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The instant Chambost was ready to start for New Orleans, Father Masnou told him to delay because of cholera in the city. Chambost will wait for Blanc's decision. His superiors desire to know when his ordination will take place. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Blanc's kindnesses, those of Father Rousselon, and the good Lazarists, have made Chambost soon forget Europe. The seminary charms him more every day. He is spending his recreation and leisure by arranging the library. He spends part of the day in the study of Scripture and theology and the other in the study of English under Father Parodi. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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As his real father would perhaps instruct him to do, Chambost turns to his new father and asks the God of orphans to bless his apostolic labors. Chambost prays that he may become worthy of his prayer being answered. P.S. If Blanc raises him to the sub-diaconate, Chambost will have reached the pinnacle of his wishes. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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Chambost believes he should wait a few days before advancing to the subdiaconate as he is not ready. One could not wish for anything better than this place. Chambost has taken particular liking for English, taught by Father Louis Parody, C.M. . :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chambost bade farewell to Europe with a disdainful smile but when he had to leave Rousselon, he wept. However he acted brave and marched off with the others. He has soon become accustomed to Assumption; the Vincentians are very good and the seminarians also. The food is good. For his English professor he has been given Father Louis Parody, C.M. Parrodi. Chambost thinks he will learn better than the others because of Auguste Chambost? 's lessons. But he is very sad to see so little devotion...

Scope and Contents Chambost has reviewed his theology and learned the ceremonies. Whenever it suits the Bishop to call him to the priesthood, he will respond. It will be painful to leave his good superiors. He has received a letter from Father Duplay, Superior of Lyons seminary; he says their country is in a violent state. Father Nicod, pastor of La Croix Rousse and his assistants have been driven from the rectory and church. Father Gardette 's funeral was very solemn; there were at least 300 priests. Mr....

Scope and Contents Chambost is sorry not to be able to get to New Orleans to express his gratitude to Rousselon for all his kindnesses and his letter. He will work at English more than ever since he is beginning to like it and since Father Louis Parody, C.M. teaches it so devotedly. Parody has procured for him, as he has for all the sick, delicacies which are not found in European seminaries. A few of the seminarians complain but they do not trouble Father J.M. Masnou, C.M. Masenou. Cornelius Moynihan? is a...

Scope and Contents As Hall honored Chambost with performing the funeral of his late wife, Chambost takes the liberty of telling Hall that it is usual to have a service performed 40 days after death. As the Iberville chapel is in unfitting condition, Augustus's brother, Father Charles Chambost , president of Plaquemine College offers his church and his own person to Hall's disposition. They have all that is necessary with three priests; the ornaments have just come from France. P.S. The funeral of Mrs. Hall and...

Scope and Contents Chambost had just written to Blanc when he received Blanc's letter saying that he could give Confirmation either on the 19th or 25th of July. Chambost is sorry that he cannot prepare his congregation for that time as almost all of his parishioners leave for Dernière Ile before that time. It will also be the end of the college year. Chambost asks Blanc to preside at the distributions this year on July 24. He would try to have Father Napoleon Joseph Perché here too. Blanc's presence would be...

Scope and Contents Chambost came here to pursue his bill appropriation. Seeing that it would be unfavorable, he withdrew it with a promise for next year. Chambost is on his way to Jackson where M.R.? Crenan is quite ill, Chambost hopes to change his will and obtain something for Plaquemine. Chambost has just seen Father Joseph Lavay, S.J. who told him how things were going in Baton Rouge. Knowing the places and people, Chambost thinks that Father Henry Riordan would fit the post. The subscriptions at...

Scope and Contents A few days ago he went to see Father Auguste Martin to make a little retreat with him and to replace him during his absence. Martin said he would speak of the building of a Catholic church at Jackson. Martin knows these people and could give information about it. If he stays some time at Jackson will Rousselon send him a vestment and he will pay with Masses; also an old alb and cassock. He needs a compendium of St. Liguori and Gahan's sermons. He has given Martin the little money hd had to...

Scope and Contents He is here without Father Auguste Martin whom he loves as a father. The children of Jackson, St. Francisville, and Clinton ask for the Bread of Life and so if there is no one to stay here, he will return. He is a child who does not give good prospects, as Father Gardette said many times. Rousselon will recall the first time Chambost saw him at the home of Rousselon's brother. He wishes to remain small and despised in the house of the Lord. P.S. Rousselon is to tell Father Perché to send his...

Scope and Contents Chambost has seen a young Irish girl who wishes to become a Sister. Since he does not know the rules of the Augustines or Sisters of Charity he promised to get information from Rousselon. Chambost has not yet seen Father John M. Delcros,C.M. Chambost is writing to Bishop Anthony Blanc but he has said nothing to him about building a chapel. He does not know what Delcros has done. If the pastor of Baton Rouge is still there, Rousselon is to tell him that he would have been glad to come to say...

Scope and Contents Chambost takes a minute to reply to Rousselon's encouraging letter. The same troubles which at the time of his convalescence had made him fail in the obedience and gratitude he owes to Rousselon and the Archbishop and which would have no doubt been lost to him without Father Napoleon Joseph Perché, had still left in his heart, the impression that Rousselon was opposed to his work. But now he knows where he stands. The Archbishop's nephew, Father Victor Blanc, still wants very much to come...

Scope and Contents As the blockade of New Orleans made communications extremely difficult, Chambost has waited for a favorable occasion to open his heart to Odin. When one has worked, as he did, for almost 12 years in Louisiana and then sees himself insulted the day after misfortune by those who flattered him beforehand, as his would be said friends, Father Napoleon Joseph Perché and company did the day after the burning of the university of Plaquemine College of the Immaculate Conception one has a full heart....

Scope and Contents Father Duplay, superior of the Grand Seminary, writes that Odin will not return to Lyons, Chambost asks Odin to send him his exeat as he still has no permission to be absent from New Orleans. He does not ask him either to flatter him or to speak too well of him, only not to calumniate him on the words of others, for he worked with much devotion and he returned so rich that he had to work in order to live. Bishop Claude M. Dubuis, C.M. will have said many false and malevolent things about...

Scope and Contents He wrote yesterday and must bother him again today. Father Garnier, pastor of Chambon, has just notified him that Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. said that Chambost left Louisiana with 140,000 francs belonging to the diocese of New Orleans, that he had run away, and that he was still a fugitive. He needs a contrary testimonial for Garnier; otherwise his reputation is compromised in the diocese. Father Clavelloux has already come there to spread rumors and to destroy him. Chambost is also...

Scope and Contents Odin's excellent letter gave Chambost the most lively joy. The first passage, relative to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché, is not imaginary; it is Perché himself who notified him that he would do everything possible to prevent his return to Louisiana where he was bringing a good enough sum already promised; he was going accompanied by several young priests, some nuns, and several Marist Brothers, his cousin being their superior general. This terrifying letter from Perché and a reply from...

Scope and Contents Everything seems to Prosper; the people crowd the church; subscriptions are going on well. The ministers are more bitter; the people are tired of their past absurdities. Chambost has visited Clinton and succeeded pretty well. Until the crop, Chambost asks Blanc for $150 or $200. The people of Woodville, Mississippi invited him to give them a mission, promising to subscribe to the church. Chambost has written to Bishop John Joseph Chanche relating to it; he asks Blanc's Permission for the...

Scope and Contents They have already commenced the brick work here; he hopes it will be ready at the end of April. The old woman who has given Chambost her place, intending to take a trip to the north, has rented her house and garden, the possession of which she has kept for her life time. Chambost has moved to Mr. Flinn's fine new house, with no board to pay. The parlor in which he has Mass is better than the old woman's. Fathers C. Mouret and J. Rogalle have called on Chambost to help them, promising to...

Scope and Contents Chambost has not yet made use of the dispensation; he is waiting daily for the unhappy couple. Persecution has burst out openly since about 3 weeks. The Episcopalian minister Dr. Leucey ? has had articles in the paper against the Church and a wandering "pie-money" called Castleton has preached against the creed. Chambost has written some articles in the paper on the Church of England and on his belief. Had they a church, it would be filled on Sunday. Chambost wants to know where Bishop...

Scope and Contents Everything is going ahead in his mission. The controversy still continues. His brick is almost finished. He visited St. Charles; his controversy opens other gates shut until then. But he is alone and cannot answer every call. He visited Woodville, Mississippi lately and was charmed to see so many Catholics in the factory. They want to build a church. The owners of the factory have applied to Chambost to obtain 10 orphan girls. They will earn good wages and be under the tuition of several...

Scope and Contents Chambost reached Jackson on the 22nd and prepared his people for their Christmas duties. Everything he got in New Orleans came safely. He hopes to open a mission at Bayou Sara this month. Mr. Reilly, book binder, is far better for his health but his mind is heavy yet. He requests Chambost to tell his mother that he is well satisfied with the asylum and would like to see her in a visit. The asylum is in the same poor condition. Mrs. Aubord is sensible enough to do some light work but the...

Scope and Contents Chambost would like to wait to write about his mission but he sees it will be some time before there is anything positive at Jackson. The Catholics are separated, some have gone to California and some have moved near another church; others have returned to the meetings. He has the same arms as the first time: his ignorance, his weakness and the grace of God. The sight of his new vestments and the thought that he would not longer leave them consoled them greatly. Next Saturday a piece of land...

Scope and Contents These three months have gone fast. He does not doubt that if they have a church the people will be converted in a minute. They could at least have the Sisters of Charity; it is a pity to see these poor insane in the hands of the Protestants. Father John M. Delcros, C.M. started a subscription in January but Chambost would be satisfied to have him make his own collections. Chambost visited Father J. Rogalle at Pointe Coupée and assisted during the last days of Holy Week. Easter Monday they...

Scope and Contents As Chambost is about to let the contract for his church and as his contractor is an American who has built only Protestant churches, Rousselon is to have a plan drawn by Mr. T.E. Giraud? Gireau. The church is to be 60 by 40 feet. The contractor says he will deliver the church, finished, at Christmas. He asks 3000 piastres. They want to start by September. The Bishop said he would like Chambost to be able to hand over the $150 of which Chambost talked to Rousselon, but it is impossible. Last...

Scope and Contents He arrived in Jackson only last Monday because Father Hippolyte Gache, S.J. did not judge it apropos to take him as the Bishop and Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. had asked him to. A great part of Chambost's Catholics withdrew from Jackson in order to be able to attend church; others have become unfaithful or indifferent. Chambost is suffering from dysentery. Mr. Flinn has just sent Chambost a horse and saddle. What he needs most, his wine, remains on the way. The Elisha told him it was not on...

Scope and Contents Chambost's illness lasted only two days; an Indian cured him with a piece of corn bread, of course. His mission is beginning to resume its first form; a good number come to Mass on Sunday. He baptized 3 persons recently and there are about a dozen more to be baptized. Everyone seems easer to make his acquaintance; the gentlemen at the College sent their compliments and asked about some controversial books. Chambost bought a lot and house which could have made a provisional church but since...

Scope and Contents Chambost has scarcely had time to breathe since he left New Orleans. He has spent most of the time in visits or giving instructions. There are more than 20 children for catechism. The people are beginning to come and the other churches are deserted. If they had a church big enough they would have almost everybody. Chambost's health is the same as before. He plans to let the contract for his bricks and church during this month. Several have offered to do the work for 1300 piastres but...

Scope and Contents He arrived 8 days after his departure as he spent several days with Father Auguste Martin waiting for a boat. He is very happy in these valleys and with this noble Irish family who regards a priest as an angel. He says Mass every day at which all members assist. The food is better than that at the Bishop's house. Martin has offered him the French Masses. He has not yet had occasion for other services as Father John M. Delcros, C.M. was there before Chambost arrived. Delcros suggested that...