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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

We are glad to know that the entertainment
in ST. Stephens Hall on Saturday, 10 inst, was
largely attended aud gave universal satisfac-
ton to the generous auditors, whom we may
further crafty, by the information that their
liberal purchase of tickets has already been of
great service to the poor pensioners of st. Vim
cent d e Pulls Society.
StHStepben's Conference may be congratu-
lated on having secured upon one programme
such attractive names hose of the Misses LIE
Blanc and ]. Thomas, with Messrs. Bremen,
Buck and P. Ftiedrichs added to the accom-
plished amateurs of their own home circle.
After enjoying the songs, the concerted
pieces the eloquent addresses, the parlor
scene, the humorous dialogues and all the rest
of the varied entertainment, the audience W ert
treated to . touching reproduction in marble
statuary If the Martyr om of ST. Stephen
which closed the entertainment and sent al
home, determined never to mis- any future dis
play offered under the same auspices.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

THE HoMEsrEAD.-Our readers will remem-
Der that after the 9TH of May no more stock
will be sold by this company, and that then
those who may wish to participate in the ad-
vantages it offers, will have to find some mem
Der who wishes to SELL If such eau then be
found, he will certainly demand a high pre-
MUM, as already each dollar put in the Home
stead has earned over ninety cents; that is,
share of stock which $50 has been
paid is now worth $35. Clerks, mechanics
merchants, lawyers, all who really desire to
own their own homes, should call at once al
the Office, ZIG Poydras street, and have the
| workings of the Homestead explained to them
by the Secretary, Mr.. T. J, o'sulIivau.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

A FIRST MAss-Rev. Patrick Glendon, who
was ordained last Saturday morning, 18th
inst, 10y His Grace tho most Rev. Archbishop
of New Orleans, will celebrate his FIRST Mass
in st. Patrick's Church this Sunday morning
Mt 10 o'clock. Our readers will remember that
u partial indulgence may be gained by all who'
having the proper dispositions, assist Mt the
First Mass of n newly ordained priest.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

a GRAND ENTERTAINMENT-Next Thursday
evening, 22od inst, the young men belonging
to st. Georges Benevolent Association will
give an entertainments in St. MaTy's School,
Hall, Constauce street, between Josephine and
Jackson streets. From glance at the pro.
gramme we predict that the occasion will be
productive of great amusement, for there will
be no end of fun and good music. Should any
one he inclined to stay away on the ground
that he does not want to be amused, we say
to him: Buy ticket, notwithstanding, ant
thereby aid the object which is to secure E
library fund. How essential to an association
and how beneficial to it's members such a thing
is, we will not remind him. Let the boys
have a large audience.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

requested to announce that the following
prizes must be claimed before the end of the
month of May next, else they will be otherwise
disposed of. The numbers designate the win
ming tickets: oil painting of st. Stephens new
Church, 1879; portrait of the late Rev. Father
Duncan, 279; gold bracelet, at Mrs, TurnbulPs
table, 1877.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

We present to our readers to-day full re-
mort of tho splendid Grafton delivered by Major
j. II. New last Sunday evening Mt the meeting
held in St. Patrick's Hall in memory OF John
Mitchell This is tho most complete report
presented to the public, not only giving the
speech itself, rcrtotim but also the resolutions
adopted by tho Louisiana Legislature in 1894,
extending the Inequalities of the State Capital
to Mr. Mitchell, and his reply, which has never
heretofore, appeared in typo.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18
n..th of Rev. Paul M. LeCorre, Of the Diocese o
Natchez.


