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Onahan vouches for a girl writer who he believe has considerable talent. She has contributed articles for the "Catholic World". She now has a story which Gallwey agrees to publish next year at the conclusion of the one now running in the Catholic World. This is too remote for her needs. Would Hudson look at it for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Onahan's mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Sullivan Duffy, died this morning and he asks Hudson's prayers. Onahan asks the prayers and remembrances of the readers of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The appointment referred to in his note of Monday came to naught; Mr. Hoyne was absent. The Bowens (James H. Bowen, Chauncey Bowen) have deputed to bring about an adjustment which he relates. Sorin could agree to the plan, but James Bowen cannot pay the back rent, nor can Chauncey Bowen. Onahan thinks they can arrive at a settlement suitable to Sorin without litigation, but he will have to consult Sorin personally on it. (Attached is a group of statements and memorandums on the same subject:...

Scope and Contents The appointment referred to in his note of Monday came to naught; Mr. Hoyne was absent. The Bowens James H. Bowen, Chauncey Bowen have deputed to bring about an adjustment which he relates. Sorin could agree to the plan, but James Bowen cannot pay the back rent, nor can Chauncey Bowen. Onahan thinks they can arrive at a settlement suitable to Sorin without litigation, but he will have to consult Sorin personally on it. Attached is a group of statements and memorandums on the same...

Scope and Contents This letter on which he writes will interest Cavanaugh. The writer overestimated Onahan's resources; it is out of the question for him to aid. Some friend of Notre Dame might be willing to do so with Cavanaugh's approval. Note: This message was written on a letter from the Arthur H. Clark Company, of Cleveland, Ohio to Onahan, telling of the necessity of making available much of the important material relating to the early history of the country that is hidden...

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He acknowledges McMahon's letter of May 18. He is in fullest sympathy with the proposed Catholic summer School but he doubts that he could lecture or command the time to attend; but if his name can be of service they may use it. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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John J. McDade's request to present a paper at the congress, will be considered at the next meeting of the Executive Committee. It is however too early, since a definite program has not been decided upon. It is probable that Stanley will be included, expecially since he has the sanction of Archbishop Riordan, who is interested in the Young Men's Institute of San Francisco, which Stanley represents.

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Onahan suggests that when the papers to be read have been agreed upon, Brownson then print the list of subjects and authors on cards or slips, these to be sent to parties who would be likely to engage in the discussions. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson, which he prizes very highly and has placed next to a photograph of Cardinal Newman. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan notices that the Notre Dame Scholastic advertises 20 volumes of Brownson's Works and therefore asks that the Index, which he supposses is now published, be sent to him. He is interested in Brownson's concise and conclusive letter published in the Michigan Catholic on the George-Father Edward Mc Glynn theories, and also appreciates the work which Judge Hyde is doing steadily for the vindication of Catholic principles. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan is glad to see that Archbishop William H. Gross expresses himself so warmly in favor of the Congress and thinks his letter should be submitted to James Cardinal Gibbons. There is certainly time enough to work up the project, and Onahan trusts His Eminence will yet be persuaded to give his endorsement and approval to the meeting. No word so far from either Archbishops John Ireland or Patrick W. Riordan. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Onahan believes the publication of a new edition of the works of Orestes A. Brownson deserves prompt and generous encouragement from the Catholic publics, although the number of volumes and the cost of the series will limit the number of subscriptions. In Onahan's opinion a collection of the more permanent of his writings in 5 to 10 volumes would bring Henry a greater and more satisfactory return. However Onahan enters his subscription for the entire work and wants to know at what reduced...

Scope and Contents Onahan has already written to Archbishop John Ireland and to Bishop John L. Spaulding requesting their views and counsel on the project of the propose Congress, and no doubt will hear from them soon. He will write to Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan without delay. Brownson's program is all right. He thinks that they can get Henry J. Spaunhorst of St. Louis interested. He is a capital organizer; Onahan knows him well and perhaps will see him in St. Louis next week. He knows Peter L. Foy also....

Scope and Contents Onahan has taken leave to inclose Bishop Camil-lus P. Maes' letter to Archbishop John Ireland and has urged him to write to James Cardinal Gibbons to try to reconcile matters, so that the assent of his Eminence may be given to the project for the time proposed. Onahan sees no difficulty on the score of time and would much prefer to organize such an affair in a few months, rather than years. He has also writ-ten to Henry J. Spaunhorst, and heartily concurs in what Bishop Maes says of him. He...

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Onahan returns the letter of James Cardinal Gibbons, and is still of the opinion that there is plenty of time to organize such a meeting and that it would be a pity to let the opportunity pass. But if, after full consideration of all the conditions, his Eminence still considers the project inexpedient or immature, of course they can go no farther in the matter. He has not yet heard from Archbishops John Ireland or Patrick W. Riordan. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Onahan learns that Bishop James A. Healy passed through Chicago yesterday on his way from the Pacific Coast, and this will explain his silence. He expects to hear from Henry J. Spaunhorst in a day or two and will send Brownson his letter. He suspects Archbishop John Ireland is in correspondence with James Cardinal Gibbons as to the meeting and is sure the former will be warmly in favor of the meeting, since he stands always for progress and freedom. After he has been heard from, then...

