphne wants to know why her twin brother doesn't answer her letter. The Fowlers are well and Charlotte had another son on January 25th.Winter is cold and severe. She sends her love to him and Sally, Sarah and the grandsons. Therina also sends her love.
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1856 Mar. 9
Durier, Ant(hony) and B(arthelemy) A(uguste) Langlois:
(Mount St. Mary's) Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In their last letter to Father Rousselon, they told of the good welcome they received at the archbishopric and at the seminary. Today they want to describe the life they lead here. English is their study all day long, in recreation, reading, classes, chapel. This is why (Blanc) sent them here. Their second study is theology. The Superior teaches moral theology; Dr. Rausicranss (Father Sylvester Horton Rosecrans) teaches dogma. From time to time they go to the Cathedral to assist the priests at Mass and to sing Vespers. On those days they dine with Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell); he is usually in a good humor. (They quote some of his jokes). He came to give them an examination last Thursday, accompanied by a Jesuit. After dinner the Archbishop walked with them and spoke of his stay at St. Sulpice, his trip to France with Bishop Flaget, and his trip to Rome. During Lent they make the stations of the cross on the stairs because their chapel is too small; they are preparing to build a wing on the seminary. They celebrated Washington's birthday with fireworks. There are now two subdeacons in the house. Father Barret, prefect, was ordained recently; sometimes they say the breviary together. The Superior is always very kind to them. They learn with pleasure of the coming of two new students.
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1856 Mar. 9
Tholomier, Father C(laude Anthony):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Louis) Dufau has just given Tholomier a copy of the letter he wrote (Blanc) on February 28. From start to finish, this letter is a lie; Tholomier can call on reliable witnesses for this. Dr. Damaré will tell (Blanc) be shown the letters which Dufau dared to publish in the newspapers against Tholomier and that he make a retraction in the papers.
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(18)56 Mar. 10
Claffa, Geo(rge):
Jeff(erson) City, M(iss)o(uri)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Enclosed (no enclosure) is a draft on Lucas and Simonds, bankers of St. Louis, for $50 which (Blanc) is to give to Anne Claffa when she calls. (Blanc) can have it cashed in (New Orleans). (P.S) Claffa has written to Anne to tell her to call.
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1856 Apr. 2
Blanc, Archbishop Ant(hony):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc acknowledges the above to have been addressed to him covering a draft of $50 for the bearer, Ann Claffa. (P.S.) He recommends the above to Messrs. Benoit and Shaw.
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1856 Mar. 10
Alemany, Archbishop Joseph S(adoc):
San Francisco, (California)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Alemany encloses $96 which Bishop (Theddeus) Amat wishes to send to his account. They have just lost the president of Santa Clara College, Father John Nobile, S.J. from a mere accident. Alemany was thinking of numbering Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché in the list to be left for a successor, should Alemany die. The English language is indispensable here; French, Spanish and German are also very useful. If Perché is a man of good practical judgment, solid piety, and energy as Alemany considers him to be, he would be most suitable. But Alemany would not mention his name unless (Blanc) could give his full recommendation. Their cathedral continues more and more crowded every Sunday.
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1856 Mar. 10
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anth(ony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Yesterday Chambost received the letter announcing (Blanc)'s visit for Quasimodo Sunday. Father Perche had already told him. Chambost is doing all he can to prepare his children; perhaps (Blanc) could choose some Sunday between Easter and Ascension. If not, Chambost will prepare for Quasimodo. Gaston Clark's conduct has been very regular so far, his progress in French and English satisfactory, in Latin extraordinary. He is very childish for his age; he has grown since he has been here. Chambost has presented a petition to the legislature to incorporate the College (of the Immaculate Conception) under the same form as those of the Jesuits and asked for help but without putting himself under the state. The bill has passed and Le hopes to obtain the incorporation with an appropriation of several thousand piastres. Everyone is well here. Father Auguste (Chambost) sends his respects. The number of students is 100; only 15 are boarders; Chambost cannot take students at full price because of the cost of window panes. Emissaries of (Louis) Dufau have come as far as here to beg for students at $80 a year.
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1856 Mar. 10
Denavit, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Denavit recommends to (Blanc) two seminarians who are going to Texas to Bishop (John Mary) Odin. He asks (Blanc) to welcome these two young men who know no English. Denavit notified Odin and asked him to write to (Blanc). But he has had no reply to three letters. Denavit hopes later to send other missionaries for (Blanc)'s diocese. The two missionaries for Texas will leave March 18 on the Gaspard, and will arrive at New Orleans at the end of April or beginning of May. Mr. Bottet is a deacon and Mr. Souchon(?) is in a minor orders. Denavit has received a letter from (Antoine) Durier and (Barthelemy Auguste) Langlois from Cincinnati where they seem to be very satisfied. (Balnc) has two fine subjects. Denavit has heard that Father (Stephen) Rousselon has gone through Lyons. Having learned that a steamer was leaving Marseilles on Saturday, he left in order to arrive in Rome before Holy week in order to expedite his affairs. Denavit went to the home of Father (Boué), pastor of Ainay, to ask him for any commissions for (Blanc) but he did not see him. He left a note to send his letters, etc. to the seminary; Denavit's young men could take them.
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(18)56 Mar. 10
O'Neill, Father R.P.:
Marietta, Ohio
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
O'Neill has been in America 28 years, for 20 years in one mission in western Pennsylvania. During his labors in that wild new region, over 12 counties, from cold, exposure, and fatigue, he was attacked with rheumatism in his knee. He moved in a few weeks but still feels the effects occasionally. In 1850 he was advised to go more south; he moved to Virginia. His mission in Parkersburg, (West Virginia), was very extensive, scattered over many counties and 75 miles of railroad. He left there last June and came here. The pains returned but he is now convalescent but he is advised by the physicians to repair to a warmer climate. O'Neill sees that (Blanc) is administrator of Natchez and that Vicksburg and Yazoo are both Vacant. He can attend any mission but journeys of 40 or 50 miles on horseback afflict him. O'Neill would be ready to leave here in a few weeks. The Ohio is not yet navigable; loaded teams are crossing on solid ice. This mission is too cold for O'Neill.