Died, of pneumonia, on Holy InGrs Rsy
March 25th, at Yazoo City, Mississippi, ~
Paul Marie LeCorre, pastor OF tnat pia0o "
the neghborng missions. el
He was born at Quenperle, Diocese VI
ouemper, in Finisterre, France April ''n'
1881. He came to the Diocese OF NatoneE III
the year 1854, being then sub-deacon. he
was ordained priest at Natchez, by h'gns Ae'
Bishop Van de Velde, June 18th, 1888.
After severe attack of the yellow fever tne
same year., he went to assist the pastor Vi
Jackson and, Vicksburg: afterwards he d"
tended to Sulphur Springs, Madison county,
until he took charge of the Church OF the AS
sumption, Yazoo City, July 4th, 1856.
Since that time he has labored diligently and
faithfully In the same place, often visiting the
neipbboripg counties to give spiritual aid to
the few Catholics scattered through them.
He was very jealous in the cause of educa-
tiop. For long while he gave to his school q
great deal of his own time, and all that the
most frupal life could save out of his scanty
income; and by his energy and economy, as
we'll as by the love of Catholic education that
he infused into the congregation, he succeeded
| in establishing permanently house Oh tne
Skaters of Nazareth with an efficient and pros
porous school.
In his last sickness he had all those consola'
tions of ligion which for twenty years 1t
had been administering to others. very heV
f. X Leray, of Vcksburg, and Rev. Patrlcf
Cogan, of Canton, both reached his bed-sidt
on Wednesday.
He preserved his full consciousness till tn
t last, and like faithful Shepherd, used ever
, the last hours of his failing strength to CIV
a solid counsel aud encouragement to the goo
o Sisters. grieving over their friend and Father
- and to say something edifying to every one G
his sorrowing flock that came to his bed.
He died about 4 P. NJ March 25th, the da
y" on W hich the Angel announced to the Blesse
VIRGIN the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesu
Christ-Holy Thursday-the day on which wa
: instituted the Adorable Sacrifice of the Blesse
is Holy Saturday.
is 1t was q sorrowfnl Easter Day for his hoc
II God grant that it was a glorious one for hill
His brother priests reminded that he W
a member of the Association for the offering
Three Masses. He is the first who has di
~ since it was formed
p" No doubt each will discharge the obligati
d as soon as possible, and since part of the col
{" pact is to offer Mass every year for the livi
at members, that they may be delivered from
at sudden and unpIovlded death )" they have t
se consolation of believing that by their tideli
all in Offering these they contributed their sha
towards the happiness of his last moments a
the increase of his merits in heaven. If
~ hare died trith Christ, ace beliere that zee shall
'' also together tciA Christ" (Rom. vi 81
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

The distinguished Dominican, Father Mau
mus will preach to-day Mt High Mass ,
O'Clock, in the Church of the Annnnciation'
corner of Morales aud Vaudeville streets, 3td
District, Rev. A. Durer, Pastor. The oollec-
lion will be distributed to the poor of the
parish by the Conference of the Society OF
st. Vincent de Paul attached to that church.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18
Disappointed.

R;smarck like other tyrants knows ootn
boxv to bluster and how to back out. Ills
;nso,ence 10 the bullying effort which nc
lately made to dictate the Internal pony
of Belgium, was beyond all bounds. Ane
meek facility with which he lets IL Drop
when rebuked by public opinion Is equally
as remarkable in it's way.
The illustrious bully was putting ou'
feeler. He would like to lord IL over
neichboring small States like Belgium
and force them into q Illuminating concur
renee in his own brutal policy. Ana ho'h.
inc in the world but an adverse genera
nnblic septiment can prevent him from
doing it. If he were sure Of non-interfer-
epce on the part of leading powers ne
would soon let Belgium sec that his
princely nod was meant for law.
But he received no encouragement any
where. Even his loving ally, Disraeli'
dared not sustain him in such an lntoier-
able aggression. That benevolent jewish
gentleman saw plainly enough the rising
cho,er of John Bull and found it expedien'
to speak out right plainly. He had ne
idea that his German friend meant any
thing more than a mere remembrance, an'
he thought the question was now conciu
ded. as no rejoinder had been MADE U
Beicium's answer. If, however, Belgium
neutrality were really threatened, he
Maiesty's Government were prepared to d
their duty. The first part OF TINS wa
clearly a hint to Bismarck, and the last
threat. Bismarck has taken the hint an
} now it must be understood that he mean
nothing but polite remonstrance to be
pium there was no intention behind it; /
fact he didn't mean even half SO much
as he seemed to say.
One would suppose that 30 shrewd
6 political gambler as Bismarck would Law
o instinctively felt that such ventul
8 would meet with such fate, without sui
iecting himself to the deep and scathir
disgrace of the snubbing he has received
i but these brutal natures are always waptil
y in the instincts of refined intuition. S
u u aimee he can take no hint but a knock dow
. he will have to pick himself up out of t
mud as philosophically as possible.
h. 1t is fortunate for the Church II
to Professionalism ia not everywhere in
hs equally advanced stage of deccmpositi'
~ In Germany, except among an unimportf
fraction of the people, it is quite rott
N 1t has purified into Atheism. In t
o stage of it's existence it always produ
IN, some moral pestilence, such as persecut
itd or anarchy OF both. Now, in England {
&C. America it has not yet reached that POI
'he though it has long since lost that stren
OF of vitality which gave it the power to 1
" secute in it's own right. These countries
now lust in that stage when Protestant
~ has lost control of the people and Athe
non has not yet gained it.
oss So Bismarck must content himself '
inn Switzerland as an ally in his war on
hat Church. His over bearing manner
ho, making cordial enemies for him among
the surrounding nations, aud his seltishne'
alternating the States which SO la
banded together to form the German
re- pire. In this plight he is rushing into
"lor with France.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

onnosition. A reliable Supreme Bench
would have killed the legal tender ac' anu
the Louisiana usurpation.
The lesson lately learned in American
notifies from the vicious excesses OF an
overwhelming majority will probably resul'
in the introduction of some feature in the
Constitution by which a vital Conservative
,ower will be retained for the minority no
matter how weak.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

