1868 Jan.
B(rownson), O(restes) A.:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
to (Lawrence) Kehoe:
(New York City, New York)
Brownson leaves home tomorrow and if Kehoe has not sent the remaining proof of the article on the "Reign of Law", he should send it to Father (Augustine F.) Hewit. He hopes to see Father (Isaac T.) Hecker on his return from Boston. If the new article which Brownson now sends is accepted, he would like it to appear in the same number with the "Reign of Law". He wishes to follow it with another article on the "Unity and Visibility of the Church".
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1868 Jan.
Gallen, Joseph A.:
Baltimore, M(arylan)d
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Due to his poor health he will not be able to come to (Odin's) diocese. The doctors have told him that the climate of New Orleans would only increase his malady. He regrets the decision for he knows that in New Orleans the harvest is great and the laborers few. Yet, since there are so many other young men at the seminary who have volunteered their service for New Orleans, he is somewhat consoled in knowing his absence will be of little importance. He heard from Sister Mary Aid who is sorry he cannot come to New Orleans. He will always remember (Odin's) kindness in paying his expenses at St. Charles and St. Mary's. He has not chosen a new bishop or diocese pending (Odin's) approval of his decision. He assumes the bishop chosen will repay (Odin) and he will try to pay the balance.
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(1868 Jan.)
Sacred Heart, Pupils of:
St. Michel, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Best wishes and prayers for the new year.
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1868 Jan. 1
Olivier, Camille:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Prayers and best wishes for (Odin) in the New Year from the students of the Sacred Heart.
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1868 Jan. 1
Purcell, Sister Mary Joseph:
Tralee, (Ireland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Against her wish another mail has passed since Purcell's came with its enclosure for cousin John. Purcell's letter was received with great joy. She asks if Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans is going to be sent to Buffalo as threatened in the paper. The Bishop (James F. Wood) of Philadelphia was in Dublin without coming to call on them. She would ask Purcell to scold him only it is a time of peace. She tells the story of the conversion of a Protestant by the name of Purcell. They are all well and happy at Spring Lodge. The brother of Miss Farrell, the governess, was found dead in bed. Sister Joseph's sister Ellen is still lingering. She asks Purcell to pray for her brother John who is allowing his children to be raised in heresy by his Protestant wife. Denis is in Ceylon.
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1868 Jan. 1
Reculon, (S.M.), Father P.:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He and his confreres wish (Odin) every happiness and success in the new year. He has been ill recently, and therefore has suffered from both lack of sleep and physical weakness. The weather has been so horrible that it was impossible to come on Sunday. Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) announced that Reculon would preach next Sunday. That will delay his return a little, but he will arrive on Monday certainly.
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1868 Jan. 1
Spalding, M(artin) J. Archbp. of Baltimore:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
His health is excellent and he intends to live as long as he can. He lectured on Ireland the other evening and gave a decided opinion against Fenianism. Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo has written that the affairs of the Council have been settled by the Sacred Congregation and that they are giving prompt execution to the decision. Father (William) McCloskey has written Purcell that he has accepted and will be consecrated in January. P. S. He has written his answers to the 17 questions of the Congregation of the Council.
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1868 Jan. 2
Bellanger, S.M., Father F.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (P.) Reculon, (S.M.), conveyed to (Odin) the community's greetings, to which Bellanger adds his special greeting. He prays for (Odin's) conservation in health and in apostolic zeal. He asks (Odin) to credit the community for $32 in the Christmas Collection. He will send the money at the first occasion. P.S. Father Reculon was a little tired at first, but he is getting better.
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1868 Jan. 2
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.), Father Jos(eph):
St. Mary's, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He has been very busy during the holidays with his three missions. In Koputh he has the greatest difficulty to instruct the children. Times are too bad to build a church there. The teachers of the public schools are rather favorably inclined towards the Catholics. He wishes to introduce the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart. He suggests that Purcell in his Lenten Pastoral warn the Catholics against Secret Societies. This is a great difficulty.
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1868 Jan. 3
Fitzgerald, Edward, Bishop of:
Little Rock, Ark(ansas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He thanks (Odin) for his letter of December 24 and hopes that (Odin) will not be annoyed with Father (D.J.) Cogan's appeal. Fitzgerald confesses that he did write to Cogan in a tone of sarcasm. He does not regret what he wrote, however, and further feels that sarcasm was perhaps the only means possible to deflate Cogan's self-sufficiency and pretension. Cogan does have zeal; but unfortunately it is not directed by knowledge. He opened his academy and contracted immense debts. Fitzgerald aided him to the limits Cogan himself had said would be sufficient. But now that Fitzgerald has paid $2300 he finds that Cogan is still in debt for two, three, or four times that amount, he cannot get an exact statement of just how much. His real object in making the appeal is to be freed from the diocese. Cogan found that he could browbeat the previous administrator, Father P(atrick) Reilly. Any change from Arkansas is a promotion and thus a premium would be set upon opposition to the bishop. If another Bishop could relieve him from censures, Fitzgerald's authority over the priests of his diocese would be but a figment. Perhaps (Odin) does have such a special power from Rome. If not, he still submits the case to his judgment. It would be best to leave Cogan under censure for a while in order to teach him that he cannot resist the authority of his Bishop with impunity.
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1868 Jan. 3
McCloskey, Father W(illiam):
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is going to draw on Purcell for the pension of his students. Nothing official has been made known concerning the late council of Baltimore. The Bishop (James F. Wood) of Philadelphia will not relish the change much more than Milwaukee. The Archbishop of St. Louis (Peter Richard Kenrick) is spending a few weeks in Rome and will probably visit the Holy Land with Bishop (James) Duggan. The presence of Kenrick has removed the impression created by several letters written too soon after the late Council. McCloskey hopes Purcell will let him have Mr. Cusack. As Purcell is instrumental in sending him to Louisville, he hopes he will do something to help him. It is believed the French will aid the Holy Father if the Papal States are attacked.
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1868 Jan. 4
Le Saicherre, Father J(ohn) B(aptist):
New River, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Odin's) letter and his appointment to replace the deceased Father (Cyprian) Veyrat at Paincourtville. He will be there no later than January 12. He asks that (Odin) remember his old flock at New River. Although the mission is admittedly a difficult one, still the people are good willed, and much might be done if another priest were appointed. Otherwise, he fears many people might die without the sacraments. The sale of pews at Christmas brought in $233, of which $200 is already received. If (Odin) appoints a new priest to the parish, Le Saicherre will give him the money. Otherwise, he will use the money to reduce the church debt of $400. For himself, he is very pleased and honored with his new appointment. Both Veyrat and Father (Jules) Bouchet have been noted for the exemplary piety and harmonious work together. Le Saicherre will do his best to follow in Veyrat's footsteps. P.S. He received $10 for the seminary collection and will say ten Masses for (Odin's) intentions. (Odin) had sent him 30 Mass intentions. He now asks him to keep the remaining 20. His predecessor had left some which he wishes to acquit.
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1868 Jan. 5,
(Brownson, Sarah H.):
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to Henry (F. Brownson):
Mrs. Brownson received Henry's letter of the 27th, but since Mr. Brownson had previously written him, she supposed it was useless to write then. Henry will probably be married by the time he receives this letter and his mother wishes him and Josephine every blessing, spiritual and temporal. Mrs. Brownson looks upon Josephine as a daughter and hopes that she will always be a mother to Josephine. It will be impossible for (Mr.) and Mrs. Brownson to be present at the wedding on the following Wednesday, but they will be present in their minds. Mrs. Brownson is happy that Henry has picked such a good person for his wife, one so very amiable and so much good sense-as the Bible expresses it, "in whom the heart of her husband can fully trust." Henry is asked to write, explaining all the particulars of the wedding as well as to give his mother's regards to Mrs. Van Dyke and Miss Whipple. A Happy New Year to Henry and Jospehine. Annie (Brownson) is still with the Brownson's and they like her very much. (Mrs. Brownson) will never cease to love and respect her until she has forgotten dear John.
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1868 Jan. 5
Van Dyke, Father Ernest:
Rome, Italy
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He asks for an extension of a favor already granted, that his leave of absence be lengthened to 5 years after date of ordination to be spent in the diocese of Louisville under the charge of Dr. (William George) McCloskey, whom he reveres as a priest, as a rector and a gentleman. There is no foundation to reports that he wishes to leave the Detroit diocese. If Lefevere grants permission, he will leave Rome before the summer heat; if any articles are desired, orders should be sent early. Van Dyke would spend a couple of weeks with (Lefevere) before starting to Louisville.
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1868 Jan. 6
Baroux, Father L(ouis):
Silver Creek, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Since the first of January he has been absent on five different missions for the dangerously sick. The expenses of the church at Rush Lake have been paid, he has not any debt for this mission. Simgowa has got himself in trouble, paying the carpenters who have not finished the church, but the church is out of danger, the consequences are his.
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1868 Jan. 6
(Odin), J(ohn) M. Archbp. of New Orleans:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He would be happy to encourage the priest of whom Purcell speaks to come to New Orleans, but at present he has no situation to offer him. He brought four priests with him and ordained three since. He intended to subdivide the older parishes but the poverty of the state is so great that the priests cannot be supported. Father (Charles) Berard is accustomed to live in cities and a mission in the country would not suit him. The money Purcell send to the orphans has affored a great relief. The Sisters thank Purcell.
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1868 Jan. 7
Lemonnier, C.S.C., Father A(ugustus):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to James F. Edwards:
(Toledo, Ohio)
He just returned from St. Louis. Father General writes from France to be remembered to James Edwards. He sends his regards to Edwards' parents.
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1868 Jan. 7
Orth, Father Matth(ias):
Omena, (Michigan)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wishes to transfer to the New Orleans diocese. He was educated in Europe and ordained by Bishop (Frederic) Baraga of Marquette. He has served in this diocese for two and a half years, ministering to Irish, French, and German Catholics in their own language. He is 29 years old and healthy, but has found the everlasting winter very disagreeable, and has thus received Baraga's permission to apply to a southern diocese. He asks (Odin's) permission to enter the New Orleans diocese.
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1868 Jan. 8
Hecker, (Father) I(saac) T.:
(New York City, New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hecker just received his copy of Church Review which contains an article "Orestes A. Brownson as a Philosopher". Hecker sent Brownson a copy and informs him there will be no philosophical article for April number unless Brownson writes one which would be in answer to the Review. Hecker wants to know if Brownson has done anything toward the article "Monks of the West". Chocarne wants to take it up if Brownson cannot. The writer has been ill a week with gastritis and headaches, and because of it has been unable to do anything, even write. Hecker hopes Brownson's illness has made him feel toward him as much as Hecker's did toward Brownson.
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1868 Jan. 8
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of:
(Hartford, Connecticut)
In a few days he will send his annual report. He avails himself of Father (John) McCabe's trip to Providence to send a check for his cathedraticum and a letter written to him from Troy by Henry Kinerny. Kinerny got some necessaries thinking McFarland would allow them and finding that the Bishop had made no such provision he wrote to Hendricken but the President did not think this was right and has ordered Kinerny to pay by the 15th. Hendricken thinks Kinerny will make a good priest and hopes that McFarland will take care of this despite his other expenses for priests.
