He writes a short reply and other letters because there is an impression that the U.S. is to have war with England which would shut the ports. Mr. O'Farrell is not old enough to be ordained priest even with a dispensation, Mr. Charlton has been credited the amount the Bishop mentions. McCloskey sees breakers ahead. Archbishop John Hughes is in Paris and writes that he will be in Rome soon. The Holy Father said high Mass at St. Peter's Christmas and looks well. They are very quiet but war with England would bring on a European war. He regrets to learn about that distress reigns in McFarland's diocese. Father Sylvester Rosecranz is coadjutor to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell without right of succession. Manning, Ullathorne and Clifford are in Rome. Manning came to do battle for the Cardinal. He will give a course of sermons. He is the finest of English clergymen. All are well except Charlton has a cold. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo