Dinnies, J.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, 1856 September 5

The enclosed was handed to Dinnies for publication in the Catholic Standard. The author's position and character entitle his statements to the most respectful consideration. But Dinnies is constrained from publishing his letter by the desire to avoid disseminating prevailing scandals. Still Dinnies feels that the circumstances should be refered to Blanc without delay. When Dinnies sent Blanc a note recently, in relation to Father William Edwards, he confined himself to doing justice to his exemplary character. He censured no one. At that time he was not aware that the rector of St. Theresa's Father Jean Pierre Bellier was charged with any greater offense than tyranny, unclerical conduct, and intemperance. Since then Dinnies has been compelled to believe that he has probably been guilty of such revolting and horrible offenses as imperatively demand his removal from the parish. Dinnies implores Blanc to return to the city with the least, possible delay. These scandals are daily becoming more widely known. Unless measures are adopted to calm the feelings of the Catholic public, Dinnies would not be surprised to see one of the most violent excitements that has ever occurred in Blanc's diocese. Dinnies hopes that Blanc will exert his authority to protect the Blessed Sacrament from further desecration. A.L.S. Enclosure: