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Scope and Contents His last letter about Archbishop Samuel Eccleston is from Georgetown dated the 13th. He was very sick and Mother Cecelia Brooks was very uneasy. Eccleston will have no physician. The letter says nothing of the visit of Father Francis L'Homme or Father H.B . Coskery . On the 18th they say his case was hopeless. This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father John B. Babonneau who has undertaken to build a church in Jackson, Mississippi . He was urged by the congregation to endeavor to make a...

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's letter by Mr. Giraud who will bring this.Archbishop Samuel Eccleston died on the 22nd or 23rd. Bronchitis, ulcerated throat, dropsy; no doctor was called till Holy Thursday. He had refused to see any. An operation was necessary but he was too weak. On Saturday Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick arrived. His brother and sisters arrived that day. If he could have presided over the first national council, they would have been more reconciled. Chanche supposes Kenrick will...

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's letter by Father John B. Babonneau this morning. He has not received any letter from any of the Bishops in relation to the successor of their late Archbishop. Neither does he know who has been appointed administrator. He supposes the late Archbishop had not expressed any opinion on this matter; this surprises Chanche. It would appear that three Bishops of the Province are in favor of the elevation of Bishop John Timon of Buffalo and two for Bishop Francis Patrick...

Scope and Contents He presumes from Blanc's not answering his last letter that Blanc is on visitation of his diocese. Chanche wrote that he would not write to Rome in relation to Baltimore till he heard from Blanc again. He has not written; matters will be decided according to the views of the suffragans. He thinks the Archbishops ought to take part in the election. Chanche goes to Yazoo this evening and will be absent 8 or 10 days. He had allowed Father F. Legrand to go to Jackson with Father J.B. Barbonneau...

Scope and Contents On his return from Yazoo, he found Blanc's two letters. The postscript of the last sickened him completely. What strange things. Chanche received a letter from Father H.B. Coskery, now the administrator; he says nothing particular but straws show which way the wind blows. One from Georgetown goes into a little more details about the finding of Archbishop Samuel Eccleston 's wishes and directions. Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Philadelphia was in too great a hurry. It was natural to...

Scope and Contents Chanche wrote on Monday on his return from Yazoo in answer to Blanc's two last letters. Today he writes by the Sisters of Charity? who are returning to New Orleans. Chanche has not yet heard from Father Paul Guerard in relation to the blessing of his church at Pass Christian . He hopes it will not be Trinity Sunday as he would like to be home that day for Confirmation. If Blanc would come up with Bishop John Mary Odin on his way to the north and make Bishop Portier accompany him, Chanche...

Scope and Contents Chanche was sorry to hear by Blanc's last letter that he was not well and Bishop John Mary Odin sick. Chanche supposes sickness is created by worry. Chanche will go down the coast after Sunday for some days. He would like to visit New Orleans. He supposes the church at Pass Christian will not require his services before fall. The red cap is getting to be turned into ridicule. Did Blanc see the article in the last Advocate about "Making Bulls?" It is very wicked. Chanche is glad to see that...

Scope and Contents Chanche is sorry to learn that Blanc has more trouble. The civil authorities will doubtless assist Blanc and put out this bad priest. Chanche regrets he could not go down this week as he intended. Father Blaise Raho, C.M . is absent for a few days; Chanche cannot leave before next week. Then he will either stop on the coast or go to New Orleans and return with Blanc. He sees that Archbishop John Hughes is on his way home; he presumes Archbishop John Baptist Purcell is also. It would have...

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's dispatch by telegraph yesterday requesting him to stop on the coast for Confirmation. This makes him fear that Blanc will not come up. Chanche's present purpose is to leave Natchez on Wednesday in the St. James. Thursday he will be at St. Michael's at the governor's. He would like to spend a few days with the governor and then go with Blanc to New Orleans and thence to the Pass if Father Paul Guerard is ready for him. He hopes Blanc's troublesome affair has passed...

Scope and Contents It appears by the telegraphic dispatch of Thursday that the scoundrels have consummated their wickedness by burning Trinity Church . The whole was done so secretly that Chanche fears the perpetrators will not be discovered. Blanc had as much before as he could bear in worry of mind and sickness of body. If he could have foreseen it, Chanche would have remained in New Orleans. He arrived here Thursday safe, but with a bad cold in his eye. He hopes it will be well by August 1; he would like to...

