Life of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, prince and priest
By: with an introduction by O. A. Brownson.
Contributors: Brownson, Orestes Augustus, 1803-1876.
Publisher: Pustet
Published: 1873
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS.; title: Preface I; title: Introduction V; title: CHAPTER I.; title: THE GALLITZIN FAMILY.; title: Its antiquity. — Origin. — Poland's prisoner. — Prince Vasilii Gallitzin. — Plans for the Greek Church. — Field Marshall Gallitzin. — The ice palace. — Prince Dmitri Gallitzin. — Russian ambassador to Paris. — Visits Aachen. — His marriage. — The wedding journey. — Appointed ambassador to Holland 1; title: CHAPTER II.; title: THE PRINCESS GALLITZIN, nee VON SCHMETTAU; title: (1148 — 1118.); title: Early days. — At the convent at Breslau, — Her persistency, affection and loyalty as a child. — Her home education. — At a fashionable French boarding-school. — At court. — Perplexities. — Desire for knowledge. — An old gentleman's wisdom. — Mental confusion. — Observations during her wedding tour. — Birth of Marianna Gallitzin. — Of Demetrius. — Life at the Hague. — The Star of Holland. — Diderot's visit. — Mimi and Mitri in the nursery. — Hemsterhuys' influence. — Final retirement from society 11; title: CHAPTER III.; title: AT MUENSTER.; title: (1119 — 1188.); title: Nithuys insufficient. — Advantages of Geneva. — Fuerstenberg's public school system. — Muenster. — Foundation of the university. — The princess' observations. — Decides to remain in Muenster. — Regulates her household. — Home pleasures. — Freedom and enjoyment of her reunions. Distinguished visitors. — Baron von Fuerstenberg. — Hamann. — Travels. — At Halle. — Effect of her method of education. — Mitri's timidity, sensitiveness and reserve 24; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: A NEW LIFE.; title: (1183 — 1189.); title: Spiritual necessities. — Example of Catholic friends. — A critical moment. — Dr. Overberg. — Recovery. — Investigation. — Confusion. — The study of the Scriptures. — Love of metaphysics. — Light — Embarrassment in regard to the children. — Uneasiness about Mitri. — His character. — Travels. — Happiness of the princess. — Her devotion to the Church. — Her zeal. — Her friendship for Overberg 38; title: CHAPTER V.; title: PRINCE DEMETRIUS AND WHAT TO DO WITH HIM.; title: (1181 — 1192.); title: His views on religion. — Enters the Catholic Church. — Plans of travel. — Influence of the French Revolution. — Appointed aide to the Austrian General von Lillien. — Death of Leopold II. — Fuerstenberg's opinion of a trip to America. — Mr. Brosius. — Mr. Schmet. — Sails from Rotterdam for the United States 54; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: PRINCE DEMETRIUS ARRIVES IN MARYLAND, DECIDES HIS OWN FUTURE, AND ENTERS THE SEMINARY OF SAINT SUPLICE.; title: (1192.); title: First Catholic colony in the United States. — Appointment of Bishop Carroll. — Arrival of Mr. Nagot and the French Sulpicians. — Mr. Brosius and Mitri in Baltimore. — Mitri's choice 67; title: CHAPTER VII.; title: WHAT THE WORLD SAID; title: (1192 — 1195.); title: Opinion of Rev. Fr. Schnoesenberg. — Vexation of the princess. — Confidence of Mr. Nagot and the bishop in Mitri's vocation. — Views and letters of Rev. Dr. Overberg, Baron von Fuerstenberg, General von Schmettau, and Prince Gallitzin. — Their effect upon Demetrius 76; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: ORDINATIONS AND FIRST MISSIONS.; title: (1195 — 1199.); title: Characteristics of