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1856 Mar. 10
Guillou, Father J(ulian) M.:
Sulphur Springs, Miss(issippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
On his last visit to Yazoo City where he went on a sick call, the trustees appointed by Bishop (James Oliver) Van De Velde met and ask Guillou to beg Blanc to send them a priest. Since Guillou's departure two years ago, since Father (Patrick) Duffy's coup d'etat, this parish has been without a pastor although the Catholic population has risen to 300; Guillou's old missions have remained in the same state as when he left. The little good he thought he did in the four years he lived among them seems almost lost. Half at least are Germans who cannot speak English. A German priest who speaks or understands German enough to hear Confessions is required. Guillou can go there very rarely and then for only one or two days. The agreement between Van De Velde and Father (Auguste Simon) Paris was that Guillou would not leave the Sisters who have no other patronage. They have just called him to Macon; he cannot go. The Catholics of Canton, (Mississippi) would also like to have a pastor. Father (Francis Xavier) Leray visits them once a month, during the week. The best plan would be to have the pastor at Yazoo divide his time between Yazoo and Canton. The stage runs every day between the two. The salary would be 6 or 700 piastres; the Catholics of Yazoo have promised to give 400 piastres to the pastor sent to them; the fees would amount to almost 250.
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1856 Mar. 10
Urbanek, Father Anthony:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(New York, New York)
Urbanek sends a kind of Cathechism to acquaint Brownson with the unaccessible regions of German philosophy which he hopes will prove useful to Brownson. The fragments are the result of studies on the "Speculative Philosophy" of Dr. Anthony Gunther, whose "Thomas a Scrupulis" Brownson, when in Milwaukee, received from Mr. (Christian) Ott. Brownson will perhaps be surprised as he scarcely remembers him at Bishop (John M.) Henni's. (Enclosed:) "Sparks from Gunther's Speculations."
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1856 Mar. 11
Doane, George H.:
(Rome, Italy)
to Bishop (James Roosevelt Bayley:
Newark, New Jersey)
(Bayley)'s letter in reply to Doane's from Paris reached Doane yesterday. He is sorry that (Bayley) felt so strongly about his coming to Rome. The influx of converts has awakened old English Catholics to a sense of their responsibility. Ever since Doane has been in Rome he has been perfectly well. He has realized the fact of his being a Catholic much more than he did in Paris. They are not all converts here, only about half, and the government of the house is in the hands of old Catholics. Doane thinks he is doing better in his studies than at Issy, and hopes to convince (Bayley) when he comes home that he has not lost anything by the change. Doane has seen (Bayley)'s brother, (Carleton Bayley) a good deal since he has been in Rome. Last Saturday Doane was Carleton's godfather at his Confirmation. Carleton and Mr. Lamson made a retreat with the Passionist Fathers and at the end were confirmed by the Cardinal Bishop of Frascati. Doane received a letter from his Aunt Ann in Burlington who said she was commissioned by the Friendly Society to go to the clergyman who lives in Michael's, their servant's, house and ask him if he would take care of some of the Irish poor who were burdensome on the Society. This clergyman was of course Father (Benjamin F.) Allaire, who replied that he did not know there were any poor. It is plain that there was some spite involved in the proceeding. Allaire should be careful in any intercourse he has with Doane's people because their conversion might be hindered by any imprudence on his part. Doane saw a copy of (Bayley)'s little book, "The Church in New York." (Bayley) is to tell Father Beaudevin that there is a French family on Elm Street, Reantry by name, who perhaps need looking after. Will (Bayley) tell where he commenced his studies in Rome. He is to remember Doane to Father McQuaid and his colleagues. (P.S.) Has (Bayley) heard anything of the new Rector of the House of Prayer? The P.S. was the best part of (Bayley)'s letter saying that if Doane were a good priest it did not matter whether he came from a Parisian or Roman manufactory. (Bayley) is to give the enclosed note to Mr. Berrian; Doane asked at Propaganda for Father (Thomas) Killeen but he was out. Father Etheridge received into the Church Mr. Oldham, an Anglican minister; he will probably be at Propaganda next winter.
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1856 March 11
Young, J(osue) M. Bp. Erie:
Erie, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father Jeremiah O'Connor, now at the Benedictine Monastery, Latrobe, Penn. asks to be admitted to the Diocese of Erie. Young asks whether there is hope of his reformation that can enable him to employ him. He would like to know why O'Connor left chillicothe. He feels a dread of such characters but could use a few priests. He requests the judgment of Father (John) Quinlan and the professors of the Seminary regarding the propriety of a speedy ordination of Mr. Madigan. Young calls to Purcell's attention the case of a German priest, Father (J.B.) Wekman, whom Bp. (Louis Amadeus) Rappe received because Young could not employ him. Bishop (Martin J.) Henni or Bishop (Anthony ) O'Regan will probably secure his services. Young feels himself growing old; it is now 19 years since Father Edward (Purcell) and himself entered the priesthood.
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(1856 Mar. 12)
(Bayley), Carleton Stephen:
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop J(ames) R(oosevelt) Bayley:
Neward, N(ew) J(ersey)
If Carleton's Paris letter was unsatisfactory, J(ames) probably found Carleton's letter of the 2nd still more so, But it is over. He went to the Ritiro of Sts. John and Paul and passed a happy week. George (Doane) said he gave J(ames) an account of the Confirmation. Carleton received J(ames') letter on Sunday. He gave up his rooms to an acquaintance, Mr. Lamson, who was confirmed with him, and so had to go room hunting. He is now established near the rooms he gave Lamson. They are all very anxious here about the "Pacific." Carleton attends the Church of St. Louis each afternoon where a French abbé is delivering a course of Lenten instructions. Yesterday he heard Dr. Morris, vice-rector of the English College. He and Lamson drove out to the Passionists and called on the Superior, who embraced and saluted him. Carleton hears good accounts of Gracie (Bayley). (James) did not say what was the matter with Aunt Mary (Roosevelt). Carleton will go to St. Peter's tommorrow. J(ames) should write Carleton at Liverpool. Carleton writes this, supposing his money comes by May 1st. If it does not, he will borrow. He sends love to their father, (Guy Carleton Bayley).
