1858 March 1
Hilton, G.H.,:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(New York, New York)
Hilton called on Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell who told him Brownson had stated that Hilton was losing his mind. He does not believe Brownson said this and wants him to deny it because of the great harm such talk can do him. The Archbishop also repeated to Hilton an exaggerated and untrue account of the conversation that took place between Brownson and Hilton at the Jesuit College. If these things are not true, he wishes Brownson to correct them, so that the weight of Brownson's name will not be brought against him. He is Brownson's friend and believes that this is an attempt to "play one against the other."
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 1
(Haughery), Margaret (Gaffney):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $12.60 for milk for February.
VI-1-n - D. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 1
Mauron, C.S.S.R., Father Nic(olas) Superior General:
Rome, (Papal States)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Having been informed that Purcell in a letter to the Holy Father represented his conduct toward Father (Isaac T.) Hecker as prejudicial to the church in the United States, Father Mauron lays a few reflections before Purcell which might lead him to change his judgment. About 12 months previously, when a priest on his own authority left his post in America and came to Europe, Mauron had issued a circular letter forbidding such actions as against the declaration of their general chapter and the decrees of the Council of Trent. Despite the publication of this letter Father Hecker resolved to come to Rome without leave. He had planned house in New York for which he had entered negotiations contrary to the rule. He further hoped to step two other foundations not in the United States, one of which had been accepted in obedience to the Holy Father. This caused him to exclude Father Hecker from the congregation. Father Hecker had left him no other course. Purcell would have taken such steps against any such priest in his archdiocese. If the Redemptorists have been able to serve the Church in America it is because of their fidelity to their rule. Since his election as superior general the Congregation has made greater sacrifices for the American Province than for any other. It has been his wish to have young America enter the community and, in time, to establish an English speaking house, and that desire is not secret in the Congregation. Father Hecker should have known this. As to the particular foundation in New York, Mauron thinks the time has not arrived for it as it would necessitate recalling men from the missions and to sacrifice a greater need. He hopes he has explained sufficiently that the exclusion of Father Hecker was not the result of personal antipathy to him or to his fellow American. He acted towards Father Hecker as he would have acted towards a native of any other country under the circumstances.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 1
(Rappe), A(madeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Rappe) acknowledges the receipt from (Purcell) of the article in the Commercial of Cincinnati concerning St. Mary's Church of Tiffin, Ohio. He has written a correction of the misstatements Signing it "By one who knows better" and asks (Purcell) to correct it and have it printed in the Catholic Telegraph. The statement asserts that when the English speaking Catholics of Tiffin desired to replace their church with a new one, (Rappe) discovered that the people were divided about the location of the new church. When he found where the majority wanted it, he had the church erected in that lot, where it now stands. As to the old graveyard, the bishop suggested that the ashes of the dead be removed to a new grave yard, or the old grave yard be kept in good order and the old church be turned into a school to be conducted by a religious order. He suggested the removal because the graveyard was so near the city that it would soon be interdicted by the city and be neglected. The Bishop had suggested, however, that the best way to keep the graveyard intact was to keep the old chapel for the celebration of Mass and let the teachers attend the rest of the church buildings using it as a school for female members of the congregation and as a residence for the religious community. Thus the graveyard would not be desecrated. That he "speculated on the ashes of the dead" as charged by the Commercial is thus explained. Father (Michael) Sullivan, the pastor, having completed the new church decided to use a part of the property of the old church for the benefit of the new church new attended by the same congregation. Three heads of families, out of 120 in the congregation, dragged him before the court and accused him of being a robber. Had the pastor told the court he was authorized by law and by the church to act as he did, (Rappe) supposes that the court would not have issued the injunction against the priest. (Rappe) adds that he has given the facts and Purcell can arrange them properly. He sent Father (A.) Caron to admonish these men to desist from their suit and when they did not he gave him authority to excommunicate them. The balance of the congregation is in good order. (Purcell) can state the laws of the church about property as he wishes but (Rappe) would not trouble himself too much about these "real Know-nothings." P.S.—He writes in haste as he is going away for a few days.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1858 March 1
Stuart, C(harles E.):
(Boston, Massachusetts)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Stuart is reluctant to request something of Brownson due to "unforseen circumstances" arising out of his association with The Pilot. He has been obliged to change lodging. He asks fifty dollars as a loan from Brownson for a few months. Stuart mentions a favor he did for Brownson in the past, and hints indirectly to that favor as a basis for the requisition, yet without obligation on Brownson's part, Stuart or his wife will thank Brownson personally, if the request is granted. He would like the money as soon as possible.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 10mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 1
Tholomier, Father (Claude Anthony):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Tholomier replies to (Blanc)'s letter of the 27th by saying that it was not Tholomier but Father (Auguste Simon) Paris who asked in France for the papers issued by the court of New Orleans to recognize Victor Emmanuel Richard Bole as the legitimate heir of his deceased brother Father J(oseph) Richard Bole. Paris said that he had no recollection of these papers being sent. Lawyer Blache and notary (Octave) De Armas must be consulted as they are charged with the subject of the validity of the will. Would not the judgment of the court be irrefrageable proof in France. Father (Ve. Modeste) Mina has shown that he wants Paris to help him, Paris will comply. If (Blanc) does not oppose Tholomier's plan to take a trip to France in April he wil do so. He asks (Blanc) to grant him the company of Father (Peter) Lucas, pastor at West Baton Rouge, who writes that his health demands a trip to France. It could be advantageous in the Richard Bole affair if Tholomier could see the people involved in this affair.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {8}
1858 Mar. 2
De Sard:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (John Martin) Henni:
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
A receipt for $4 for one year's subscription to Le Propagateur Catholique.
VI-1-n - Receipt S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 2
Foltier, Father E(tienne) J(ules):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All seemed satisfied with the limits of the parish on the side of Carencro; all wish to remain members of this parish. As for the temporal administration of the church, they have formed a council and named a secretary and an assistant treasurer; the pastor is the keeper of the funds. Foltier believes that a secret society will incorporate the church property into the village and will forbid burials within the limits of the corporation. If (Blanc) refuses, there would be a lawsuit. The weather is sometimes so rainy or cold that the Sisters cannot bring the children to Mass; Foltier asks for permission to binate. A property of 23 arpents near the church is being offered for 3000 piastres. There is also a property south of the cemetery for 500 piastres. Foltier would like (Blanc)'s opinion about the school Foltier spoke of in his last letter. The English reacher has arrived and the pupils like him very much. It is an elementary school for boys that they lack. If Father Kane knows a good teacher, he is to let Foltier know.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 2
Kenrick, Francis Patrick Archbishop of Baltimore:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
(Purcell's) remittance of $75 has arrived. He had asked Purcell to advance travelling expense to Miss Doherty, and he asks him to do this and he will refund the money. Dr. (Levi Silliman) Ives is lecturing in Baltimore this evening. Dr. (Augustine) Verot has accepted the advice of Father Faillon and will be consecrated after Easter, before the Council. Converts are to be born with because the temptation to relapse is great. They have a notable convert in the person of Honorable W(illia)m Law received into the church seven years ago in England. Kenrick congratulates (Purcell) on entering his 60th year which he completed in December.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 3
Cronin, Dr. Edward:
Galena, (Illinois)
Cronin certifies that Father (Richard) Nagle placed himself under Cronin's medical care in July 1857. From Cronin's knowledge of Arkansas, it will be certain death for Nagle to reside in such a climate. Father J(oseph) T. Jarboe, (O.P.) Pres(iden)t of Sinsanawa College, (adds to this letter that) Cronin stands high in his profession and is one whom Jarboe sends for when he needs medical aid.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 3
Dubreuil, C.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
The Convent of the PresentationAvoyelles, (Louisiana)
Dubreuil has been charged by Father E(tienne) Rousselon to send on the Duke, 2 boxes, 1 trunk, 1 bundle containing several mattresses and 1 bag. Dubreuil encloses the bill of lading and asks the Superior to notify Rousselon of the receipt of these articles.
- A.L.S. -
1858 Mar. 3
Applegate, Captain:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
The Sisters of the PresentationAvoyelles, (Louisiana)
Shipped by Rousselon on the Duke bound for Norman's Landing 2 boxes, 1 trunk, 1 bundle of mattresses, and 1 bag.
- Bill of Lading -
VI-1-n - A.L.S., Bill - (French & English) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 4
Henni, John M(artin) Bishop of Milwaukee:
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to Bishop G(eorge) A. Carrell, (S.J.):
(Covington, Kentucky)
Henni is not suprised that Carrell has found a too-enthusiastic subject in Father (Charles) Shraudenbach. His letter in the Wahrheitsfreund has caused merriment among his fellow priests. His great fault is love of money which spoils his otherwise good character. Having lost the respect of priests in Wisconsin he endeavored to get away, finally running away, only to be forced to return for a letter from Henni. This Henni gave because of the man's impaired health. By his miserliness he has saved about $6,000 which makes him feel independent, and causes him to talk to the annoyance of all. In those moments he forgets that he was admitted by Henni through the kindness of Monseigneur Stahl before he was ordained. On his way from Europe he obtained a mission in Philadelphia but gave it up at Henni's remonstrance. Henni would not let him go to Europe because so rich a missionary would cause scandal. He was educated by the charity of a noble family, yet he claims higher rank in his own country where Henni shows he has no real claim by ordination or even by reason of his private purse. Henni advises Carrell to tell Shraudenbach that there is a wide field for his endeavors in Wisconsin. Since he has not applied to Henni, he might tell him that there are other dioceses. (Found in the letters of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell with his writing on the back.)