ST. VINCENT's HoNE.-The attention of our
readers is called to the announcement, on our
fifth page, of an entertainment to be given
shortly for the benefit of the Home.
The Board of Directors will meet this even
ing at 8 o'clock
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

RATTLE OF HoRsE.-We are requested to
announce that after High Mass next Sunday,
25th inst, in the Hall next to st. MichaePs
Church, the rattle for horse for the benefit of
the new school, will take place. Only such
tickets as have been sold will be allowed a
chance to win. Tickets 81.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

BLESSING OF STATUE OF OUR LADY OF
IouRDEs. On Saturday, 10th inst, His Grace,
the Most Rev. Archbishop of New Orleans,
blessed the beautiful Statue of our Lady of
Iourdes at the Mount Carmel Institute, and,
besides other favors, granted ar indulgence of
forty days to those who recite three Hail
Marys before it. His Grace and all those who
had assisted at the ceremonies, then knolt aud
rocited the prescribed prayers, thus being the
fret to gain the indulgence. ...........-.
This statue, an extended description of which
we published some months ago. is a perfect
Iise.size representation of the original at
Lourdes. The chapel in which it is placed is
most tastefully decorated and contains large
aoure Of the child Bernadette, clothed in the
same apparel that she wore when Our Lady
appeared to her.
The Mount Carmel Institute, so well known
20 the pious residents of the Garden District, II
sisuated at 6s3 Magazine street, near First
visStors are admitted daily from A. n. to 4 P
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

His Grace, tho Most Rev. j. +. Woods Arch
bishop of Philadelphia, is on a brief Visit 10
our city. Wa are pleased to learn that his
short sojourn in Florida has proved OF great
benefit to his health.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

We acknowledge the receipt OF kind inVi-
tation to attend the semi-annual exhibition by
the pupils of St. Mary Jefferson College, farlsh
st. James, which takes place this evening al u
O'Clock.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

The conclusion Of the admirable pastoral OF
MGR. Martin, Bishop of Natchitoohes, will be
found ON one of the inside pages of to-days
STAR.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

1t is reported that the Turks have killed
two hundred and seventy Christians in Roum-
ania and Bulgravia during the past three
months.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-18

When You want anything in the dry goods
limo remember Levy Bros, $50 Magazine street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

and subsequently to the command of an
ocean steamer in the trade between the
United States and China.
The loss of this valuable young man
may have been far greater than even
his most sorrowful friend may suppose.
He might have returned to the South and
given the benefit of his experience and
ability to the encouragement of commerce
from our own ports, with our own ships,
our own officers and our OWL seamen.
The death of such men is loss not
merely to society, but to the communities
which they may benefit by the exercise of
their talents. L. is to be regretted that
there are not more Captain Howells to re-
place the premature loss Of him who is no
more.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Like our Jennie he is again at it. The
young man who proposed to regulate socie-
ty by driving the old folks out of parlors
when the young ladies have visitors, now
says: "If ladies only knew how closely
gentlemen scan every little note or invita-
ton received by them from their lady
friends, they would always use inst such
elegant paper" ETC.. % can be purchased
from certain stationer. Will he please
explain BY what right the gentlemen closely
sean ~ notes received by ladies from their
aeey uoenees - 80 s5.,-,'. -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.
FALL MEETING, 1873.
Commencing Saturday, December 4,
And will be continued
THE SEVENTH NINTH AND ELEVENTH.
Three Races Each Day.
G.. A. BREAUX,
nol4 l5t President.
WRIT OF ELECTION.

STATE OF LouIsIAsA,)
Executive Department, }
New Orleans. November H. 1875
To the Supervisor of Registration for the Parish of
Grant,
Official information being conveyed to me by
Hon. 3. D. Estiette, Speaker of the House of Rep.
reese natives of the State Of Louisiana, that va
cancy xsts in the representation of the parish of
Grant, n the lower house of the General Assem-
bly,, you are hereby directed, within three days
fiom the ecept of this writ of election, to give
public notice that election will be he Id to fill
such vacancy on day to be named by you, not
less than twenty days nor more thxn thirty days
after the publication Of such notice In accord
snce with the provisions Of section thirty of act
Ne. 90 of 1872. approved November 20, ls72
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this seventeenth day of November, A. D. 1875,
and of the independence of the United States the
one hundIedth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor;
p. @. DBsLUNDB,
Secretary Of State. uol8
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Our sporting contemporary, the Times,
published the following dispatch on Mon
day morning regarding the great walking
match in Chicago: "O'Leary SOB, Weston
54lh. O'Leary, who wins, made the last
hour in 10 minutes and IL seconds" The
result will prove a warning TO Weston
never again to engage with man who can
walk an hour in thirteen minutes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