Scope and Contents Chance has been uneasy since the burning of Trinity Church . They have not yet learned the exact state of the question; whether the courts were able to fix the guilt on those guilty of this outrage. The Propagateur will probably contain the account. Chanche's health has been good since his return; his eye is still inflamed. Is there a vacancy in the asylum in New Orleans? There is a boy here, four years old, who will probably be sent to the Protestant asylum if they do not manage to take...

Scope and Contents Father Blaise Raho, C.M . left Wednesday for the seminary; Chanche will be alone for some time. He supposes that Blanc and Bishop Michael Portier have given up the idea of coming to visit. Perhaps the weather will be more pleasant after his visitation. He sees that Archbishop John Baptist Purcell has arrived. Chanche thinks a yellow silk cord was put in Blanc's bundle when he came to the Pass. It is to be left with Father Rousselon to send to Chanche. P.S. Today Chanche ordained Father...

Scope and Contents Chanche told Father Paul Guerard that he would not require him to remain at the Pass for which he seemed to have so great an aversion. If he is determined to leave, Chanche would prefer that he go to Blanc. If he can be of service, Chanche freely transfers him but on condition that he would collect the means of paying the debts of the church before he leaves. He said he would do so. The pew rent would amount to $300. Chanche does not know who could have been the author of the report that he...

Scope and Contents The information for Philadelphia surprises him much; his name must have been proposed by Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick. Chanche is glad Blanc has written so much in favor of poor Father Richard B. Hardey. It would have made Chanche very sorry to see him cast off. He encloses a letter to be sent to Hardy. Chanche will keep him for some time until they see further into matters. Father Stanislaus Buteux will be here this evening. Chanche will learn his intentions and try to fix things to suit...

Scope and Contents Father Stanislaus Buteux has paid Chanche a visit; he does not seem to have any notion of leaving the Bay. By using the pew rents for his own necessities, he will be more comfortable. Chanche has written to the Archbishop of St. Louis to try to get Buteux some Brothers for his school. Buteux handed Chanche the enclosed statement from Father Claude Anthony Tholomier . This state of things will surprise Blanc. Chanche supposes Father Paul Guerard intends paying this debt from the savings he...

Scope and Contents It would suit Chanche better if Blanc would bless the cathedral on December 14. The 21st is so near Christmas that Chanche could not return home on time. If he goes north, he will reach Baltimore before Christmas if he starts immediately after the ceremony. However he will endeavor to conform to the wishes of Blanc and Bishop Michael Portier . Father Stanislaus Buteux left more than a week ago, and Father Moricet has not yet returned. Chanche pities Amelia Zacharie ; she throws herself away....

Scope and Contents He has not yet taken his trip to Cincinnati. The weather has been so severe in the north that all the rivers are closed. He must wait for the thaw and then he fears it will be too late to return before proceeding to the Council. He must be in Cincinnati in time to meet his engagements by May 1. He hears nothing from the Propagation. He has been expecting a young man from Nantes since the 29th of December. He arrived in Boston on December 13 and expected to be in New Orleans on the 26th or...

Scope and Contents The letter which accompanies this for Father Pitrat was sent by Father Annet Lafont of New York. It appears to have been written by Father Paul Guerard . Since they do not know where Pitrat is, it might be returned to Guerard. Chanche is glad to learn by Blanc's last letter that Guerard? has got a little more into his senses. Mr. Lesćaudron arrived last Wednesday. He went from New York to Havana and took the Philadelphia for New Orleans. He is a fine young man, a deacon. Chanche will ordain...

Scope and Contents A short time ago, Chanche wrote a detailed account of his situation to the Propagation in answer to a letter from the President at Lyons in which he threatened to discontinue the allowances if they were not satisfactory. Humiliating as it was, Chanche gave him the figures? he called for. The congregation is not able to support a Bishop and priest without assistance. Pew rents and collections amount to little more than $500. The Propagation might withdraw their funds, if they thought proper,...

Scope and Contents Chanche returned from Woodville on Thursday. He almost perished with the cold. Father A. Doyle had visited Woodville. Is Father Charles Chambost not going to return to Jackson; he would suit better than Doyle. Chanche received a letter from the Archbishop of Baltimore asking him to be chief Promoter in the Council and to sing the Mass of Requiem. Bishop Michael Portier will have his wish of rest. The letter also speaks of some new dioceses, among the rest Washington and mentions the names...

