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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-02-10
February It.
at, ANAsrAsIUs, MARTYR.


In the year 6l4, Chosroes, King of Persia,
took Jerusalem, and carried away the holy
Cross. Auastasius, one of his soldiers,
hearing of this prize, began to ask about
Him who had died thereon. The story OF
the sacred Passion went to his heart. He
left the army and his native land, and
travelled into Syria to learn more. The
pictures of the martyrs in the chorcnes OF
Hierapelis completed his conversion. he
was bsptised in Jerusalem, and became .
monk near that city. The superstitions OF
his past life perpetually haunted him but
he burned with intense longing to die for
Christ. 1t was revealed to him that hls
prayer was heard. After q seven years
soiourn in Jerusalem, he went on pill
grimage to the shrines OF Palestlne. AZ
Cesarea he openly rebuked some Persian
soothsayers, and was cast into prison. AS
he lay there, chained to another prisoner,
his fellow countrymen revlled and struck
him. Nothing was left undcne to induce
him to deny Christ. He was offered free
pardon and high dignity at court. de was
beaten with knotted clubs and hung up oy
the hand. His flesh was crushed TO tne
bone by great beams. Sixty-eIght OF MIS-
brethren were strangled before his eyes.
but Anastasius never faltered. At last he
was stranpled, and his body cast to the
dogs with the rest. But while the others
we're at once devoured, the body of Anas-
tasius was alone preserved untouched.
Before this blessed martyr won his crown n
he was sent from the lower tribunals to the
king. He had as yet asked no favor, ex-
cent to 60 to the torture IN bound, that he
might suffer of his own free will. But now
he asked to assist once more st the Offices
of the Church, and through Christian
officer his requestwas granted IL was tne
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,
the Last feast which he, so specially it's tro-
phy, was to keep on earth. And in the
strength of that saving sign he went seven
to the mount of God"
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-02-10

AtOxford some twenty years ago, tutor
of one of the colleges limped in his walk.
Stopping one day last summer at q railway
station, he was accosted by well. known
politician, who recognized him, and asked
him if he was not the chaplain of -
College at such time, naming the year.
The doctor replied that he was: ~ was
there" said the interrogator, 81 knew you
by your limp" "Well," said the doctor,
ait seems my limping made deeper i'm
pression than my preaching" cab, doc
tor" was the reply, with ready wit, "it ls
the highest compliment we can pay min :
later to cay that be is known by his walk
rather than by his conversation"
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February Is.
ST. FLAv1AN, BISHOP, MARTYR.

Flavian was elected Patriarch of Con-
staptinople in 447. His short episcopate OF
two two years was a time of conflict and perse-
cntion from the first. Chry saphius,, the
Emperor's favorite, tried to extort q large
ann of money from him on occasion OF
his conservation. His fidelity IN Telus,hg Ths
this simoniscal betrayal OF his trust oronsnS snS
Uu man I'm in the empire. A graver trouble soon
arose. ,o In 448 Flavian had TO condemn
t6eSGi tbo Rising ng hereoy Of the monk Eutyches,
Tbo obstinately denied that our Lord was
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mINlArURE LIVES OF THE SAINTS.
February l2.
ST. BENEDICT OF ANIAN.

u.
pora5ict vas the son of Aigulf, Cover
ID ne nf Tanpuedoc, and was born about $50.
h;s ~ aarIy youtb he served ss cupbearer
~ ~ I;n1 penin and his son Charemegne,
uDior;no undsr them great honors and po-
opJGy Grace entered his soul at the
era If twenty, and ne resolved TO seek the
I9incdom of God with hls whole heart.
WithoGt relinquishing his place at the
court. he lived there a most mortified life
snr three wears; then narrow escape from
IrowninS made him vow to quit the world
enS he entered the cloister of st. Seine.
Gn raward for his heroic austerities in the
-nonastic state God bestowed upon him the
r;ft of tears, and endowed him with an
infnsed knowledge of spiritual things. As
nrocurator, be was most careful of the
TRants of the brethren, aud most hospita-
HE to the poor and to guests. Declining to
accent the abbacy, he built himself little
hermitage on the brook Anian, and lived
some wears in great solitude and poverty,
Bnt the fame of his sanctity drawing many
aonls around him, he was obliged to build
a large abbey, and within short time
Governed 300 monks. He became the great
Testorer of monastic discipline throughout
France and Germany, and in provincial
Council held in 813 under Charlemagne,
at which he was present, it was decreed
that all monks of the West should adopt
the rule of St. Benedict. He died Feb.
I1th, 62I.
Three causes, says Mabilon, led to the
relaxation of monastic discipline in the
West-the undue severity or indulgence of
Superiefs,, the attachment to goods, and
the consequent law suits and strifes. To
these evils Benedict applied the wisest
remedies. First, he drew up with immense
labor code of the rules of St. Benedict,
his great namesake, which he collated with
those of the chief monastic founders, show
ing the uniformity of the exercises in each,
and enforced by HE s''Penitentiaw their ex-
act observance; secondly, he minutely
regulated all matters regarding food,
clothing, and every detail of life; and
thirdly, by prescribing the same for all he
excluded jealousies and insured perfect
charity. Ii we would maintain our fer
vor we must daily form resolutions, de-
tailed, practical, and penitential, against
our self love.
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COLLEGE ., -u,
IMMACULATE CoNCE PTIoN,
Corner Of Common and BATonne streets,
NEW ORLEANS.

