New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-03-30
The Fhvtrons of New Orleans
NUMBER THIRTY-FIyE.

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NUMBER ThlRTY-F1'E.
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| In our last NUMBER we repeatedly alluded to
the orsuime Nnns convent In our city in former
tnes' a' present situated IN the lower part OF the
parish oi orleans. we hnd In some historical
works upon Aouisana' that the hrst members OF
iniS rehsl'us sisternood arrived very early IN the
es@olsnlhens oi tne colony, together with the
nla'e rehglous ASSOCIATION, the rather Jesuits,
WHOM VIC nave Already MADE mennon OF as beng
very acNVe IN erecung the hrst agricultural farms,
po'n On tne dentiiy Ridge and the site above the
c"y proper afterwards the suburb St. Mary.
| IL the lew HISTORICAL notlces that we nave been
aDie 10 get glmpse OF, 1t appears that the nrst
buildings, erected somewhere in the year l733, on
orsune street, for the use OF the religious order
above named, is that same old structure still ex-
tant but at different times somewhat renovated,
which may be seen in that locality, between Conde
q Charities and Old Leyee streets, in close prox-
unity with the old French fish and game market, or
there about. Our readers, should they happen to
inspect this venerable reot OF ancient times, VIII
ma above the doorway OF that chapel small
marble slab, indicating in almost illeglble letters
tne tme OF It's erection or renovation. MS men,
was the original and first ediice belonging 10 the
service OF the Ursnine order ;apd IN former unles
we nave witnessed divine services performed IN
TINS particular place; at present. however, ne"
structure, fronting on Conde street, replaces the
former chapel. AS Tor the vast edlhce occupied
by the ursuilne nuns and her pnplls before re-
moving to their new buildings below our CITY, IL
was no doubt erected much later than the mere
prayer office or chapel already enumerated. Inls
line looking architectural work has also been IN
creased by being prolonged towards the Barrack
street aisle and at present is destined for the resi-
dence OF the Archbishop OF Louisiana and his
numerous suite and retinue.
1t must be remembered that the high dignity OF
the Archbishopric has been conferred upon our
city only since some twenty years; before which
time the residence OF the bishop was confined IN
the building adjoining the cathedral and belonging
to what IS called the st. Louis church.
With respect to the order OF the ursune nuns
they have been OF very great usefulness TO the
community OF our city; for in their midst nave most
OF the ancient Creole families received not only
their religious instruction, bus also most accom-
plished female education in every respect. Nay
it must be said to the commentator OF this par
ticnar female order, thatthe ursuline sisters, IN
all countries OF the globe, have been distinguished
for their devotedness toward the education OF the
young OF their own seX-so much SO, that there IS
but one universal acclaim in according to them tue
need Of appreciation, not only among our coun'
trymen, but wherever this religious slsterhood has
exerted its beneficial influence. The extensive
establishment belonging to TINS religious ORDER IN
the lower part OF the SUBURBAN district OF our
city, is situated some distance above the present
barracks OF the United States government. Ihe
buildings, mostly OF ordinary WOODEN masefials'
DO not attract any particular attention oy 'heiI
archltectural merit Ihey are mnch more INTENDED
for the comfortable usefulness OF tne'r conslruc,
uon' than 'heir exterior elegance or archi'ectura
symmetry AT present. oes'aes sne nunioer OF
tne relsious SISTERS some hunorsas o' young pen
sohers are ihnapi'ihs tae preihses WHICH ia'ter
pelng enclosed Dy n'sn "ooueh renee, maze OF
soma plank are yet very uis'ineu',nap'e OF ois
oerhaoe ifgsn .au e''sasea ieS's a''h' or ayhe'
r.sh' III ,fons VI 'ne piop'.1es. olnos .ne eAten'
sun VI tne ''"ef ran Gar ""'' 'o"aiust .ne gov
erhmens quarters Tue saraehs ana orcnaros OF tne
convent nave oeeh oisiueu or sepafa.ea ny the
opening IN theif rear ior 'ne 'horoush'are 'he