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Resolution that the Congress strongly endorse the principles and application of conciliation and arbitration as the proper remedies for the settlement of strikes and lockouts and that it instruct the permanent committee to consider promptly and adopt the most feasible methods for putting such a system of arbitration into execution. Submitted by T. J. Sheridan.

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Order of business for the meeting of the executive committee. In handwriting of William J. Onahan. (In Group IV folder.)

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Report of the meeting of the general committee on organization of the Congress, and copy of resolutions deciding to hold a Congress and appointing a Supervisory Committee and General Committee. In Group IV folder, multiple copies. In William J. Onahan papers. :: IX-1-g T.D.unsigned 9pp. 4to.

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Report of the meeting of the general committee on organization of the Congress, and copy of resolutions deciding to hold a Congress and appointing a Supervisory Committee and General Committee. (In Group IV folder, multiple copies.) In William J. Onahan papers.

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Printed circular from the Finance Committee of William J. Onahan, Charles A. Mair and William A. Amberg, listing the Board of Control and the officers of the board. It is an announcement of the plans for the Summer School to open at Madison, Wisconsin, July 14, 1895. A certain number of life memberships have been set up at $50 each. :: I-1-j - Printed Circular - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

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Complimentary address in which the Columbian Association dedicates their twelfth annual entertainment to Toohey. :: X-2-o A.D. 4pp. 4to.

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The Club presents a goldheaded cane to Edwards in honor of the affection which they hold for him as the president of their club. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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The enclosed cards are for gentlemen who are not club members. All others issued to club members have been mailed.

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They received from John Bletzacker and Son a box of books for Edwards. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He learns that Father Millet, who has lived with him for two years, wishes to leave him and go to the foreign missions. Combalot begs Odin to make a supreme effort to have Millet return to Chatenay to continue to aid him in a work which will disappear if Millet abandons him. Millet knows that the Bishop of Grenoble is unsympathetic to them. His chapel would be deprived of canonical privileges. He begs Odin to have Millet wait until Combalot's return. He is to give a retreat at Versailles...

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Combaud is a French priest 33 ½ years old who wishes to exercises his ministry in America. He has done so in France and has also been a teacher in lower classes. He has heard that in Louisiana there is much good to be done. If Perché could use him, he is to write to the Archbishop of Reims. One difficulty would be the money to go to America. P.S. Since his father refuses to give him an allowance, Combaud would not have the money to make the trip. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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His cousin Miss Nina Folwell of New Orleans is visiting Chicago and would like to visit Notre Dame. Combe asks that Edwards look after her and make her stay enjoyable. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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He is writing because he wants something, as Edwards can imagine. He writes to ask Edwards to take an interest in Moyse Ratcliffe in the minim department. He is the only son of a prominent citizen of Brownsville. He hopes can arrange for him to take Spanish as is his father's desire. Kleiber is their District Attornery, Browne is Deputy Collector of Customs, a Charley Combe is a ranch man. Joe Combe and he are practising medicine. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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Father Augustus Lemonnier C.S.C. left with Mrs. Mulhall for St. Louis. Combel will make his profession next Sunday and will be priest for the following Sunday. If he can, he intends to go to Toledo for the feast of St. Francis of Sales. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Comes thanks Rousselon for his letter of the 24th. He read the order for prayers today after the gospel. He hopes the terrible mortality will soon diminish. Comes will say Mass for Father G. Valcour Gauthreaux . Comes asks for news of Fathers Anthony Jourdant, S.J. ? Jordein and Aloysius Curioz, S.J. ; he is worried. Must Comes go to New Orleans; does Rousselon need him during September? Priests are dying or are ill; should he come to assist Rousselon? He is ashamed to lead so soft a life...

Scope and Contents John Miller, of this parish, born in Bornholm, Denmark, a Protestant, wishes to marry Elisabeth Martin, born in Alsace to Jacob Martin and Théèse Henseingre, Catholic. Comès tried to make them see the difficulties of mixed marriages. Miller decided to go to see Rousselon tomorrow in spite of the yellow fever. Everyone praises the engaged couple. Rousselon is to talk to Miller and make the decision. Comès would like to believe that the rumor is false about the illness of Father Jean Arthur...