This Literary Institution incorporated by the State
Louisiana, and empowered to confer degrees, II
Quoted Fathers of Society Of The bud
inRs are well adapted for educational purposes. A
courtyard entirely of from the street h foI
that from the arrival Of the pupia ct fSa
A. NJ till their departure At p NJ they constantly
secluded and Superintended.
The Course Of Instruction s threooldI Preparatory
Commercial and Classical.
The Preparatory Course 10 for beginners.
The CommeroAl Course is for those student who dc
not wish learn Latin and Crock.
The Classical Course L. those who desire TO have
complete education.
French is taught in the three courses.
Students not admitted, uRleSS they know how 70
read and write.
The and Fe oua training Of tho BtudOntsi iB the
leading object Of the instructors.
Every month . report is sent parents, stating
duct progress, rank in olAAs and attendance.
The AcAdemoAl year begins on the First Monday
Of October and closes towards the ond Of July.
TERMS
Entrance Fec. ~ %
Tuition, payable In advance, and In United States
currency, every two months %
ny9UTly Rrv.P 0AUTRBLET, President.
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February Il
ST. JOHN BAPTIST OF THE CONCEPTION.

ST. JOHN BAPTIST OF THE CONCEPTION.
Study, john" said St. Teresa, to our
Saint; some day you will follow me-" The
child, through his excessive penance, could
not walk for two years but he persisted, I,
Saying, "If penauce has hurt, penance Will
heal" While studying theology his chas-
tity was endangered, and be resolVe6 10
quit the world, and become either Car
melite OF a Trinitarian. Our Blessed Lady
bade him enter the latter Order. The most
learned man of his time, he loved tending
the poor and the sick, and devoted himself
Ito the plague stricken in 1890, He became
The apostle of Andalusis, while consumed
himself by fever of twelve years, Gara-
lion, and was then prepared for ms mes
work, the reform of his Order. Mhlle ne
was at Rome for this end, his brethren ac-
eused him as a thief, and slandered him to
he Sovereign POntiR. But he was en-
,ouraged by st. Francis of Sales, st. Ca
uillus of Lellis, and st. Mary Magdalen OF
Pazzi. The approval of the reform raiseu
general revolt. The friars in Spain at
sInpted his life, and he found himself al
noat alone, But his sweetness and mir
cles gradually attracted kindred souis'
he lay dying with the brethren OF the
eforn around him, he prayed like st. Mar
in nIf / am necessary to the reform, re-
Dae not to labor. Thy will be DONE" Bus
urthor sacrifice was not demanded OF him.
Ind he entered into hls rest A: D. 1910
When the Saint was at Rome for the
sanction of his reform he found himself
hated by his brethren, whose perfection he
had at heart, opposed by the Spanish Coy %
eFnment. and worn out by sickness. he
res staying, as he had done in his child child
bod, in Carmelite house; ana me- Tue ariSrS an5
resaed him to leave the Trinitarlans anu
Come come ON one of them, since the reform
semed plainly contrary to the will of God;
n moment Of weakness st. John entered
heir novitiate. The devil, under the torn
81 q friar, urged him to PerseVere; Ou'
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INSTITUTION
INSTITUTION O, ,nr
S I T E r S OF ST. JOSE EPH,
Corner ST. Philp and Calves stresss
New OrleAns.
And Bay St Louis, the SeA Shore.