Scope and Contents Chanche thanks Blanc for the information about the box and trunks on the Rouannais. If the young man had come with them Chanche supposes there would have been no duties. Father Rousselon probably got them for a trifle. He sees that some of the Bishops of the north have announced the new jubilee. They can do nothing until the official notice is received. He sees that the Holy Father recommends prayers for the Association of the Propagation of the Faith . This comes at an unpropitious time...

Scope and Contents They have received the box and trunks; the box contains old vestments, of service for the new missions. This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father John M. Moricet whom Chanche is sending to pass Christian for the summer; the school can do without him for a while. Chanche will do the same thing with Father Mathurin F. Grignon in a few weeks. Chanche will ordain Peter Holton and send him with Grignon to Columbus. The railroads are making the places in North Mississippi and Alabama very...

Scope and Contents In his letter, Chanche inquired whether Blanc had received any official information about the Jubilee, he wishes they could give it before going to the Council. He said in his last by Father Moricet that he intended to send Father Mathurin F. Grignon to Columbus; he fears all his plans will be broken. The Superior of the Eudists has written his priests here that as there is no prospect of succeeding with a school in Natchez, he recalls them to France. Chanche will put his veto but doubts...

Scope and Contents This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father Clement Ardois who has determined to return to his society Eudists in France. On the part of his superious, it is injustice and ingratitude; on his part it is a "coup de tete." Perhaps such an act would show that he is not worth keeping. The others have determined to stay and tender their services in any manner Chanche may think proper. He hopes Father Joan Marie Moricet will do the same. Chanche is told that Moricet will be in New Orleans on the...

Scope and Contents Day before yesterday Chanche received a letter from the Archbishop of Baltimore; he repeats his wish that Chanche should be the First Promoter in the Council and says he will give him Father Francis L'homme as Second. Blanc will remember the difficulty made by the Archbishop of St. Louis on two bishops being promoters. The Archbishop also says he will write further to the Bishop of Mobile and inform him of this arrangement. If any objection is raised, it must be the Prelates at the Council....

Scope and Contents Chanche was sorry to learn that the Sisters in Cincinnati had separated from the motherhouse. He had heard of some dissatisfaction and wrote to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell about it, who answered in rather an angry tone. Chanche cannot approve of these things; he thinks the advantages of being united to the house in Europe are so great Chanche is glad to hear that Blanc will go up the river but sorry he travels without a Bishop. Chanche is to start next week in the Magnolia. Two weeks in...

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The Magnolia did not come by Natchez until Monday morning. Chanche would probably have had to spend the whole of Holy Week on the river. The next trip will probably be some time about Dominica in Albis. Perhaps Blanc will go up in that trip. They have no news here. All the Bishops are preparing to make their moves. Father Stephen H. Montgomery leaves Vicksburg for Havana about the 20th; he thinks a trip there would be of service to his health. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Blanc's silence induces Chanche to suppose that he has determined to go up the river in the Magnolia. He sees by the papers that she will start about the 22nd. This would give them time to reach Baltimore before May 9. Chanche wrote to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell explaining why he did not go up before and told him that they would probably travel together from Cincinnati to Baltimore. Has Bishop Michael Portier determined to go by the southern route? This letter will be handed to Blanc by...

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's last letter on Thursday on his return from the coast. He congratulates Blanc on the promotion they have long been expecting. He is edified at Blanc's modesty and desire to retire, but this is not advisable. The diocese has succeeded very well under Blanc's administration. Chanche would write another letter to Cardinal Fransoni saying that Blanc had written to the Pope for the pallium and requesting Fransoni to send it. Chanche sees that the nominations for the...

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Chanche sends on the other page the petition of Mr. Lambert for an orphan boy. Their child is a boy, who would be the companion of the orphan. Should he be sent Blanc is to direct him to Father Blaise Raho, C.M. ; Chanche will probably be away. Chanche wrote to request that Blanc let him know if any vessel was going from New Orleans to Havre or Nantes, that he might send one of his "Bonnes" over to France. He would like some lady on board. A.L.S. On the same paper: