The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-06-03
Morning Star and Catholic aessen ser.
EEW oRLEANs, suMpAY, JUNE 3 1si7.
LITTER FROM OUR TRAVELLING AGENT.

JACKSON, MISS, May 80, 1877.
Editor Morning Star,
The duties of travelling agent, which mao
supposed, owing to the depression OF business
and scarcity of money, would have been very
arduous, have, in my recent trip from New Or
leans to this city, prov ed pleasure, owing to
the coopsration and assistance which re-
ceived from sutscribers and on account of the
h,ob opinion entertained of the STAR, as one
of the leading family Catholic papers in the
United States.
The first place called at, after leaving New
Orleans, was Chatawa, which 10 ninety-two
miles from the city. 1t is one of the healthiest
locations on the road, offering advantages to
heelth-seekers which cannot be surpassed in
any part of the State. The air is cool and
bracing, 80 much 30 as to make blankets feel
comfortable at night. A variety of cool springs,
some of which have medicinal properties,
abound, and there is good fishing, boating and
bathing Some remarkable cures have been
Effected by months residence here, especially
In lung complaints. Board can be had on rea-
sonable terms by applying to Mrs Turner, who
10 now receiving q few guests as boarders at
her house, where can be had all the comforts OF
q home with the Injuries that the city and
country afford.
The Redemptorist Fathers have fine build
ing here, which is called st. Theresa's Retreat'
where o number of young men are being edu-
Gated for the priesthood. Adjoining this build
ing is st. Theresa's Church, q large and hand
some building which would be an ornament
to any large city. The walls of the church are
decorated with some fine old paintings, and
the altar is dressed every morning by ladies
with q variety of fresh flowers. Three masses
are offered up here every morning. Quite near
the church is located the Sisters Academy,
where q large number of young ladies are
being educated, terms for board and tuition
being very reasonable. I am indebted to Mr.
j. Balfe for courteous and polite attentions
shown to me- here.
next visited McComb City, where the rail-
road machine and car shops give employ ment
to 0 large number of persons. Everything and
every one here presented healthy, lively and
cheerful appearance. The Catholics, of whom
O large number are residing here, live in as
much harmony and are as united as one family,
giving freely to every charity that has appealed
to them. Father Neithart, of your city, is re-
membered by all with affectionate gratitude.
The new church, of which he is one of the
founders, is nearly completed. 1t will present
n fine appearance when finished. To assist in
completing the building an acre lot in one of
the most eligible locations in the city will posi-
lively be rafaed on the 2i of July. Persons in
the city desirous of q chance of securing good
lot can do 30 by sending one dollar to Mr. Geo.
Woods.
At Brookhaven 1 received a great deal of
courteous attention. To Mr.. T. McGrath, a
prominent young lawyer, am indebted for
many favors. The Catholics here can boast OF
very fine church and choir. Father Quito is
the resident clergyman, and is very much be-
loved by his congregation. Business is not
very bright at present, but the merchants anti
cipate good fall trade, as the indications
point to having good crop.
Will report jackson to you in my next.
JOHN n. ToUHEY.