II-4- - A.L.S. - 6 pp. - 12vo. - {4}
1858 Mar. 4
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mittelbronn was surprised at the arrival of Father (Hubert) Thirion. During his stay in the city, Blanc must have examined Thirion and concluded that there has not been much change in him. Thirion said he had officiated and preached in the city. Thirion denies talking to Blanc about Mittelbronn and his brother. It is evident that his mind is failing today as it was before his stay in New Orleans. Mittelbronn (cites instances of Thirion's forgetfulness). People ask whether Thirion is still pastor. Thirion mixes up everything he undertaken. In case Blanc cannot give Mittelbronn the title of pastor, Mittelbronn begs him to send someone to administer the parish. Blanc is to make inquires of Dr. (J.H.) Wiendahl, Thirion's best friend. It is Thirion who approached Z(enon) Ledoux to obtain the hand of his daughter. Mittlebronn believes his relations with the trustees is good. Thirion endorsed his notes over to Mittlebronn. If they added to the sum of $2355, the notes Mittelbronn would have tomorrow, they would have $2730. Mittelbronn intends to obtain an attachment on the assets of the congregation and have a sale of everything until they have enough to pay. They would begin with the auction of all the accounts which would be around $10,000. Mittelbronn does not know whether Thirion can officiate, he doubts that he can hear Confessions. Mittelbronn has had to restore many consciences led astray by Thirion. As soon as Mittelbronn can, he will pay Blanc a visit.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1858 Mar. 4 or 5
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Portier) has lost his purse; it contained only about $15. (Rousselon) is to search (Portier)'s room and make inquiries.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 4
St. Paul, Henry:
B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
St. Paul sends (no enclosure) a copy of the law which he presented as soon as he received Blanc's letter through Mr. (Hynes?) Hines. The judiciary committee reported unfavorably on it. The reasons are the fear of centralizing power in the hands of the clergy. The Honorable Mr. Goode of Terrebonne has formed his opinion thus and unless Blanc can persuade him that this danger does not exist, St. Paul cannot undertake the passage of the law.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 4
Smith, (Father) Bernard:
Rome, (Italy)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Smith handed for Purcell to (Bishop Henry D.) Juncker a precious mitre, a gold cross with relics, a good ring with a beautiful sapphire and the papal arms, it was made by order of his Holiness for a Cardinal, boots of silver cloth and two pairs of gloves, one embroidered in gold, the other in silver. Smith hopes these articles please Purcell. The Relics in the cross are of the Holy Cross, of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, of the Blessed Virgin, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica. Smith was the Cardinal Prefect and the Secretary of Propaganda yesterday, they told Smith they had just received Purcell's letter on Father Isaac Hecker's case. Both were glad to see Purcell spoke like an Archbishop. Nothing could give greater pleasure to Propaganda than Purcell's letter. The question is difficult, not withstanding powerful opposition the Propaganda is determined to carry out Purcell's views. The American College is not making progress here: the French are still in the house which was determined for it. Until the French leave Smith believes nothing will be done about the College. Madam (Sarah) Peter is, Smith thinks, in Paris. By her directive Smith told Cardinal Barnabo that Purcell gave money that Propaganda promised Madam Peter for the new College. The 15th instant, there will be eight new Cardinals: Monsignori Mertell, de Silvestris, Miles: the Bishops of Ancona and Cesena, two for Spain and one for Portugal.
II-5-h - A. L. S. (Photostatic Copy from the Archives of the College of Mt. St. Joseph, Delhi, Ohio.) - 1p. - 4to. - {5}
1858 Mar. 5
Cambiaso, S.J., Father J(ohn F.):
Mexico
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Cambiaso thanks Blanc for his letter before Cambiaso left New Orleans. He would be happy to work again in the diocese: he still does not know when that will be. Everything is going well here at the moment. The present government has the best of intentions but devotedness is lacking. There are no people of Mexico, there is the clergy, the government, and the rich. The treasury is empty and the places to bring into subjection are vast. In the three months since the government has triumphed, it is still restricted to 80 to 100 leagues around the capital. Cambiaso (n amen the places the government seems likely to take over). The law of amortization has been repealed so the clergy have been obliged to sell property in a way that they receive only the rent which is generally poorly paid. (Ignacio) Comonfort is very little concerned about this. The new president and his council have shown a great firmness and also moderation which have earned the thanks of foreign nations including the United States. The difficulty with Spain came from the support of those who executed the assassins. They are also going to reestablish the University of Mexico to which pontiffs and the kings of Spain have given the name priviletes as Salamanca. The new president (Felix) Zuloaga has given an example not ordinarily seen. As president and as general he had a right to two appointments but immediately gave up the one. Father(?) Sauson sends his respects; his health has suffered from the troubles caused by Father (Bonaventure) Armengol. (C.M.)'s bankruptcy(?). The one in charge of this affair is not satisfied with the 1000 piastres which Sauson gave him on the 12,000. During the scuffle in January, the Comonfort troops made Sauson(?) their chaplain. For 10 days he remained in St. Hippolyte hospital across from the Acordada on which shells rained. One shell took off the roof above his head. Sauson is going to leave as soon as he can complete his business. Cambiaso is peaceful in a fine library. He sends regards to Father Rousselon.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {6}
1858 Mar. 5
Curry, Father Luke:
Carlisle, England
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Curry asks (Blanc) to give to one of his clergy the enclosed (no enclosure) extract from an Irish newspaper relative to the will of John Doherty who died some time ago in New Orleans. Curry's parishioner, William Donelly, claims to be the half brother of Doherty who was a tall man, marked with small pox, born in Ireland, and baptized and married by Father McCusker of Moghera. Doherty left his wife and two children in Liverpool and sailed 42 years ago for New Orleans. He was a baker. About 27 years ago a man who went to New Orleans wrote home that he had been welcomed by Doherty who was doing a large business. His wife, not a Catholic, is still living and also his son and daughter. They feel confident that the person who died lately in New Orleans, leaving money and landed property was the half brother and husband.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 5
Lavay, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Curioz tells Lavay that he has no intention of recalling Lavay without Father (Darius) Hubert, (S.J.). They will leave only when (Blanc) sends a replacement. Lavay wishes to be recalled soon. Lavay regards the schools as entirely saved. He has required that all the children give something each month; only 2 or 3 have refused. This contribution added to voluntary subscriptions and collections will be more than enough to support these 2 schools. The big objection to Lavay's going having disappeared, he hopes (Blanc) will hear his pleas. (P.S.) Hubert has shown (Blanc)'s two letters to Mr. Hynes. Hynes being obliged to be absent for several days, the report of the committee was made during that time. At the same time, (Henry) St. Paul went to New Orleans and promised to inform (Blanc) of what has been done. Hubert sent a telegram on this subject.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1858 Mar. 5
Louisiana, New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A notice to pay the state taxes within 10 days. Val. St. Ceran, collector, (signed by) J.H. Grote. (On the back): Ursuline and Conde.
VI-1-n - D. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 5
Luers, J(ohn) H(enry) Bishop of Fort Wayne:
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Luers has been visiting his diocese and finds that he needs 6 or 7 young efficient priests. He hopes the young man at the seminary is doing well. Most of the congregations are small, poor, and of late years much neglected. The number of Catholics in the diocese has been overrated. There are not more than 18,000. Bishop (Maurice de St. Palais) of Vincennes has been very kind and Father (Julian) Benoitis doing all in his power. Fort Wayne is a rather poor place for a Bishop—a good large congregation is necessary. Indianapolis ought to be the seat for northern Indiana, having a fine English congregation and good church property. Fort Wayne has 10,000 or 11,000 without prospect of getting larger. The English congregation is not large, and with the exception of some individuals, poor, and two thirds are farmers residing 2 to 8 miles in the country. The whole number of baptisms, railroads and all was 135. There is nothing here but a good lot and residence, and the subscription towards a new church would not exceed $5,000. The aid he receives could be spent at Indianapolis more profitably. If the Bishop of Vincennes would give up Indianapolis Luers would give him Crawfordsville or a partition with Luers giving up Warren, Fountain, Montgomery and Boone Counties and the Bishop of Vincennes; Marion, Hancock, Henry and Wayne. Luers does not think Bishop of Vincennes, intends to transfer his see to Indianapolis. He has possessions at Vincennes, and thinks it more important with railroads, rich lands, coal and iron, and there are large congregations on the Ohio to which he can transfer his see. If Purcell thinks the change can be done, he should communicate the manner of doing it to Luers, otherwise he will drop the matter. There are 10 counties more in the diocese of Vincennes, than in Fort Wayne and 2/3 more Catholics.