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1868 Jan. 8
(Lynch, O.P.), Sister Rose:
St. Mary's (Somerset, Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio)
They can never forget (Purcell)'s kind attention to their necessity. To know that he felt so kind an interest in their welfare was much more consoling to them than their great loss was painful. Two of them (Dominican Sisters) were in Columbus last week. (Theodore) Leonard purposes having their new house entirely finished the 1st of May. They have made arrangements to leave Perry Co(unty) forever on the 26th or 27th of next June. Leonard will send wagons for their movables and they will get carriages in the neighborhood to take the Sisters. They earnestly desire that (Purcell) come to see them soon after they take possession of their new house; she hopes it may be before they open school there and they are about to publish that they will commence September 1, 1868.
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1868 Jan. 8
Spalding, M(artin) J. Archbishop of Baltimore:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He read the Comedy of Convocation with much interest and mirth. It is the hardest blow which the church established by Parliament has received this century. He sends Purcell a copy of the 17 questions. The Cardinal asks for an answer in three or four months. The request for information concerning matrimonial laws is addressed to all the Archbishops. The case came up from Belgium. P. S. He is waiting to receive the documents before publishing the letter from the Pope.
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1868 Jan. 9
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He apologizes for the delay in informing Odin of his return. He encloses a statement of the expenses of Father (P.) Reculon, (S.M.). Part of their delay in arriving was a detour through Richmond and the inability to get through tickets to Vicksburg. He had wanted to see Bishop (John) McGill in Richmond concerning the legacy of Behan. He understands the will has gone through Chancery in England, but that individual legacies must be paid out by the Executors before the final distribution. Thus, it may be six months or more before it is settled. He received permission from (Arch)bishop (James Frederick) Wood to collect in Philadelphia, and will leave as soon as possible after Sunday.
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1868 Jan. 9
Pairier, Father Mathurin:
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
New Year's greetings with best wishes and prayers for (Odin).
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1868 Jan. 10.
Berard, Father C(harles):
Champagne, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is living with the pastor. The mission began Sunday. The general communion will be Saturday. The inhabitants of Champagne are eager to hear the word of God. He will report to Purcell the results of their efforts. This is his first work in the English language.
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1868 Jan. 10
Favre, Father C(lau)de:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
While visiting at Breacher (Brashear) City he heard that a lawsuit is pending between the railroad and the estate of (Walter Brashear) Breacher, for there has been discovered at New York a mortgage on all the property of the village. If the railroad loses its suit, all land sales will be declared void. Thus, Favre advises (Odin) to pay the amount due on the land for the church. The flooding and yellow fever have made it impossible to collect any of the subscription.
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1868 Jan. 10
Young, Father N(icholas) R.:
Kenton, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He has been so busy with his Fair that he did not write to offer the usual felications of the New Year. His affairs are peaceful and prosperous. His two sisters are now with him. One will return in a few days to Washington. He made $600 on the fair. The Germans have improved greatly. The best joke of the season is that Young won the preacher's gown. The Presbyterian ladies had a contest for the most popular minister. Young had 80 more votes than their minister.
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1868 Jan. 11
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has just received word that his copy of the Bollandists is about to arrive. He asks Odin to put the papers in the hands of the person who took charge of his. He also heard that they could pass free of duty as professional books. If so, he will take them as such. If on the other hand they must come as belonging to St. Joseph's (Day-) School (for Young Ladies at Natchez), he will give them to the school. He would rather pay duty or lose the books than make a statement which would not be correct.
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1868 Jan(uar)y 11
Müller, C.SS.R. Father Michael:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Müller's book "The Blessed Eucharist" is now ready for sale, and Mr. Piet will forward a copy. His object in writing to McMaster is ask a few words in praise of the book. His purpose in writing the book is to make Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament more generally known and better beloved. Christ will reward McMaster by distilling some drops of His sweet love in his heart. The Book on Prayer is half written.
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1868 Jan. 12
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father (F.):
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He submitted to Odin a marriage case concerning two colored persons, Cesar and Adele. Odin was to refer them to Father (Eleazer) Vignonet. Bellanger asks if Odin has any decision in the matter. He also restates the case of A(rthur) Roman who married Miss C. MacLelland before a Protestant minister. The girl was baptized a Protestant after their marriage. He asks what type of dispensation is needed to legitimize the marriage and their child. Last year Odin had abandoned his rights on their revenues of 1867 in favor of the repairs they were making. If possible, he asks Odin to do the same for this year. Bellanger had meant to send him an offering at the end of the year, but his numerous duties at the beginning of the month prevented him from doing so. He asks Odin's pardon and assures him of his devotion. P.S. Odin was not able to come with Father (P.) Reculon, (S.M.), on his first trip, but Bellanger asks him to come on Reculon's next visit.
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1868 Jan. 13
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He thanks Odin for his letter of the 6th. Father Henry Jacobs, the bearer of this letter, is on the way to see his brother, (Father James Jacobs, C.SS.R.). He recommends Jacobs to Odin's confidence and regard. Jacobs brings Odin the balance of the collection, $91.32.
