Hipelius encloses a copy of the pope's letter to Bishop Tobias Mullen and his clergy and flock. Hipelius would like to see McMaster translate it himself but knowing that he is busy he has enclosed a translation and asks that it be given publicity with a few words about the bishop, especially as he is not in the habit of keeping a paper like the Pittsburgh Catholic to sing his praises. P.S. Father Louis Fink, O.S.B. has been recognized Mar. 6 as Bishop of Eucarpia and coadjutor to Bishop John Baptist Miege, S.J., of Leavenworth, Kansas. The latin of the letter of Pius IX dated Mar. 6, 1871 to Bishop Mullen is copied here. Pius IX thanks Bishop Mullen for his declaration of devotion at a time when the Holy See suffers and amidst the discord of the world. The Pontiff wonders that those who oppose the church do not notice the unity of the nations in protesting their actions. Thanking Mullen, the pope sends him the Apostolic benediction. P.S. Hispelius says that if the translation enclosed is not satisfactory McMaster may correct it. The translation is not with the letter. :: I-1-o A.L.S. Enclosure in Latin 4pp. 12mo.