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(18)56 Mar. 12
Kindekens, Father P(eter):
Adrian, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kindekens has sold the two lots where the Adrian church was first built to Charles Rudolph for $600: $100 down and the remaining $500 within 3 years at 7 per cent. He asks a bond for a deed to Rudolph and power of attorney to receive the money. Since his brother, (Father Joseph Kindekens) is not to come until May, he is ready to have Confirmation at Adrian any time Lefevere can come.
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1856 Mar. 12
Pont, Father F(rancis Rene):
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pont received (Blanc)'s letter last Sunday as Father (Patrick) Behan whom (Blanc) is sending to them was at Natchez before his letters(?) of recommendation. He arrived while Pont was saying Mass at 6 o'clock. Behan was tired from his trips so Pont said the 10:30 High Mass and Behan preached. Pont could not write before; they have many sick. Pont is very sorry to see that he gave (Blanc) a false idea of Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon's position. Fortunately later Pont saw that it was only a sprain or dislocation but Grignon being so weak and delicate thought he was badly hurt. Now he is much better. Aside from preaching, Pont will take care of the rest as the people say he speaks English as well as Grignon. Two weeks ago Pont obtained from the court house, the faculty to marry, like a public magistrate in the capacity of a minister of the gospel. If after this accident, Pont had listened to himself(?) he would have stayed in bed at least a month. In fact, he has had two falls; the first time he fell on his head, the second time he fell on his left side. Neither Mrs. Giraudeau, nor the Sisters or the doctor knew anything of this; in taking care of Grignon, he paid no attention to himself. About the ordinary faculties (Blanc) gave Pont, he consulted Grignon to know what was meant by that and Grignon replied that (Blanc) gave him the faculties generally given to all priests on the missions. He asks (Blanc) to give him some instructions on this subject. Being able to understand and speak English sufficiently, Pont would like to visit the Catholic families at a distance from Natchez who see a priest only rarely. On Ash Wednesday, Father (Stanislaus) Buteux gave Pont 20 Mass intentions; it is all he has had since he is a priest; here one does not go far with such an amount. He needs a cassock but for fear of a refusal he has not talked to Grignon. Behan left yesterday; he probably left on the Cora. His visit gave them pleasure; Pont introduced him to a number of Irish families; everone was charmed by him. (P.S.) They are hoping to have a visit from Bishop (Andrew) Byrne.
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1856 Mar. 12
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn):
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
After 10 days on the river, including 2 of delay at Memphis, Spalding reached Louisville Sunday. Young (Francis) Follot remained with him on Sunday and on Monday went on to Cincinnati. Spalding will not soon forget Blanc's hospitality. Blanc's health needs relaxation; he should come next summer to visit the institutions of Kentucky where he was for a time. Spalding wishes to prove that his horse Fox, which he inherited from Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget is better than Blanc's clerical black! That unfortunate Dr (Joseph L.) Botti is coming down to give Blanc trouble. Spalding encloses a letter Botti wrote him. Neither Spalding or his brother ever wrote to the Abbot of Gethsemani concerning him; this is pure fiction. His object seems to be to extort money. He professes to have a certificate of the boy who came with him to N(ew) Orleans from Plaquemines. He is "mauvaise tete" and should have stayed in Italy.
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(18)56 Mar. 5
Botti, Dr. Joseph L.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Martin John Spalding:
Louisville, Kentucky)
(Spalding) in his letter of December 31, (1855) enjoined Botti to put himself under the direction of the Trappists. Botti betook himself to Gethsemani on January 2, 1856. After a retreat of one week, in order to pay for the miserable bread he ate, Botti was charged with the care of the sick monks and of the lodgers in the neighboring place, prescibing the necessary medicines and even the surgico-pharmaceutical preparation of which the supplies of the monks were extremely lacking. He asked the Abbot for a recompense, that he obtain from (Spalding) permission to say Mass. The Abbot told him that he had done so and hoped to receive it soon. Botti was astonished to hear on January 26, 1856 that (Spalding) would never permit him to say Mass in his diocese. This made Botti decide to go to New Orleans to sue the Bishop. But Botti found the river frozen and had to wait. In the meantime Mon(signor) Joseph Deprez(?) showed himself willing to talk to (Spalding) for Botti and will bring this letter.
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(18)56 Mar. 13
Van Der Linden:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Van Der Linden finds in their registers the name Giovanni Cuni, born in Sardinia, age about 35, died October 14, 1851. Not being able to alter their records, does (Blanc) want a certificate like the one in their books?
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1855 Dec. 3
Sbertoli, Antonio:
Pittsburgh, (Ponnsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sbertoli requests a certificate of the death of Giovanni Cogno who died in New Orleans on October 21, 1851. It is possible that he passed by another name. Cogno was from Sogli, Fontana Bona, Province of Chiavari, Sardinia Province, Italy. He is said to have been a gardener. The certificate is to be directed to the care of the clergy of St. Paul's Cathedral.
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1856 Mar. 14
Roduit, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Roduit asks for the dispensation necessary to bless the marriage of Alexandre Castille and his first cousin, Irma Marks. This marriage is to take place on the 25th, Easter Tuesday. They have had very few at church for three months; the bad roads prevent the faithful from coming. Otherwise all is going well. Madame (Anna) Shannon, (R.S.C.J.) is succeeding very well. Health is good.
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1856 Mar. 14
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
This morning Portier saw Henry C. Ferris, editor of the Macon Beacon who asked him to tell Blanc the following. A Catholic has given 3 arpents of land situated on the Noxubee River at Macon, (Mississippi) for a church. A subscription produced 120,000 bricks and the purchase of window frames. Without the yellow fever last year, the church would have been built. Now the materials are exposed to the weather and people. There are about 20 Catholics in the town and 2 or 3 rich families around. Ferris asks Blanc to send a missionary to take posession of the land, materials, etc. and give a new impetus to this undertaking. The railroad will go through Macon and is now only about 38 miles away. (Portier) will leave Easter Monday for a complete visit of his diocese and will not return until Pentecost.
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1856 Mar. 15
De Bolle, Father J(ohn) H.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s last letter discouraged De Bolle. He sees that (Blanc) has assigned him to St. Joseph Church although he had asked for the hospital exclusively. In Detroit, for 100 sick people, he was not attached to a church; he never thought that for 500 at New Orleans he would have that trouble. He came under the impression that (Blanc) would pay him $300 a year and that he would simply be lodged with the pastor of St. Joseph's because there was no residence for the hospital chaplain. (Blanc) speaks of extra services; he has not been absent one half day since he has been here. He is all alone; there are two others; they would not have to be gone at the same time. De Bolle has more to do than any of (Blanc)'s priests. Foreseeing that he could not stay here and feeling more inclined to the religious life, two weeks ago he wrote to the Superior of the Lazarists to be admitted to the Congregation.
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1856 Mar. 15
Geraghty, Pat(ric)k:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $60 for repairing tomb vaults in St. P(atrick's) Cemetery.
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(1856) Mar. 15
Kane, Father R(ichard):
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
After writing (March 10), Kane's pains became so intolerable that he returned here and the change has had the desired effect. His nerves now let him alone, at least they let him sleep and eat. (Blanc) must come to see this beautiful island as soon as Father (Stephen) Rousselon comes back. The Bishop would be very glad and Mr. Mitchell, the best friend Kane has met, asked over and over again if (Blanc) would not come. The steamer Kane came in is expected here on Easter Sunday on her way to N(ew) O(rleans) and Kane thinks he will go on board. He saw the Bishop yesterday; he talked at length about the United States; he is going to make a retreat at his seminary next week. (Blanc) has more to do, with less emoluments, but Kane judges that Blanc's position is far more enviable. Kane is at his old hotel. He says Mass at the Cathedral where the Bishop requested him to assist during Holy Week.
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(1856) Mar. 10
Kane, Father R(ichard):
Santa Fé, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter of (February) 22 came to hand a week ago. On that day he felt unwell and they have but one mail a week. It was a pleasure to receive it in these lonesome woods. It is now nearly three weeks since Kane came here. He regrets leaving Havana. Here the pure, ken atmosphere is playing the very mischief with his nerves. There are moments of rest in which he feels perfectly satisfied with his trip. Kane's teeth seem to have a monopoly of his neuralgic pains. He will leave here in a couple of days and may spend a week in a neighboring village. He will be in Havana the latter part of Holy Week and will leave for home on the 24th or 30th. He would make a retreat with the Capuchins here but he feels too weak. He sends his remembrance to Fathers Rouquette and Aubert.
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(18)56 Mar. 15
Leray, Father F(rancis) X(avier):
Jackson, Miss(issippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
A lawyer and editor of Vicksburg asked Leray what he must do about his Easter duty. About a year ago he was engaged as a witness in a duel, this being the second time that he has been complicated in such an affair. Leray thinks it is a reserved case in this diocese. The gentleman has not been long a Catholic. He is repentant and willing to perform any penance imposed. Leray will wait for (Blanc)'s advice for the necessary power to absolve him.
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1856 Mar. 15
Lecuru, Father (Paul?) E(mile?):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lecuru has spoken with (Blanc) about a person who could get Miss de Mont-Fort the 450 f(rancs). He takes this occasion to express his joy in thinking of seeing (Blanc) at St. Michael after Easter. (Louis) Duffau is much lowered in the opinion of the public; the pastor lost no affection or respect.
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1856 March 17
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
New York, (New York)
to
Brownson acknowledges receipt of an invitation from , on behalf of the Young Friends of Ireland, to attend a celebration of St. Patrick's Day on the 21st of March. Brownson thanks the organization for the invitation and hopes to be present but he fears a contemplated absence from the city may prevent his attendance. Brownson says he is not among the young but the old friends of Ireland. The American can be indifferent to the conditions of the Irish in Ireland. But he is disposed to treat the Irish in America not as Irishmen but as Americans. Distinction between natural born and naturalized operate against the naturalized. He says as an American he will do nothing to help an Irish settler because he is Irish, but he will do all he can do to help him as a Catholic and as an American citizen. He also says: he sympathizes with the desire to celebrate St. Patrick's day as an Irish as well as a Catholic festival.
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1856 March 17
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
New York, (New York)
to Hewit, Father A(ugust) F.:
Hewit's brother Dr. Hewit has submitted a program of lectures which Father Hewit proposes to give on the Papacy. Hewit asks for a list of authorities to consult. He approves of the proposed lectures, but does not feel he is competent to recommend any works of Theology for Father Hewit to consult. Brownson says the most efficient method of dealing with the American mind is to draw as much as possible from our own activity with our own knowledge of theology. Brownson feels the best argument would be to show that truth can find its unity and integrity only in the Catholic Church, with arguments drawn from principles which can be judged without going out of ourselves. Prayers, meditation, and reflection are better than reading to prepare us to talk to nonCatholics. Brownson feels that Americans are a reasoning but not a learned people. Logic will not offer the solution to our difficulty, because it is not logic that keeps Americans out of Church, but the apparent conflict between the Authority of the Church and human reason. We must show that there is no genuine conflict. He tells Hewit to rely on his own knowledge of the American mind and the Protestant world.
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(18)56 Mar. 17
Cooper, Father G(eorge):
Jackson, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since he last saw (Blanc), Cooper has been to Woodville, (Louisiana) and remained there three days. All had an opportunity of complying with their Paschal duties. He baptized 2 white and 1 negro child. He has been to Bayou Sara twice. Yesterday he said Mass at Jackson at 7 and rode to Bayou Sara for a second one. After Mass he called the people together; he told them that with zeal he thought they might build a modest little church. The general feeling seemed to be to have a church and to begin at once. He expressed his readiness to work with a building committee. Those who had been named withdrew; Cooper thinks they fear to incur any responsibility. It would be a pity to give up the mission. He suggests that another priest be placed at Pointe Coupée who might be one Sunday there for the American and Irish Catholics who are numerous. The same priest could visit monthly at Jackson, Woodville, and Bayou Sara. He is disinterested as he has made up his mind that this way of life is not suitable for him. Before returning to the city he will give in this part of the diocese an opportunity of complying with their Easter duties. He expects to be in the city about the end of Easter week.