Scope and Contents The letters Onahan sent Brownson yesterday from James Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop John Ireland remove all difficulties. It now remains only to arrange the necessary preliminaries and to submit plans to His Eminence or to Archbishop Ireland. He expects to meet Bishop John L. Spaulding to talk with him on the subject, and he should be one of the active movers in the Congress. Archbishop Ireland will be here very soon and perhaps a conference could be arranged. Onahan's position engages all...

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Archbishop John Ireland will be in Chicago the morning of the 14th and will give the entire day to a conference on the proposed Congress. If Brownson can attend, he should come to the Grand Pacific Hotel, where the Archbishop will stop. Onahan will invite Henry J. Spaunhorst and General Lawler, and asks Brownson to have the program outlined in advance, as he can little towards it. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan mailed to Brownson yesterday Dr. Guerin's check for $60, and has invited General John Lawler of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Henry J. Spaunhorst, St. Louis, MissOuri, James H. Dorner, Buffalo, New York, and Maurice F. Egan, Notre Dame, Indiana to the meeting next Tuesday. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Greatly as he desires to be present for the meeting of the committee of arrangements for the Congress of Catholic Laymen, Onahan may not be able to get away from his official duties and business. In the event of his absence, he informs Brownson of what steps he has taken in regard to it. He sent out some 25 invitations, Henry J. Spaunhorst took care of the German representatives, and Brownson on doubt attended to others; and Onahan trusts that there will be a fair representation from among...

Scope and Contents Onahan finds it out of the question for him to attend the meeting tomorrow. Mayor Crezier, who returned yesterday from Springfield, must return this evening on important public business that cannot be delayed, and since Onahan is by office next in authority, he cannot in his absence absent himself even for a day. Also he has been named to act in forwarding donations for the sufferers of the Johnstown calamity and every available moment must be given to this work of duty and charity. He is...

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Utterly impossible for Onahan to leave—urgent work for Johnstown sufferers. :: III-3-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Patrick Farrelly of New York will be in Detroit tomorrow and Onahan requested him to call on Brownson. He is on of the most influential catholic laymen in the East, always active in every generous work, and Onahan regards his cooperation in the Congress as most important. He had opportunity for only a few moments conversation with him on the subject, and Brownson is asked to inform him fully. Onahan has just returned from Johnstown and has his hands full of work. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p....

Scope and Contents In consequence of his absence from the city for several days at Pittsburgh and Johnstown, Onahan lost sight of the doings of the conference in Detroit, of which he has had only the most meagre accounts. From the brief press notices the representation from the East was nil, except as to James H. Dormer ; and from the West only Henry J. Spaunhorst and Peter L. Foy . This is too bad. Unless the interest of the Eastern Catholics can be stirred up the convention will be a fizzle. He has not heard...

Scope and Contents Brownson's letter and clipping received, and Onahan supposes he must corresponds with Henry J. Spaunhorst and agree on the program. He thinks the committees should be enlarged to include representatives from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore or Washington; or the Congress will fail; the East must have an important, if not the leading, share in the work. Onahan would willingly give way as chairman of the original committee to an Eastern man, if one can be agreed on who will do the...

Scope and Contents Onahan sent his copy of the call received from Henry J. Spaunhorst to Archbishop John Ireland and has no objection to signing it. He agrees with Brownson that the names of the entire committee should be attached. If he remembers the terms of the call, the date for the meeting has been changed. He does not like the omission of the temperance and saloon question and regards it as one of the most important in the list of subjects—and he is not a "temperance crank" either. He would like to see...

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Onahan asks to be informed as to what line of duties the committee on organisation is expected to undertake, what understanding, if any, was had to place and time of meeting, and what is Daniel A. Rudd's full name and address. He wrote to Henry J. Spaunhorst more than a week ago and so far no answer. The more he looks into the program of the subjects, the less satisfied he becomes with the omissions. The really important questions have been left out. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Henry J. Spaunhorst has sent Onahan a copy of an address or call addressed to "fellow Catholics." Onahan asks whether it is to go out in the name of the gentlemen who composed the conference in Detroit or in the name of the committee on organization. If it is to be signed only by the members of the latter, he would prefer to rewrite it himself; if it has already been accepted and adopted, all right. He has written to Daniel A. Rudd and Spaunhorst again. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Daniel E. Rudd came from Cincinnati yesterday to confer with Onahan as to the work of their Committee, and they got on quite harmoniously; Onahan does not anticipate any disagreement. Rudd explained some things regarded the Detroit meeting that had not been clear and which Onahan had been disposed to find fault with—he alludes on the omissions. The call will be prepared and issued by September 1. Is that too late? He hopes to meet Henry J. Spaunhorst in a week or two and if necessary will go...

Scope and Contents Onahan took for granted when he wrote to Brownson advising him of the results of the conference in St. Louis last Sunday that he was in the fullest accord with Archbishop John Ireland, who had been with Brownson in Detroit the previous week. Of course Brownson must have been made aware that the Archbishop had just before that conferred with James Cardinal Gibbons and was therefore prepared to act and speak advisedly as to his views on the subjects in question. That there was a change of view...