Chronicles of Notre Dame du Lac
Edward Sorin, CSC -- Translated by John M. Toohey, CSC, 1895

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1851

pg 156       make him regreat that he did not sooner begin to do it.  From this 
             time even the most insignificant offices bring him some 
             candidates--honest men who are always disposed to act fairly 
             towards the institution, and towards Catholics in general.
                  Perhaps there is no people more eager for office.  Hence it 
             is easy to guess what consideration an institution will have in
             their eyes, which can decide two-thirds of all the local 
             elections.  The Presbyterians in particular are galled at seeing 
             this power with all its consequences in the hands of a Catholic 
             priest.  In fact, if it is only used prudently, it is a precious 
             boon for the house and for the country because of the good choise 
             that can be made of public affairs.