The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-02-04

We earnestly ask the attention of our read
ers to the following communication, setting
forth the virtues Of the Arnica prepared by the
French Trappists and the causes which have
necessitated the visit of one of the Religion
to this country. During the late Ftanco-Ger
man war the Trappists donated to the army
thousands of cases Of this wonderful remedy
ASS well known, the Trappists receive and
entertain at their mouasteries the poor ant
destitute, belated travellers, and every one il
need of assistance, and wherever monastery
exists, it may be safely asserted that the poo
of the neighboring country, for miles around
depend upon it, chiefly. for support,
Alcoolatars GArniss
Prepared by the RR. FF. 1rappists Of Notre Dam
des Neiges, Ardeche, (Ffance).
We have had the good fortune of having il
our midst, during the last few days, Religious
of the illustrions Order of La Trappe, and 8
member of the Monastery of Notre Dame des
Neiges, which is situated in the mountains OF
Ardeche, France.
Two most praiseworthy motives have in.
duced this worthy Religious to bidAdieu to his
brethren, and absent himself, for some time,
from his beloved solitude to visit the distant
shores of our country. FMs
The friendly welcome with which this excel
lent Religious has already been received by
Ills the Archbishop or Now orleans,
makes him entertain the hope that the clergy
and tho very Christian population of this
country will appreciate the pi,ifanthropic OBJ
Ject OF this distant voyage, and will most eff
in accomplishing the difficult mission which his
superiors have confided to him.
Some years since the Religious of Notre Dame
des Neiges founded a most charitable work,
entitled, Work of the Epileptics," which they
were compelled to discontinue on account OF
the recent disasters of France. While these
good monks were consecrating their time to
this portion of suffering humanity, they at the
time, spread abroad q remedy already known
it is true, but which did not possess the healing
properties which are peculiar to it on account
OF the manner, more or less careful, with which
1T was prepared, we mean the Arnica.
This flower is we'll known by all druggists,
but when they receive it it is withered and
dry, and has not necessarily the strength which
1t possesses at the time of its efflorescence.
The RR Eff. Trappists, in the commendable
intention OF remedying this deficiency, and to
assist suffering humanity, have undergone
many and great sacrifices, in order to construct
where, under the supervision of distinguished
druggist, they can prepare, with the greatest
possible care the precious medicine which they
offer Today to the public of Louisiana
The recent events which took place in France
have given great circulation to the Alcooia-
tire d'drnica, and the immense use made of it
in hospitals, as well as the prompt and meal
culable cures which it has operated have pro-
cured it well-merited reputation.
1t would he altogether Unnecessary to travel
far in order to find facts to attest the efficacy
of, this precious medicine. Two certificates,
signed by persons whose character and integ-
rity dispel all doubts. attest the efficacy of the
Arnica of the RR. FF. Trappists.
The first is a Prebendary of the CATHEDRAL of
Montreal, G. E., Mr. Moreau. who asserts that
this remedy has done much good in the colony
of Pontifical Zouaves, who lately settled near
Lake Megantic. The second is Mr.. Belleau,
Priest of st. Croix, diocese of Quebec, C. E.,
who relates the cure of young boy had
fallen into the fire.
Many other facts could be MI ntioned in favor
of the Arnica of the RR. FF. Trappists of
Notre Dame des Neiges.
Before concluding, wish to state the fact
that beside the advantage resulting from the
purchase of this remedy, it is q great act of
charity, as thus an assistance is afforded to the
poor Religious. who depend chiefly on this re-
source for subsistence.
The misfortunes which befell the principal
cities of France are well known; the good
have suffered as we'll as tho wicked; and the
Monks of La Trappe, one of whose principal
resources was the aims of the faithful, are now,
through the poverty of the country, without
this bread of charity, which we can procure
them here. Let US assist them while benefit
ing ourselves.
N. B.-The Rev. FRANCHISE dAssise the Reli-
gious we alluded to, resides at st. Mary's Col
lege, corner Constance Gold Foucher) and Poey-
fare streets, and will be ready next week to
supply all demands. His principal depot is in
New York