his seminary life. — Receives minor orders. — Joins the Society of Saint Sulpice. — Is ordained by Bishop Carroll. — Mission at Port Tobacco. — Stationed at Baltimore. — At Conewago. — Visits the Alleghany mountains. — Spirit manifestations. — Visits Cliptown, Va. — Difficulties with his congregations. — Accepts the call to McGuire's Settlement 9; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: SETTLES ON THE MOUNTAINS.; title: Catholic Missions in Pennsylvania. — Philadelphia. — Conewago. — Goshenhoppen. — Lancaster. — O'Neill's Victory. — Sportsman's Hall. — McGuire's Settlement. — Reception* of missionaries by the early settlers. — Poverty of the missions. — Pastoral residence at McGuire's Settlement. — Midnight Mass in the new church 112; title: CHAPTER X.; title: DISAPPOINTMENTS AND ENCOURAGEMENTS.; title: (1800 — 1802.); title: Early trials. — Lack of sympathy in his projects. — His austerities. — Growth of the Settlement. — Lancaster. — Rev. Louis de Barth — Concerning the Russian property. — Prince Gallitzin becomes an American citizen. — Conversion 6i Count von Stollberg 125; title: CHAPTER XI.; title: DEATH OF PRINCE DMITRI GALLITZIN, AND CONSEQUENT PROJECTS.; title: (1803 — 1804.); title: Plans for a return to Europe. — Bishop Carroll's advice. — Last years of the prince. — The Russian property. — The princess' affection 142; title: CHAPTER XII.; title: RESPONSIBILITIES AND CARES.; title: (1804 — 1805.); title: Clerical influence. — Duties of a missionary. — Some small troubles. — Loretto. — Beulah. — Ebensburg. — Formation of Cambria County. — Sunday in Loretto. — Father Gallitzin's Regulations. — Father Gallitzin as a preacher. — As a confessor. — His isolation. — Rev. Mr. Fitzsimmons 160; title: CHAPTER XIII.; title: THE FIRST PERSECUTION.; title: (1804.); title: The false brother. — Confusion of Gallitzin and Smith. — His mistakes, faults, and peculiarities of temper. — A boy's quarrel. — An injured friend. — Gallitzin as a physician. — Adopts a family of orphans. — Hopes of a religious order of teachers. — Consequent opposition and calumniation 179; title: CHAPTER XIV.; title: THE SECOND PERSECUTION.; title: (1804 — 1805.); title: Peculiar trials. — Hatred of evil. — The restraints of Loretto. - Munster. — Appeals to the bishop. — Continued opposition. — His life in danger. — Charges of interference in private affairs. — Rebellion in the church 196; title: CHAPTER XV.; title: DEATH OF THE PRINCESS.; title: (1806.); title: How the news was received. — Consolations. — The princess* last illness and death. — Some traits of her character. — Effect of his sorrow upon Father Gallitzin 212; title: CHAPTER XVI.; title: THE FINAL PERSECUTION.; title: (1806 — 1807.); title: Renewal of trouble, — Mr. Phelan again. — The Westmoreland conspiracy. — Jacob. — E. Y. J.'s retraction. — The committee visit Bishop Carroll. — John Weakland's argument — Broken down. — End of the slander 230; title: CHAPTER XVII.; title: FINANCIAL AND DOMESTIC MATTERS.; title: (1801 — 1808 ); title: Settlement of the Russian law-suit. — Computation of the estates. — His sister's regard and solicitude. — Building in Loretto. — Effect of Gallitzin's persecutions upon the Protesiants of the neighborhood. — His severe rule of life. — Appointment of new bishops 255; title: CHAPTER XVIII.; title: FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENTS.; title: (1808 — 1809.); title: Poverty of the Church. — Gallitzin's appeals fruitless. — Continual disappointments and losses. — Visits Philadelphia. — Bitter