1871 Feb.
B(rownson), O(restes) A.:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
to Father (Isaac T.) Hecker:
(New York, New York)
The article on "Wilson's National Unification and Education" is written and will be sent this week. Hecker should keept it a day or two in order to correct it. Brownson has another article more than half written, the Church accredits herself, appropes of Archbishop Manning's Vatican Council.
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1871 Feb. 1
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Monsignor (Robert Seton:
Madison, New Jersey)
Chalon received (Seton)'s letter of January 20 and thanks him for it and the photograph in it. He is with (Seton) in the opinion that the third order of prothonotaries is often confounded with the second. Falise speaks only of the third class. In the Analecta Juris Pontificii Chalon finds remarks differing from what (Seton) states in his letter in regard to dressing at the altar and wearing the ring at Low Mass. Chalon dresses in the vestry and yet wears the ring at Low Mass, having consulted with prothonotaries ad instar in Rome. Chalon's archbishop was away from Rome when Chalon received his brief. On returning from France he told Chalon that he would see that he enjoyed all his privileges. He died soon after. Chalon will wait for the return of the bishop's successor to act as he will judge best. French and German prothonotaries have given trouble to their Bishops which will probably be the cause why some other privileges will be curtailed. Gallican Bishops consider themselves little Popes but they ought never give reason for complaint. Hence Chalon abstains from anything which might be disagreeable to his Archbishop.
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1871 Feb. 2
Hendricken, Father T(homas) F.:
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of:
(Hartford, Connecticut)
The price paid originally for the barn was $3500. It has been rented at $300 per annum. The property will undoubtedly increase in value and be worth more than was paid for it but it might be better to part with it and pay off the indebtedness as the Bishop suggested. By selling off the property the debts would be nowhere. Should he live until the end of the year they will owe very little. The Sisters are anxious to see the Bishop. Their fair opens that night.
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1871 Feb. 3
Denman, W(illia)m:
New York (City), (New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
A copy of the new paper "The Saint Peter", and a clipping from the New York Sun have been forwarded to Brownson for a refutation. Denman declines to suggest a means of refutation because that is unnecessary and would like to have the article by Monday.
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1871 Feb. 3
Dodson, John:
Fort Smith, Arkansas
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York)
Dodson sends McMaster $40 as offering to the Pope from him and his family, but does not wish his name to appear.
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1871 Feb. 4
Perché, N(apoleon) J(oseph), Archbishop of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father ( ) Procurator General of the Capuchin Order:
Rome, Italy
Since Father Nazareus Orfei who is under the General's authority has asked Perché for permission to join his diocese, Perché asks the Procurator General's assent to this so that he can dedicate himself to the missions of the diocese. He is to be under Perché's authority so long as he remains in the diocese. If after two years he leaves the diocese he is to notify the Archbishop three months in advance and if the wishes to leave he is to give three months' warning to the procurator General. (Apparently a first draft).
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1871 Feb. 4
Stephen, Bro(ther):
New York, New York
to (James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
McMaster is invited to attend a Solemn Requiem Mass for Brother Philippe, at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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1871 Feb. 6
O'Keefe, S(iste)r M. Vincent:
St. Vincent's Asylum Santa Fe,
N(ew) M(exico)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
They acknowledge most gratefully the receipt of the ten dollars through Bishop (John) Lamy (of Santa Fe). They are thankful and are glad to hear that Purcell and Father Edward (Purcell) are well. It is a great consolation to know that although they are far away, they are still objects of Purcell's solicitude. Their prayers are all they have to offer in return. They are all in good health. Bishop Lamy is a kind father who supplies them with flour, fuel and many other things. They have 34 children, five patients, and a Catholic lady and her family. All the sisters unite in asking for Purcell's remembrance of them in his prayers.
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1871 Feb. 7
Koeper, Father John:
Williamsport, P(ennsylvani)a
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
He encloses $3.00 for the (Freeman's) Journal from Dec. 4, 1870 to Dec. 4, 1871, and $2100 for "the successor of St. Peter in chains."
