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Scope and Contents He thanks Odin for the answer concerning the marriage case at Bayou Sara. There is only one more question: is it permissible for the priest in such a case to be the only witness to the marriage? The couple fears that the presence of witnesses might cause a scandal since the townspeople already suppose them lawfully married. Particularly in such a small place it would be difficult to find two persons prudent enough to keep such a secret. He hopes to start for Philadelphia tomorrow or Tuesday....

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He will be happy to travel with Odin to the Council; he desired to go this month; he is detained by the difficulty of raising funds for their school building. There is now some prospect of starting from here September 10. He may be obliged to visit Aberdeen in the northeast of Mississippi. Again he may be obliged to go to Nazareth near Bardstown, Kentucky. He prefers going directly through St. Louis. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents There have been some strange and disagreeable events at Pass Christian . Father Francis Pont wrote that the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at the College St. Mary's Collegiate Institute were allowing Mass said without his consent and allowing persons to assist at Mass who did not belong to the community. Elder wrote Brother Isaiah on May 31 and August 8 but received no answers. On the 18th Elder addressed an instruction to Pont that he should notify the acting Superior of the College that if...

Scope and Contents Odin's favor of the 12th reached Elder this morning. If he can finish tomorrow he will start Thursday for Vicksburgh. He will also stop at Jackson, Canton and Holly Springs. If Odin telegraphs him at Canton, care of Franklin Smith, Elder will try to join him either at New Orleans of Holly Springs. At Jackson he will stop with Mr. McLaughlin, at Holly Springs with Joseph Farrell . Brother Isaiah 's explanations have modified Elder's judgment of his conduct though they do not take away all...

Scope and Contents He reached home Wednesday. For 2 weeks after the Council he was engaged in some writing and then remained 2 weeks longer. From Baltimore he went to Mt. St. Mary's, then stopped at Wheeling, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. He blessed a new church at Aberdeen, Mississippi and confirmed two converts. At Jackson he found that Father Philip Huber had been ill; he was able to say Mass Sunday. Father Stephen Rousselon' s unexpected death was a shock. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell read Elder a letter...

Scope and Contents He has received several communications from Robert Murphy of New York about the Papal Loan . In his last of January 9 he suggests the method of taking up collections and investing the proceeds in loans for the benefit of the Church or some other pious purpose. Elder is afraid he cannot get much done; he has been pressing the people for their asylums and a school house. They are deeply in debt for the latter. Elder has subscribed two bonds at $100; Father Francis Xavier Leray of Vicksburgh...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of the 4th is received. Will it not be prudent to engage their passage without delay. He likes the design of saving the expense of the journey to New York. John B. Quegles, their most active friend in all church matters, is inclined to go. He was educated at St. Louis University. Odin probably saw him when Odin visited Elder in his sickness. His health is delicate. Elder was shocked to hear of the seizure and sale of the church at Plaquemine . Elder sends $20 for the pastor. If...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of February 19 reached Elder day before yesterday. Father Constantin Vandemoere for got to give it to him while he was here. Elder would certainly be glad to save $60 by taking an English steamer rather than the French. John B. Quegles desires to go with them. Elder wrote to Bishop John McGill to Odin's care. Odin's previous letter concerning the church at Osyka, Mississippi was received. Elder wrote to the lady and to Father John Scollard of Jackson wrote mentioning that...

Scope and Contents Odin's favor of the 18th reached him on the 25th. Elder thought Odin had decided to sail direct from New Orleans without going to New York and that there was an English line from there charging only $100 for first class. Whatever may be the course, Odin is to engage places for Elder and John B. Quegles . The Paris Exposition must greatly increase travel. It would be awkward if they reached Rome a day too late. Elder encloses a letter for Father Mayer . He is the one who came from Rome with...

Scope and Contents He is recovering from his illness. He has been able to attend Mass, twice and soon hopes to celebrate Mass himself. He asks Odin's, advice as to whether or not he has the power to suspend the, excommunication of a man who married before a justice of the peace., The man apparently did it out of ignorance, and is sincere in his, contrition. 9Elder wonders whether in this case of ignorance it is still, necessary to process the case through Rome. The Baltimore Mirror, reported that the Holy...

Scope and Contents Father Richard Kane and Brother Isaiah, S.C. have been, there. Brother has purchased the hotel property at Pass Christian., Elder does not yet feel strength of mind enough to enter into close, consideration of the matter. He thought of asking him about their, promise to aid Odin in discharging Father Cyril Delacroix's debt, but it appeared not his place. Elder told Brother they could not expect, to have a resident chaplain and that he could not commit himself to any, approbation until he had...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of November 23 was received. Yesterday he looked over all of Archbishop Anthony Blanc's letters and found it, dated March 5, 1858. Blanc says he had received a rescript from Rome dated January 25, 1858 in answer to a petition for the faculties in casu complicis. The mission will continue to the 13th. He has not yet determined when to start for Europe. The rations are stopped and there is not sufficient provision for their orphans. Father Frederick Müller spoke to Elder of his...

Scope and Contents He asks pardon for not writing before; he was called out into the country soon after his arrival at home. At Pass Christian, Mr. Mercier gave him two legs of venison, one for Odin. He was detained so many days at Bay St. Louis that he was afraid they would spoil and gave them both to Father Henry Leduc . Elder will write soon the little he has to say about spirit rappings. Odin is to send word to whom he ought to make the deed of the property at Bay St. Louis. He brought fifteen copies of...

Scope and Contents With regard to the enquiries made by the Sacred Congregation concerning Spiritism : In the diocese of Natchez, Elder has no knowledge of its being much exercised. Several years ago there had been some of it. He suspects it is somewhat practised by non-Catholics but rather privately. A convert from the Episcopal denomination related that she had been using it after the death of her first husband and in getting information about her sons in the army. As for their doctrines, Elder thinks there...

Scope and Contents An important question for the Baltimore Council will be the true interpretation of how the law of the Council of Trent, "de Clandestinitate" is to be spplied in these parts. Both the Archbishops Kenrick hold that it is not to be enforced except where there were resident pastors in the time of the French or Spanish occupation. Elder understands that Odin regards it as Elder does as applying so that it becomes obligatory in new congregation's when they receive resident pastors. Odin is to send...

Scope and Contents Father Mathurin F. Grignon is going down to the coast. If Odin has a place which would be suitable to his health and agreeable to Grignon's wishes, Elder would not object to his accepting it for a year or longer. He deserves an easier place than Elder can give him; he has not suggested it to Grignon for fear he might feel hurt. The Redemptorists who are giving the mission say that they think their order would gladly labor among the negroes but their Father General wrote them to let the...

Scope and Contents Archbishop Martin John Spalding to whom Elder mentioned the difference of opinion on clandestinity, asked him to get copies of the documents. Will Odin have them copied? Elder is still kept here by the building of the asylum and school. Two young Frenchmen passed here yesterday selling church goods; he lost $30 by them. If Odin sees them and they tell him it was unintentional, they are to leave the $30 with Odin. Odin's book about Peter pence does not mention the sum to be subscribed. In...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of June 15 reached him in due time. In May Elder received a letter from the Cardinal dated April 14 acknowledging receipt of his letter concerning the candidates for Little Rock. Elder quotes from this letter in Latin. Since then Elder has seen in the Telegraph that Father Edward Fitzgerald has received the appointment. Has he declined? Elder has heard from Odin that the financial affairs of Little Rock had been well managed. Father John Scollard of Jackson seems to be very...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of July 24 gave Elder great pleasure. He had already written a pressing letter to Bishop-Elect Edward Fitzgerald not to make difficulties. He enclosed it to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . Elder encloses copies of an article he had sent to their paper here. They had published a notice from the Crescent, half complimentary and more than half sneering. He has sent a copy to Thomas Layton . Father Henry Picherit writes that Father John Scollard must have been misinformed; his...

Scope and Contents He encloses two letters from Father Peter Holton. If Holton is still in New Orleans Odin is read them and then have them delivered. This may be a good occasion for Odin to speak about his position; Elder does not wish to impose any inconvenience on Odin. Odin's letter of the 2nd was just now received. Elder has sent a little paragraph to the Baltimore Mirror which he believes will be corrective of the mischief done. It concerns the paper only and not the hierarchy. The order about prayers...

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If the military draft should affect any of their clergy, Elder ought to be prepared to advise them. He would wish to act in such a way as will satisfy the authorities and at the same time provide for the sacredness of the priesthood. Elder would like Odin's counsel. He can address his letter to Peter Grant whose store is at the landing. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Odin's favor of the 1st was received on the 9th. He was glad to hear of Odin's safe return home. The Danes have given a lesson in practical common sense that ought to be studied in this country. Both sides talk of peace but each wants it on his own terms. He has no acquaintance with the clergy of Little Rock. If the present Administrator is capable, Elder suspects there would be nothing gained by a change. The poor Catholic soldiers here are not allowed to see a priest in the hospital. Elder...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of September 16 reached Elder the 19th. He presumes the best course is to move along quietly. Elder has never met any Fenians; there were a good many among the soldiers in Vicksburg last winter. The pastor asked Elder what to do if they presented themselves for the Sacraments. Elder wrote to Bishop James Duggan asking for a copy of his condemnation of them but he received no answer. Elder can give no information on spiritism. He once read a small volume on it written by Hosea...

Scope and Contents He has never applied for permission to use the Roman Ordo because of the inconveniences for the missionaries in the backwoods areas. Often these men have to carry two or even three parts of the breviary in order to say all the hours. He would like to ask his clergy before asking for the permission. Archbishop Martin John Spalding is ill. Elder has read an instruction concerning clandestine marriages. He always understood that the Tridentine decree applied to Mississippi as part of the French...

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The Archbishop of Baltimore, Martin John Spalding, according to his letter of October 14, has recovered from his illness. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Odin's favor of October 25 was received some time ago. The inquiry concerning the Law of Trent de Clandestinitate was because of a fear there was a difference of understanding. Elder suspected from an expression in a letter from Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick that his understanding of the law was different from Kenrick's. He encloses a copy of Kenrick's answer. It appears to Elder more proper to refer the matter to Odin as their metropolitan. The matrimonial case about which Elder...

Scope and Contents Odin's two letters of the 18th and 26th ult. have been received. The suggestions Odin sent concerning the Council of Trent ought to be put within the reach of all the clergy. They are a most necessary portion of the knowledge of a missionary in these parts. A part of them were sent by Archbishop Anthony Blanc but the letter declaring that the law is not in force where there is no resident priest was unknown to Elder before. He has written to the Redemptorists about the missions. He does not...

Scope and Contents On his return home, he received Odin's letters of the 2nd with the Encyclical and papers, and his reply of the 14th. In regard to Decree V, "sciant se excommunicationem incurrere" indicates an excommunication ipso facto or latae sentential. Elder has forgotten what their intention was when it was drawn up. Concerning the Council of Trent, it is not whether the Council is published in these parts but whether the publication extends to new settlements or is confined to the old places. The two...

Scope and Contents He encloses a letter for Brother Athanasius, S.C., the one who had charge of the college of St. Stanislas. They have no teachers but two ladies; their chief service is to keep the boys together until they can get Brothers. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart belong originally to Natchez, coming from Bay St. Louis. The smallness of Natchez increases their difficulty. The General commanding here says he cannot authorize the sending of the money to Mobile, but thinks General Edward R.S. Canby...

Scope and Contents About the middle of March Elder enclosed to Odin a letter for Brother Athanasius, S.C., former director of their college at Bay St. Louis. Brother went from there to New Orleans in December, 1862 to open a school. If he is not there Odin is to give this to any of that Congregation Brothers of Christian Instruction of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans or send it to Mobile to the Provincial there. He will be thankful for Odin's help; their poor boys are in wretched condition spiritually. He...