trials. — A last offering. — "Entertaining angels unawares." — His buildings and farms. — Views on temperance. — An act of the Pennsylvania Legislature 275; title: CHAPTER XIX.; title: STILL AGAINST WIND AND TIDE.; title: (1810 — 1814.); title: Princess Mimi's explanations. — Troubles in Europe. — Pius VII. at Fontainebleau. — On the way to Italy. — His reception at Rome. — Rejoicing throughout the Christian world. — Loss by the invasion of Russia and Prussia. — A famous speculation. — F.' Gallitzin's care of the altar. — His love of books. 292; title: CHAPTER XX.; title: DEFENDER OF THE FAITH.; title: (1815 — 1825.); title: The war of 1812 — Captain Richard McGuire. — The Loretto recruits. — A national fast — A war sermon. — Defence of Catholic Principles. — Mr. Hayden Smith. — Mr. Douglas. — The minister's vindication. — Letter on the Holt Scbiptubes. — Personal influence. — A spirited woman. — Mixed marriages. — A public announcement 307; title: CHAPTER XXI.; title: AT HOME AND ABROAD.; title: (1815 — 1823.); title: Death of Archbishop Carroll. — Of Mr. Nagot — Whithdrawal from the Society of Saint Sulpice. — Bishop Egan. — Philadelphia difficulties. — Bishop Conwell. — Father Gallitzin's plan for a diocese in Western Pennsylvania. — Bishoprics refused by him. — Death of Rev. Mr. Heilbron, — Appointment of Rev. F. X. O'Brien. — Irish laborers. — Rev. C. B. Maguire. — Rev. T. McGirr. — European Afiairs and marriage of the princess 328; title: CHAPTER XXII.; title: PINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN PROPERTY.; title: (1811 — 1828.); title: The Prince of Orange. — King of the Netherlands. — His affection for Gallitzin. — Dr. Overberg comes to the rescue. — The collection of antique stones. — Count de Merveldt's intervention. — Death of Princess Mimi. — Her will. — Death of Overberg. — Father Gallitzin's position. — His statement of business matters. — Visits Blhirsville and the Irish laborers on the canal. The Russian minister 348; title: CHAPTER XXIII.; title: AS VICAR GENERAL.; title: (1821 — 1830.); title: F. Gallitzin and Bishop Conwell. — F. Gallitzin as a mediator. — Extent of his jurisdiction. — Rev. Mr. Heyden. — Rev. Mr. O'Rielly. — Mr. McGirr and Mr. Maguire. — F. Gallitzin uses his authority. — Mr. McGirr's idiosyncracies. — F. Gallitzin's patience 360; title: CHAPTER XXIV.; title: UNDER BISHOP KENRICK.; title: (1830 — 1831.); title: Rev. Mr. Mathews resigns. — Rev. Mr. Kenrick appointed coadjutor. — F. Gallitzin’s anxieties in regard to Rev. Mr. McGirr. — His counsels to Bishop Kenrick. — Pleads for his reverend brethren. — Confirmation at Loretto. — The missing mitre. — Mr. Heyden’s disappointments 376; title: CHAPTER XXV.; title: SETTLEMENT OF NEW PRIESTS.; title: (1830 — 1834.); title: Changes. — Rev. James A. Stillinger. — Rev. James Bradley. — A singular call. — Ebensburg. — Rev. P. H. Lemcke. — His first impressions of Dr. Gallitzin. — The chapel at Loretto. — Carrolltown. — St. Augustine. — Summit. — Gallitzin 390; title: CHAPTER XXVI.; title: DR. GALLITZIN AND THE PRESBYTERIAN PARSONS.; title: (1834.); title: Tranquility of the present — Peace in Loretto. — The outside battle. — The Presbyterian Synod. — Dr. Gallitzin’s reply 406; title: CHAPTER XXVII.; title: AT EVENING TIME.; title: (1834 — 1840.); title: In 1834. — First signs of failing strength. — The winter of 1839-40. — Lenten duties. — Easter Sunday. — His last sermon. — Mr. Bradley, Mr. Lemcke, and Mr. Heyden called to Loretto. — Wednesday, May 6th, 1840 431; title: Conclusion.