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1868 Jan. 14
Dubreul, S.S., Father Jos(eph) Paul:
Balt(imore), (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All of (Odin's) seminarians are arrived and accommodated. Dubreul likes this group very much. All seem very well suited for seminary life, and have blended smoothly into the working of the seminary. He received the check for $600, and will have the two treasurers of Baltimore and St. Charles draw up the full bill. It will probably be high due to the numerous expenses for the new seminarians: English grammar and dictionaries, winter clothes, and so on. Dubreul wishes he could give (Odin) a greater reduction, but he has such a large group, 86, and it costs not less than $250 per head to run (St. Mary's Seminary), that it could not be less than $175 per person. In addition there are the difficulties with Archbishop (Martin John Spalding) of Baltimore which oblige them to maintain a difference between his diocese and the others. P.S. They send New Year's wishes and prayers to (Odin). (Martin F.) Power arrived yesterday. Dubreul notes that all the new seminarians subscribe to the "Catholic Propagator." While Dubreul wishes to remain good friends with Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché, he nonetheless must uphold the wisdom of the rule prohibiting magazines in the seminary. He leaves it to (Odin's) wisdom and mediation.
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1868 Jan. 14
Sorin, Father E(dward) (C.S.S.):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sorin is writing because he has not heard from Brownson in a long time and wants to remind him he owes an article to the Blessed Virgin from last year and "must have more articles this year than ever before."
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1868 Jan. 14
Widman, (S.J.), Father Conrad M.:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin)'s advice on a marriage case involving a colored minister. The man asked him to perform the marriage, but Widman replied that he could do so only as a civil magistrate, and not in any religious sense. He feared that perhaps he wished to demonstrate that all religions are the same. He learned, however, that both the man and his bride-to-be had been baptized Catholics and formerly practiced the faith. He decided to perform the marriage and thereby make it easier for the two to return to a better relationship with the Church. He performed the marriage publicly, making it clear to the witnesses that he assumed no responsibility other than that resulting from the civil act. He has become disturbed recently by the rise of a secret society throughout the South to combat the influence of Radicalism. Although the ends of the Society might be legitimate, he is disturbed about their means. His Negro parishioners are conducting themselves well which troubles some of the whites almost as much as if they were bad. On Christmas day a Negro revolt was announced; the first Mass they had 250 Communions. Several declared that they did not wish to have anything to do with such meetings because the priests did not like them. The conduct of Mr. R. is causing much scandal in the area. Widman knew the story of the affair for some months, but has been able to do nothing to avoid it. But since everyone knows of it, perhaps a public reprimand would be in order. He has learned with sorrow of the drunken suicide of Frank Smith, son of the late Doctor Smith. Leopold Smith of New Iberia, the husband of a daughter of Raphael Smith of Grand Coteau, is in his office at present and worries Widman about a state of mental alienation which although calm in ap0pearance, has thus far resisted all natural and supernatural remedies.
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1868 Jan. 15
Bazin, Father L(ouis):
Augusta, (Georgia)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hastens to answer (Odin's) inquiry regarding Doctor Pétard. He has lived in Augusta for two or three years. He remained there after the passage of the army of General (William T.) Sherman in which he was a surgeon. He has ministered chiefly to Negroes, and has a little pharmacy which does not do much business because people consider him a Northerner and particularly detest his service in Sherman's army. Bazin cannot say much of his morals except that he presently holds no religious belief and rarely sets foot within a Catholic Church. Some consider him a "big rascal" since he has unpaid debts which he apparently has no intention of paying. Lately, he buried a small child. Bazin believes his family in France is respectable. One of his sisters (Sister Marie Séraphine Pétard, V.S.M.) is in a convent at Paris. Another is married and the oldest wished to enter the convent but at the Doctor's departure for America, she took charge of the children of the first marriage. The Doctor's wife comes to church from time to time, but she says she does not understand what is going on. She does not speak English well, and wishes to return to France. She says that she has a brother who is a priest. This is all the information which Bazin has been able to gather.
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1868 Jan. 16
Cogan, Father D.J.:
Helena, Ark(ansas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received (Odin's) letter of the 7th and has been pacified by its holy and touching appeals to what ought to be virtuous in him. Bishop (Edward M. Fitzgerald) has not placed him under censure. On receipt of (Odin's) letter he wrote (Fitzgerald) an apology.
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1868 Jan. 16
DeNeve, Father J(ohn):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
Detroit, (Michigan)
He encloses bill No. 7 of Lefevere's account with the Amer(ican) Coll(ege) of Louvain. He expresses thanks for the favor Father (Henry) Ri(e)vers sent him; it gives him an opportunity to explain how the gentlemen who caused Lefevere to grieve are bad informers. If all were explained, Lefevere would not want Father (James Arnold) Princen; (Gerard) Van der Plas has not paid for his board; it is uncertain whether Janssens goes to America. DeNeve will try to send a priest for Redford because under the circumstances Father (Edmund) Dumont could not leave the College. DeNeve regrets that the collection taken up for ecclesiastical students is so small. He paid three years for Sweeny at Roulers. At present he has only four students who pay their pension; he prevailed on one to go to Detroit - Elvert. Lewis is in second year theology and DeNeve gave him to Detroit. For (John) Willemsen, he does not charge as he intends to prepare him for the college - professor or vice-rector. O'Donovan and (Ignatius) Rickert and a priest for Redford will come to America this year. Next year: Rafter, Macs and Lewis. For several students whose pensions are unpaid, DeNeve will have to find a bishop, not a patron, to recover his money to keep out of debt. If (Henry) Delbaere comes he will be secured for Detroit. There is no doubt that the Council will take place; DeNeve hopes to see Lefevere once more among them.
Enclosure:
Bill No. 7 for the scholastic year 1867-68 and No. 8 for the beginning of 1868-69.
DeNeve brings in the bill the names of students for Detroit who pay all their expenses as evidence that he tries to get from the students all he can and to do as much as possible for the missions. During 1867-68 he had 12 students for Detroit, sent 3 priests out to America, and received the 2 bills above mentioned, about 8000 francs. He made up by collection for Detroit the board of Willemsen, intended for Professor at the College, the money for Sweeny for 2 years at Roulers, and obtained a burse for Schaeken. Next year Bill No. 9 will not be so heavy if Lefevere does not want more than 9 students. (He lists the 9 students secured for Detroit.) He received 1000 francs from the Bishop (Theodore de Montpellier) of Liege, and hopes to reduce the cost of board for the students of the Bishops-Patrons next year.
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1868 Jan. 16
Hurd, Frank H.:
Mount Vernon, (Ohio)
to James Alphonsus McMaster:
New York, (New York)
He has been absent from home since Christmas, and this has delayed his answer in acknowledging the receipt of McMaster's beautiful and appropriate gift, at the hands of a mutual friend, Charles Campbell. The gift is appreciated, and is especially fitting, in that McMaster was the one who first set the writer's feet in the true path, and this should aid and strengthen him in the journey. He prays that the book may gain him salvation, and will serve to bring both McMaster and himself to Heaven.
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1868 Jan. 16
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He advises Odin not to receive into his diocese a priest named Father Curley, despite his exhibition of good testimonials. The man is on the way to New Orleans.
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1868 Jan. 17
Decuir, Gatien:
Chenal, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They complain that Father (Victor) Gavard never gives any sermons or any other type of instruction. P.S. They have tried to bear up as long as possible, but for the good of the church they now feel they must speak out. They concede that Gavard has a large heart and much charity, but he is just not able to suit himself to a parish such as theirs. They ask Odin to take their plea into consideration. (Also signed by) Alcide Decuir, Ovide D'Arensbourg, Alfred D'Arensbourg and C. D'Arensbourg.
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1868 Jan. 17
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He introduces Mrs. Glassburn and Miss Perrault, two worthy ladies from his diocese who are going to New Orleans seeking funds for the orphans. He asks Odin to aid them as much as possible. He is continually grateful for the aid which New Orleans has given his diocese in the past.
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1868 Jan. 17
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H. Aux. Bp. of Cincin.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Father Mac will be more in his element at Portsmouth than at the Cathedral. Rosecrans hopes he will not get any Visitation nuns there. He would make any sacrifice in reason to show respect to the memory of Bishop (Frederic) Baraga but he does not feel young enough for a dogsleigh. Gen. W(illiam) S. Rosecrans has never supported his family but lived on his wife and spent his own money on himself. When Rosecrans expressed disbelief of Mrs. Boyle's intention to marry, the person to whom he was speaking asked not to be mentioned as authority. They are moving Columbus with preparations for the fair. He fears there will be trouble about Newark money matters yet.
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1868 Jan. 19
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He thanks Odin for the answer concerning the marriage case at Bayou Sara. There is only one more question: is it permissible for the priest in such a case to be the only witness to the marriage? The couple fears that the presence of witnesses might cause a scandal since the townspeople already suppose them lawfully married. Particularly in such a small place it would be difficult to find two persons prudent enough to keep such a secret. He hopes to start for Philadelphia tomorrow or Tuesday. He has decided to take out a life insurance policy for about $3000.
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1868 Jan. 20
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father F.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Relative to the marriage case of the negroes Cesar and Adele, the marriage was performed by Father (V. Modeste) Mina, (C.M.) in the presence of witnesses. Both seemed to intend a durable union. Caesar being free and Adele a slave, he tried to purchase her. Failing in this he later alleged this pretext in order to invalidate the union. As for the second case, there is no doubt that the child of Arthur Roman is legitimate in the eyes of the law, but is he legitimate in the eyes of conscience and of the church? He will soon send (Odin) the $32 from the Christmas collection. Father (P.) Reculon (S.M.) is soon to return from Natchez. Hopefully he will not delay too long. (Odin) should take advantage of this opportunity to visit with their community.
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1868 Jan. 20
Fay, Mrs. A(zoline) C.:
Jeanerette's Post Office, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She and her husband were completely ruined during the war. They have begun to pay back their debts, but are now concerned with the welfare of their 14 year old daughter. Fay wanted her educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, but they would not reduce the price. She wrote to the Superioress of Holy Cross at New Orleans but the latter said the price would be $314 per year, a price which her husband says he cannot pay. She, therefore, asks Odin if it would be possible for him to get her a reduction in tuition at either the Ursulines or the Sacred Heart. She recommends herself as the daughter of Mrs. Ursin Perret and the cousin of Mrs. Freret.
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1868 Jan. 20
(Martin), Aug(ustus), M(arie), Bishop of:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.):
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
A few weeks before Odin's return he saw an article in the "Catholic Mirror" saying that the Decrees of the Baltimore Council had been approved by Rome. He had thought Odin would have a provincial synod to implement the decrees, but so far he has heard nor seen nothing to this effect. He asks if anything is being prepared. The river is now navigable, and he would like to take the next boat to see Odin, but he does not have enough money to pay for the trip. The pew rent, his usual chief source of income, has brought in nothing due to people's inability to pay; honorial and casual stipends also pay little. The Propagation of the Faith has not allotted enough to pay his debts. Thus, both he and his priests are in a very distressing position. What is more, every day they are called upon to help the poor. The congregation of the Children of Mary, composed of the best women in the diocese, has shown great zeal in helping the poor, but nonetheless misery accumulates daily. Martin's life is full of sadness. His sole consolation is the devotion of his priests and the piety of some of the true faithful. He is now 66, and prays that he will soon be replaced by a younger man with greater energy.
