Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 March 22

Thss letter is a confirmation of the one already sent concerning Bishop John Joseph Chanche of Natchez. His conduct is a scandal. Priests come but what can they do if not supported by their Bishop. The Bishop is essentially a materialistic man for whom good living, wine, and women are the principal things. Some people have become used to his conduct, but it is not to the benefit of religion. Two priests have just left the diocese. They came with the desire to do good. Father Jean-Marie Moricet? lost much of the good he brought here and Father Clement Ardois? was frightened by what he saw. St. Mary's Collegiate Institute College is closed; the Bishop did nothing for its relief. They say he never went there. He often said he would like to live alone; he did do for some weeks after Father Blaise Raho, C.M. left. The Bishop's time is spent visiting or writing to a woman, who never receives the sacraments, and to others under a sort of dominance from her. One never hears a word of greeting from him. has confidence that Blanc will find a means to take them out of this abyss of evil. :: V-1-c A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.