1867 Aug.
Bullus, Commodore Oscar
New York (City) (New York)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Bullus reminds Brownson that he had written to him a year ago requesting information regarding Charles E. Stuart. He wishes to thank Brownson for the information received. Bullus has further learned that this Stuart is an imposter. This Stuart, now married to a Mr. Lawrence's niece was once married to a whilelmia Phillips in Dublin. Stuart's real name is McWatter and he is a bigamist. He told his wife, Emily Newton, that the other women had been his mistress. His present wife learned the truth upon a visit to England. During the Civil War, Stuart went to Richmond and refused to fight. Brigadier General Bullus says this is all falsehood, and that he has documentary proof of all this information. Brownson may make use of any of this information. Bullus wishes Brownson would not say that Stuart has wished to marry one of Bullus' daughters.
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(1867 Aug.)
Combalot, Father:
Chateau D'Epoisier(?), (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
He learns that Father Millet, who has lived with him for two years, wishes to leave him and go to the foreign missions. Combalot begs (Odin) to make a supreme effort to have Millet return to Chatenay to continue to aid him in a work which will disappear if Millet abandons him. Millet knows that the Bishop of Grenoble is unsympathetic to them. His chapel would be deprived of canonical privileges. He begs (Odin) to have Millet wait until Combalot's return. He is to give a retreat at Versailles next Sunday and then start back.
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1867 Aug.
L'Eveque, Madame C.:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
She sends a collection of relics which their mother sends to Purcell. It is the Mother de Befforoy who sends them and she asks prayers for her children. Purcell is to give some of the relics to Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans. They would like to see Purcell again and say Mass for them before his departure. She prays for the grace to work in America.
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1867 Aug. 1
Denavit, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Rome, Italy)
Denavit has had two letters from (Odin), the first from Turin about the loss of his trunk and the second from Acqui telling of its recovery. There are several letters awaiting (Odin) here. He has received from Father (Gilbert) Raymond the will and death certificate of Father (Stephen) Rousselon. They expect (Odin) next week. Father Duplay will regret not seeing (Odin) as he left several days ago for a month with his family. They also are expecting Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis. Among the young men (Odin) has seen, Denavit knows only Mr. Massardier who wrote that he is still resolved to go with (Odin). Father Meritan, one of Denavit's confreres, says he has another seminarian who has decided to go. The Superior thought he had found a deacon for (Odin). but he has priest uncles who oppose his going; he had to give it up. A deacon gave his name to Dubuis; his priest uncle also opposed his going but said he would not oppose his going with (Odin).
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1867 Aug. 3
De Neve, Father J(ohn):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
He sends Lefevere's bill for the scholastic year of 1866-67. Three drafts on (Adolphe) Certes of the Association of the Propagation shows a balance of $654.26.
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1867 Aug. 5
Begès, Father C(leme?)nt:
Varennes, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Begès thanks (Odin) for his letter so full of consolations. He would like to follow his advice in regard to Father Combalot but circumstances which Father Millet will explain forced him to return to his family and it was at Varennes, at the home of one of his uncles, pastor there, that he received (Odin)'s letter. Neither the tears of his family nor the prospect of what he will suffer can shake his resolution. His family affairs are all in order and he asks (Odin) to give the place and time of meeting him, as well as a letter for the Bishop of Rodez.