The government thronghout this estAhlishnasns IN
mild and parental. Fhepups separated fruaa
their Rac=sation table arQ
the for ALL In short, everythinG tends 70 pro,
Afectionate union between the Sistere and 'tAa
young ladies In ntrusted TO their motherly care.
The instruction 10 thorough and solid and harony
with the luirements cfsocety. The comprises
both nIish and FrSnchI al the branches OF knew
led cultivated the day. Each Language
taught by natives OF respective countries, Q In
Sare correct pronunciation.
The Acadencal year closes with p bile exhibition
and distribution of prem ums TO which parents
viteS.
Educstion L! here the object OF special attention. and
soGcjtuds. Governing scss paoeo andes their chargU
by al suason alone the Sisters of St. jose endeA.
incplcsse principles of solid psty, require tho
strict observance polite and amIAb'e deportent and
In It'll feelinsA rcseet aud Affect ards
PrTils Of all denominations admitted.
NoTA-During the bathing season, the BOardtn
School moved TO the Bay ST Louis where the Ss:ss
Of st. joseph have a hourishinc academy.
rERhS-To be paid in advance, 80 followst
BoArding, per three mon tbs .-k3S oS
MAAhihR, --..----..----.----.- ~ -
Music Lessons and use Of % 60
OFAT1nG Lessons So
Patel oil panting, according TO the numbcr Of pupi
Needlework In all 10 Varieties golden embroidery.
artdcia nowero h TO the bcarders without
charge.
further particulars address Superioress Of tho
Academy of the Sisters OF St Joseph Box 1871 New Or
'-A'' va - --''' ~'- THOMAS LAYTON.
dse9 My O. d. ELDER, Agent
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February l3.
ST. CATHERINE OF RICCI.

Aexandrina of Ricci was the daughter
of noble Florentine. AT the age OF thlr-
teen she entered the Third Order of St.
Dominic in the monastery of Prato, taking
in religion the name of Catherine, after her
patron and namesake of Siena. Her spe-
cial attraction was to the Passion of Christ,
in which she was permitted miraculously TO
participate. In the Lent of l54l, being
then twenty one years of age, she had a
vision of the Crucifixion 80 heartrending,
that she was confined to her bed for three
weeks, and was only restored, on Holy
Saturday, by an spparition of st. Mary
Magdalen and Jesus risen. During twelve
years she passed every Friday in ecstasy.
She received the sacred stigmata, the
wound in the left side, and the crown of
thorns. All these favors gave her contlnu-
Aal and intense suffering, and inspired her
with a loving sympathy for the yet more
s bitter tOItures of the Holy Souls. In their
behalf q offered all her prayers and pen
Ances; u her charity towards them be-
lSeame 30 famous throughout Tuscany, that
after every death the friends of the de-
ceased hastened to Catherine to secure her
prayers. She knew by revelation the ar
rival of soul in PurgatoIy and the hour
of its release. She held intercourse with
the Saints in glory, and frequently con-
versed with st. Philip Neri at Rome with
out ever leaving her convent at Prato. She
died, amid angels songs, in 1859.
st. Catherine offered many prayers, fssts,
and penances for q certain great man, and
thus obtained his salvation. 1t was re-
vealed to her that he was in Purgatory E;
and such was her love of Jesus crucifed,
that she offered to suffer all the pains about
to be inflicted on that soul. Her prayer
was granted. The soul entered heaven,
and for forty days Catherine suffered lnde,
scribable agonies. Her body was covered
with blisters emitting heat so great that
her cell seemed on fire. Her flesh ap-
peared as If roasted and her tongue like
red hot iron. Amidst all che was calm and
Joyful, saying, "I long to suffer all imagin,,
able pains, that souls may quickly see and
praise their Redeemer."
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God enlightened him in vision, and he
returned to his own Order, 10 recommends
bis apparently fruitless efforts. Soon after.
Clement VII. OF his own accord, issued the
Bull establishing the reform.
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SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
~ LET. JoskPH's,)
NEAR MOBILE ALA

