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The Superior of the Asylum called to see Mr. Rasch this morning as regards replacing the Sister who has to return to France. Rasch on behalf of the Executive Committee will approve any arrangement the ladies make if Blanc approves. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Mr. Slawson who has allowed the free use of his omnibuses to all of their Religious, asked Layton to hand Blanc the enclosed letter no enclosure. The writer is an intimate friend of Slawson who appears desirous of interesting Blanc in her behalf. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents In consequence of a visit today from Mr. Myers and his intimation that the Catholic Male Orphan Asylum was bound to pay him now the balance on the new building, Layton had an interview with Mr. Hebrard . Hebrard explained away the remarks he made yesterday and he says that he understood the contract in the light in which Blanc and the board generally viewed it. This has relieved Layton's mind not a little; he would regret remaining under the same impressions about Hebrard as those he...

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Layton has forwarded the original of the enclosed check to Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. . Also $5 the change due to Blanc. Enclosed is the duplicate check for $95 to Corning and Company of New York, signed by the cashier of the Southern Bank :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Layton spoke to Mr. Wilroy ?, the cashier of the bank, about the certificates of deposit of Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde . Wilroy says he would rather that Blanc draw the money than to allow the interest to continue. As Blanc will have no difficulty in placing out the money at a better rate, Layton thinks he should draw it at once. Layton could place the money in a quarter where Father Constantine Maenhaut directed Layton to place his at 8 percent. Layton thought Blanc might like to see...

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Mr. Simms having left the bill of the Society of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Layton encloses a check for its amount, $1072.50. When Blanc emits the check, it will be necessary for Blanc to sign it as President of the Asylum and endorse it over to the payee. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The judge of the Probate Court decided today in the matter of Mr. Thorume 's? legacy, in favor of St. Mary's Boys' Orphan Asylum . Mr. A.? Robert says it is necessary to have a meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday at 5. If Blanc has no objection to meeting at Blanc's residence Layton will send out notices. He would call on Blanc but cannot leave the bank. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Blanc is invited to a meeting of the members of St. Mary's Orphan Boys' Asylum on May 3 for consideration of the acceptance of the new charter as approved by the Legislature on March 16, 1857. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Layton thinks it might be his duty, through Blanc, to warn the Ursulines regarding their interest as he felt it incumbent on him to speak to Blanc about his own. The times are very foreboding and while nothing may happen, Layton is prompted to bear the interests of dear friends in mind, P.S. Blanc is not to fear the Southern Bank, if all were not right Layton would let him know. It is thought old Mr. Benoist of St. Louis will get through if anyone can, yet a brother of Mr. Shaw failed there...

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As Treasurer of the Catholic Relief Association for the Victims of Yellow Fever, Layton has been requested by Father Gustave A. Rouxel, Honorary President of the Association, to place at Perché's personal disposal the sum of $500. The names of C.E. Girardey, W.B. Lancaster, John T. Moore, and Dr. E. Doumeing appear on the stationery as officers of the Association. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Perché's sympathetic letter of November 14 was gratefully received by Mrs. Layton, his afflicted son, and Layton. Since then, another great affliction has caused their tears to flow again. Their daughter Sister Mary Layton, R.S.C. , died at Grand Coteau on December 16. She had taken her vows on October 4, the day on which her sister-in-law died. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Layton sends a clipping from the "Morning Star", concerning their recent meeting held in honor of Perché no enclosure. Father Gustave A. Rouxel will bear a more detailed description along with the rough copy of the complimentary letter they intended to write. Their mutual friend, Mr. Girardey, was was very considerate in conceiving and efficient in causing this meeting to be carried into execution. He has given Father Joseph Anstaett Anstadt $100 on Perché's account to take a journey for the...

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Layton sends the result of the election for directors of the New Orleans Catholic Male Orphan Asylum which took place yesterday. The names of the 15 elected are listed as well as the 11 of the opposition ticket. Their city is in a state of excitement in consequence of the recent unfavorable news of the situation of an army on the Rio Grande. A. Rasch desires remembrance. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Having imported from England some razors especially for Blanc, he hands them herewith. He hopes that Blanc will gratify him by accepting them. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In reply to Leray's favor of the 20th, Layton encloses no enclosure a transcript of his account. At present there are much confusion and conflict of interests growing out of the disaster which has fallen upon the Southern Bank . If the appeal to Washington in the Bond case be uninterrupted the opinion of Judge Campbell and of most lawyers is that the Supreme Court would decide favorably to the Bank. In this event the creditors will be paid in full and the stockholders will realize a...

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A receipt for $6 for 12 months' subscription to St. Mary's Catholic Boys' Asylum? . :: VI-1-n Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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He wishes Odin a happy New Year. He acknowledges thankfully the letter to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo . He was received by Barnabo and permitted to see the Pope and received Communion at his hands. Layton was deeply pained on learning of the death of Father Stephen Rousselon . He had seen him here last summer but did not think the end so near. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He received Odin's letter of March 1. He was pleased to learn that Odin would visit Paris on his way to Rome. He learned that Dr. Faget passed through Paris en route for New Orleans, recently. He was accompanied by his second son and intends shortly to have the remainder of his family return. The poor doctor did not meet with the success he anticipated in France. His position has inspired much sympathy among the Louisianians in Paris. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Odin for again recommending him to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo . To Odin's letter last summer Layton was indebted for being received by the Holy Father. He asks counsel on a matter which his father will lay before Odin. The Convention will be carried into effect on December 15. As a Catholic he espouses the cause of the Holy Father and asks his parents' permission to enter the Pontifical Zouaves or any other corps of Papal troops Odin might suggest. He knows the sacrifice he asks of...

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Bishop Joannes Francisco de Paula Verea of Linares will leave tomorrow for Rome, via the North and as he proposes to pass through Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Buffalo and New York, he begged Layton to solicit from Rousselon letters to the bishops of those cities. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She has forwarded a mitre, photograph and book belonging to Bishop (Augustin) Verot. He was about five feet in height, blue eyes, fair. Edwards will fine enclosed some of his hair.

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He learned from Mr. Hespin that McMaster had attempted to get the Breviary his father wanted for Bishop John Quinlan . He regrets that McMaster could not succeed and sends a copy of the Golden Wedding from the Mobile Register of Feb. 3. He will send the New Orleans Morning Star and Messenger with more details. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Le Baron sends McMaster 75¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He has already mailed the names of 15 contributors of the money, and lists two more. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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She writes about their parish and hopes he will have pity on the children who grow up without any knowledge of God. Their pastor Father N. Jaxell ? is incapable of running the parish, being too weak a spirit to direct himself. Father Gustave A. Rouxel can give him more ample information. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Le Blanc complains that he wrote McMaster on August 17, asking advice in an important matter but has as yet received no reply. He believes McMaster can help him, and, fearing his letter has miscarried, he sends another copy. He feels sure McMaster would not let his letter pass without the courtesy of a reply. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Owing to some misunderstanding he did not write to acknowledge the receipt of the beautiful things send by the Tabernacle Society. He is thankful for them. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Le Blanc has a son 18 years of age, who has completed the course of studies at Grand Coteaux College, a Jesuit college in Louisiana. He has show a preference for civil engineering, and Le Blanc is desirous of affording him the necessary facilities of achieving this end. He would like to have him acquire a Catholic education, but knows of neither a Catholic school nor any other school where civil engineering is effectively and thoroughly taught. He asks McMaster to suggest an efficient...

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He grants permission to Sister Marie de Jesus Hardy and Sister Marie Emmanuelle MacCullen to leave the cloister in order to go to the Monastery at New Orleans. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents She thanks him for having taken the trouble to write. She waited to reply until Mr. E. Le Bourg returned. He was at Saumur and hoped, in passing through Bordeaux, to pay his respects to Perché. According to what Perché tells her, she thinks her letter will find him at Paris and she would be very grateful if he were to have the relics and other objects sent to her In order to avoid any difficulty for him she encloses no enclosure a word for a paper manufacturer who supplies Mr. LeBourg's...

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Mrs. Le Bourg tried to see Perché yesterday but went to the wrong address. If Perché is now in Paris, he asks that he have his vicar general write to him. Mrs. Le Bourg would then go to the indicated address to pick up the objects destined for the late Mrs. Jamet :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.