P.S.—Father Tierney has gone to Chicago, the terra sancta of such priests. He does not covet his neighbor's goods.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {8}
1858 Mar. 5
Luers, J(ohn) H(enry) Bishop of Fort Wayne:
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Luers says he knows considerable about ecclesiastical practices but this is the first time he ever heard of a priest carrying the Blessed Sacrament in his pocket all day for sick calls. Such a priest should be suspended for the sacrilege. The bishops of the country have been very zealous in trying to see that the rules of the Roman Missal are carried out. If what the Cardinal says has taken place it must have been in some individual case, by an unworthy priest, or one who palmed himself off as a priest. P.S. There is no such practice in his diocese nor would he tolerate it one moment.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 2PP. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 6
Genga, G(abriel) Cardinal de:
Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars
Rome, (Papal States)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Recently certain Redemptorists from the American province appealed to Pope Pius IX that they be released from obedience to their superiors and placed under the authority of the Holy See, because of certain circumstances. If this were not granted they asked to be released from their vows. Since the petitioners have been zealous for the care of souls and were praised by their own bishops, the Pope has decided to place them under the direction of their own Ordinaries. Consequently the Holy Father declares that Fathers:Clarence Walworth, Augustine Hewit, George Deshon, Francis Baker and Isaac Hecker are released from their simple vows and placed under the care of their local bishops, where they are to labor for the salvation of other's souls as well as their own.
II-4-n - Copy of Document - (Latin) - 1pg. - 8vo. - {7}
1858 Mar. 6
Spalding, M(artin) J. Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding wishes Purcell to contradict the impression held by Rome that the priests in Spalding's diocese carry the Blessed Sacrament around all day in their pockets. He says that this is forbidden by the Decretum XIII a copy of which he is sending with his Diocesan Constitutions. Since this statute reflects their customs, Spalding says it might be well for to send it and similar ones of Purcell's Diocese and others in the Province to the Holy See. This, he says, would prove to their Roman Fathers condusively that they are not so unmindful of their duty as supposed. They are going to establish a Catholic paper in Louisville, to be called "The Guardian". They have been wi thout a Catholic paper for years, and will try this one for at least one year. Spalding does not believe it will interfere with the Purcell's papers, the Telegraph and Advocate since so few Catholics take the latter one. Spalding hopes that Purcell will not be offended. The paper will be edited by a Committee of the St. Vincent's Society with B. J. Webb(Kentucky Catholic) as Editor-in-Chief. It will begin the first of May and will tend to cement their Brotherhood.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 6
W(helan) Father D(avid):
Wheeling, (Virginia)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
W(helan) had no notion that Father (Emmanuel) Thienpont's course had Purcell's approval, but he wished Purcell to know what he was doing. The last two marriages that he heard of were between parties "domiciled" in Wheeling. He has married those along the B. and O. railroad who had been refused marriage by those in charge of the missions and sent back to their pastors, and invariably there were existing impediments. W(helan) presents the case of a priest whom he suspended but who went to Richmond and was received into the diocese, and asks if that is possible. He will take the first opportunity to inquire about the prohibition of the Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick of Baltimore of benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at night. W(helan) approves. Dr. (Orestes A.) Brownson is a fast man. There is truth in what he said of the nuns here. He hopes that Mr. O'Leary will succeed in fixing himself "among you". He encloses a letter from Patrick Quinlan lately admitted into Purcell's college. He is afraid Quinlan is determined to be unruly. He wishes Purcell after consultation with Father (Sylvester) Rosecrans would tell him what to do till the bishop returns. He has had serious thought of placing him in a house of refuge. (No enclosure)
II-4-n - A.L.initialed - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1858 Mar. 7
De Sard:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
De Sard had been notified by the issue of February 16 that the Catholic Standard was to publish a violent article against him. This morning this paper published an article, evidently against De Sard and signed Rambler. De Sard would not give the scandal of two Catholic papers exchanging insults. This man is a priest belonging to (Blanc)'s household; the author of this article is (Blanc)'s secretary, Father (Richard) Kane. De Sard's conduct and reserve could indicate which of the two newspapers is truly Catholic.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}
(18)58 Mar. 7
Long, Margaret E.:
Alexandria, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Two years ago when she moved from Lake Providence, Long sent (Blanc) a sealed package to keep until her death. Circumstances require that the contents be changed. (Blanc) is to return it to Long. Her youngest daughter is at Emmittsburg and soon Long will visit her. She asks for a letter of introduction to Sister Regina. (Blanc) is to send these to L.F. Wilson of the Picayune office in New Orleans who will forward them. General Long and her daughter join in respects and esteem.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1858 March 7
St. Palais, Bishop Maurice de:
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He has just returned from a trip. In answer to a question, he replies that he does not allow any of his priests to carry the Blessed Sacrament on them continually, in case they should meet any sick persons on their way. He permits this only when purposely going on a sick call. He asks the archbishop if he can allow mixed families of Catholics and Protestants to be buried in the same cemetery lot.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 7
Slark, Stauffer and Co(mpany)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
Convent of the Presentation(Avoyelles, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $16.59.
VI-1-n - Bill - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(18)58 Mar. 8
Keogh, John:
M(oun)t St. Mary's, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Enclosed is the bill for Blanc's students (Francis) Follot and (Auguste Barthelemy) Langlois. Father Quinlan has drawn on Mr. Conahan to Blanc's account.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1858 Mar. 8
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lucas' two churches are out of debt. In one the pews will be rented on Palm Sunday, in the other on Easter Sunday where they will have First Communion. Lucas' poor health has already caused him to ask (Blanc) for permission to go to France in April. Now he asks a third time. Lucas will sell all he has to his successor at a very moderate price. He will leave neither debt nor immorality at Baton Rouge. Lucas has never forgotten that (Blanc) is his Bishop who ordained him 15 years ago.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 8
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) is sending a check for 100 piastres for Father (James) Lesne. Rousselon is to sound out Lesne and see what he would ask for the capital of this annuity. Rousselon has no news of (Portier)'s purse; he leaves tomorrow for Charleston.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 8
Whelan, Father David:
Wheeling, West Virginia
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, Ohio
Whelan writes that he has told the pastor at Parkersburg(formerly of Piqua, Ohio) that his services in the diocese are no longer required. Since this diminishes the clerical force for the missions, Whelan must make important changes. A young Subdeacon(Mr. Sullivan)has completed his studies at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore and Whelan would like him promoted to priesthood as soon as possible, in order to aid in arranging for the missions. Whelan would thank Purcell very much if he could confer Orders on Sullivan and would like to know as soon as possible when his ordination can take place. Whelan has written to (Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan) a full account of all his difficulties and the steps he had to take and he believes he is doing very well in his duties. But he says he has not acted in malice or upon momentary impulse. Whelan received, on Saturday evening a letter from Dan Quinlan who says he is much better pleased at college than at first and says Pat's story of having been starved is not true. Whelan asks Purcell to write as soon as he can.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 9
Chambige, Father Francis:
St. Thomas' (Seminary)
(Bardstown, Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige writes about the student that Purcell sent to St. Thomas'. Chambige is satisfied with the students. God has blessed them all with good health. The Seminarians are a source of consolation to them by their good conduct and application to study. If it is possible they will begin a building for the Orphans this year so that they may be entirely separated from the Seminary. They have little resources so improvements must be small. They seldom hear of Mt. St. Mary's. Their Seminarians of former days seem to have forgotten St. Thomas'. But Chambige is glad to hear of their accomplishments in piety and virtue, to be a consolation to Purcell.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 9
Spalding, M(artin) J. Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding encloses an obituary of Mrs. Connell of Lexington, written at the request of her daughter, to be inserted in the Telegraph. Spalding says they are going to have a retreat at their Cathedral beginning Passion Sunday and ending at Easter. He was told that the Pope had published a Jubilee for this year but he cannot find the Brief although he has looked over the files of the Telegraph, Freeman's Journal, etc,. It was published on his return to Rome in last September. Spalding asks Purcell to send him some information on his matter if he has any, or just send him a copy. The time of their retreat would be suitable for the Jubilee—two Jesuit Fathers from St. Louis are to preach it, one of them Father (C.F.) Smarius. The mail-routes are uncertain. He wrote a week ago to Bishop(John H.) Luers in reply to a letter from him but he never received Spalding's letter nor a package he sent. He also sent a second article on Italy to Orestes A. Brownson nearly three weeks ago and has never received acknowledgment of its receipt. He says Father(Robert)Abell has written to Brownson a letter which the Doctor will scarcely answer. (Item mentioned is not enclosed)
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1858 March 9
Wardy, Father C.:
Toronto, (Canada)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(New York, New York)
Father Wardy asks Brownson again to write an article on the rights of parents as against the State in matters of education. He also is sending some "valuable pamphlets" written by a protestant, Angus Dallas. Dallas is now writing one entitled: "An Appeal on the Common School Law" to the Governor - "Its incongruity and maladminstration". Wardy believes them to be excellent. To become fully acquainted with the situation Brownson should read Dr. Ryerson's Annual Reports,. Members of Parliament have read Brownson's article in the last issue of the Review on the school question. They are pleased with it. But this article does not go to the root of the question, if Brownson would treat it as the writer stated in his first letter, it would benefit the Church greatly, both in Canada and in the United States. The writer is acquainted with Dallas and says that, though he is a Protestant, he is like "The Convert", very much in earnest and throwing his whole heart and soul into his work. He hopes Dallas will receive the gift of faith.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 10
Frenaye, M(ark) A(nthony):
Philad(elphi)a, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Frenaye writes again about (Charles Albert Hote). If Frenaye writes to the father (M.J.) Hote, he does not reply as he does not want Frenaye to know of his straitened circumstances. Hote wrote to his son that he could no longer send him anything, asking him to keep it secret. But the news reached the woman at whose house the son lived and she brought the bill to Frenaye saying that if it was not paid by April 1, she would send him back. She asked Blanc to pay the account. Frenaye has recommended the young man to Mr. Donnelly who is doing everything to find him a place. For 4 years Frenaye's nephew has been with a business firm. The first year he received nothing, the second year $50, the 3rd year $75, and now $100. Young Hote is smarter but he does not want to be treated roughly.