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1868 Jan. 20
Nash, James P.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Poor Tom (Nash) arrived home, half-dead but when restored to his room and comfortably fixed began to recover from the journey. Nash thanks (Odin) for his and the Sisters' efforts in caring for the boy and in placing him in the Hotel Dieu—these steps undoubtedly saved his life. Nash sends (Odin) $110, the balance owed the Sisters. He lost all his hard savings in the failure of the National Bank of Galveston. John L. Danagh and Joe Hundly, the new president and vice-president of the Bank, have called for a 50% draw on the stockholders to save the bank. As he held $2000 in stock, he now must pay $1000. As he cannot pay this amount, he will lose all of his investment. He was sorry to hear that Father (John) Hayden (C.M.) was kept in France: he had always hoped Hayden would be (Odin's) coadjutor.
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1868 Jan. 20
Power, Martin F.:
(Baltimore, Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
After a six day journey by train he has finally arrived at the seminary. The delay was caused by poor connections in Chatanooga. He likes the seminary very much and has been told that he is competent enough to begin with Logic. He hopes to become a good priest.
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1868 Jan. 21
Benoit, Father J(ulian):
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Augustus) Adam, the ex-French army chaplain whom (Odin) met the previous Autumn in France is now back. Adam labored in the Fort Wayne diocese for four years and did exemplary work. His one disadvantage is that he has not been able to learn English. During his absence the Sisters of the Holy Cross have set up a school in the French parish where Adam had ministered, and it will now become necessary to have a priest there who knows both French and English. As there are no other French parishes available in the diocese, Benoit asks (Odin) if he would be able to make use of Adam's services.
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1868 Jan. 21,
Brownson, S(arah) H.:
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to (Mr. and Mrs. H(enry) F. Brownson):
(Fort Wayne, Michigan)
(Mrs.) Brownson is happy to hear that they are married and well settled in their own home. It was a relief for her to receive (Henry's) telegraph despatch the day after his marriage and she is anxious to learn the details of the wedding. She is sorry that none of their family were present at the wedding but is happy that (Orestes Brownson) did not go because he has been confined to his room for several days since with the gout. It seems somewhat doubtful as to whether he will take the journey to see (Henry) and (Fifine) this winter. Accidents have been so frequent lately that one is almost afraid to have his friends travel. There has been much cold weather in Elizabeth and (Mrs.) Brownson is happy that her son and daughter-in-law are themselves in comfortable quarters. Mrs. Flemming called at the Brownson's to congratulate them on (Henry's) marriage. Mary is married and gone away, and Annie is seldom home so her family is getting very small. (Mrs. Brownson) hopes that he and his wife will treat each other with the utmost love and respect and so live as those that must give an account of their time and talents hereafter. This will always be her prayer. (Henry) is asked to give her love to Mrs. Van Dyke whom she hopes to see sometime.
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1868 Jan. 21
Perche, Father N(apoleon) J.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Purcell's remittance of $91.32 was handed to him by the Archbishop. Purcell's charity will always be remembered by the inmates of their charitable institutions. He sends best wishes for the year.
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1868 Jan. 22
Alschner, R.S.C. Madame C.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She thanks (Odin) for all of his kindnesses in the past, especially those during the present long absence of their superioress, Madame (A. Shannon, RS.C.), and rejoices to know that he plans to visit them and tell them of his trip to Rome. Her only plea is that (Odin) visit them soon.
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1868 Jan. 22
Burke, C.M., Father Thomas:
St. Louis, M(issouri)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He was happy to hear of Odin's good health. Father E.(J.) Foltier could not have picked a worse time for making a collection in St. Louis. The banks and merchants are "blowing up," and consequently the poor- -those who always give most—are the losers. After consulting with others, Foltier has decided to return to New Orleans, temporarily, and to try again in April, May.
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1868 Jan. 22
Hecker (Father) I(saac) T.:
N(ew) Y(ork) (City), (New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Father wants to know if Brownson is recovering from his illness. Also if the latter will write an article for the March issue of the C(atholic) World. Father Young just returned from a lecture in Albany where Father Walworth is. Father Young has heard of your articles. The February number of C(atholic) W(orld) is very readable. Kehoe must send Brownson a copy, if he has not already.
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1868 Jan. 22
Melcher, Father Jos(eph):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of introduction was presented to him by Father (E.J.) Foltier, and he gave Foltier permission to collect in the city. As Foltier found out, however, conditions are so poor that a collection would prove a failure. He has decided to try later in the year, sometime after Easter. The authorities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are distributing food to a great many people.
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1868 Jan. 22
O'Connor, O.S.B., Father Bede:
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
At the request of Father (August) Bessonies he writes to asks Purcell's influence in favor of a lady, formerly member of the Sisterhood of Providence. He has known Sister St. Charles Ryan for over 12 years. She was superioress in many important branch-houses of her community. The Ursuline Sisters at Springfield, Ill. persistently invited her to join them, and urged by her desire to lead a more perfect life, she accepted the invitation. But she did not find the house she expected and is now living with relatives. She wants to be received among the Ursulines in the diocese of Cincinnati and asks Purcell's influence.