This long established fAvorAbly known
seventh SCHOLASTIC year
OCTOBER 3, 1877.
The Plan of Instruction consists of three principal
Courses the Preparatory, the Classical and the Com.
mercial The Preparatory course lasts ONE and
intended to prepare the younger students for higher
class either in the Classical Commercial course
The CLASSICAL CopT9S lasts SIX years, and en-
braces all tho branches Of thorough Collegiate and
University Education. At the end OF the siXth yeAr
those give proofs of the requisite In the
Greek and Latin languages, aud chow sufficient prof
cheney in Mental and Natural Philosophy Chemistry
and the higher branches of MathematioS entitled
to the degree of A. Il. bachelor of Artsp
The Degree of Master of Arts "a. M 10 awarded to
those who devote second year the study OF PhoSo
ply and ScieKoe in the College who have passed two
years in the practice Of q learned profession.
The COMMERCIAL Course lasts THEE years and
all the branches usually taught in Commercial
fifth and sixth years of the Classical The
Students attend lectures in Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry with the bers of the Graduating clASs
The of admission is from nine to fifteen years
and 10 be admitted must previously know how 70
read and write.
TERMS PR sEssIoN TIN MONTHS.
Entrance Fee fret year only 10 -
Board Tuition and Washing, payable hAlfyeArly, 80 -.
and In advanoe.---------------.- SOO ~
Bed and Bedding. IS W
Circulars be obtained by addressing the
PRESIDENT OF SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
Near Mobile Ala
THE JESUIT FATHERA
Corner BAronns an Common streets New OrleanR
p. POURSIEE, College Agent
sSI6 Z lv ltO GrAvier atreet. New Orleans
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dse9 II Iy
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
HOLY GROSS,
NEW IRERIA, ATTAKAPAS. La

This Insttution under the speoiAl patronage OF Hia
Grace, the Most Rev. Archbishop of New orleAns IL
delightfully."- situAted the banks OF tho Bayou Techs
of the most healthy and picturesque localities
the State In addition to the bent Its ct Christian
education 1t promises thorough instruction IN ths
different branches OF commerce
TKRMs,
Board and Tuition per annun. e200 %
Washng per Annun --.----...-----.----- ~ ~
Entrance fcc nfet year only y W
Doctors Foes medicines compriscd) 10 70
For further information apply At the Morning star
Office, address the President the College sup
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E9ueArIenARRf.
THE LoCQuET-LERoY
New Orleans Female Collegiate Institute
DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL.
} .---- Camp Street. ~,
Between CAlliopc and Pney fare.

The seventh scholastic NcAr Of this hrsEc'Aas suA
" ell kno Institute with = and abba
Of tSAcacrs. will OPsa MONDAY ~ OF Ssptsmbsr
ISL The entire conrse Of study braces ali
Of a solid iEstr1 -tioa. Euslsh and French.
Particular attention - paid TO tho instruction OF
Christian Dcciriue unoer the dIreotion of . Priest
designated BY tae Nost ;sv bishop OF New Orleans
Children are prepared for FIrSt Communion with tbs
Hnost console tous
KINDERGARrES (rroebel systena) is added to
the other departments eF tho fastute whore children
Of both sexea, from TO years received.
For catalogues Of the Instiute and descriptive oiroc
ass Of tho Kindergarten, apply $50 Camp street.
the principal Bookstore by letter Box i3o Poet
otheo. Aaas My
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EDUCATIONAL.
Sr. sIMEoN's SCHOOL

The listers of Charity of 81. simeon's School are
happy isfor their patrons and friends that after
having made some rrpsirs and .nprcvsne in their
buildings, thev prepared to receive few Young
Lady BcArderS.
As only limited number be accommodated.
applications should be TrAde as early a. possihle.
The BoardipE School opened the I'd of January,
ISIS.
For terms application should be made at ST. Simeous
School l3l Administration street. iaiStt
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CISTERN MAKERS.
p A. MURRAY,
No, 191 Magazine Street.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.

= sENp FoR RRICE LIsTs.
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SHEET WAX AND PAPERS.

OHHNA WAN A1ND 2AE HAo'
The best brands Of Sheet Wax In different eolorS and
sizes Flower Cutters. Leaf MOulds Paints and
Brushes. All AhAdes of French Tissue Paper Stamped
Flowers in boxes, StRmens and Wires, Glass Shades
Chenille Bouquet Paper and o large assortment Of
Florists supplies, by R.. MA1TRE
iy20 6m ana Magazine street.
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spI Tly
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This established institution fAvorAbly known
the people of tho South, will upon its Forty.
seventh SCHOLASTIC year
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-22
DUEL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