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1867 Aug. 8
Perché, Father N(apoleon) J(oseph):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Only a few hours after mailing his letter of July 28, Perché received Odin's of July 6. From what Father (Charles M.) Menard wrote them, Odin's health is good. Perché does not expect Odin before the end of November as Odin will no doubt visit several seminaries in France which would be in the beginning of October. If Odin would not be back for the ordinations for which he set the time, he is to write in time for them to notify Bishop (Auguste Marie) Martin. Martin was there one day; he came just at the time of the aniversary service for Archbishop Blanc on June 19. He said if there was ever anything he could do, to let him know. Father (Gilbert) Raymond and Perché have got along so far without any differences. The little incident Perché wrote of in his preceding letter has not altered their agreeableness. However in spite of his zeal and activity, Raymond does not inspire much confidence nor respect. Perché believes it is very important to find a capable priest for Trinity Parish; the present one is not capable. Perché inquires whether (Odin) authorized him to change the trustees who were there at the time of Father Schifferer. The fact is that he has changed them without asking Raymond or Perché. Father (L.) Hoste has just sent his resignation as pastor of New Iberia. Perché refused it and asked him to wait for (Odin)'s return. Hoste is an excellent priest but he complains occasionally about his assistant Father (Yves C.) Rivoallan. It all amounts to insignificant things. Father (Joseph) Viau has finished his church at Royville. He asked Perché to bless it and Perché will try to go next month. The poor young man has made himself ill but is better now. Perche believes he is threatened with consumption. East Baton Rouge seems to be on a good basis. Perche preached there to a great number of Catholics and Protestants. He also preached at West Baton Rouge. Father (Theophile) Blancgarin seems to succeed very well. At St. Michael Perché passed the whole time of the Triduum in preaching and hearing confessions. He was equally satisfied with his visits to St. John Baptist and St. Peter's. Father (Eleazar) Vignonet is the same; Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) gave him several severe lessons but it does not correct him at all. All is quiet among the clergy of the city. The city has only a few isolated cases of yellow fever and cholera.
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1867 Aug. 11
Alleau, Father Th.:
Choisy-le-roi, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Henri Boudousquié is of age. If he had been a minor Alleau would be opposed to his going. But his family no longer writes to Alleau; they no longer send any money; he has advanced 1500 francs. Henri is not yet enough of an architect to make his living. Mr. Blondel, his patron, all his friends at Versailles, his confessor, everyone whose advice he asked, advised him to leave. Henri's commitment is for two years; this term will be of infinite good to the young man. It would be a disgrace and misfortune for him to abandon the papal flag. Alleau does not think (Odin) could take such a step without knowing if Henri would consent. The Boudousquié family is very impressionable; it is good for Henri to be away from them for a few years. The Archbishop of Paris sent Alleau to Choisy-le-Roi, a little town of 6000. They are waiting impatiently for photographs of their young Zouave; Alleau will send (Odin) one if he is not coming soon to Paris. G. D'Aquin was at Alleau's; they had a very agreeable visit; they talked a lot about (Odin) and New Orleans. D'Aquin shares Alleau'a ideas about Henri. P.S. The Commission for the Pontifical Zouaves is presided over by Mr. Fonnelgue(?). But these men have nothing to do when the commitment has been signed at Rome. There must be enormous reasons such as reasons of state to break such an engagement. Henri is free but Alleau hopes he has honor. Henri's commitment is something honorable, excellent.
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1867 Aug. 12
Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton:
Lima, (Peru)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Since the writer was pressed for time, she was unable to see Brownson. She left New York on June 1st and met her husband on June 24th at Callao. The Admiral is a sick man, and has gone on a little cruise to Payta. When he returns they hope to move to Valparaiso and remain some months. If the Admiral does not become better, Mrs. Dahlgren will try to persuade him to apply for sick leave. Since her husband was out of the country, the Memoir of Ulrich (Dahlgren), which Brownson was so good to consider in the most favorable light, was placed into the hands of his sister, Miss Dahlgren, with instructions to make the best arrangements possible for its forthcoming. It was the best Mrs. Dahlgren could do. First it went to Lippincott and was rejected, next to Harpers who also rejected it on the ground that it would be a poor sale. Then the manuscript went to Boston where Mr. Field read it, was pleased, and a contract was signed whereby the Admiral was to have 1000 copies printed for $1200. The first hundred pages are done. A delay has now occurred. She encloses (no enclosure) Field's criticism. Although friendly in spirit, it is hard on the admiral to have it suppressed on such a general statement. He is willing to amend it but Mrs. Dahlgren is disgusted. After all, Brownson found the literary execution to be admirable. She asks Brownson to go to Boston and ask Mr. Field to point out the faults he considers important. If Brownson is unable to perform this request, she asks him to have a literary friend in Boston do the job. The Admiral will write to Mr. Field by this steamer that Brownson had read the work and approved its execution. She asks Brownson to do what he can to speed publication because it means so much to the Admiral. Peru is a poor, God forsaken country. The people look as meek as their donkeys. The Church needs a downright persecution to awaken its torpid members. The clergy have had everything their own way. One third of Lima is in unproductive Church property and yet hideous beggars appeal to you at every step.