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(18)58 Mar. 8
Gubert, L.C.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (M.J.) Hote:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill for lodging, clothing, etc. for Hote's son Albert from July 30, (18)57 to April 1, (18)58. Received through Frenaye $100, making a bal(ance) of $98.42. If Hote cannot send the board for his son regularly every month, Gubert will have to discontinue it on April 1.
- A. Bill S. -
VI-1-n - A.L.S., A. Bill S. - (French & English) - 3pp. - 8vo. & 4to. - {5}
1858 Mar. 10
Kindekens, Father P(eter):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo:
Rome, (Italy)
He acknowledges Barnabo's letters of Feb. 24, a part of which is Father (Nicholas) Mauron, (C.SS.R.)'s reply of Feb. 5 to Barnabo, and which Kindekens sent to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere) of Detroit. A few words will recall to Barnabo's memory certain circumstances of the affairs of these letters. In 1844 the Redemptorists duly and with a bipartite agreement took over a mission in Monroe, (Michigan). However, in 1853 Lefevere heard that they gave masses to be said to other priests but retained part of the stipends for pious causes. For this Lefevere severely reprimanded them. Then the Fathers at Monroe, after endless complaints, finally in 1854 informed the Bishop of their proposition of abandoning the Monroe Mission. Lefevere, aware that nothing would come of protesting to the Superior General of the Redemptroists, complained to the Holy See, July 28, 1854 concerning this objection. Cardinal Fransoni sent these letters to Mauron so that he might answer the charges, but he did not do so, as he admitted to Kindekens, but ordered the Fathers at Monroe to close the Mission there. They did so in May, 1855 leaving many of the faithful without the sacraments. Meanwhile, since Lefevere had received no response from Rome, and the closing of the Monroe Mission threatened, he sent his Vicar General (Kindekens) to Rome to negotiate the matter with the Sacred Congregation. When Kindekens first got to Rome he checked on the death of Cardinal Fransoni and searched the Archives of the Propaganda for Lefevere's letter of July 28, 1854 and Mauron's letter but failed to find them. Consequently, in May 1856 Kindekens wrote again to the Propaganda on the Monroe affair, and the Detroit case. In June 1856 Barnabo decided to transmit the question as soon as possible to the future head of Propaganda and promised to send the judgment to Kindekens in Louvain before September 1856 when he would be returning to America. No rescript was received in Belgium or America. Letters were sent to Propaganda in January 1858. Kindekens adds the following observations upon Mauron's letter to Propaganda on Feb. 5, 1858: 1. Mauron, having promised to have recourse to Lefevere did not do so; 2. Mauron did not send to Lefevere the explanation he says he sent July 3, 1856 to Propaganda; 3. Mauron omits the Monroe case and speaks only of the Detroit question. The Monroe case is not forgotten in Rome nor in America. This is to be seen from documents Kindekens gave Propaganda in June 1856. (This is a copy apparently sent to Lefevere.)
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1858 Mar. 10
Labadie, M(arie) A(nne) E(lina):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Guillaume Le Mercier) Dugue(s)nay:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Labadie asks Duque(s)nay to enter the baptisms of her two children, which she neglected to have registered, and to give her a certificate. Duque(s)nay must not be ignorant of the fact that most of the residents of New Orleans neglect to baptize their children some days after their birth. The time passes and they do not think of it anymore. Then the child is on his death bed, the priest is called, and he is baptized. This happened to her two children; they had to seek out Father (J.) Moulard of St. Augustine's. No doubt Moulard forgot to register them. Marie Cathérine Emelie (Labadie), born November 25, 1839, was baptized September 10, 1843, the daughter of Pierre Labadie and Marie Anne Elina; the godfather, Moulard; the godmother, Mrs. Marie Philippe Alexander. Joseph Ernest (Labadie), born January 20, 1842, was baptized September 10, 1843; the son of Pierre Labadie and Marie Anne Elina; the godfather Jules Tardos, the godmother Cécile Sauvinet. Knowing the prejudices of the country, Labadie asks Duque(s)nay to register the children in the citizens' book. Labadie will always pray for Duque(s)nay, especially since the woman who will give him the letter told that his health is impaired. (On the same paper) Father E. Rousselon asks Duquesnay to straighten out these baptismal records.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {8}
1858 Mar. 10
Lafont, P.S.M., Father A(nnet):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lafont asks a service which he hopes will calm the anxiety of the family of John Cox of New Orleans. John was employed as a chauffeur for Mr. Morse at the City Hotel. His parents have written several times without receiving a reply; John has been their main support. If Rousselon can send some information he will be doing a charity. P.S. Their Sup(erior) G(ener)al is watching over New York; he has sent Lafont two confreres.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 10
Pivet, Father V(ictor):
Covington, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Today Pivet received, on his arrival from Bayou Bonfouca, (Rousselon)'s letter of March 1. He already knew the news as on the 3rd he had gone to Madison to say Mass and administer to two sick persons, one of whom was half way from the place where Father (George) Lamy was. Pivet returned that evening and slept at Dr. Martin's. The next morning the doctor and Pivet left to find Lamy. The doctor took care of Lamy but Pivet talked with him from the next room as Martin would not permit him to go into Lamy's room. After two hours, they left for Madison and Pivet went to Bonfouca. On his arrival there, he learned that Lamy was much better. Pivet hopes (Rousselon) will soon see Lamy in New Orleans. Pivet will continue the mission (Rousselon) has confided to them but he is sorry for those parishioners who do not understand French. The bearer of this letter is well known at the Archbishopric; it is Mr. Roch(e?), benefactor of the church at Covington; Roch deserves any services he may need.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 11
G(uérard), Father P(aul):
Algiers, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
G(uérard) sends two Germans from Gretna. He does not know them well but since it is about the church he thought that a word from (Blanc) would have more weight then G(uérard)'s arguments. 1. They do not wish to give the ownership of their church to the Fathers of Lafayette. 2. They want (Blanc) to give them a resident priest. They are numerous enough, they say, to support him. G(uérard) is intervening in an affair which concerns him only indirectly. He thought (Blanc) would be willing to see these men who are the movers among the Germans.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 12
Lamy, Father George:
Ponchitula, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Now that the danger of sickness has gone, Lamy thanks (Blanc) for the kindness shown him in the letter at the beginning of the month. Lamy has followed (Blanc)'s advice and he hopes to be in New Orleans in the first of next week. Lamy begs (Blanc) to forgive the fear of dying without the sacraments, in the woods, at the home of the only Catholics in the place, whom Lamy found even more frightened than himself. He asks (Blanc) to excuse the moment of fear which made Lamy send Mr. Green. For 4 days Captain Murray gave Lamy no medicine except water and brandy. Dr. Martin visited him and also Father Pivet. Lamy promised to say 20 Masses for the souls in purgatory if no one caught the disease. So far his prayer seems to be answered. No one has fallen ill, even the children in the house which received him so charitably.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 12
Lavay, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lavay has seen Mr. Hynes and has shown him (Blanc)'s letter as well as the pastoral letter of Archbishop Purcel(l). Hynes said that for this year it was absolutely useless to talk of (Blanc)'s bill; that it would be too late. Hynes said he would keep all the papers for the next legislature. Lavay also talked with (Henry?) St. Paul who also said it was too late. Lavay thinks St. Paul is not very zealous for this bill. (Blanc)'s letter of yesterday is far from quieting. He asks (Blanc) to tell him positively when he intends to send a replacement for him. If he is not assured of being replaced very soon, Lavay will take new steps with his Superiors. For the 8 years he has been here, Lavay has been deprived of the advantages of community, he has not made a retreat for more than 2 years. But above all he is exposed to a quasi occasion. Whoever is sent here would do more good as, hoping to leave every day, they do only what is absolutely necessary.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 12
Spalding M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding sends Purcell the extract from the Papal allocution regarding the Jubilee, suggesting that it be published in the Telegraph for the Province. He was not able to find anything positive regarding the making of one's Easter Duty and the gaining of the Jubilee Indulgence at the same time, but he believed it could be done. Spalding says that Father (John) Bekkers(?) believed the matter was referred to Rome from Holland in 1851 and answered in that sense. He cannot say anything definite until he has seen the decision. Spalding was honored by Purcell's invitation to preach the opening sermon of their Council but since he wrote the Pastoral letter at the last Council he asked to be excused. He would see what he could do, however, if Purcell could not make another appointment. In case Spalding is to give the sermon, a letter written to him at St. Joseph's College, Bardstown would find him there for a few days before and after Passion Sunday. Spalding says his mother, Mrs. Catharine Spalding, is very ill at the orphan asylum in Louisville and has little chance. She is 63 years old and is suffering from bronchitis. Spalding did not know of Father (Robert) Abell's letter to (Orestes A.) Brownson till after it had been sent, but it would do him no harm. He gave him a pretty broad hint on the subject, but Brownson did not even acknowledge the receipt of Spalding's Second Article until he wrote him a second letter. Brownson's son then wrote Spalding a formal note of acknowledgement and said his father was too busy. Spalding quotes Capt. Reid on Brownson as "wrong sot" because he cannot stand the least contradiction, and says that he and Purcell must have patience.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1858 Mar. 12
Wimmer, O.S.B.Abbot, Boniface:
St. Vincent's Westmore Land Co. Pa.
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father Augustine Berger has been repeatedly soliciting admission into the Order and Wimmer believes he may have a true vocation. He consequently gave him admission and asks the Archbishop for Berger's admission as a favor to the Order. Wimmer offers in compensation another German priest who was a pupil of the College although not a Benedictine. He is Father John Mehlman, late pastor of Madison, Dubuque and Shatapee(?) St. Paul. Bishop (Mathias) Loras wanted him to take care of Westpoint but because of the bad German schoolmaster there Mehlman went home to Germany without permission. He arrived in Heidelberg but was allowed no priestly functions and could not say Mass. He has changed his mind and now wishes to return to America but to another diocese than Dubuque and asks Wimmer to obtain for him a verbal admission in a Diocese. With such a verbal admission he could get money for his trip back from the Munich Missionary Society. Mehlman's letter in this regard was received by Wimmer three weeks ago who didn't have time to write any Bishop until he thought of Father August Berger's superior, upon the former's fourth request for admission. Mehlman is a good priest and was loved by Bishop (Joseph) Cretin and will be more than compensation for Berger if this request is granted.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 13
Lee, Emma:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lee is surprised to find (Blanc)'s approval in 1858 of a work which teaches that the Immaculate Conception is not an article of faith, the "Catechism of Perseverance", 1857. A priest told Lee that it was a heresy to teach it. It has shocked Catholics and Protestant papers intend to use it to show the want of union.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 13
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several priests have asked (Odin) for portable altar stones. Will (Rousselon) buy a dozen and send them and the relics. If (Rousselon)'s stock is low, he could add some for himself and (Odin) would consecrate them. (Odin) is little by little preparing the sum due to Father (J.M.) Mignard, (C.M.). (Rousselon)will receive it when Father (Claude Marie) Dubuis' note falls due.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 14
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. F(rancis):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since Abbadie completed his task and the letter which accompanied it, a Lorman of Pont Breaux, living outside the limits Abbadie proposed, was brought to be buried here. When Abbadie asked the reason from those who accompanied him, they said that they were nearer and the roads were better. Mr. Gillard had already said this about his house. If their parish is a little larger, there are more to serve it. Abbadie pleads only for the people that they may take their devotion where they wish. Personally Abbadie would not be sorry if Prairie Mallet was given to Opelousas, and the prairie between Queue de Tortue and Plaquemine to Lafayette or Vermill(i)on. Bounding St. Charles from that side to the prairie between the line of Lafayette and branch is from Bayou Plaquemine to l'Anse Robert. Abbadie has heard that Father (Stephen Jules) Foltier claims that the people of Carencro do not wish to change parishes but to continue ecclesiastically as they have done up to now. The decision once made, (Blanc) will find no one more obedient that Abbadie. P.S. Father (Anthony) De Chaignon, (S.J.) is back from Junction. During the Mass, De Chaignon explained that, except in extraordinary cases, he could no longer baptize the children of another parish. After Mass Al. Savoie brought a child for baptism. Savoie said he was from the civil parish of Pont Breaux but nothing else, that in the time of Father (Louis) Roc(c)ofort, (S.J.) they had presented a petition to fulfil their Christian duties in the chapel at Junction and that the Archbishop had granted it. So De Chaignon performed the baptism.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {9}
(18)58 Mar. 14
Conlan, R.S.C., Sister A.E.:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Conlan implores (Blanc)'s protection; her destiny has been decided. Conlan made (Blanc) acquainted with many circumstances in the interview she had with him and she expressed her fears which have but too well realized. Conlan could expect naught else from Madame (Anna) Shannon, (R.S.J.C.). Conlan gave vent to some uncharitable expressions and answered the notes and questions of Madame ( ) Lebesque, (R.S.C.J.); Conlan said what she ought to have kept to herself. She sought to remedy this by asking for a penance; this was refused. Conlan asks (Blanc) not to annul her vows until further information. If Mother General could be made acquainted with all, Conlan feels she would be lenient. Their sainted chaplain Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier has offered his services when in France.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 15
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. F(rancis):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Here at last is Abbadie's work on the limits. In the north, between Opelousas and Grand Coteau the limit outlined by Bishop (Louis William) Dubourg March 10, 1821 was not always observed but it was never changed. The line from Atchafalaya to the point where Bayou Courableau runs into the river is going to strike Bayou Mallet on the west. But it has three parts: 1. from Atchafalaya to Teche; 2. from the Teche to the home of Dr. Raph(ael) Smith, now Pratt; and 3. from Pratt's to Bayou Mallet. Abbadie would cede to Father (Gilbert) Raymond the left bank of the Teche up to the Mistrick bridge. Raymond also wants the road of the right bank which is often better. But Prairie Laurent is not like the other prairies and Abbadie (cites the differences. In his descriptions of areas, Abbadie brings in the following names): Mistrick, Vabbe, Lastrape, W. Steen, Guilbeau, Ros. Breaux, Mrs. Vidal, Les. Prejean. Widow A. Forentier, Widow S. Mouton, M. Carmouche, Widow Cyp. Arcenaux, F. Breaux, S. Simoneau, F. Abbadie, Dr. Francis. Blacksmith Bernard, Widow Lid. Broussard. L. Préjean, O. Leblanc, Ch. Guidry, A. Guidry, Pl. Guilbeau, Rob. Brousse, M. Dirinner, R. Cormier, A. Clavel, Herm. Breaux, Dom. Préjean, Al(ex)is Jaquenot, Raym. Reaux, Emile Préjean, O. Bourgeois, Ed. Benoit, A. Forestier, D. Préjean, L. Roger, S. Singleton, protestant, G. Stehly, A. Lauche, Lebert.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {45}
(18)58 Mar. 15
Boglioli, C.M., Father C(harles):
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Boglioli does not know if it would be possible to have First Communion the first Sunday after Easter. He asks (Blanc) to put off Confirmation at Ascension Church for several weeks. Boglioli has restored the former tariff on marriages. He has obtained 200 piastres from the Ascension trustees for the episcopal revenue. This is almost one twentieth of the revenues.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 15
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Certes sent to Lefevere last February 5 an allocation of 5000 francs for the Detroit diocese of which a draft of 1000 francs was for Father (Annet) Lafont of New York. The fund now permit him to discharge the rest of the allocation, 4000 francs. Certes appeals to Lefevere for information about M. Trousson du Coudray, a relative of his who settled in Detroit since 1843 or 1844,information which he does not know how to procure since the French government has no official representative in that city. Du Coudray, born in Rheims and aged 57 years, died in Detroit September 1857. It appears he was engaged there in business. They wish to know, 1-What was the nature and importance of the business 2-If, at his death, he possessed assets in the country, or if he had possessed and sold them 3-If he had left any debts and what would be their extent 4-If he had a wife illegitimately. Lefevere notes receipt of draft on April 2.
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1858 Mar. 15
Chambost, Father (Charles):
Baton Rouge, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chambost came here to pursue his bill appropriation. Seeing that it would be unfavorable, he withdrew it with a promise for next year. Chambost is on his way to Jackson where (M.R.?) Crenan is quite ill, Chambost hopes to change his will and obtain something for Plaquemine. Chambost has just seen Father (Joseph) Lavay, (S.J.) who told him how things were going in Baton Rouge. Knowing the places and people, Chambost thinks that Father (Henry) Riordan would fit the post. The subscriptions at Plaquemine are going well. P.S. Lavay would really like a successor but he does not want to displease (Blanc).
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - folio - {5}
1858 Mar. 15
Foltier, Father S(tephen) J(ules):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Foltier did not think it necessary to have (Blanc)'s approval in the appointment of counsellors as it was not yet official; he intended to tell Father Rousselon. Foltier told the counsellars that the revenue from the pews, cemetery, and collections would be used for the church; the fees would suffice for Foltier. They are new men who have not been involved in the old fights, except V(alerian?) Martin. Foltier believes Martin will not accept, for reasons; his father would take his place. As to incorporation, (Blanc) must have seen that a bill has been presented to the Legislature by which certain persons would be authorized by the state for certain works. Such a bill seems unconstitutional to Foltier. If (Blanc) knows of a good English teacher, Foltier would pay his trip to Vermillionville in case St. Joseph Society could not. The teacher would have 600 piastres a year with six weeks vacation and lodging. A school for boys is absolutely necessary; the other party has hired a Protestant teacher. Foltier has written to Father (Joseph) Roduit. (S.J.) to ask him to reduce the price of the primary school; 200 piastres is too much for a little child. Last year's pewn paid very well; on the 650 piastres Foltier owes Mr. Gallet he has only 200 to repay so Rousselon need not worry. The convent has 42 pupils. Foltier has 85 for First Communion; there are young people from Cote Gélée who are bigger than Foltier. St. Joseph Society numbers 26. Foltier was at Grand Coteau 2 weeks ago and was surprised to see that the question of limits was not settled. A month ago Father (J. Francis) Ab(b)adie, (S.J.) spent several days, had First Communion at Paul Arcenaux's in Foltier's parish, for children of Foltier's parish, exercising jurisdiction where, according to Roduit the limits have always been undisputed. Foltier heard that Ab(b)adie took the names of the families: Dr.Francis of Carencro told Foltier that Ab(b)adie had told him twice that he would never give it over. From the register for 1822, Foltier can affirm that the portion claimed by the Jesuits in inhabited by families who have since the beginning, had St. John Evangelist as their parish church; the Babineaus, the Cormiers, the Bernards, the Guilleaus, the Caramouches, the Arcenaux, the Kilcrisses(?) have been baptized or buried here. It was only since the death of Father Mégret that there have been changes. It was Father do Chaignon who urged Pierre Cormier and family to go to Grand Coteau. Ab(b)adie urged the Kilcrisses and Crothers to go to Grand Coteau. These Fathers complained that the decision is too hasty and since Foltier has been pastor here, it is only in the case of marriages that they have not succeeded as they need a license and no license has been directly given to the priests of Opelousas, another proof of the antiquity of the line. (Blanc) will do as he seen fit but Foltier asks for a decision before Easter, the day they rent the pews. Foltier continues on good terms with the Jesuits who do render him any service they can; Father (F.) Nashon, (S.J.) is coming to preach a three-day retreat. But Ab(b)adie has never liked the question of limits under the pretext that Rome considers them as missionaries.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {17}
1858 Mar. 15
Linossier, C.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The trustees, having been informed by Father Andrieux that Blanc is to come for Confirmation after Easter, wish to profit from this occasion to have their church blessed. They would be edified by having it blessed by the archbishop.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 16
Boglioli, C.M., Father C(harles):
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Not 24 hours ago Boglioli received the marriage vows of two persons who have been living together for 10 or 12 years and whom everyone thought legitimately married. However, they had only been to the justice of the peace. It dates from the revolt of the negroes on the island of Martinique. They were forced to leave at the moment they wished to marry. Boglioli received their vows at home. He based this step on the fear of scandal should their status be known. He had the impression that their vows had been given at a sufficient distance from the church to make them valid but he was mistaken; they went to a judge in N(ew) Orleans and Boglioli did not know this until the very moment of their vows. Now he fears that he has incurred the canonical penalty of the decree of the last synod. (Blanc) is to reassure him and to absolve him if he is guilty.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 16
St. Palais, Bishop Maurice de of Vincennes:
Saint Mary's, Vigo County, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
He tells the archbishop that a delegation from New Alsace (Indiana), very adept at the art of deception, is going to see him about sending them a new pastor. Father Arnold(Peter Arnouldt?), the present one, is about to leave because he has been very much ill-treated by the parishoners. Three or four priests who had been there before him, had been similarly treated. The parishoners have refused to pay a debt they brought on. Until they do so, and when they decide to treat a priest as they should, he urges the archbishop to refuse to send them a new pastor.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 17
Kenrick, Francis Patrick A(rchbishop) of B(altimore):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, Ohio
Kenrick paid Purcell's subscription for the Mirror, and told Miss Murphy to credit him with $45.50, the amount advanced for Miss Mary Doherty. Purcell will oblige Kenrick by paying to the Telegraph four dollars to his credit. Kenrick does not know what questions to suggest as the Bishops have proposed but few. The dispensation from the abstinence of Saturday must be continued. Something must be determined in regard to keeping the Blessed Sacrament in the houses of religious females, also an admonition to priests not to carry It with them unnecessarily. Kenrick does not think it necessary to legislate everytime they meet. Mutual counsel is advantageous for it gives a knowledge of priests, whose merits might, otherwise remain unknown. P.S.—Kenrick advises legislation against the introduction of foreign customs by individual priests or communities.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 18
Landry, A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Received on board the St(ea)m B(oa)t C.D. Junior, a package of books fro the Convent of the Sacred Heart, St. Michael, sent by Father E(tienne) Rousselon.
VI-1-n - D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 19(?)
Desert, (M.H.C.), Sister Mary of the:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their founder (Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C.) is working to organize their Sisters (Marianites of Holy Cross). In two circular letters Father Rector (Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C.) told them that nothing of importance for the Sisters was to be done except on (Blanc)'s advice. Being one of the oldest Sisters, a member of the Chapter and head of one of the most important houses, Sister expresses her thoughts about her Superiors. The Sisters are governed at present by Mother (Mary) of the Passion, (M.H.C.), a Provincial Chapter, and Father (Patrick) Sheil, (C.S.C.) as Superior. When Sheil arrived, Father Rector said nothing was to be done without (Blanc)'s advice and that of Father (Gilbert) Raymond. Mother Passion governed them in difficult times; Raymond's prudence saved them. As directress of the Ouvroir, Sister Desert suffered much from Mother Passion as did all the Sisters affected. For these reasons and others, Father Rector took away her place as Superior under Father (Isidore) Guesdon, (C.S.C.); she was only the assistant. Mother Passion also had the tendency to make her ideas prevail in Chapter. In one circumstance where she wished to send back a novice, in whose favor she knew Sister Desert would have spoken, Mother Passion held a Chapter in secret. Fortunately the novice stayed and is doing very well. In another instance where the majority was against her, Mother Passion found a way, although alone in her opinion. When Sister Desert came here, Mother Passion, without consulting the Chapter, made some arrangements to which Sister Desert was opposed, and which she could not carry out in their entirety. (Blanc) is their first Superior and he should hear both sides. Sister Desert believes that Sheil in an excellent priest but several times he has spoken in a very disrespectful way of the Community and Father Rector. When Sheil makes a decision against someone, he pushes it to the last extremity as in the case of Sister St. Michael, (M.H.C.) and Sister Desert. Sheil took away Sister Desert's post as directress of the Ouvroir and wanted to make her leave the house by force, threatening her with the police. Sheil wants to govern alone, without the Mother or Chapter if they differ. He wants all correspondence to pass through his hands so that they can no longer write confidentially to their Mother. According to one of the Sisters here, he had made a decision which he probably would not have taken if he had asked her what it was about. As their Society is being organized, (Blanc)'s assistance will be of the greatest help. Their Father Rector has great confidence in Raymond who has merited it by his devotion to them. Raymond knows their constitutions and the principal Sisters. They need all the help they can get to do the good God asks of them.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 4to. - {9}
(18)58 Mar. 19
Le Gardeur, S.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for (customs) duties per the Lucy A. Nickels and the Clara Wheeler.
VI-1-n - A. Bill S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1858 Mar. 19
Luers, J(ohn) Bishop of Fort Wayne:
Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Luers has been down to visit Lafayette and the other cities along the Wabash. The English congregation at Lafayette is a half larger than that at Fort Wayne. He urged them to get more ample grounds. Luers fears that Father (Daniel) Maloney is too arbitrary. He has given Father (Michael J.) Clarke a mission although his papers from Bishop(Maurice De St. Palais) were not satisfactory. Luers is at South Bend with Father(Edward)Sorin to ordain a Holy Cross Father. He thinks the University is located on a beautiful place. He asks that Bishop(James F.) Wood come to see him. Father(Julian)Benoit will probably go to Europe this summer with Bishop De St. Palais. He asks if he can introduce the Roman ordo. He will return Sunday to Fort Wayne. Father Sorin is an excellent hand at keeping him busy. The community at Notre Dame is pious and zealous.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {7}
1858 Mar. 19
Outendirck, Father J(oseph):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The owner who lives on a corner of the church land is leaving for Mexico so there is a chance to buy a piece of land which may never present itself again. The house and all its furnishings would do for a Sisters' house. The owner asks 3500 piastres. The church is not rich at the moment because of the school which Outendirck built last year. While waiting for the Sisters they could rent the house which would at least pay the interest on the money. It is customary to say Mass the Sunday after Easter at St. Nicholas Chapel at Ile Piouante; Outendirck usually says two Masses that day; he asks for the permission. Last year (Blanc) told Outendirck to put the bell on posts which would cost 75 to 80 piastres; he has found that he could put the bell in the steeple for 50 to 60 piastres more. He asks (Blanc)'s opinion.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 20
Barbiol, E.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (J.C. Dinnies) Denies:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mr. De Sard has ordered the Catholic Standard taken from the exchange list of the Propagateur Catholique.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 20
Barnabò, Cardinal Al(exander):
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Barnabò received the letter of January 31 sent by Blanc and Bishop (John Mary Odin) of Galveston. It was referred to Pope Pius IX on (March) 4. From the attached rescript (no enclosure) Blanc will see how the Pope has provided for the two particular cases explained in the letter. When the replies from the rest of the bishops arrive concerning the vows of the Sisters of the Visitation it will be decided what the places seem to require. Archbishop Cajet(an Bedini signs as) secretary.