An ImprOmptu Duel Between Prominent Divine
and q Politician, in Which the Latter was
Killed.
Charlotte, N. O., August 5.-Informatlon reach
es this city tonight of horrible tragedy which
occurred yesterday in Rutherford county in the
western part of North Carolina, in which Rev, DR..
Wade Hill shot and killed his son-in-law, Major
Andrew Scroggins 1t appears that SCroggins,
while in a passion about a week ago. stripped and
whipped DR.. Hills youngest daughter. scroggins'
wife was present and begged her husband not to
hurt her sister, but he paid no attention to her
fearful entreaties and inflicted painful chastise-
ment on the girl.
As soon as the father heard Of his sonin.
laws conduct he went to him and demanded
an explanation. scrogglns said he had acted on
the impulse of the moment, but Dr. Hill replied
that he had no right to lay his hand on the child
and the two gentlemen becoming involved in a
quarrel over the matter got to blows and had 1t
rough and tumble, the father-in'law coming out
best. This so enraged Major Scroggins that he
went home, and, after consulting friends, sent a
challenge to the reverend gentleman, which was
promptly declined by the said gentleman. The
Major then vowed to his friends that he would
throw poison in his coffee. He armed himself
with navy revolver and dirk, so as to be fully
prepared to lay his antagonist out on sight The
reverend doctor also armed himself to the teeth,
in case of emergency, and went about his spirit
ual work as usual.
Yesterday the two men Chanced to meet on
horseback in the road near the doctors house.
Major Scroggins exclaimed, with hellish sneer:
AHA I've got you now" The doctor replied.
Keep cool' The Major replied, Ten minutes
to say your prayers" By this time they were ten
PAGES apart and the impromptu duel was soon to
take place. DR.. Hill said, We'll, sir, Pm ready"
at the same time drawing derringer Major
scroggins said, " So am 1. May the Lord have
mercy on us both p, With that he fred twice in
rapid succession, neither shot taking effect The
doctor fred once, killing his antagonist instantly
He then rode back home and told the awful news
Friends carried the Majors remains off for burial
and the doctor gave himself up.
The greatest excitement prevails, though DR..
Hill was justified In the opinion Of the public.
the deceased was quite prominent farmer and
politician. DR.. Hill is Baptist minister of great
popularity and usefulness in this section Of the
State, and has written several orthodox works.
which have received the commendation Of his
brethren,
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BANKRUPT BUSINESS.


Millersburgh, O., August 15.-The Bank Of Nil.
lersburgh at this place, closed its doors to-day at
noon, and as 1t has taken many by surprise, and
the cashier, B. G. Brown is absent from the city,
your correspondent at this writing is unable to
gather much Of the inwardness Of the cause Of
the closing but on cornering one who has great
deal of knowledge lon the subject, the following
facts were elicited
The First National Bank Of Millersburgh with
drew from business in 1875, and had at that time
100000 deposits all Of which has been paid. The
last consisting OF two certificates amounting to
$500, was paid day or two ago, and nothing is
left unsettled with that corporation but with its
corporate officers and stockholders. B. c. Brown
James Morehead and Samuel r. Weirick were
the successors to the First National Bank under
the name Of the Bank Of Millersburgh, and which
closed It's doors to-day. Their deposits amount to
about $500 0, and the depOsitOrs are many. The
fact OF the hard times and the closeness of money
matters would convey the idea that no one de-
positor had great amount in the bank but on
the contrary the deposits would run from $50 and
even up to $1,000, but not many to the latter
amount
It has been known by many who were acuainted
with its business for some time that this crisis was
coming and come 1t has with all the pangs 1t will
entail on depositors, many of whom are in no
shape to suffer loss. The stockholders express
their ability TO pay out in little time, and even
many OF the depositors express entire confidence
In the solvency Of the bank and others shake
their heads in doubt. The stockholders com.
posing the firm are among our oldest citizens, and
although they do not possess much real estate II
is believed that they are all willing to toe the
mark to the extent Of their means When the
cashier returns more detailed account can be
given, If he is disposed to be conversant upon the
subject.
1t is the first bank failure or temporary suspen.
sion II 1t turns out to be the latter that has ever
taken place here and it is 10 be regretted that Il
has come, but 1t is to be hoped that the matter
will be straightened up in an honest way and all
depositors be made whole, which will be done
undoubtedly, II 1t is in the power Of the proprie
tors to do so, as the citizens have confidence in
the men who compose the firm and think them
honest but have probably overshot In their in
vestment.