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1871 Feb. 8
Panzer, Father H.:
St. Joseph's Hill, Ind(iana)
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Panzer sends McMaster $41 of which $5 is for the Freeman's Journal. The Congregation of St. Joseph's has protested against the seizure of the Patrinoneum Petoi and is sending the remaining $36.
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1871 Feb. 8
Panzer, Father H.:
St. Joseph's Hill, Ind(iana)
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Panzer sends McMaster $41 of which $5 is for the Freeman's Journal. The Congregation of St. Joseph's has protested against the seizure of the Patrinoneum Petoi and is sending the remaining $36.
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1871 Feb. 9
Orleans, Marguerite d':
Teddington, (England)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Affairs are in such a bad state in France that she again seeks his intercession. In the name of her cousins, the Countess of Paris and the Duchess of Chartres, she asks (Perché) to intercede with the American Bishops on their behalf. If (Perché) does this, she can already feel the aid that would be forthcoming.
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1871 Feb. 10
(Boudinet), James Anthony, Bishop of:
Amiens, (France)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
It is not necessary for (Boudinet) to tell Purcell of the evils that France has had to undergo, especially those in parts that have been invaded and occupied by the enemy. Among those parts, Amiens had undergone the greatest trials. The Bishop gives a detailed account of the capture, recapture and other sufferings of the city from the German and French armies and the battles in and about the place. The Cures of the countryside have nothing in their parishes. They do not have sufficient bread, and cannot offer Mass because of the lack of wine. These sufferings have been most severe during the winter months, when the shops have been closed. Not only do they suffer from the things they consume in the ordinary course, but also by reason of the large sums which they are forced to pay as indemnity because of the war. It is because of this situation that subscriptions have been opened, and it is in order to make their needs known that he addresses this letter. It is only a year since they were assembled in the Council. The French bishops were then too confident in the service which France would be able to render to the Church. But now the Holy See itself is suffering and France has neither money nor blood to give for the church.
P.S.—Amiens has business relations with various cities of Europe and drafts can be made on those cities.
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1871 Feb. 10
Purser, Geo(rge) H.:
(New York, (New York)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
McMaster is requested to attend a meeting of the Commissioners on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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1871 Feb. 11
Daly, J( ) P.:
Rochester, ( )
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
An article in the last number of the Journal causes Daly some doubts. He holds to the same doctrine as does McMaster in that the people have the right to dispose of themselves. The Roman people appear to accept the rule of Victor Emmanuel with a great deal of complacency. The Papal States do not seem to belong to the people but to the Pope. Daly asks when the transfer of ownership occurred, since the people accepted the Pope as their temporal leader. No former conqueror had the right to seize Rome and confer it as a gift on the Pope or the Catholic world. The language, habits and tastes of the Roman people make them a part of the Italian nation. Daly advocates the Pope's temporal authority and prays daily for the restoration of His power, but these questions had puzzled him, since they seem to conflict greatly with the Catholic doctrine of the self-disposal of every people. They are also arguments brought forward every day by enemies of the Church who deride the claims of the Pope to temporal authority. He asks for enlightenment on the subject. P.S. He gives his name in case McMaster should think the letter worthy of notice, but not for publication purposes.
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1871 Feb. 11
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H., Bishop of:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Purcell's letter containing a copy of the law of Illinois was received yesterday. He thinks it good and will do what he can to secure its passage.
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1871 Feb. 13
Dawson (?), Rev. L( ) G.:
Toledo, (Ohio)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He thanks Purcell for his letter and for the invitation to get the books when in Cincinnati. He names several books he has read, and in which he was very interested. He has learned at least the views of the Roman Catholic Church and will not misrepresent or conceal them. Nearly all of the books deal with ecclesiastical questions judged from different points of view. There is a good deal to be said in defense of a stronger form of Church government than the merely congregational.
II-5-e - A.L.S.(incomplete) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1871 Feb. 13
O'Gorman, James M., Bishop of:
Omaha, (Nebraska)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He lately received a letter from Father I. E. McSweeney asking to be received into this diocese. He said he has been ordained in (Purcell's) archdiocese and can produce testimonials. O'Gorman does not like to receive a priest into his diocese when he has been ordained elsewhere, because he knows that the priest receives special powers to perform in the diocese in which he has been ordained. He asks if there is any charge against McSweeney and if (Purcell) would recommend him and what his character generally is.
