Scope and Contents Mr. Morauville gave Odin the different things Timon sent. Father Victor Paillasson left Tuesday morning. He will return to New Madrid to gather up his effects and will soon go back to St Louis to begin his novitiate at florissant. Odin believes Miller and Hall's land does not border there. Mr. Morton would like to buy it but not having the means he wishes Timon could help him buy it. Mr. Johnson has offered the land he bought from Evan Daugherty. He says it contains 82 acres. There are...

Scope and Contents Odin could have gone to the Barrens next but because of Easter he thinks he should put it off to Trinity. Mr. Jones will be satisfied with 450 piastres paid down for the lot. There is a frontage of 116 feet on Main Street and 180 on the other street. The wharf boat is coming along rapidly. It will be placed near their house. Mr. Ellis is opposed to its being put above the Bayou. Mr. Gordon? has come back and is preparing to build a warehouse, tavern, etc. Mr. Mattingly would like the...

Scope and Contents Mr. Alton could not undertake the building of their church. Mr. Johnson's house will occupy him until September and then he is to put a bridge over Cape Cruz. The Anabaptists, thanks to Mr. Green's instructions, have taken new courage and propose to build a meeting house. Timon is to try to make a contract with Valerio. Their chapel is absolutely too small. Mr. Gouvrier? from Louisiana has decided to settle at the Cape; he leaves today for Ste. Genevieve to buy the lots from Mrs. La...

Scope and Contents Messrs. Ellis and Cannon ask $5,000 for their steam mill. Mr. Mattingley offered them $4,000. They think they do not want to sell and that their aim is to scare them out. Mr. Leon stopped at the Cape and announced that the Spanish grants were confirmed. Timon would perhaps do well to ask to buy the Old Cape. It is entirely covered by woods and it would be easy to transfer it to the College if they ever build. Mr. Valerio has contracted for Dr. Gouvrier's house. Timon should give him ...

Scope and Contents Maxy? Block has a 10 acre lot joining Mr. Ellis' cornfield. He will sell it for $100 down and $100 in one year. There is no cheaper bargain. Block says it is a handsome and rich piece of land, within 20 yards from a big spring. The well at last is finished; it contains 5 or 6 feet of excellent water. Odin has had to borrow $30 to pay the man who dug it. 2,000 bricks were required to wall it up; Mr. Juden charged $12 for them. The hauling of the bricks and rocks cost $12 more; the total...

Scope and Contents At Rome Odin made the acquaintance of the Baroness de Milange, a French lady exiled on account of her attachment to the royal family. She has a land claim to get confirmed in Arkansan territory. She asks Odin to beg Timon to see who could be entrusted with that business. Mr. Kane of Kaskaskias might do it. The letter of attorney is sent to Timon to delegate whom he chooses. The Baroness is in poor circumstances on account of the revolution. She has always been at the head of all good ...

Scope and Contents Odin has written a great many letters to Timon and to Bishop Joseph Rosati and received only a few lines that Father Jean-Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. wrote in May. He continues to occupy himself for the good of their Congregation Vincentians and religion in Missouri. Their confreres of Poland have promised2 or 3 priest, he will obtain a very good one from Piedmont and 2 novices; probably a few from Spain and France. The great mixture in their seminary is apt to dissatisfy the minds...

Scope and Contents In his last letter to their Superior, Father John Baptist Tornatore C.M., Odin promised to write to Timon. He had to visit their seminary at Amiens and college at Mont Didier at the request of their Superior General. The seminary of Amiens was built by the Vincentians some time before the French Revolution. It is superior to any of the kind in France. It accommodates 300 students. It surpasses everything even at Lyons. Odin spoke a great deal to the Bishop of Amiens, the priests, and...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Odin received Timon's letter of August 23 and regrets that his letter did not reach New York before Timon's departure. He will tell Father John Power to forward them to Timon. Bishop Joseph Rosati came here last Sunday week. He has gone to visit Father Francis Cellini, C. M. at St. Michael. Cellini is sick. Their new church St. Mary's, Barrens will be consecrated on October 29 and that of St. Genevieve on the following Sunday. Odin has hurried the workmen and Rosati told him ...

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Odin is here to say goodbye to Father Peter Vergani, C.M.. Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. wrote to have him come down. The bishop's letter tells the good news that Father Leon De Neckere, C.M. has been named his coadjutor. He is called to Rome for the imposition of hands. The bishop's return will not be until around Pentecost. He urges completion of the bakery. Timon is to ask Michael Butcher to come as soon as he can. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bernard Layton needs a small sum of money which Odin feels he should lend him. Odin lacks 4 piastres which Timon's brother advanced him. Odin begs Timon to reimburse the brother and when Layton repays, Odin will send it to the seminary. If Mr. Sandford Paul V. Sanford? goes to the seminary Odin asks Timon to talk to him about Ralph? Daugherty; Odin believes it would be good to make a final ruling. Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. will doubtless have told Timon that Mrs. Abel is offering ...

Scope and Contents O'Donahue writes McMaster concerning a petition, signed by himself and the Catholic Clergy and some of the laity of St. John's Parish, to incorporate St. Johns parish school in the common school system of Indianapolis. The petition provided that the same teachers, Brothers of the Sacred Heart, were to continue in charge of the school and that the parish would still retain the building as its own property. It was also agreed that during school hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. no religious...

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O'Donnel has been requested by a very sincere friend to ask McMaster what he should do with a large sum of gold. He has great confidence in McMaster's judgment, and he wishes his advice on this matter. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

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She asks about the terms of subscribing to the Ave. She is a public school teacher. Mayport is a small town and the pastor visits them only once a month. She offers her services as a contributor. There have been many good writers in her family. Charles J. Kickham was a relative of her father. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.

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The healthy state of the Sodality suggests that he remind McFarland that he has not written. Father George Flaut is the Director this year. They have purchased an album for the members. He quotes for McFarland the rules for the non-resident members. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed are some verses for the Ave Maria by Virginia C. Arnold. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He sends McMaster $5.20 of which $2.50 goes to his credit and the balance to the credit of Charles O'Donnell. Charles cannot continue the Journal, but he will as long as McMaster publishes it. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After reading the story "Two Tramps" in the Ave Maria, she thought she could corroborate some of what the author had to say. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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O'Donnell delayed hoping that the request would be granted and that she could show her gratitude by donating $1000 toward the raising of the Statue of Our Blessed Mother to the dome. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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O'Donnell claims that she could not help being interested in the Ave Maria after talking to Brother Augustine who was enthusiastic about the circulation of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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At the request of some Catholics who felt an interest in Catholic education he was induced to write McMaster a letter for publication. Since two issues of the Journal have come out since it was received by McMaster he takes it for granted that he does not desire to publish it and asks that it be returned. He encloses stamps. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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O'Donovan was born in the spring of 1842. He has already received minor orders and hopes that he will be ordained priest at the end of the next scholastic year. He would like to devote 3½ years to the study of theology. A.L.S.

Scope and Contents Lefevere has been pained by O'Driscoll's statement that James Pulcher, John Reichenbach and Cerly have been implicated in the use of whiskey. O'Driscoll will await the action of Father Francis Chambige who will be home the first of September. O'Driscoll is very thankful for Lefevere's invitation but at present he has enough to do at St. Thomas Seminary, Kentucky. Father Peter De Fraine left for Michigan early this month. He has probably given Lefevere the character of Mr. B. Winterhalter,...

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The returned proof from Fort Wayne has been approved; eighty copies are needed. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The pictures arrived today and one is sent to Hudson. The banner for the Young Ladies Sodality will be blessed Sunday. Bishop Pierre Osouf will be on hand to bless the banner and preach. If he can make it Hudson is expected to take over. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Oechtering thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson and regrets that American Catholics do not appreciate his greatness by subscribing to his works, but concern themselves only with trivial pleasure. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Oechtering arrived in Antwerp on May 19th. On May 28th he made his promised pilgrimage to the Shrine at Telgte. The atmosphere is very Catholic, even though the Cultur-Kampf is still going on. Oechtering assisted at the consecration of a new church at Mesum. Bishop Herman Dingelstadt of Munster took part in the ceremonies. The pastor is a brother of the wife of Oechtering's brother. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 6pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents On Sunday, Oct. 5th, the annual pilgrimage of the Congregation of St. Joseph, Mishawaka, to the shrine of Our Blessed Lady at Notre Dame will take place. He believes many will attend this public demonstration and open profession of the Catholic faith. We should implore the mercies of God and the intercession of Our Blessed Mother for the presentation of the faith to our youth, who are exposed to irreligious dangers. He asks Hudson's prayers and the prayers of the readers of the Ave...

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Oechtering thanks Hudson for the copy of the Cleveland Universe. English papers are filled with the pitiful conditions of Ireland, which does not make pleasant reading. He plans to spend two days at Notre Dame to make a retreat in preparation for lent. Oechtering offers condolances to Hudson on the death of his father. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Oechtering's cousin, Father John Oechtering , arrived Saturday, September 17th. Bishop Joseph Dwenger succeeded in obtaining a priest from the Congregation of the Precious Blood at Minister, Ohio to take his place. Father John Oechtering's throat is better, but he is not fully recovered. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.