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1868 Jan. 24
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Eliz(abeth), N(ew) J(ersey)
to Father I(saac) T. Hecker:
(New York, New York)
Brownson sends an article for the Catholic World. It is not complete and not well written but in it he does avoid a direct conflict with Father (Augustine F.) Hewit. Brownson has read what Hewit holds on the Catholic Church and original sin. He agrees with Hewit on what he says of the Church but believes that what he has written on original sin needs modification. Brownson speaks nothing of the point on which he and Hecker have never agreed, the (view that) what was lost in original sin was simply what was never due to nature; Brownson does not accept this view but Hewit has many good company in this opinion. Brownson believes that Hewit misinterprets the condemnation of Baiu's and Jansonives. Pope Pius V condemned the propositions taken from Baius by saying the sum of the assertions is false and horotical. Both Hecker's and Brownson's opinion on original sin can be advanced as the Catholic one; there are good arguments on both sides. Brownson finds fault with the views that Adam was not the real head of the race in the order of generation, and that genera and species are not real. In both respects he seems to be inconsistent with himself. Brownson cannot understand how Father Hewit who asserts the unity of the species and defines the Church to be "the human race in its highest sense", should treat the reality of the species as a fiction. Father H(ewit) seems to deny Original sin, that the race really sinned in Adam. Brownson has worried himself into a fit of the gout over the article. If it is rejected he will give up writing on the philosophy of religion for the C(atholic) W(orld), for which he would be sorry to do. Brownson is reading (J.W.) Draper, he is simply a positivist and by no means the ablest of his school. Brownson asks Hecker to notify him as soon as possible on the Church's attitudes.
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1868 Jan. 24
Carrell, (George) A. Bishop of Covington:
Covington, K(entuck)y
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He called to put Purcell on his guard respecting his brother who has been his greatest cross while he resided with him. Lately Carrell's brother insulted him grossly. His brother was never good for anything and his leading idea is to convince the world that Carrell is the reason for his failures. Carrell scarcely ever saw him in 30 years. The brother's two daughters goad him on.
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1868 Jan. 24
(Wood), James F. Bp. of Philadelphia:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is sending Purcell a copy of the life of Father Ignatius of St. Paul, Passionist. It is very edifying. He is sorry that his good mother left his world without what he has had so long prayed for. David too is gone. Wood is just getting over an attack of rheumatic gout.
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1868 Jan. 25
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Eliz(abeth) (New Jersey)
to Mr. and Mrs. H(enry) F. Brownson:
Fort, Wayne, Michigan
Brownson has had a difficulty with his old enemy and was thoroughly beaten. This is his excuse for not having written (Henry) sooner and offered his congratulations. He hopes that God may bless both (Henry) and his wife with the riches of His grace and that Our Lady may always be a near and loving protector. Brownson new has four daughters and believes that the youngest will be his pet. He is sorry not to have been at the wedding but could not risk so long a journey in winter especially since he had the gout. He had an attack while in Boston which detained him there some days but finally he slowly began to recover after being home for some time. Brownson explains this to Henry so the latter will not attribute Brownson's absence from the wedding to laziness or indifference. (Henry) and his bride should be economical whether they are rich or poor, and guard against expecting too much of each other as well as looking upon each other as perfect. Certain infirmities cling to us in this world and we must not break our hearts if we find this out. Trials and crosses will come but they must be borne with love and courage and above all with mutual confidence. It is a great comfort to Brownson to know that both of them are good Catholics who kneel at the same altar and hope for the same heaven. He asks them to take his advice, which he trusts can hardly over be needed. It is to be hoped that Fifine's eyes improve so that she may write Brownson one of her charming letters. His own eyes are not too well but he expects them to be better in a day or two. Henry is expected to remain at Fort Wayne, or at least move not further than Fort Gratiot, so that Brownson may visit him in the spring. Henry is asked how he likes his new commander. Congress will not diminish the army but it may refuse to continue the extra pay.
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1868 Jan. 25
(Dupanloup), Felix, Bishop of:
Orleans, (France)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He has willingly done what he could for M. Segond du Sopé. He is happy to have this occasion to offer Purcell's his homage and respect. (P.S.) He hopes he will see Purcell at the next council called by the Pope.
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1868 Jan. 25
Jacker, Father Edward Vicar-General:
Marquette, (Michigan)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jacker answered Purcell's letter of the 17th by telegraph, calling Purcell's attention to the fact that the particulars he asked for can be found in the Catholic Telegraph and the Wahrheitsfround of 1853. These contain a correct sketch of the departed prelate's (Bishop Frederic Baraga) life. Jacker also sent a dispatch last Monday containing the news of the Bishop's death. He has received only one answer to all the invitations to Bishops. That is from Milwaukee and the Bishop (John Martin Henni) cannot come because of ill health and pressing duties. Jacker is writing a sketch of the Bishop's life which he will send to Purcell. It is to be delivered at the funeral. Baraga appointed Jacker administrator until the arrival of his successor, a position which Jacker does not want. Already one frustrated candidate for the honor is commencing to meddle with his affairs. He asks Purcell to relieve him or to confirm the appointment as made by Bishop Baraga. Baraga's will, which Jacker has, left his property in the names of his sexton and cook, Caspar Schulte. Father John B. Monet, S.J. and Brother Lecoste, S.J. are named executors. If Purcell wishes, he will place them in the cook's hands, but he thinks he should have access to all remaining papers in case any emergency may require it. He hopes Purcell will forgive his troubling him, and wishes also that Baraga's successor will come soon. The Bishop is to be buried in a vault under the Cathedral. Baraga having received Viatocum on the 17th died on the morning of his favorite feast, that of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, the 19th. He retained consciousness to the end, and died as he was about to receive communion.