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1867 Aug. 14
Beaudequin, S.J., Father D.:
(Lyons, France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
(Odin) may celebrate Mass tomorrow at the privileged altar of the sanctuary of Fourvières. Beaudequin awaits him with pleasure.
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1867 Aug. 15
Dominique, Cap., Father:
La Bourboule-les-bains, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
He hastens to reply to (Odin)'s request for a foundation of their order (Capuchins) in New Orleans. At present it is impossible. They are completing two foundations in France, already begun, and two or three others are to open. The Archbishop of Algiers has asked to have them in his see city. The Congregation of the Propaganda has assigned them the mission Galla in East Africa.
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1867 Aug. 15
(Harrison, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Her requests of May have remained without reply. She needs advice. Sister Ther(e)sia de St. Joseph, (R.U.) writes that Perché will be coming at the end of September or beginning of October. But St. Pierre must tell him about the letter, written, she thinks, by Mother Ste. Séraphine (Ray, R.U.) or Sister St. Michel. The lines which wounded the little Galveston Community were: "that the lands they were using were their (Ursulines of New Orleans?) property and that they still left Galveston the use of the land on which their convent stood but from the lands they had divided into lots to rent, they claim at least half of the revenue." (Also): "at the time (New Orleans?) was in trouble and Galveston could have covered it, they enlarged and built." The Galveston Community finds this demand unjust; they always intended to pay the last penny of the debt contracted by Mother Ste. (Jane de) Chantal, (R.U.). Their reply was that: "they had not answered immediately as a slight accident had prevented using a pen for 10 days on the part of the one whose duty it was to reply in her double role of treasurer and secretary of the chapter. They still owe $3400 and hope to make the first payment at the end of the month when their pupils leave. Their land today is the fruit of their economies and labors; foundations are not reclaimed. 21 years ago Galveston was about to be abandoned because of lack of subjects. However the property was given to the diocese and the Bishop was to place there whatever congregation he thought proper. This is what Mother Ste. Aresène Blin, R.U.), Mother Ste. Claire, (R.U.), and Mother Ste. Marie, (R.U.) told them. Mother should write to the Sisters at Quebec and ask if their convent at Three Rivers belongs to them; she should ask the same question of the first house of the Visitation in the United States. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis told St. Pierre last year that the religious property of Texas could be sold only with the permission of the Pope. They rented the second piece of land in order to pay the high taxes. Perché signed the instrument as the first witness." The reply, written by Ste. Séraphine, came a few days ago. She was neither maternal nor reasonable. St. Pierre will send the two letters and the replies to Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) on his return. If the New Orleans Community gave this property for a foundation, it should also give the papers, to be kept in the convent archives in Galveston. The yellow fever is terrible. Father (Joseph) Anstaett has been alone for several days to visit the two hospitals, the sick in town and to serve the convent. Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut is worn out taking care of Father (Paul) Krauss who has yellow fever and Father (J. Champin) Champain who has chills and fever. Father McGee left for the interior; Sister is indignant that he left at this time. They lost one of their gardeners.
1867 Aug. 15
Hewit, H(enry) S.:
New York City, New York
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hewit did not succeed in ordering the Peby lectures till Aug. 14. He had to go to Albany which upset Hewit's schedule. As Hewit is an extensive consumer of the water, and since he is responsible for the bottles, Brownson may keep them as long as he wishes. Only thing Brownson has to pay for is the carriage. Hewit received a short letter from Father Hewit before the latter did, and it stated they had a nice trip. Will see Mrs. Brownson next week.
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1867 Aug. 17
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Raymond has written (Odin) several letters which he must have received. Things have gone smoothly except for one thing which has caused much trouble to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché and Raymond. Trinity Church was somewhat upset even while (Odin) was there. For a month all has been upside down. The Germans are easily excited but Perché thought that Father Bernard had been wrong. Bernard wanted to make truly extravagant expenditures and the association was forced to pay for them; on several occasions he made bitter remarks about persons who did not deserve them; he refused to dismiss a servant who had a bad reputation; Friday he sent in his accounts which were very incomplete. Perché made the decisions but left the rest to Raymond who wrote him a letter which he sent with his papers which Bernard had asked for. It is absolutely necessary that (Odin) bring someone to place at this church; they say he could get one at Strasbourg. There is much yellow fever; the porter's wife died this morning. It would be well not to bring the young people too soon. Father (Albino) Desgaultière arrived here yesterday on his way(?) to Texas. (.S.) Bernard left tonight.
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1867 Aug. 19
Freret, R.S.C., Madame L.:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Perhaps (Odin) is not yet back from Rome. She wrote a long letter several months ago. She is the first Religious of the Sacred Heart whose profession he received on July 30, 1865. She is resigned to stay at Natchitoches as long as her superiors keep her there but she would like to be in their new foundation in New Orleans. It appears they will have very few students as the crops were entirely lost here. They read his latest letter in the Propagateur and they wish they could hear him talk of the Holy Father. In a few days they will begin their retreat. Their Superior Mother Doremus, (R.S.C.) is no stranger to (Odin) nor are several of the other Ladies whom he saw at St. Michael and (Grand) Coteau. Freret asks (Odin)'s prayers for herself and her sister Anna (Freret?) whose health has permitted her to return to her novitiate.
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1867 Aug. 19
Ozanne, L(ouis):
Rennes, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
(Odin) no doubt received a letter in Rome from the Superior of the Seminary at Rennes. His vocation remains the same and he longs to be on the way.
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1867 Aug. 20
Boudousquié, Henri A.:
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Yesterday when he received (Odin)'s letter he went immediately to the Vatican to see Monsignor de Mérode to ask him to obtain his release. Mérode had gone to Belgium three weeks ago. So he found the Colonel who said he would ask for his release. (Odin) is very kind to offer to help; Boudousquié asks him to do all he can to take him to New Orleans, to his old mother. P.S. (Odin) is to send the money as soon as possible and let him know where to join him.
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1867 Aug. 20
Labbé, Father C.M.:
Rennes, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Labbé wrote (Odin) at Rome several months ago to send the request of (Louis) Ozanne who wishes to go to New Orleans with (Odin). This young man has a good natural ability; he has finished one year of theology. Labbé is not without some doubts about his vocation. The subdeacon they talked of is waiting only for a word from (Odin). They hope to see (Odin) again before he leaves for America.
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1867 Aug. 20
Marion, Father F(rancis) M.:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Marion will leave from Havre on the 29th on the steamer "Europe". He will leave Paris Monday night. If (Odin) has anything to tell him or to be done he can write to the Fénélon Hotel. Father (Charles M.) Ménard left August 15.
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1867 Aug. 22
Félix, Brother Marie:
Paradis, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Brother has just written to Father (Francis M.) Marion, Pastor of New Iberia, about a plan for their Brothers (of the Sacred Heart) in his parish. Brother Athanasius, American provincial, has not yet visited there but intends to do so soon. Their Superiors in France, before sending Brothers, wise the pastor to talk with the Provincial who lives at the Male Orphan Asylum in Mobile. As Athanasius often stays at the Archbishop's house in New Orleans, he will see (Odin) on his return.
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1867 Aug. 23
Denavit, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
France)
Denavit received a registered letter for (Odin); he thinks it is from England. Denavit does not know the amount enclosed; he will keep it until (Odin) says what to do with it. The Superior has not yet returned; they expect him soon. No new subjects have presented themselves for (Odin)'s mission since he left. They hope to see (Odin) soon.
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1867 Aug. 23
Gauthier, Abbé:
Chateau de la Valette, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Last year Gauthier was a tutor at Clermont F(erran)d where he met Father (Francis M.) Marion; they quickly formed a friendship. Their conversations about America captured his imagination. (He lists the many obstacles opposed to his going, including) his age, 35, and the fact that he has never exercised his ministry.
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1867 Aug. 23
Pius IX, Pope:
Rome, (Italy)
to Father Robert Seton:
(Rome, Italy)
Seton is named Prothonotary Apostolic. Signed by Cardinal N(icholas) Paraccioni Clarelli. Registered in the archives of the College of Prothonotaries Apostolic on August 27, 1867.
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1867 Aug. 26
Beaudequin, S.J., Father D.:
Fourvieres, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Ambierle, France)
It was very kind of (Odin) to send Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis to ordain their future American missionary. He leaves it to their American (Jesuits) to express their gratitude. Dubuis spent the evening and night with them. On Sunday morning at 5:30 the ordination took place and at a quarter of one Dubuis took the cars for Rouane and Paris. They learned that the yellow fever is raging in New Orleans and he will try to have the departure of their young men put off to October or even later. May Our Lady of Fourvieres watch over the New Orleans missionaries and restore the health of (Odin) to whom Beaudequin owes his priesthood.
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1867 Aug. 27
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to Maj(or) H(enry) F. Brownson:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Brownson has just suffered his most severe attack of the gout. This fact together with the amount of writing he has to do for the Catholic World and the Tablet have been the reasons for not writing (Henry). However he is anxious to hear from his son and asks him to write soon. (Henry) is cautioned not to believe that his parents do not care to hear from him just because they do not answer his letters. His mother worries, and is afraid if a fortnight goes by without hearing from him. She feels that (Henry) was angry with her when he was last home and thought she did not care about seeing him. Brownson tells (Henry) that if this is so then (Henry) does her great wrong for she loves to have him visit her. He is asked to come home in the middle of September, if possible, when the weather will be cooler, the mosquitoes less troublesome, and the grapes will be eatable. In addition, they can celebrate Brownson's birthday. Brownson does not regret Stanton's suspension, thou it will hurt the President and he feels the same was in regard to other changes made or expected. He favors the policy of the President rather than that of Congress even though a mess has been made between them. The country just has no statesmen. Brownson declares himself to be no Democrat and yet has no sympathy with the Republicans, being tired also of insane doctrines held by the Radicals. He is not sorry that he is too old and too infirm to be an to be an Active politician and he places his only hope for the country in the providence of God. Orestes Jr. has visited (Henry) and Brownson hopes that the visit was pleasant. Orestes is said to have great natural abilities but lacks in general information, his mind needing breadth and expansion as well. He will never be a philosopher but he is what is better than that namely, an honest man and good Christian. (Brownson) thanks Henry for treat Orestes so well. Orestes seems to have lost all memory of things that occurred when he was home after the death of Pauline. Brownson asks (Henry) to come home as soon as possible and make the hear of his family glad.
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1867 Aug. 27
Cellier, Father:
Ché, St. Georges-en-Couzan, (France)
to Father (Denavit):
Lyons, France)
Today, after (Denavit)'s consent, Cellier has decided to leave. (Denavit) is to inform Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M. and let him know the time of departure. Cellier's vacation was spent very pleasantly with Father Bertheas, their new assistant.
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1867 Aug. 27
Englefield, Joseph A.:
Grottamare, Italy
to Father ( ):
Englefield reports an attack upon the Catholics in the United States, by a writer in the Italian paper, "Opinione", in which the writer denies that the Church is growing in America and attacks the patriotism of the American clergy especially during the Civil War. Because of his friendship with the late Archbishop John Hughes and other clergymen he feels obliged to accuse the writer of deliberate falsehoods. The object of such an attack was to gain followers to the party against religion, with the intention of taking forcible possession of Rome and liquidating Church property. The government officials are corrupt and taxes are so burdensome that the people will not stand for any new taxes. As the government is in need of money, many have been forced to loan it money, resulting in their near bankruptcy. Forged paper money has led to a decline in improvements. Englefield feels that the bad example shown by the corrupt government officials will be imitated by the lower classes, where there is real want, and where religion is no longer allowed to penetrate. P.S. Mrs. Englefield wishes to be remembered and says that the baby is improving, as the weather is unusually warm for this time of the year, but due to the failure of the corn crop there is an impending scarcity of provisions.
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1867 Aug. 27
Pacifici, Lucas:
Rome, (Italy)
to Monsignor Robert Seton:
(Rome, Italy)
Pacifici, Dean of the College of Prothonotaries Apostolic, sends to Seton who was given the title on August 23, 1867, the regulations and privileges of the College as set forth in the letter of Pius IX, in his letter of February 7, 1853.
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1867 Aug. 27
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
In ending his letter several days ago, on the departure of the pastor of Trinity Church, Raymond said that the yellow fever had caused the death of the porter's wife. Father (Constant) Orhant got the fever on Tuesday night and he died last night. It is a blessing to die in the fervor of one's ordination. Everyone looked on him as a saint. But what a loss here. Raymond has just written to Father Perché to come so that they can try to replace him. Mr. Faget said yesterday that (Odin) must not bring priests from Europe before November; it is too dangerous for them. Father Bernard's leaving was even more sad. Raymond is writing to Orhant's family; he asks (Odin) to send on the letter.
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1867 Aug. 28
Bogaerts, Father J(ohn B.):
Olmen, (Belgium)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Several days ago the rector of the American College told Bogaerts that (Odin) was at Lyons. When (Odin) was in Rome Bogaerts wrote him but he has had no reply. At Brussels there is an Association for poor churches which furnishes necessary church articles. Each request must be approved by the Bishop of the place. (Odin) knows the need of Bogaerts' church at Gretna. These Ladies have prepared vestments for Bogaerts' church; he needs only (Odin)'s approval. Bogaerts is leaving soon and would like to take them with him. The students at the Grand Seminary of Malines were sent to their homes this summer because of sickness. They are to come back the last of September. So the most favorable time for a visit there would be the first days of October.
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1867 Aug. 28
Herbin, Jeanne Marie:
Lyons, France
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Ambierle, France)
(Odin) was so good to her poor sick one that she is going to tell him that she is convalescing and Herbin hopes there will be no after effects of the typhoid. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis promised to come to dinner with (Odin) on (Odin)'s return from Germany. This will compensate for her not being at Ambierle. She had a visit this morning from (Odin)'s nephew Barbarin of Pierre-Benitte; he wished to see (Odin). She advised him to send his wife to Ambierle. It would be so great a pleasure for her cousin Benoite. Herbin has a little request that Jean Claude asked of her. She found only very coarse material; she would like to have done better. (She signs as Odin's cousin).
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1867 Aug. 28
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Raymond wrote yesterday about the death of Father (Constant) Orhant. Orhant worked principally with persons of color whose confidence he had gained. The white people held him in high esteem but there must be someone for the Negroes. All of the priests in the city were in attendance. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché chose Father (Philibert) Gutton. Gutton was Raymond's assistant at Opelousas two years. All the priests in the city are doing well except the pastor of Trinity. His congregation suffered under him but they will recover. In the country, some confreres have complained of Father (Eleazar) Vignonet, among them Father Gouvenot (de la Rivière). As for the assistants, Father (J.B.) Preau is going from bad to worse. The pastor of New Iberia complains that his assistant is unruly. The strange unoccupied life of Father (Amédée) Béccard has struck Raymond more than ever since (Odin) left. Raymond told the Superior of the house where Orhant heard the children's confessions that he had no one to send in his place. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd received $500, coming, Raymond believes, from the Leopoldine Society. They were in extreme need. The Superior at Opelousas had asked permission to go to Brown County, when Perché did not give it, she gave it to herself. She returned after two weeks. Sisters St. Vincent, (R.U.) suddenly appeared here, sent from Tuscaloosa to Opelousas. Raymond was convinced that she would not be received and dissuaded her from going. She decided to go to Brown County. (Odin) will not have forgotten how much trouble the Sisters of Mount Carmel gave him by the way they acted about their building. They have made an addition costing $8000, concealing it from Raymond. Soon after, another more important incident took place. Mr. Castani's first plan amounted to $28,000; (Odin) had said he could not consent to that. They reduced it to $20,000. By chance Raymond has learned that they have gone back to the $28,000 plan. Raymond talked to the Council; Sister St. Augustin, protested furiously and told him she was going to get rid of him. Perché has taken charge of it. These Sisters are truly good but they lack reflection. They have never governed; Father (Stephen) Rousselon did everything for them. As for the house, the sacristan is better since Raymond spoke to him; Josephine is in a bad humor from time to time but Raymond bears it patiently. Raymond has not used any of the money (Odin) left. St. Mary's Church is repaired, the Archbishopric is repaired; 4/5 of the expenditures are paid; it will not cost (Odin) anything. The old church is to open Sunday; the two tiers of pews on the wall are for persons of color; the two in the middle are for the German. A young Alsatian priest from Texas can preach in German and Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut could not keep him; Perché and Raymond took pity on him. This morning Father Dubreuil recommended him. This morning he complained of a violent headache; it could be the yellow fever. Raymond called Dr. Faget. (Odin) is to bring a good priest for Trinity; also some young priest from Strasbourg who speaks French and German.
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1867 Aug. 29
Denavit, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Ambierle, France)
Denavit is sending the registered letter he spoke of. He expected to find banknotes but it enclosed only various letters. (F.P.) Ponchon spent a year and some months at the seminary; they conferred tonsure without the least difficulty. Suddenly without saying goodbye to anyone except the Superior, Ponchon left and went to Father Comballot's. Denavit thinks this was not ill will, but lack of judgment. After several months Comballot wished to have him ordained a subdeacon; the Cardinal did not wish to grant a dimissorial. That is why Comballot had him attached to the diocese of St. Jean de Maurienne and the bishop of that diocese ordained him. They do not know whether he thought of the missions. He is a good young man and Denavit would not dare to dissuade (Odin) from receiving him. The Superior has not yet arrived. Denavit will send whatever arrives for (Odin) up to September 2.
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1867 Aug. 29
Lemonnier, C.S.C., Father A(ugustus):
Notre Dame, Indiana
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He had expected to be able to tell how the new bell sounds, but it will not be ready until noon. He thanks Edwards and his parents for their kindness while he was in Toledo. Mrs. (William) Sherman and family, with Gen. C(harles) Ewing have been at Notre Dame for a few days. They have to build several new buildings at Notre Dame, but don't know where or how to begin. John O'Connell, (C.S.C.) and the others received the habit last Saturday. They seemed very happy in their new life.
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1867 Aug. 3(0)
Félix, Brother M(a)rie:
Paradis, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of:
New Orleans Lyons, France)
As (Odin) is to visit them next Thursday, September 5, Brother asks him to come half a day earlier. Their retreat will close Thursday morning and all the Brothers (of the Sacred Heart) and the superiors will be very happy to have him that day. The Bishop of Puy is to preside.
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1867 Aug. 31
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of:
Hartford, Connecticut)
The Passionist Fathers of West Hoboken will open a mission there September 8 and he wishes McFarland's approval and faculties of the diocese for them. They ask jurisdiction over reserved cases as arise from marriage unlawfully contracted before a minister of justice or any jurisdiction conferred on missionaries. He is told that Father (Michael B.) Roddan is improved. He had 500 children at Holy Communion this week.
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1867 Aug. 31
Marion, Father F(rancis M.):
Brest, On board the Europe, (France)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Before leaving Breast, Marion must tell (Odin) about free passages by the trans-Alantic company. The request must be made at least a month in advance, saying that he is an Archbishop and French. He can obtain passage for priests or seminarians in second class. In Paris he is to ask for Mr. Beaufeu's office. Father (Charles M.) Ménard left gratis and Marion will also, as well as Bishop (Louis Amadeus) Rapp(e) and four seminarians. Marion found on board 8 men from New Iberia; they seem delighted to learn that he will probably return among them. Marion asks (Odin) to do everything possible to bring him some Brothers. At the Fénélon Hotel he saw some of Father de Lamen(n)ais's Brothers (of Christian Instruction); he believes (Odin) could have some of them. Marion gives the address of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny who specialize in the education of negroes; they have about 10 Irish Sisters who could leave.
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1867 Aug. 31
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
Lyons, France)
Raymond has just received (Odin)'s letter of August 10 from Lyons. The Ladies of Providence do not believe they can accept the terms of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Father (J. Francois) Raymond has already made arrangements with a lay person for his school next year. But (Odin) is to bring as many Brothers as he can. The public schools will be open to Negroes in all probability. By breaking everyone and reconstructing everything on the black plan, General (Philip) Sheridan has been broken himself. He has been sent to Missouri and is to be replaced by General (Winfield Scott) Hancock on the refusal of General (George H.) Thomas. The old city council is broken; a new one, white and colored has been created by military order. A new direction of the schools is to place the public schools on a new basis next year, that of a mixture of the two races. Father (John B.) Duffy (C.SS.R.) says the Catholic schools will gain much by this. The German school could use several Brothers. If (Odin) brings more than are needed, at Trinity, they will be useful everywhere. Father C(ornelius) Moynihan and Father (E.J.) Foltier have schools; Raymond is going to try to open one for First Communion. Raymond told Mrs. (Antoine) Boudousquié what concerned her. She says Father (Th.) Alleau played a very evil role. Father (Francis M.) Marion has written to New Iberia that he was going to return. Father (L.) Ho(s)te, although very weak, was surprised. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché thinking that (Odin) would not accept Marion, told Raymond that he would not receive him unless he had a letter from (Odin). Hoste will leave New Iberia without regret but Perche thinks Marion will not be welcome. Perché is at Opelousas giving a retreat to the Sisters. Father Bernard left 12 days ago, Deo gratias; Raymond has charge of Trinity. Raymond wrote 4 days ago about the death of Father (Constant) Orhant from yellow fever. 3 days ago he wrote that the young Alsatian priest who had been so much help at Trinity and at the old restored church at the Archbishopric, had also fallen ill. Today Raymond gave him the last sacraments. The yellow fever is terrible this year. Dr. Faget and Dr. Roaldez have asked him to write to tell (Odin) not to bring the young people here before November. Raymond begs (Odin) to bring all the priests he can. One is needed as pastor of Trinity; a young priest is needed here for Sunday at the old church at the Archbishopric. Part of it is occupied by persons of color but a good part is taken by the Germans of the neighborhood. There are several parishes vacant; others to be opened. (Odin) is also to bring Brothers, not for Opelousas but for Trinity and several other places. They could establish a central house at Trinity and go to several parishes. Sisters will be received with open arms at Trinity. They will be more disposed than ever after their new trials with Father Bernard. A central house at Trinity would be wonderful. Regards from Perché, Father Chalon, Josephine, and all. Mrs. Mazureau and Mrs. Jerreau and Miss R. Garidelle send respects.
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