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1856 Mar. 18
Borsarelli, Father C.:
St. Bernard, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Borsarelli is obliged in this parish to live in inertia and the climate does not agree with him. He sees that he must leave Louisiana. If (Blanc) permits, he will leave here at the beginning of April.
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1856 Mar. 18
Blake, Father James:
Franklin, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blake has just settled accounts with Mr. Dartique and finds that the church still owes $950 interest and principal. He has not yet sold the pews for this year but will do so on Low Sunday. He intends to sell for cash; last year's rent is not as yet collected. Dartique told Blake that (Blanc) promised Mr. Delahousaye to advance some money to help take up the note and be done with them. If (Blanc) will lend Blake $500 he will be responsible for its payment before the end of the year. The house Blake spoke of in Pattersonville will be sold on Easter Sunday and Blake expects to be the purchaser. The people are willing to subscribe toward buying it.
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1856 Mar. 18
Sterry-Zuut, Th(omas):
Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Sterry-Zuut wonders if Brownson would care to aid a friend of his, an Irish lady, M(ada)me Languedoc, to publish some English translations she has made from the French author, (Jules Eudes) de Mirville. If he does not think the works of de Mirville would find a wide sale, he should recommend some other author for Mme. Languedoc to translate, as she is capable and willing. He has just returned from nine months in France where Napoleon III conferred upon him the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
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1856 Mar. 18
(Brunner, C.PP.S.) Father Francis de Sales:
Mariastein, near Basle, Switzerland
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has delayed writing to Purcell partly because he had nothing to say and partly because he did not want to annoy Purcell. He has nothing to say now except to thank Purcell for his many favors granted to him and to their small congregation. He asks that heaven preserve him and grant him new rewards. There in Europe the practice of spending one day in the year with the Blessed Sacrament exposed for the purpose of giving thanks to God and imploring the aid of the Blessed Virgin has been introduced into many dioceses. This practice is connected with the Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament to which the Holy Father has granted many indulgences. He has sent to Father Patrick Henneburg a copy of the pastoral letter of the Archbishop of Friburg for Purcell. He asks if devotion cannot be introduced into America. He asks Purcell to have patience with the Precious Blood Fathers because while, like him, they are poor; all they have to offer they give to him as their bishop. He directs them yet by letter as if he were there and in case of any trouble he asks Purcell to inform him as soon as possible. He does not know when he will return. His health improves there just as it declines in America. In July or August he will go to Mount St. Bernardine to take the mineral water and he may go to Rome. He does not know yet.
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1856 Mar. 20
Choiselat, Ch(arles):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Choiselat learned from Lefevere's letter of February 25th that his letter of April 17th did not reach him. Below Lefevere will find a copy of that letter and will see that it contained the first and second copies of the form for a draft for 4,600 francs, 50 centimes, the allocation to Detroit for 1854. He hastens to enclose a third and fourth copy of the form which can be destroyed if the first ones have reached him. He has credited the $363.44 which Lefevere announced had been collected for his diocese. The business of 1855 being closed, it will count for 1856. (He adds a statement of the account.)
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1856 Mar. 20
Leger, Mr.:
New York, (New York)
to Bishop George A(loysius) Carrell:
Covington, (Kentucky)
Leger asks Carrell to tell a priest newly arrived in his diocese from France that he will have a visit from two of his fellow travelers on the L'Orage. One of them is Abbé Louis and he is to reassure them about a trunk belonging to one of them. Not being able to obtain a receipt for his trunk in Jersey, Leger, for lack of a porter, carried the trunk on his back to the steamer and on arriving in New York he took a cab to take it home not knowing where to send it. Leger is willing to send on the trunk direct to New Orleans by steamer or sailing vessel. Leger send his regards to Abbé Louis. He and his wife regret the troubles of his trip. (On the back of this letter, Carrell writes that): he is sending this letter to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc) as it relates to a priest who left here for (New Orleans) a few days ago. Carrell wishes he could visit (Blanc) once more.
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(18)56 Mar. 21
Martinez, R.S.C.,Mother Vict(orine):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
God has given good health to their teachers and pupils. There are 93 students; a third of them are to make their First Communion; they wish to receive it from (Blanc)'s hand. They are grateful to God for sending Mother (Anna) Shannon, (R.S.C.J.) back to them. She better than anyone can console them; she represents so well the two Mothers whom God asked of them. They hope to make up to her for the sacrifice she made in leaving St. Joseph's. Their novitiate consists of six novices and one postulant. Sisters (Mary Ann) Fox, (R.S.C.J.), (Laure) Louaillier, (R.S.C.J.) and (Clémentine) Huguet, (R.S.C.J.) await only (Blanc)'s permission and blessing to take their vows. Martinez also asks for Sister (Annette Praz, R.S.C.J.) Prat to take her final vows. Mother Shannon asks Martinez to send (Blanc) her deepest respects.
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1856 March 22
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Abp. New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father R.P. O'Neil writes from Marietta that his physicians advise him to repair to the south for his health and that he would fill a station in Mississippi of Blanc approve of it. Vicksburg, the most important post in the Diocese of Natchez, is vacant. He asks if Purcell thinks that O'Neil has the qualities necessary for such a position. Yazoo City is also vacant.
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1856 Mar. 22
Mitchel, M.:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They were pleased to receive the little note recommending (Blanc)'s secretary, Father (Richard) Kane, to them. They would have liked to do more for Kane during his stay here but because of lack of room they could not offer him a refuge in a land whose language and customs were strange to him. Mitchel takes the opportunity of Kane's departure to send something.
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1856 Mar. 25
(Blanc), Archbishop Ant(hony):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A dispensation from difference of religion for Auguste Marescari(?) and Maria E. Hoch(?).