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A receipt for $20 for a supply of water from date to December 31, 1853. For 9 persons? and horse. Signed by L.? E. Puy, secretary. Printed regulations on the back of this receipt. :: VI-1-e Receipt 2pp. 16mo.

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A receipt for $20 for a supply of water at 44 Ursuline Street for a family. Signed by L.? E. Percy ?. :: VI-1-j Receipt 2pp. 16mo.

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A receipt for $15 for a supply of water at 205 or 209 Hospital Street, for 4 persons. Rules for the use of water are printed on the back. Signed by the secretary L? E. Percy ?. :: VI-1-j Receipt 2pp. 16mo.

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A receipt for $20 for water from January 1, to December 31, 1854. Regulations for the use of water are printed on the back of the receipt in English and French. Signed by S. ? E. Percy :: VI-1-g Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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Father Stephen Rousselon wishes to re-roof the church on Ursulines Street between Conde and Levee and to cover the inside courtyard with slate. Since these repairs will not add to the danger of fire, they can be granted by the mayor. Communy signs as overseer of the First Municipality. William? Freret signs as mayor and grants the petition. :: V-4-n A.D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Compton sends McMaster $2 as a contribution to the Indian Missions and also $3 for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo.

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A widow of Montreal, Mrs. Joseph Herse ? had by her first marriage, a son named Cyrille Michon, who has lived for several years at New Orleans. She asks Blanc to deliver the enclosed letter to him. For more than a year she has had no news of him. Any information about her son will be received with gratitude. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Comte asks a favor for a poor widow. Cyrille Michon of Montreal, who lived for some years at New Orleans, is said to have died last June. His mother, Widow Herse, has heard this news; it was her only son. Comte asks for information about this rumor. It would be a great consolation for this mother to learn that her son died a good Christian. She has lost within several years her husband, her son-in-law, her daughter and her fortune. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The books Blanc ordered on November 27 were sent per the "Amazon" on October 28 and must be in the store of the boat agents Walton and Cockayne. The balance were forwarded 8 or 10 days ago. Father Hercule Brassac did not mention by what vessel the engravings, etc. were being shipped. They were directed to Father Jeanjean. Ordering through a commission house in New Orleans will prevent delay. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4pp.

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There is a box of engravings to come to Blanc's port by some reverend gentlemen from France for Conahan's bookstore. They will probably leave the box at Blanc's residence and Conahan requested it to be forwarded by the "Ohio Belle.", P.S. He hopes Blanc received the books sent. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Conahan has endeavored to find some trace of the box of books forwarded to Blanc last fall but as yet without success. The agents of the boat have promised to exert themselves for its recovery. Conahan has forwarded a box per the Amazon containing catechisms, etc. to the amount of $37.23. He hopes Blanc will receive them and that their Society will receive further orders from him. Folded with this letter is the bill of lading on the Amazon, Daniel Conahan, Master for the trip. :: V-4-l...

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A bill for $5.38 for 8 copies of the Poor Man's Catechism, bought of the Catholic Society. They have just received a large supply of all kinds of religious books from the Eastern cities. In next week's Telegraph there will be a list. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A few days ago Conaty sent Fathers John Boylan, Arthur Finnegan and M'Sharry to America, to collect funds for a diocesan seminary. Since their departure Conaty has been informed that there is a rule of the American Hierarchy prohibiting persons to collect monies without their approbation. He has not the courage to ask for permission; all he hopes for is the silence of charity in their regard. He explains the hostile attitude to the Church in North Ireland. :: III-2-l Printed L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Conaty, a classmate of Hudson's at Holy Cross College, gives a brief account of his life since finishing college. He is studying for the priesthood and he has been adopted by Bishop Martin Marty of the Vicariate-Apostolic of Dakota. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.