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1868 Jan. 26
Bourion, Father H.:
Marquette, Mich(igan)
to Archbishop J(ohn B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Good Bishop (Frederic) Baraga is dead. During his apostleship in the frozen regions, he converted 25,000 Idians. He died as he had lived, alone in the middle of a severe winter. Only a few priests will be at his funeral. He was happy to die among his flock. Many a time he traveld in six or seven feet of snow, three or four hundred miles. How many times was he not obliged to cross rivers up to his neck in water. He slept many nights in the snow. Bourion relates how Baraga once returned triumphantly to the Sault after a missionary journey on a sleigh drawn by a small Indian dog. His sickness, the shaking palsy, began about three years ago. But he continued his labors despite the fatigue from the perpetual shaking. The attack of apoplexy which he had at the council of Baltimore was the decisivie stroke. Fortunately God provided the only remedy at the same time that he fell. The pectoral cross on which he fell inflicted a wound which caused the blood to flow abundantly. This saved his life. He insisted on returning to Lake Superior. Bourion was almost sure that Baraga would die on the way home. At Marquette they found that the priest had left the cathedral to the great scandal of the people. That gave the bishop the last stroke. He died at the age of 70 years. He was born in 1797 and came to America in 1829. His will appointed his servant Caspar Shulte as the manager of his properties until a successor is appointed. Bourion signs as pastor St. Paul's, Negaunee.
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1868 Jan. 26
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of:
(Hartford, Connecticut)
The Bishop may send any one he pleases. If the Belgian priest will do what he tells him and work in harmony he has no choice whatever. Father (John) McCabe has been very ill since going to Falls Village. Last Friday a telegram came asking for heavy clothes and for the doctor. The doctor says that he was dangerously ill of some internal illness. He may do well on that mission but Hendricken fears he is too far away from restraining influence. He hates solitude. Bourke, who wrote for a dispensation to marry his sister-in-law, has not been candid. He is not the man the girl wants to marry. He thinks there is trouble and has sent for the parties. When Hendricken was leaving Watertown that day Barnard was passing along with the Protestant crowd coming from church with the people. It is a great blessing that McFarland discovered the true character of this young man and removed him from danger of scandal to priests. Times are still dull there but there are signs of a revival of business in many factories. At present few mills run at more than three-quarters time.
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1868 Jan. 27
Henni, John M. Bishop of Milwaukee:
Milwuakee, (Wisconsin)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He was asked to go to the funeral of Bishop (Frederic Baraga) but he could not venture such a journey at such a season. As to the will of Baraga he cannot presume to give an opinion on it. He asks if it is poor health that causes the resignation of Bishop (George A. Carrell) of Covington. He is not a little surprised at the reports about the Polish pastor at La Cote St. Marie. Henni accepted him as he had an exeat from Father (Caspar) Borgess. Henni heard that the erection of Philadelphia and Milwaukee into Metropolitan sees was deferred.
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1868 Jan. 29
Brownson, Orestes A.:
Eliz(abeth, New Jersey)
to I(saac) T. Hecker:
(New York, New York)
Brownson did not mean that Hecker had pained or grieved him. Hecker did perfectly right; an editor must be an autocrat. Brownson is not trying to improve the C(atholic) W(orld); in his article "An Old Quarrel" he unintentionally contradicted Father (Augustine F.) Hewit. Brownson is aware of no opinion that his article contradicts, and knows of no school that agrees with Hewit, Hewit's opinion being: that all men as the race did not sin in Adam. Brownson believes that the race did not and could not sin in Adam and that original sin is only an original damage or misfortune. Brownson grieves that the C(atholic) W(orld) is irrevocably committed to a doctrine that is, if not heterodex, so near heterodoxy that there is no fun in it. Brownson asks for a copy of the latest American Quarterly Church. Review, it is an Episcopalian Review and is said to have a sharp criticism upon (Brownson) as a philosopher. Brownson goes over individual articles in the magazine and comments on them. "The Old Religion" is well done. Was Brownson right in ascribing it to Father Young? Where did Young learn that the soul is divine? Brownson always considered it to be human and created. The Bishop of Orleans' discourse is Frenchy and wants substance. Why do not the Jesuits take up the great question that the Savants are grappling with, master them, and refuse the scientific infidels on their own ground? If Brownson were a man not more than fifty he would try and master the so-called sciences and expose them. Brownson is an old man and must die without having done anything, even with saving his own soul. The article on Father Lacordal makes one regret that so pure, so gifted, so noble a man was comparatively thrown away.
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1868 Jan. 30
Maesfrancse, Father E.:
Delphos, Ohio
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.):
New Orleans, Louisiana
He sends (no enclosure) a letter from Father DeDecker of Malines, Belgium and he asks if he could have a position in the New Orleans diocese. He has been a missionary in the arctic region of Norway for the past ten years. His poor health forced him to leave this work last year, and he has since been in America raising funds for his Prefect-Apostolic. He has asked for and obtained testimonial letters and his dimissorials. He is 46 years old and knows French, German, Flemish, Dutch, Norwegian, and Danish.
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1868 Jan. 30
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Sister M(ary) C(atharin)e (Seton):
(New York, New York)
So her dear brother (William Seton 3) has gone to his rest. The last time Purcell enjoyed an hour's conversation with him was in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1833 or earlier. Purcell remembers well her brother Richard (Bayley Seton) at the dear old Mountain. Mother Margaret retains her mental faculties but her head droops. Father Hickey wrote lately. Bishop (George Aloysius) Carrell's much better and recalls and the Bishop of Natchez. (P.S.) Sister Hyacinthe, (R.U.) has gone to the Ursulines at Cleveland.
VI-2-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {6}