At the assembling of the City Council
yesterday, Administrator Burke moved
that the Council adjourn out of respect to
the memory of the late Vice President,
Henry Wilson, to meet again on Thursday,
the twenty Fifth instant, probably overlook
ing the fact that Thursday had been ap-
pointed day of thanksgiving by the Pres
ident and by the Governor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

A San Antonio sexton, according to the
Herald, is very particular in giving name,
age, sex and previous condition of the
people he puts away. One entry reads:
"Died, John Smith, male, aged three days,
unmarriedn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

In the event Of the death OF General
Butler, the Vicksburg Herald acknowledges
it would be hard pressed to say something
good of him; but it says, Lamar could, for
he can build on a very slender foundation"
Lamar has been praising the ability of the
Herald
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The shallow cure of Montreal gives no.
shallow. 1t is one thing to die and another
thing to be buried. Guihord knows how it
is himself, and he will never die again.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

How to make home happy Is a question
with many men. Sometimes it can be done
by staying at home, and sometimes by going
out. 1t all depends upon how agreeable
the man is.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The disreputable Morton is preparing to
attack the Vatican. Risum teaeatis amice.-
Picayune.
The "disreputable" Luther did the same
some centuries ago. 1t has not produced
much laughter or bad Latin at the Vatican
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The Vaudeville Ware says: 1.-THE Ware
is the best posted political paper in Louisi-
ana. 1t is also the most outspoken. The
people look to it for an calculation of the
political situation"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The Hon. William Quayle, of Texas, a
member of the Missouri State Senate, is on
visit to his home in Tarrant county. Mr.,
Quayle is probably snipe shooting,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Secretary Belknap has been described BIS
a man with head full of pigeon holes"
He ought to be able to find anything with
OFT much of brush.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

We are indebted to ex Congressman l..
A. Sheldon for a copy of the Revise
Statutes of the United States, relating 70
the District of Columbia, pos, roads and
treaties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The largest cargo OF cotton ever brought
to New Orleans continues to arrive. Some
fine day these ambitious captains will wish
they had gone twice for it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

, Deputy Collector Champlin notifies us
that the customs Offices az this port will be
closed to morrow sgiving Day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

There is an unusually large crop of can
didates for the office Of Cnted States Sen
ator in Mississippi. No soldier below the
rank of colonel can be elected.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24
BUSINESS CHANGES

nOPARTNERSHIP. - HE UNDsEsy
~ have this day entered into copartnefsTSI
der the d m name Of MACON, RLLIS0S \ u
the purpose of conducting the AUO[nasSss
GENERAL RkAL ESTATE BUSINESS. on ON
20 Carondelst street. 7. l.. MAS9giilI
JOSEPH EL ,T
H- ALBEIT PAS
New Orleans, November 90. 1875. ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Minister Williamson and family were at
the Lndell House, St. Louis, Sunday, en-
route to New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

A river captain thinks Noah must have
been miserable in the ark, with no other
boat to race with.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

A New York jury has fixed the value of a
human toe at SlG0. That is twenty times
the value of N-toe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The quality of mercy is not strained"
but the quantity is often squeezed remark
ably small.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Set a man down on a red-hot stove and
he will rise Ike a phWnix from the ashes; rise
suddenly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Dallas, Texas, is growing town, 1t has
now reached point where its city govern
ment costs $500 per month.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The Jackson, Mississippi, Times admits
that there ID no doubt about the election OF
Hon. John r. Lynch,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR.

STArB OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department. )
New Orleans November 10, 1875.
To the People of Louisiana:
The President ofthe United States in accordance
with time.honored custom, having appointed
THURSDAY, the twenty fifth of November 1875, "a
a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. it :s
hereby recommended to the people of this State
that they observe the day designated in an appro.
pirate and becoming manner. While we return
grateful thanks for the many blessings bestowed
upon u.s. remembering especially our immunity
from pestilence aud flood, and the bountiful crops
with which Providence has crowned the industry
of the laborer throughout the length and breadth
of our State, and while from the prosperity thus
vouchsafed to Ms we derive new hope and courage
for the future, let not forget to alleviate as far
as lies In our power, the sutferngs Of the poor
within our midst.
Given under my hand and the seal of the ate,
this tenth day of November, in the year of our
Lord eighteen hundred and seventy.fve and of
the Independence of the United States the one
hundredth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor
P. g. DESLONDE,
Secretary of State noll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Bankrupt Democratic want ID law N Kong
all notes of hand legal tenders.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Under the taxing power, Cuba pays Spain
for killing Cubans. The earnings OF slaves
are used to perpetuate slavery.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Philadelphia grows at the rate OF 6000
houses year, this year
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

Passage to Europe is always cheapest
when people do not wish to 90.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

If man thinks lie would teel better of,
by all means let him go of.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-24

The average novel has plenty of leisure
after it gets through the press.