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1871 Feb. 14
Hannin, Father E(dward:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The move (Purcell) spoke of is in the right direction. Bishop (John Henry) Luers sent Hannin a copy of acts passed by the Illinois legislature. Hannin would take no action without consulting (Purcell), and is pleased that his plan meets with (Purcell's) approval. He thinks it best to consult the senior priests of the diocese who will be pleased and can influence their representatives. Bishop (Amadeus) Rappe is selling much real estate and this is causing much comment. It would be more prudent to postpone these deals now, even though it is the Bishop's private property, since the transfers appear in the papers. He will, if desired, send (Purcell) an account of the sales. He is happy that (Purcell) will visit Cleveland and hopes that he will stay with him.
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1871 Feb. 14
Kindekens, Father J( ):
Apple River, Ill(inois)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
In the last issue of the Freeman's Journal the pilgrimage at Brussels for the Blessed Sacrament was mentioned. He sends the records of it, but asks that they be returned.
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1871 Feb. 15
McCloskey, W(illiam) Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
McCloskey thanks Purcell for his letter. He believes that Father (Francis) Chambige is at the bottom of this. A priest told him the other day that Father (T.J.) Disney had received a letter from Chambige saying that he had written against the bishop. Chambige later claims he said he would but did not write. McCloskey thinks Chambige does many things that he does not remember. McCloskey wishes that Purcell would write to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo that he will come to Louisville himself to investigate the realities. He prefers that his own archbishop should come. Purcell has his confidence and that of the people. He will visit Purcell as soon as possible, and since he has business in New York he will visit Cincinnati on the way. A full statement from Purcell of the conditions that McCloskey found on his appointment, and of the conditions now is desired. Purcell is to write immediately and let him know his decision.
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1871 Feb. 16
McCloskey, W(illiam) Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
McCloskey hopes that Purcell will not refuse him the favor he asked in his letter of the previous day. He wuld like to select a time when Purcell could spend at least a week to set at rest those individuals who are under an erroneous impression. The thing is providential. His desire is that the visit be made by his own archbishop. He can bring Father Edward Purcell, who is prefectly capable. He urges Purcell to write to the Cardinal and say that he will come to Louisville, as an act of courtesy to him. His vicar general is only now convalescing partially and Father (J. T.) Martin has been ordered to Aiken, South Carolina by his physician. Hence, McCloskey cannot go to Cincinnati just now.
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1871 Feb. 16
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H., Bishop of:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
After inquiring the temper of the present legislature through prudent members, he has decided not to try to have the Illinois Law concerning Church Property proposed.
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1871 Feb. 17
McCloskey, W(illiam) Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist ) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
McCloskey thanks Purcell for his letter of Feb. 16. He will try to be in Cincinnati after returns from Cleveland. He received a document from Cleveland, sent to all the bishops of the Province. He hopes that Purcell will soon be able to put this scandal out of the way, as it is doing great mischief. (Father Thomas) Farrell has brought the trouble on himself, yet he is a kindhearted man. McCloskey asks if Purcell has seen the letter of the Roman Rectors to La Marmora.
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1871 Feb. 18
Alesmonieres:
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He thanks (Perché) again for his letter of recommendation to Bishop (Patrick A. Feehan) of Nashville. He waited a month, but was unable to obtain an audience with (Feehan). He has now come to the North in hope of meeting success in his project, and he asks (Perché) for a letter of introduction to Archbishop (John McCloskey) of New York.
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1871 Feb. 19
(Perché) Napoleon Joseph, Archbishop of New Orleans:
Rome, (Italy)
to
The Priests of the Diocese ofNew Orleans, Louisiana)
Due to the state of affairs in France and throughout Europe, there will be little aid forthcoming to the diocese from the Association for the Propagation of the Faith. Thus, (Perché) asks each parish to put added emphasis on the Easter and Christmas collections, and suspends and dispensations from these collections as well as any dispensations from Jus Cathedraticum. (P.S.) This letter, being strictly confidential, is not intended to be read from the pulpit.
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1871 Feb. 20
Toole, Anna:
Three Rivers, Michigan
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Miss Toole sends 25 cents as her Peter's Pence offfering to the Pope.
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1871 Feb. 20
McCloskey, W(illiam) Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
McCloskey thanks Purcell for his kindness. A retreat begins at the cathedral the day after tomorrow given by (Fathers) (John L.) Spalding, (Ivo) Schacht, and (J.A.) Rooney, (O.P.), and he would not like to be absent. He will go to see Purcell immediately after it is over.
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1871 (Feb. 22)
(Rossi), C. P., Father Gaudentius:
St. Joseph's Monastery,
Carrolton, M(arylan)d
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Since Lent has just begun, he gives McMaster the opportunity of practicing the holy virtue of patience by examining the two badly written sheets he sends. McMaster may publish what he judges best. He has thought of translating for the Freeman some modern prophecies relative to our present critical times.
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1871 Feb. 22
Browne, Francis:
St. Joseph, M(issouri)
to Mr. Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Browne sends $3 to McMaster and mentions that he hopes to see acknowledged in an early issue of the Journal his check for $200 along with the list of names and a protest of the Catholics of St. Joseph.
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1871 Feb. 24
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
This is presented by Father Philip Huber. Purcell's letter of Jan. 17 was received and Elder thanks him for his charity, which Huber now goes to avail himself of. Since Purcell has so many good works of his own to think of, Elder is glad that Huber is not the kind who would extort contributions in such a way as to diminish the means or disposition for works at home. He is faithful and hard working; Mt. St. Mary's is responsible for a good part of his training. Huber is an example of the Mississippi's climate. He came there in 1857 to die of consumption and has been working there ever since. If Purcell has any more in such condition, he might send them to Mississippi. There is an increase in the spirit of fairness among the people. They are desirous of learning something about the Pope. The State Legislature in Jackson (Mississippi) has voted him the use of the hall one evening to lecture on the Temporal Dominion. They are considering the case of their orphans and schools, since the Governor has recommended favorable action in both cases. They are enjoying fine weather, Ohio's April weather. Elder asks to be remembered to (Father Edward Purcell) and to the rest of the clergy.
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1871 Feb. 26
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to (Father John W. Brummer?):
(Bremen, Ohio?)
Purcell thanks (Brummer) for his letter of the 20th received last evening, the eve of his 72nd birthday. Purcell was always a believer in the Papal Infallibility. He was taught it by Father (Andre Jean Marie) Hamon at St. Sulpice and Purcell taught it himself, but after the Council of Trent had given it the "go bye" he thought its definition as an article of Faith was inopportune. Purcell regretted that (Brummer) did not belong to this side at the division of the diocese. Purcell often thinks of their trip to Tennessee and of his frequent visits to (Brummer's) home at Beaver (?), (Ohio).
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1871 Feb. 27
Binsse, L.B.:
New York, New York
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Binsse sends McMaster a check for $25 as his Peter's Pence offering.
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1871 Feb. 27
B(rownson), S(arah) H.:
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
to Henry (F. Brownson):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Mrs. Brownson thanks Henry for his letter of the 6th. She is sorry about Sally (Brownson's) cholic. (Brownson) has had a severe attack of the gout brought on by writing too much—for besides the Catholic World and the Tablet he has written three articles for the "Ave Maria". He has a new suit ready for his visit to Detroit, but will have to postpone it until he catches up with work neglected because of the gout. Bishop Bayley (James R. Bayley) gave a lecture yesterday and made the Brownsons a short visit. Mrs. Brownson is much pleased with the (Bishop). Father (Michael E.) Kane and Mr. Ahern (?) have had a controversy in the Elizabeth papers over the frescoes in the Church and Father Kane said Brownson claimed They were "grand". Mr. Ulmstead was married to Mary Ephelia Stearns. Sister Simplicia of Boston sent the medals rather than Mons. Seton. Mrs. Brownson is very glad Henry hears Mass every morning and presumes he keeps Lent strictly. It must be hard for Henry to walk so far to his office. She gives her love to Fifine.
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1871 Feb. 28
Duggan, Michael:
Newburgh, New York
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
Duggan forwards to McMaster one dollar given him by one John Rooney that arrived too late to be sent with the post office order.
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