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Scope and Contents He writes in the interests of two of his dioceans, married in a civil marriage, who wish to be married by a priest. By a judgment rendered June 28, 1848 by the New Orleans court, the divorce was given to Alphonse Noel Brière and Marie Contant, married 7 years earlier. On July 17, 1848, a justice of the peace married Honoré Abadie and the above Marie. They returned to their native country and asked to have a Catholic marriage. But this a difficult. If Brière's death is not proved, the union...

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In reference to last evening's episode, he acknowledges himself at fault. He spoke without reflection and now asks pardon. :: XI-1-m A.L.S 2pp.

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He is willing to ordain him at the presentation of the necessary papers. Note Added: Laurent was formerly bishop of Luxemburg and died at Simpelveld in Limburg, Holland. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. German with English note

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The Preface of the third volume of Dom. P. Gueranger's "Institutions liturgiques" contains a decision of the Sacred L. Congregation of Rites, which he thinks will not be without interest to many of the readers of the Journal. A question which the Bishop of Langres proposed was answered by the Sacred Congregation. He hopes McMaster will excuse his intruding upon his time. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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An Irishman wants to send some money to a nephew and niece at New Orleans and wants Laurent to ask Blanc to accept the commission. The donor is John Roach of Muscatine; the nephew and niece are Stephen Ryan and Mary Ryan . John? and Mary have just arrived from Ireland; one is 20 or 21, the other 17. They intend to come to settle at Muscatine. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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He has a big steel engraving entitled Judicii Universalis paradigma make at the time of Louis XIII. It is a wonderful production hardly fit to be exposed before a promiscuous audience. If Edwards thinks it would do he would send it over. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Laurent recommends Mr. Peter, one of their most zealous professors. Rousselon will greatly oblige Laurent in finding Peter a place in one of his institutions or in recommending him to a good house as a tutor. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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He writes to ask Rousselon to clarify something about religion. He heard Rousselon talk at Donaldson and it gave him consolation and peace. If God knows when he creates you, that you, one day be in hell, He is not just. What does the passage in the Bible mean: "Blessed are the poor in spirit?" Why did the popes forbid the reading of the Bible and Laurent is ordered to read it. Rousselon is to see Victor Hugo's discourse. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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He writes to ask Rousselon to clarify something about religion. He heard Rousselon talk at Donaldson and it gave him consolation and peace. If God knows when He creates you, that you will one day be in hell, He is not just. What does the passage in the Bible mean: "Blessed are the poor in spirit?" Why did the popes forbid the reading of the Bible and Laurent is ordered to read it. Rousselon is to see Victor Hugo's discourse. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He thanks him a thousand times for the letter he sent him. Without that document, because of canon law, he could not advance despite all the good will of his religious superiors. He is no longer in France but with the English Benedictines where he was sent before the expulsion the order to see if some priests might be placed there. He believes they will admit only seminarians and then only on the condition that they belong to the Province of England. A good number of the priests are going to...

Scope and Contents He had written on New Orleans, but having learned from the "Univers" that Perché was at Rome he is correcting the error. He has been in the monastery of the Benedictine Fathers for two years. Four months ago he completed his noviciate and if he had his exeat, he would already have made his vows. His papers were in order, but he had sent his exeat to Archbishop Henry Edward Manning and it was either lost or stolen in the chancellery. He begs Perché to either replace it or attest to its...

Scope and Contents She cannot think of letting Father Auguste Martin go without a few lines to show she has not forgotten Blanc's kindness. She hopes he will not take Martin from them; they have heard something to that effect. They have a very good school at present, over 60 children. Some ladies arrived last week with the intention of commencing a boarding school; they have tried to get some of their children but have not yet succeeded. When is Blanc Coming up? Did Blanc get the picture of Father George...

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Sister was delighted to receive Blanc's letter. She has not forgotten the retreat not Blanc's kindness to her. Srs. Ros?ina, S.C. and Mar Ambrose. S.C. are going down to New Orleans tomorrow; they will see Blanc. She is sure Blanc will not go north without making them a visit. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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She is ashamed when she reflects that nearly a year has passed since she left New Orleans and she has not written. She is perfectly contented with her present mission and has no desire to return to the hospital. Father Auguste Martin gave two instructions a day for their retreat. The Sisters are all well and wish to be remembered. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents After the resume of accounts Larnaudie believes he should add some observations which could serve as a guide. He has already sent Odin 30 bonds of the debt given him by Mrs. Michel . Since then he has sent him 10 more bought from his savings. Besides he has left at Baton Rouge enough money to buy 3 other bonds which he hopes to send soon. There remain only 5 bonds in the hands of F.E. Hebert and 42 bonds with Pike. Larnaudie outlines his plan for the paying off of the debt. P.S. Larnaudie is...

Scope and Contents Lauth thanks Hudson for his advice. A change for the better has taken place in relations here. Lauth reminded his Reverence in the presence of Father Peter Johannes of his promise to the bishop. This had the desired effect, he relieves Lauth now. Other considerations prevent him from troubling Father Provincial. Lauth could not apply for a change without touching on personalities. Corby told him that Hudson was having eye trouble, so why doesn't Hudson take a rest by coming down for a...

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Lauth was glad to learn that Hudson's eyes are troubling him less. His master of novices has departed for his home in Luxemburg. Hudson should send him a copy of the sermon on charity he preached at St. Mary's. the lecture Hudson gave at Kalamazoo has not escaped Lauth's attention. He is glad that Father Patrick Condon, C.S.C. nd Professor Ar thur Stace re both out of danger. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Lauth has been deceived in his obedience and disappointed in almost every way. Despite all promises, he has been obliged to attend Leo and St. Michaels. The amount of work, considering his health, would injure him less that this missionary labor. He is making a second novitiate that is harder than the first. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lauth came across an article on the death of the musician, Chopin in a Polish Catholic magazine. He thought it good reading matter for the Ave Maria and sends a translation of it for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He twice called to see Bishop Richard Phelan on behalf of Edwards' request, but each time he was not at home. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is the corrected proof sheet of the translation that Hudson had looked over. Lauth will look for something interesting for the Ave Maria in his next Polish reading. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father V. Quinon of Clarksville, Texas wishes to know the address of Bishop Peter Dufal, C.S.C. in Rome. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lauth is honored by the invitation to prepare a paper on "Life Insurance and Pension Funds for Wage Workers" to be read at the coming (Columbian) Catholic Congress. He hopes to visit Onahan next week.

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Lauth would like to call upon Onahan to discuss the paper on "Life Insurance and Pension Funds."

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Receipted bill for $36 made out to Father Rousselon for wine. :: V-5-g A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Receipted bill for $24 for wine. :: V-5-d A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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A bill for $106.25 for wine from November 12 to December 31. Signed by Armand Perilliat ?. :: VI-1-d A. Bill 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $19.75 for wine. Receipted by R.H. Lefebvre for Lauveau. :: V-5-m Bill S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for ½ cask of wine, $12. :: V-5-c A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A bill for $86 for wine; one barrel is for Father John Caretta,C.M. . Receipted by J. Numa? Penilliat :: VI-1-e Bill S. French 1p. 16mo.