Part of the first page is missing. Monague requests a few month's vacation. This would not be a pleasure trip, however, for his pleasure is in attending the needs of his poor people. Since his sickness he has been subject to weakness and often complete prostration, and needs a rest from anxiety and troubles. Part of the second page is missing. The purgatorial visitor has caused more than a little alarm in all circles. Since his departure for his heavenly abode—secund se, and most people believe him—everything is tranquil. He was the best natured of spirits, and his advice was admirable, but he was too Catholic or outsiders. If James McDonnough could not appear in the manner related in the enterprise, and that version was the only true one given, then what reasons can given against it? Taken at his word, the apparition's evidence is unimpeachable. He claims to have been judged at the particular judgement at the gate of Heaven by God and Jesus Christ, with angels as white as snow accompanying; Jesus Christ appeared very kind. Who can contradict these statements? He says Purgatory is placed next to Heaven, five minutes above the earth, who can give more positive information? He says he had to spend the last six days of his purgatory on earth, and who can say he lies? On his arrival he he demanded prayers and Masses, supposedly as any representative of Purgatory would do, and toward the end of the week he asked no more prayers or Mass supposedly having had enough offered. When asked why he should leave on Friday, at 1:30, he answered that after spending time on earth sufficient for his purgation, why should he not leave at the time and moment appointed, and go to Heaven? He was here by permission, but had no suffering. When asked if the joys of Heaven were not too great and too dear to leave for anxiety on earth, he answered that he had never been in Heaven. Father Manogue thinks these questions and answers require more than a smile. St. Augustine and St. Thomas would study before committing themselves. Perhaps the theologians of Marysville? may be able to direct him on the spirit of Virginia City. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.