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1856 Mar. 25
Denavit, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
About 2 weeks ago, Denavit told (Blanc) of the departure of two missionaries going to Texas and embarking in the Gaspard. A misunderstanding prevented them from taking the boat; they are to take the Wu(r)temberg on March 28 and will probably arrive in New Orleans around the middle of May. Denavit has received a letter from Bishop (John Mary) Odin since he left New Orleans and after an edifying account of the provincial council Odin added that two missionaries would be welcomed at New Orleans by the Archbishop who would show them their destination. Denavit has not yet heard of Father (Stephen) Rousselon's return from Rome; he would be happy if he could give Rousselon some seminarians to accompany him to New Orleans.
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1856 Mar. 25
Murray, John B.:
New York, (New York)
to Bishop (James Roosevelt) Bayley:
Newark, N(ew) J(ersey)
Murray has lately made an arrangement with the Royal Bank of Ireland to draw upon that institution. Some persons have hitherto defrauded poor people by selling them drafts which have never been paid. Murray would like to use Bayley's name and that of Bishop Hughes as a reference. They came down from Troy last evening and Mrs. Green is waiting for the opening of Bayley's school to send her boy. If Bayley is in town next week he should call and dine with them.
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1856 Mar. 26
Chouin, P(ier)re O.:
St. Pierre, (Martinique)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
After mature reflection, he cannot resist the voice which tells him to leave for the foreign missions. He would like to work under (Blanc)'s jurisdiction. He knows he still has difficulties because of his bishop and his parents. In regard to his parents, he has already made the sacrifice. He would despair of getting his bishop's consent if his conscience and his director did not attest to the purity of his intention. He will be a priest no later than September but if (Blanc) wishes, he will go to New Orleans before that time. In this way he could be initiated into the customs and language of the country.
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1856 Mar. 26
Freret, R.S.C. (J.), Madame Eugénie:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Freret asks (Blanc) to receive her vows which she will make on March 31. This will fulfil the wishes of her Reverend Mother and all at St. Michael as well as her parents who, she believes, will assist at the ceremonies.
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1856 March 26
Spalding, M(artin) J. Bp. Louisville:
Lousiville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He conveys the compliments of the Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) of New Orleans. He hopes the young seminarian whom he brought up for Blanc has arrived safely at Mount St. Mary's. This day the colony of Nazareth Sisters goes to Covington with Mother Catharine to settle in that diocese. Spalding finds that the seceding branch of Nazareth Sisters at Nashville have prospered beyond his anticipations. They now number 21, of whom only three are the original bolters. He begins to think that secession, after all, is not so bad. Bishop (Richard P.) Miles is in very bad health and will not live long. Miles sold his fine house and lot and consoles himself that he is at least out of debt. Spalding has several requests from persons to dedicate their infant children to the Blessed Virgin. Mr. Richard Slevin tells him that Purcell found a ceremonial for that purpose. P.S. The Roman College seems to have ended in smoke. What does Purcell think of the Buffalo Convention? He sent Father (Edward T.) Collins his copy of Cloquet on Lafayette.
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1856 Mar. 26
Pont, Father F(rancis Réné):
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pont has heard that as soon as Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon has recovered, (Blanc) intends to send Pont further north in the diocese. Pont thinks it is a misunderstanding but he gives himself over entirely to (Blanc)'s goodness. If it is true he hopes (Blanc) will give him some notice. Grignon gave him a copy of the faculties of which he spoke, but they are so extensive that they hardly serve. Grignon is much better. Last Sunday he was able to walk to the church with a crutch and to attend High Mass. Pont was very tired after Easter Sunday as he was all alone for the services. At the first Mass he had 139 communicants. Today Grignon baptized at the church a child of Mrs. Dix(?) of Louisiana. Yesterday Pont for the first time performed a marriage ceremony.
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1856 Mar. 27
Guillou, Father J(ulian) M.:
Sulphur Springs, Miss(issippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Last Saturday, Guillou received (Blanc)'s letter of the 19th about Macon, (Mississippi). It would be very difficult for Guillou to go there. It would take at least three weeks; it would not be prudent to be gone that long even if there would be a priest here, because of the affair of their Sisters (of St. Joseph). Father (Francis Xavier) Leray, who was here yesterday, and to whom Guillou showed (Blanc)'s letter, said that Father (Paul Emile) LeCorre could not be absent from Vicksburg or Jackson on Sundays. If there were a priest at Yazoo City, there would be no difficulty.
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(18)56 Mar. 27
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Grignon did not think of asking Mr. Perrault or Mr. Johnson of Vicksburg to bring the holy oils from New Orleans. He will leave it to (Blanc) to send them by the most convenient way. Grignon's leg is not regaining strength as quickly as he hoped. With a crutch and a cane he can walk around his room. On Wednesday and Saturday he heard confessions in the library from 2 to 8 p.m. Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet did the same. It is too bad that Father (Patrick) Behan or some outside priest was not here for that time. About the debts for the church and Rose-hill, he does not know what to think. There is $500 or $550 due to Raynald and (?) Brown for cement for the basement of the Cathedral and about $140 due to Ja(me)s O'Neill, the carpenter. The sheriff said yesterday that the state and county taxes for Rosehill are due, $46. Grignon will pay these at once as they should put Rose-hill up for sale. The money placed in the bank in Bishop Vandevelde's name is for the church but out of it is to come the second payment for the wood bought last year. Grignon paid the first, $846. There is not much left at the bank as Grignon paid the bill for the fittings for the doors and windows of the cathedral. He asks Father Rousselon to send them a barrel of red wine.
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(1856) (Mar. 28)
Bayley, Carleton:
Rome, (Italy)
to W(illiam) A. Bayley:
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
W(illiam)'s letter was thankfully received. On opening John(Lawrence?)'s Carleton read sadly of Mr.Brooks' death; he was a friend he could ill afford to lose. W(illiam)'s letter came in Holy week and this week Carleton has been to Frascati and visited Tusculum. Yesterday he was in a party which visited many sights and then to the rosary store. Carleton could not find ebony in Rome, but as he supposed Julia (Beers) wished them to be blessed by His Holiness, he had a set made of some wood brought from Jerusalem. Carleton was surprised to read in W(illiam)'s letter that Grandmother's (Harriet Howland Roosevelt) health was indifferent, as Rosy had written that she was quite smart. They have heard nothing of the "Pacific." Carleton hopes his remittance will be along by the 10th. George Doane sends a few words to Rosy. William will send word to Grace (Bayley) that Papa is well and sends love. Three English gentlemen were received last week. Carleton sends his love to Julia, Rosy, Father and Grandmother. He will leave England about June 1. Aunt Mary (Roosevelt) has not written a word. It gratifies Carleton to hear such good accounts of her.
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1856 March 28
Murphy, J.:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
On the strength of Purcell's recommendation, Murphy will arrange for the immediate publication of the Translation. He will make a liberal arrangement with Miss Barry for her labor. In a recent letter from Mr. Mahony, he intimated that Purcell intended to return some of the Ordos. Murphy had printed about 25 over Purcell's order under the intimation that the Bishop (Martin J. Spalding) of Lousiville would want some. He sent them to Purcell and charged only for the binding as Purcell already paid for the printing.
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1856 Mar. 28
Vance, Mary J.:
Buckhall, (Louisisna?)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Vance writes at the request of her father. He is going to Brazil and being favorably impressed with their religion desires letters of introduction to the bishop and priests of that country. Family difficulties drive him there and Vance hopes it will pave his way to the truth. He says if he can he will join immediately on arriving in Rio Janeiro but she tells him he must be better informed in the faith. By sending such letters, (Blanc) will oblige an old pupil of St. Michael's who knew him well and was then Mary Gilmer. Her father's address is James B. Gilmer, sentell's Store, Bossier Parish, L(ouisian)a.
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1856 Mar. 28
Roduit, S.J., Father Joseph:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Roduit asks (Blanc) to send him the dispensation from relationship in third degree between Zéphyrin Léger and Felicia Richard who want to have their marriage blessed around April 8.
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1856 Mar. 29
Richardson, Richard:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Richardson joined in marriage J.M.T. Michon and widow Francoise Felicite Nierengarden both of New Orleans, in the presence of Henry St. Paul, Jean Pelanne, F. Jaufroid, E.F. Masson, B. Antognini, J.B. Boiron, Lamarre, E. Claret, R. Pelanne, J. Courbebaisse, P. Gallot, Jean Augé. Arthur Saucier certifies that this is a true copy of the original. (On the back): Civil, March 29, 1856, Theodore Michon and Felicité Michon, relig(ious) April 2, 1859.
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1856 Mar. 29
Seton, Robert:
Carlsruke, (Germany)
to Em(ily) Seton:
(Leghorn, Italy)
He has not written her once since he has taken residence in this land of learning, yet they are kindred spirits and have many similar tastes. He hopes she is pleased and interested in Italy. She should see the Catacombs and prepare conversations for the time she will see them. He asks her to give his love to the Filichi. The weather in Carlsruke is like late May, warm towards noon but pleasant in the morning and evening. He outlines his days activities. Since father left he has had a mania for exercise. Every day he walks an hour in the country, which added to his walks to and from the Polytechnic, preserves him in health and develops his leg muscles to hold his own against hostile animals and persons in his travels. He will take her for a walk through the well-kept forests when she comes. She must also visit the castle where Richard the Lion Hearted was confined till Blondel discovered him. It is across the Rhine and a trip of two days so they must stay overnight at Landau where the King of Bavaria has a county seat. He is beginning to learn. When he returns to America he will have a drawing album and be better at German than at English. He and Henry send their love to their father. He remains Em's Italian brother. Explanatory notes written by Robert Seton in 1901. Cardinal Bedini wanted Emily to marry Count Macchi. Robert says it would have been a great thing for him had she done so. All was play, not study. They had a too indulgent father and too much money. It is a misfortune to have been born in Italy.
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1856 March 29
Spalding, M(artin)J. Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The names for Natchez are 1. Father (William) Starrs of New York; 2. Father (Augustine) Hewitt or Isaac Hecker, C.SS.R.; 3. he thinks, Father W(illiam) Elder. Spalding says he had recommended Hecker but Archbishop (Frencis Patrick) Kenrick preferred Hewitt. The Council of New Orleans adopted the latter but Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc said that Hecker was second. Archbishop (John) Hughes objects to losing his vicar general and says he will write to Rome against the nomination of the one chiefly recommended. Spalding regrets that the Roman students turn out badly. He understands that Purcell's turned out worse than his companion Elder whose health has been shattered. He regrets the bad success of the college of Father (Michael) Ford. He has been forced to send away 2 clergymen. Father (John B.) Hutchins is president of St. Mary's College, Lebanon temporarily. Their Knownothing legislature did not make any law on tenure of church property and will not have the chance again for the party is dead. Their law against mobs amounts to nothing. He supposes that Purcell is annoyed with his law. He asks Purcell to give the enclosed to Father (John) Quinlan. He understands that Bishop (Bernard) O'Reilly is in the Pacific and he hopes that he may turn up yet. He would be the first American bishop or priest lost at sea. As to the delay in nominating bishops he asks if Monsignor (George) Talbott is coming out as nuncio.
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1856 Mar. 30
Follot, F(rancis):
Mount St. Mary's Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It is a pleasure to him to give an account of his trip and an occasion to express his gratitude. The trip was agreeable at first but one night the ice broke up and the ship could scarcely put up with the huge ice cakes. On March 1 they reached Memphis where the captain said he would go no further. Bishop (Martin John) Spalding took Follot to spend Sunday with the Dominicans and Monday the Belle-Sheridan, leaving for Louisville, took them on board. But the huge pines which the swollen waters threw against the steamer caused a delay. They did not reach Louisville until March 8. At last on March 11 they reached Cincinnati. Archbishop Purcell was absent; his brother, to whom Follot gave (Blanc)'s letter, sent him to the Seminary in the company of Father (Sylvester Horton) Rosecrans. Follot is happy to be here; he wants to profit by his stay here. There are 18 of them; he has good fellow students, especially (Antoine) Durier and (August Barthelemy) Langlois. They are models in every way. They are making the best of their time to learn English.