VI-1-n - L.S. - (Latin) - 1p. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 20
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Archbishop of N(ew) Orleans:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Blanc) thanks (Purcell) for the decrees of the provincial Council, his pastoral and the exeat of Father (F.) Jollat who was sent to work with Father (Gilbert) Raymmond at Opelousas immediately after ordination. (Blanc) congratulates (Purcell) on the prosperous situation of the province and particularly the diocese of Cincinnati. The very day he received the pastoral he sent it to a priest at Baton Rouge who was attempting to get a bill from the State Legislature making (Blanc) a sole corporation. They found the committee about to report the bill unfavorably. They agreed to withdraw the bill and assured him that it would pass the next session without difficulty. 13 of his churches or chapels are under lay corporations. (Blanc) has been visited successively by Bishops (John Odin), (Andrew Byrne and (Michael Portier). Bishop (William H.) Elder is busy in his diocese and intends to hold a synod after Easter. (Blanc) adds in strict confidence in French). He is now 66 years of age, 25 years administrator of his diocese and no longer able to develop the diocese. His priests have increased to 92 mostly young men. He finds that he does not agree with the spirit of the age. After 38 years in this climate he does not have enough energy to carry on the mission work. Considering these things and his character he has decided to resign his See into the hands of the Pope. He fears that he cannot get a suitable coadjutor. Speaking to (Purcell) first he suggests as possible coadjutors Bishops (Amadeus)Rappe, (Louis)De Goesbriand, and (John M.) Odin. The last is the best but he has begged (Blanc) not to suggest him. (Blanc) believes that for a number of years yet New Orleans should have a French bishop or one of French education who speaks French and English. He assures (Purcell) his true friend, that there is no other reason. He feels the need of a retreat to prepare his "Bill of Accounts."
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {10}
(18)58 Mar. 20
Dinnies, J.C.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dinnies did not get home until this morning between 8 and 9 o' clock. Being compelled to return to business after reading proof of the (Catholic) Standard Dinnies is exhausted. A sincere desire to consult Blanc would prevent Dinnies from saying one word in reply to Mr. De Sard's assertion that Dinnies "attacked" the Propagateur, an assertion utterly devoid of truth. Hitherto Dinnies' relations with De Sard have been most cordial. Dinnies did not make the blunder of holding De Sard responsible for an article published under the signature of Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché. Perché may (surpass?) Dinnies by the use of sarcasm and irony but he cannot vie with Dinnies in charity. His disciple appears to profit by the example of his master and hence the repetition(?) of Perché's blundering accusation of last Saturday.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
(18)58 Mar. 20
Lipanski, Ch(arles?):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lipanski gives permission for his slave Michel to marry. (On the same paper) Father E. Rousselon states that he blessed the marriage of Michel and Mathilde. (Witnesses): Auguste, Marie Peval(?), Marie Azelie.
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1858 Mar. 18
Kennedy, Héloise:
She permits her servant Mathilde to marry.
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VI-1-n - A.D.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. & 16mo - {2}
1858 Mar. 20
W(helan), Father D(avid):
Wheeling, West Virginia
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father Whelan received Purcell's letter of the 17th which did not answer the questions asked concerning the Stack Case. He thanks the Archbishop for his reply and also for the pamphlet. The unfortunate man will probably go to the diocese of Buffalo. It will require many years of labor on the part of some good priest to repair the harm he has done in the diocese. Bishop (George) Carroll will be in Wheeling shortly after Easter so Mr. Sullivan will be retained to give the Bishop the opportunity of conferring orders and Confirmation. Whelan is glad to hear from Father (Sylvester) Rosecrans that Pat Quinlan is doing better, and hopes the three will conduct themselves well till the Bishops return. Mr. and Mrs. Elder arrived in Wheeling Wednesday and left yesterday morning. Whelan says he has not had sufficient time to form a judgment regarding the "Mirror" statistics. Mr. Walsh, is the nephew of Rev. Thos. Sheahan and expelled from the Old Mountain Seminary for causes previously mentioned and on his return to wheeling Whelan dismissed him from the diocese and is glad Purcell would not receive him. Whelan is sorry that the Authorities treat the Coadjutor Bishop of Philadelphia with less civility than that extended to strangers in former years. There is a good deal of human nature putting itself forth once in a while in regards to matters not of faith. Whelan is sorry the Baltimore Province is ignoring Bishop (James F.) Wood and wishes to express his regards. He asks Purcell if he should continue to anticipate returning to Cincinnati upon the Bishop's return.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 21
Tholomier, Father (Claude Anthony):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Eleazar) Vignonet has informed them on the subject of the First Communion of the young ladies at the Sacred Heart Convent. It is not possible for these young people to be ready for the second Sunday after Easter as they only started instructions on the 15th. Tholomier estimates that it could not be before the end of next May. However the children could receive Confirmation whenever (Blanc) sees fit. Has (Blanc) received any information on the Richard-Bole affair. Tholomier is still counting on the last two weeks of next month to leave on his trip to France. He will not leave without (Blanc)'s blessing and recommendations. Tholomier will be very glad to fulfil any commissions (Blanc) may entrust to him. He would be so happy to have Father (Peter) Lucas as a traveling companion. If (Blanc) will not be in the city when Tholomier leaves, would he send what Tholomier would need.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 22
Pont, Father F(rancis Rene):
Pascagoula, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Can Pont use last year's holy oils after Easter? If he goes to New Orleans during Holy Week he cannot get back until Easter morning. The Monday after Quasimodo he will go through New Orleans on his way to Natchez for the synod April 16.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1858 Mar. 23
Lefranc, Father J.M.:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lefranc is much better. His doctor has invited him for dinner twice in 10 days. Lefranc said Mass at the Jesuits' on the 19th for his doctor's intention and last Sunday at the convent of the Sisters of Ste. Clare for (Blanc) and his friends at New Orleans. Since Lefranc's last letter an ulcer had formed and he could not get up or sit down without help. The doctor burned if off with lunar caustic. About a month ago, a Father (Jean Jacques) Malavergne arrived, saying he was from New Orleans to establish a school for the French children. Lefranc did not see him; the French consul told Lefranc about it. For two months Bishop (Michael) O'Connor of Pittsburg was here; he brought some Religious of the Sacred Heart who are going to open a boarding school in Havana. (Blanc) will have heard of the danger O'Connor had in returning to America and how he escaped from shipwreck by a sort of miracle. L'Abbe Costs, Lefranc's "prison" companion, sends his respects. Lefranc hopes to see (Blanc) soon after Easter.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {6}
(18)58 Mar. 23
Mathieu, J(ean):
Spring-hill, (Alabama)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mathieu takes advantage of the little intermission just given them to break a too long silence. The number of theologians has been reduced to four: 2 scholastics and (John D.) Porte(s) and Mathieu. After Easter they will begin the treatise on the Incarnation which will fill the second part of the year. These last days have been in a turmoil because of a sudden sickness among the students. It was nothing but a severe cold but took on a serious character. About 35 students were in the infirmary. Mathieu and Porte fought it off. They have learned indirectly that the Archbishop is coming. Mathieu sends his respects to the Archbishop and to Fathers Aubert and Kane. Mathieu thanks (Rousselon) for the book he gave him the day (Rousselon) left.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Mar. 23
Stinson, Mary:
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to (Arch) bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) will recollect that Mary promised to give information in regard to Mr. Stinson's first wife ever having been baptised. All she finds out authorizes the belief that she was baptized. So Mary's only alternative is to separate from him in order to be admitted to the sacraments. She has thought this over for 11 years but she stayed from God for man and one who has proved himself anything but a husband. Will (Blanc) allow her Communion if she makes a solemn vow never to be his wife again. She will remain here with her son who has bought this place from his step father Mr. Stinson. (P.S.) The letter is to be directed to Julius V. Winter.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 24
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Andrieu received Blanc's letter last Saturday. Sunday he told the trustees of Blanc's kindness and announced from the pulpit that Blanc would come the first Sunday after Easter. Yesterday Andrieu saw Father (J.M.) Bertail who will be ready the same Sunday.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 24
Foltier, Father E(tienne) J(ules):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Foltier desires peace so much that he accepts the lines mentioned in (Blanc)'s last letter. Foltier asks (Blanc) to think about the consequences of the new chapel they are going to build; there would be an invasion of territory if it is not built 5 or 6 miles from the limits of Lafayette parish. Foltier begs (Blanc) to announce once and for all to all priests that they cannot baptize, say Mass, have First Communion, perform burials, nor visit the sick for persons not in their jurisdiction. Foltier is certain that Father (J. Francis) Ab(b)adie, (S.J.), since the retreat, has baptized in Foltier's parish and in a part that has never been questioned by admission of Father Roduit. Sunday was the blessing of the banner of St. Joseph Society; something is not quite right about it but with prudence all will go well. In order to be well thought of, they would(?) give absolution to those who publicly refuse to pay what they owe to the church.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Mar. 24
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have just discovered in a mission around Bayou Boeuf a certain number of marriages performed by a justice of the peace with impediments of 3rd degree relationship. Many propose to validate their marriages at the next mission. Mènard asks faculties to proceed with these marriages. It is a difficult mission; many of the people, Creoles, have become half-Methodists, half Spiritualists, through the efforts of a Catholic apostate. Work on Mènard's church is advancing rapidly; they are decorating and painting just now. The new pews will be rented at Easter. At Thibodaux (Blanc) will have the largest and finest country church in his diocese. Father Pineau sends his respects. P.S. Father (Guillaume Lemercier) Duquesnay, who has just spent 3 days here, seems much better than at his arrival.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1858 Mar. 24
Venissat, Father C(yprie)n:
(Thibodeaux, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Jean Baptiste Haydel and Evelina Trosclair ask for a dispensation. Venissat will do his best to prepare the children for June 15 or 16 but the crevasse has prevented them from assembling them at the church. Venissat planned to lay the foundation of the church last week; now they do not know when they can.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Mar. 25
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
This to inform Rousselon of the happy ending of Francais' undertaking in regard to the Propagation of the Faith; he believes he can assemble 2 groups of ten. He will send some money after Easter. Francais subscribed $25 for the episcopal revenue; he will pay it during the year. He would like some Mass intentions to pay part of what he owes for the vestment.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1858 Mar. 26
(Elder) William Henry Bishop of Natchez:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Elder) fears the enclosed letter may be too late for Father (William) Barry and if that is so, might it be forwarded to him at New York. He wanted to send him some money in case he should have an opportunity to buy something for him. Because of the uncertainity of the letter reaching him he declined to send the money but since Purcell would know how to reach him, he would appreciate his sending $50.00 or $25.00 which he would refund soon. If this is too inconvenient (Elder) could send a bill of exchange after Barry reaches Rome. He congratulates Purcell for making arrangements for Barry, who deserves the opportunity to spend some time in Rome. He mentioned to Father J(ames) O'Conner your complaint concerning money matters. Since perhaps it involved some mismanagement but no dishonesty, Elder left the matter to his own conscience. P.S.—Elder received a letter from Bishop (Henry D.) Juniper dated February 26 from Vienna. Said he had been to Rome but did not say where he was going now. (No enclosure)
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Mar. 26
Howard, Father M(aurice):
Springfield, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father Howard received a letter regarding a person at Yellow Springs who told Purcell that Howard refused to marry him without $15.00. The true reason for his not marrying him was that he wanted him to separate from his mistress (wife he could not call her) and prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. This, he refused and so was not married. Howard tells Purcell to accept whosever statement he desires but if this person's lies are believed he can only say God help the Priest so badly— so unjustly treated by his Archbishop.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 1pg. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 27
Fitzgerald, Father Edward:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
With Purcell's authority Father Fitzgerald would like to make an installment on a $185.00 debt due by Father (James) Meagher on deposit and held by him in trust for some orphans, who are now very destitute. Father Meagher is expected any day and although he has not sent his accounts the debt is about due. Purcell's authorization is needed before such a transaction can take place.
II-4-n - A.L.S. - 1pg. - 8vo. - {2}
1858 Mar. 27
Glajeux, Bérard des:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The financial crisis of 1857 could have made them fearful of their receipts but God has blessed their work and the collections total 4,191,716 fr(ancs), 27 c(entimes), surpassing 1856 by 286, 648 francs. The Holy Father has put an alms in favor of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith in the number of conditions for the gaining of the Jubilee. (Rousselon), as in 1852, is to keep separate the Jubilee alms from the ordinary receipts which serve as a basis of allocations for the following year. P.S. The distribution of the Annals is to be made to each set of subscribers whose collections total 26 fr(ancs) a year but not to those whose contributions are under this figure. Certes also signs as treasurer.
VI-1-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1858 March 27
W(helan) Father D(avid):
Wheeling, West Virginia
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father Whelan received Purcell's letter of the 24th which gave him courage to continue under the trials encountered during the absence of (Richard Vincent) Whelan. When arriving at Wheeling from the "Mountain" Whelan had no idea He feels sure that the Bishop knows of his dislike for Wheeling. Should he have to remain there he hopes the future will be a little less desolate than present conditions indicate. The Bishop is not expected home before July. The last letter received was from Milan and dated February 26 and he then expected to be in Rome by the middle of March.
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1858 March 28
Smith, T. G.:
Greene, New York
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Smith has read several numbers of the Review through the courtesy of (Dinnin) a subscriber. He is interested in defending his grandfather Thomas Smith, an Episcopal clergymen who came over to serve Cople Parish in Virginia before the Revolutionary War. He died soon after the colonies became independent of England. The writer's father, John Smith, was educated as a surgeon in London and was later President of William and Mary College, and afterwards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City. Mr. Smith is himself a lawyer in practice in Minneapolis. He feels that a grave injustice had been done the memory of the colonial clergy of Virginia by charges made against them by a Bishop Meade and by Mr. Hawkes in his history. Smith wrote Meade but received no answer; the Virginia newspapers refuse to publish Smith's refutation of those charges. Smith writes not for publication but to call Brownson's attention to the history of the colonial church of Virginia against the defamation heaped on them to justify the legislation passed against them by the Legislatures of 1776 and 1799. P.S. Dinnin, a subscriber to the Review, adds a note that he is personally acquainted with Smith and will vouch for his integrity.
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1858 Mar. 29
Beaumont, Mrs. C.G.:
Jonesville, Michigan
to
Any Priest of the Roman Catholic ChurchNew Orleans, (Louisiana)
Born and educated in the Unitarian creed, Beaumont has with the last few years become a convert to Catholic truth. She is the only one of her race and blood that in Catholic and she is looked upon as almost demented and to have been the prey of a wicked Church. Born and reared in affluence she found herself none 10 years ago greatly reduced in means and 6 years ago was left a widow with nine children only one of whom was married. She has lived to see 3 daughters settled and their husbands nobly providing for the rest and herself. At the time of her conversion her 5 youngest children were baptised in the Catholic faith but all their associations are Protestant. They are 60 miles from the church. Her friends are wealthy still; her daughters are surrounded by the luxuries of life and they offer their homes to her. But her soul needs food. She cannot worship God in a Catholic way, she has no access to Catholic books and is shut out from intelligent Catholic society. She desires a situation where those privileges will not be withheld. She cannot teach music or French but could be a matron in a school or take charge of 2 or 3 young misses, or copy law papers, or keep house. She has a daughter aged 21 who teaches music and French in Nashville and one who has earned high enconiums from those who have employed her. She would like them to be with her and rescue them from heretical tendencies. The daughter has been baptized and confirmed by Bishop LeFev(e)re; she is now governess in a Presbyterian minister's family. Beaumont has a Protestant friend living in New Orleans and through her, Beaumont ventures to write. (In the Archbishop Anthony Blanc papers).
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1858 Mar. 29
Kane, Father R(ichard):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When (Blanc) appointed Kane to this post Kane felt it his duty to accept. He has done his best; if God gives him better health he will preach again. His attempt to sing Mass proved a failure. Kane resigns unconditionally. He is sick, yet he will try to help Father Cornelius (Moynihan) this week.
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1858 Mar. 29
Quigley, Father H(ugh?):
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Quigley understands that Bishop (Henry Damien) Juncker is to return from Europe in a few days. In the meantime Quigley is spending a few days with Father (Edward) Sorin. He has some affairs to arrange in Illinois and then will be ready to place himself under Lefevere's jurisidiction. He can be addressed at Springfield, Illinois.
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(18)58 Mar. 29
Shanahan, Father Philip:
Fort Smith, Ark(ansas)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Shanahan will comply with Blanc's note of the 11th to get some one to take care of Father (Patrick) Martin's property here. Shanahan does not recollect having any such student as the one mentioned in the letter to give the $10 bill to; it must be (Peter?) Clarke, a subdeacon, who was here when Martin was up(?); he is now at Little Rock. Blanc is to tell Martin that Shanahan got the deed from the court.
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1858 March 29
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Not having heard from Purcell at Bardstown Spalding supposes he missed his letter or that Purcell has made some other arrangements for the writing of the pastoral. They have a retreat going on in the Cathedral which is doing much good. Father (C.F.) Smarius (S.J.) is preaching it and large crowds attend. It will end on Easter Sunday. Spalding has deferred the Jubilee till about Pentecost because he found out from Gury and others that the Easter Communion could not suffice for gaining the Indulgence, nor would the Lenten fast do for that prescribed. Mother Catharine died in the midst of her orphans on the might of the 20th— a little before midnight. She was buried at Nazareth on Sunday the 22nd. The sisters and pupils walked a half a mile from the Academy to meet the body. Spalding performed the service and preached since he was at Nazareth at the time. A lengthy biographical sketch will appear in an early number of the "Guardian."
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1858 Mar. 30
Dugas, J.B.L.:
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The trustees of St. Elizabeth having learned that Blanc is to come on Quasimodo Sunday to give Confirmation, they ask him to bless their church at the same time.
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1858 Mar. 30
Rosecran, Father S(ylvester) H.:
Mt. St. Mary's of the West Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. Scammon's one chance for a house on the hill is Sturm's who wishes $250.00 in advance. The house is good and there are also 3 acres of ground so the rent is just, but knowing no one of means, Rosecrans cannot secure for Scammon this comfortable home.
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1858 Mar. 31
Chandy, J(ea)n B(aptis)te:
St. Bonnet-la-Chateau, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chandy's brother, Father P(eter John) Chandy, (C.M.), who died 5 or 6 years ago was in May 1850, treasurer at St. Vincent College, Cape Girardeau. It became urgent for his family to settle the inheritance he left. In the absence of a will settlement is impossible. They have obtained (Blanc)'s address from his father, persuaded that (Blanc) will give them the place and date of Father Chandy's death and whether he left a will. If the will exists, (Blanc) is to send it to the person most favored, if it is not J(ean) B(aptis)te. P.S. He has many needs to bring up his large family. If his deceased brother left anything in America, he would be happy to receive it. He suspects that the will would be in his favor.
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