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Scope and Contents He asks McMaster to publish the enclosed remarks, which are from the Tuesday, Sept. 16th issue of the Daily Davenport Democrat of Davenport, Iowa . One article directed to Hon. J. H. Murphy asking him if elected to the state senate will he support a bill giving to Catholics or any others in a reasonable position to demand it, their prorata of the school funds? The other is Murphy's reply stating that he will not support any such bill as he is a firm believer in the public school system....

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He lists the delegates from the Diocese of Syracuse, New York to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Ludden sends for insertion in the Journal, an outline of an essay read before the Historical society by a graduate of St. Johns College :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister asks Hudson to say a Mass for her deceased brother, James Welsh. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Luebbermann inquires if there is a history of the Blessed Virgin in extant, as well as a history of secular poets that have written poems in honor of the Blessed Virgin. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Luers is in Adrian to see a Mr. Crane about some lots in Waterloo City, Indiana, for church purposes. Lüers hears that the people are very much distressed at the report that Father Peter Kindekens is going to leave them. If he returns they are willing to contribute to the new church downtown. Mr. Kary especially desires Lüers to write this to Lefevere, and although against changing sites of the church, Kary says Kindekens has the people united, knows them better, also he has vestments. If a...

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As Blanc allowed Father Julian Benoit to collect in his diocese so Luers cannot refuse Blanc's request. He leaves the time of his stay to Benoit. Blanc is to tell Benoit that the masons have commenced the foundation and that Father J. H. Force of Valparaiso is dead. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Lüers writes for faculties for Father Henry Koenig, Mishawaka, Indiana, to hear the confessions of some German Catholics in Niles, Michigan as Lüers has given Father John Cappon for Belgian Catholics living in Mishawaka. As yet Lüers has heard no news about Louisville. In Germany he learned that Bishop Frederick Résé is in an asylum in Hildesheim but entirely out of his mind. Lüers saw Father John De Neve in Louvain and spent 2 days with him. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

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Mr. Wetzel is making the Crozier as Lefevere ordered. It will be the same as Luers' and Bishop Amadeus Rappe's, of light wood, iron or brass bands, gilded, not to cost more than $32. Luers regrets not being present at Lefevere's jubilee, due to the lateness of the invitation. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Julian Benoit has mislaid the address of the stainer of glass, Mr. N. but a letter would reach him in care of Bishop John Timon of Buffalo. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell was much pleased with his visit; he expressed great esteem for Lefevere. Luers is glad that Lefevere reminded him of the poor place of Fort Wayne for a Bishop's seat; he may reflect and induce Bishop Amadeus Rappe to Toledo, Ohio . The new Cathedral will be ready for dedication in September. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp....

Scope and Contents Father Alexander Martin desires to be admitted to fort Wayne Diocese asking for Lefevere's recommendation. Luers invites Lefevere to go to the council at Cincinnati, by way of Fort Wayne. Leaving in the morning he should arrive at Fort Wayne at 5 P.M. Having seen the city and rested, Luers would accompany Lefevere to Cincinnati. Luers surmises that Archbishop John Baptist Purcell will insist upon a Co- adjutor this time, and Luers presumes it will be Father Sylvester H. Rosecrans. :: III-2-j...

Scope and Contents Luers read in the papers of the death of the German priest Father Mary Paul Werhle? at Monroe, Michigan. There is a German priest living at Mishawaka and South Bend, Notre Dame, for whom he has no place. His name if Father William Storr. He was pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Chicago, but could not get along with that Congregation, or rather with the trustees, but neither could a saint. Luers' character recommendation is highly favorable, although there are a few things to be corrected. `...

Scope and Contents Six months ago Luers wrote to Rome about the Council of Trent in regard to clandestine marriages. He received the answer that there was no knowledge of an indult granted to the Diocese of Detroit either at the Propaganda or at the Holy Office. The Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office thinks it necessary to require an exact copy of such indult as there is in existence a declaration of the supreme congregation of Feria IV, January 26, 1842 regarding the diocese of Detroit. From the above...

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An Italian priest, Father Jos. A. Botti, whom Luers suspended, has sued him for doing so. Luers asks Lefevere to send him a translation of the canons and decrees of Trent. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Luers asks information about Father T.H. Walsh, who seeks admission into Luers' diocese. The telegraph made Luers an archbishop. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lüers feels that he did right by asking Purcell for permission to build a church on the Indiana side at Union City, Indiana and does not consider his asking as being superfluous since Father J.N. Thisse is already complaining because it will require the united efforts of all the Catholics around Union. It is possible to erect two churches there and the people themselves do not desire two and Lüers would not permit such an action. Lüers hopes that Purcell will come to Union and judge for...

Scope and Contents Bishop Caspar H. Borgess told him that Purcell would be at Notre Dame the ninth. He shall try to be there also on the evening of the same day, it being impossible for him to be there before. He asks if Purcell won't draw up a Pastoral letter protesting against the usurpation of the Papal States by the king of Italy. All of the bishops will sign it with pleasure. It might prevent the recognition of our government of this shameful deed. He has not seen the article in the New Englander...

Scope and Contents They are getting up protests all over the Catholic world against the spoiliation by Victor Emmanuel of the Holy See. He thinks Purcell should take the lead in heading the bishops in a similar action. Luer's name may be added to any Pastoral or Circular on this subject. The papers say that Bishop Hefele of Rottenburg has taken action in this regard, ordering public prayer for the Holy Father, Published his commendation of the infallibility of the Pope, and issued a Pastoral on the subject. ::...

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Father John Baptist Loeszl of Altdorf, Bavaria in a letter to Luers expressed his wish to serve on the missions in America. Father W Giedle, one of Luers' priests represents Loeszl as an exemplary clergyman. Luers does not need him. If Purcell desires his services, Luers will get in touch with him. Father Damen closed a very successful retreat there last Wednesday. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Luers sends a note and a letter to Purcell by Mr. Monning. The note is to be given to the Pope by Purcell on his trip to Rome. He asks Purcell to try to get Rome to permit low Masses to be said at funerals and on double festivals because of the impossibility of getting a choir together on week days to sing a High Mass. He feels that if a Low Mass could be said the Rubrics of the Ritual could be easily carried out. The Faculties were issued in 1852 for 10 years and Luers feels it necessary to...

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Luers, returning today from Crawfordsville, received Purcell's letter. He has been invited by the pastor at tiffin to be present at the Consecration of his church but he will do nothing in the Diocese of Cleveland unless especially invited by the Bishop himself. Luers says he may see Purcell in a day or two. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Luers thanks Purcell for the offerings received. He is annoyed by Father Edward O'Flaherty's connection with the Phoenix Society but he has promised to have nothing to do with it. Luers is glad Purcell will attack it. His movement is popular with three-fourths of the Irish, and it is aided by the advancement of Colonel Corcoran to one of the prime leaders. Luers is going to forbid O'Flaherty to have anything to do with the Society. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lüers wrote to Purcell from Union, which is on the border. Three-fourths of the inhabitants live in Indiana and the town will grow in that direction. Some 20 of the 50 families live in Ohio. Judge Smith has donated a lot on the Indiana side and Lüers believes he obtained two more for him. They are waiting on Purcell's consent to start building a church on one of these lots because one is needed and Lüers promises that if ever the population on the Ohio side warrants a church that he will...

Scope and Contents Luers asked Purcell if it might not be arranged that he be sent to Detroit, and that Father Julian Benoit be named to succeed Luers. If Luers had it to do over, he would act differently. When he came to Fort Wayne, a new cathedral was needed and no funds could be had from the people of Fort Wayne. Father Benoit told Luers that he had friends in the South and that he would be able to collect a fine sum from them. This induced him to retain Benoit and his hands have been tied ever since. He...

Scope and Contents He knows nothing of the antecedents of Father C _____ about whom Purcell inquires; but he has never heard anything really good of him. Professor Caspar Beleke at Notre Dame can give all the desired information. As to his life and conduct Bishop James Duggan or Father Arnold Damen, S.J. can inform Purcell. Father C.F. Smarius has commenced a mission in Fort Wayne. The English of Bishop Henry D. Juncker's last pastoral letter is most wretched. ` P.S. Father C has relatives in Lafayette so...

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He sent Purcell the painting given him by Mr. Schwartz of Vienna for Purcell. Purcell will receive it before New Year's day. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents When he was made bishop, the Precious Blood Fathers offered to take up a collection for him at Minster and other congregations. Luers begged them to wait until he should need it more. The congregation of Mishawaka, Indiana lost their school and church with all its contents, by fire. There was no insurance. The congregation of 125 German and Irish families is very poor. It will be impossible for them to get through without assistance. Luers asks Purcell to give Father Henry Koenig, the...

Scope and Contents Lüers received the 50 copies of Monsignor Dupanloup's book on, September 15th and he will give Purcell the amount when he comes, down. Lüers received a letter from Father Francis X. Weninger, saying his catechisms would shortly appear. He sent circulars to Lüers, clergy commanding them to introduce them. Lüers regards this, command as an insult, coming from a priest. The catechism is all right, for teachers or converts but not for children. He believes their next, council should discuss it....

Scope and Contents He encloses a letter which he received and asks if he is an efficient clergyman. He can give him Largo or Delphi. The salary would be $500. If he is the right sort of man, the farmers would no doubt give him most of his provisions besides. Father Francis X. Weninger is displeased with Lüers letter to Purcell. He is getting a severe rub about his German catechism in the Wahreitsfreund. Lüers wonders how he will take it. Father Dennis Dunn of Chicago is said to be first on the list for...

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Father Henry Koenig whom Lüers engaged in Paderborn has arrived in New York. His companion, Father F.H. Nolte, destined for St. Louis is with him. They would like to remain as near each other as they can. Lüers asks if he can give Piqua to Nolte. If Lüers deems Nolte unfit, he would withhold Purcell's reply. Nolte does not know English. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.