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(18)56 Mar. 30
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Buteux was in the city last Monday; he wanted to do all he could to procure the sum which he needs by April 8. He spent two days taking all the steps possible hoping not to have to bother (Blanc). Wednesday morning he learned that (Blanc) had just left for one of the parishes on the coast. On April 8, under pain of losing the property of the Sisters (of St. Joseph of Bourg?) and a lot of money already put into it, Buteux must pay at least $451 of the $821 due with interest at 8 percent for 9 months. He has collected, literally with his last hundred(?), the sum of $196. So he lacks $255. Must they for this sum, sacrifice the property and the future of the school? Must they go without 255 piastres when the diocese has received from him $639 of which 284 are the fruits of his mother's savings and 355 the result of a collection he made in France. With this payment made, he would have nothing to do until October. Then the new Bishop will have arrived. (Blanc) said he could not honor in July, a note signed by Bishop (James Oliver) VandeVelde for 4300 piastres. There would be a big difference in paying 255 piastres. Buteux is sure that during the week, he will learn that (Blanc) has put 255 piastres at the disposition of (Thomas) Layton who will see that it reaches Buteux.
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1856 Mar. 31
Baker, Louis:
Georgetown, D(estrict of) C(olumbia)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Baker sends a slip from the Catholic Mirror of Jan(uar)y 2, containing a notice of the death of his mother. (Blanc) will see what she did for Bishop (William Louis Valentine) Dubourg. Baker's mother's attention to his affairs brought Dubourg's mission to a close and with the money from the Duchess of Orleans, he built his church. They have his letters to that effect. His mother is buried near the college here. Baker and his sisters would be very grateful if (Blanc) would recommend her to the prayers of his congregation and if a Mass could be said for her. The obituary is the production of Father (John) Blox, S.J., pastor of the church at Alexandria. Baker can refer (Blanc) to Archbishop Kendrick(!) of Baltimore for anything relative to his mother. Her father, Col(onel Frederick H. Baron de) Wiessenfels, died and was buried in New Orleans in 1806. (The Catholic Mirror clipping states that) Mrs. Harriet D.P. Baker died on (December?) 10. She was the relict of the late John Martin Baker, formerly Consul of the United States in Europe and South America and daughter of the late Colonel Wiessenfels of the Revolutionary Army. When living in Europe, Mrs. Baker became acquainted with the Duchess of Orleans. When Mrs. Baker interested herself in behalf of the Bishop of Louisiana the Duchess rendered the assistance the Bishop needed. An extract from a letter of the Bishop to Mrs. Baker dated September 4, 1816 is given.
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1856 Mar. 31
Roduit, S.J., Father Joseph:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Roduit asks (Blanc) to send the dispensation so that he may bless the marriage of Evariste Castille and Marie Castille, his first cousin. They have set April 10 for their marriage.
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1856 March 31
Cosans, M.T.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Cosans sends a statement of account for Brownson's lecture of Feb. 13 and remittance for the balance due. He hopes his services as Brownson's agent have been satisfactory and appreciates the honor conferred upon him. The statement of expenses and receipts is included.
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1856 Mar. 31
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
As Raymond will leave tomorrow before (Blanc)'s arrival he will write a few lines of what happened during (Blanc)'s absence. Raymond has announced First Communion at Opelousas for next Sunday with three day retreat which he must give himself. Father (Guillaume Le Mercier) Duquesnay said that if there were dispensations to be granted, they could wait for (Blanc)'s arrival. (Blanc) will see some new faces. Father (Francis de) Vivaldi left in a bit of a bad humor; everyone else is well. Raymond granted quite a few dispensations, mainly for publication of banns, in general for the Irish. They were in a great hurry to get married. Some paid $3, some less. Mr. Roman whose son married a Miss Landreaux paid $30. Raymond also received the collection from several churches: St. Michael, $120; Ascension, $45; Thibodeau, $26.45; St. Mary at the Archbishopric, $2.50 additional; dispensations amounted to $60.50; a total of $254.45. Dr. (Joseph D.) Botti, of famous memory, has given no sign of life; Anna Claffa has not come to claim her money; Raymond gives back the letters (Blanc) left for him. (Blanc) will also receive the letters which came since Friday; they sent on the one from Father (Stephen) Rousselon. This morning they had vows and taking of the habit at (St. Mary's Catholic Boys Orphan) Asylum; one novice made his vows, a boy named Towy(?) and a young man named Carey took the habit; both have a talent for teaching. Now there are fourBrothers (of Holy Cross) who have made their vows and two novices. Two postulants also presented themselves. Father (Basil Anthony) Moreau, (C.S.C.) appointed Raymond for this ceremony. The grand jury visited the Asylum; they seemed very well disposed from what Brother Ignace, (C.S.C.) has just told Raymond. The principal thing they said was that several of the children had bad eyes; it would be well to consult Dr. Faget. Father (Réné) Pineau arrived a few days ago; he will live at the asylum and instruct the children and Brothers. The principal thing that happened is about Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet; Raymond wrote (Blanc) about it. It happened about noon and Raymond did not know about it until seven in the evening. Raymond went to see Poyet with Father (Henry) Aubert; he seemed determined to pursue the affair. Raymond then saw Father (Aloysius) Curios, (S.J.) and Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.) as well as Duquesnay and asked them what would be best to do. The next morning Raymond saw Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché who said that he believed that it was a good chance to replace Poyet, that he was of a violent character, that he had loaned to a Benedictine Priest at 10 percent; at 12 percent to Vivaldi; even at 20 percent to another. Raymond observed that to replace him in this circumstance would seem to approve the conduct of these young people and arm all the evil ones against the clergy. Raymond could see that there was little sympathy for Poyet. At first the affair made little sensation outside St. Joseph parish; later it did. Mrs. Fortier is to see (Blanc) after his return. Raymond will tell something confidentially about her sister. Mother Thérèse and her sister were the only ones in on the secret. She (Mrs. Fortier?) is now going to receive the sacraments regularly. She is afraid of (Blanc). The affair will become public but it must not come from Raymond. Raymond received a letter today from Bishop (John Mary) Odin; he said it would be better if Raymond came to Texas in the fall. Raymond leaves tomorrow; he has set his return for the 17th. He could have First Communion at the asylum on the 20th. Raymond will be glad render service during (Blanc)'s next pastoral visit.
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