Life of the Cardinal de Cheverus, archbishop of Bordeaux
Publisher: J. Munroe and Co.
Published: 1839
Place of publication: Boston, USA
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS.; title: Translator's Preface i; title: Author's Preface xi; title: BOOK I.; title: FROM THE BIRTH OF THE CARDINAL, IN 1768, TO HIS DEPARTURE FROM FRANCE, IN 1792.; title: Birth and Family of Cheverus 1; title: His Mother 2; title: Traits in Childhood and at School 4; title: His first Communion, and Tonsure 5; title: Presented to the Bishop of Mans. The Bishop's Interest in him 6; title: Made Prior of Torbechet, and Chaplain Extraordinary to Monsieur 7; title: Lawsuit in reference to the Income of the Priory 7; title: Goes to Paris, and is presented to Monsieur 9; title: Enters the College of Louis-le-Grand in Paris 9; title: Laxity of the College Discipline 10; title: Exemplary Conduct of Cheverus at College 10; title: His judicious Choice of College Friends 11; title: His Talents, and Distinction at College 14; title: Maintains a philosophical Thesis in a public Disputation 16; title: Enters the theological Seminary of St. Magloire 17; title: His Intimacy with the Abbe' Maccarthy 18; title: His ecclesiastical Studies 18; title: Disorderly Conduct of the Students at the Sorbonne 19; title: His respectful Deportment and Diligence 20; title: His Attention to the Graces of Elocution 20; title: Liberal Offer of the Superior of St. Sulpice 21; title: Is ordained Deacon 21; title: Is admitted to Priest's Orders by Dispensation from Rome 22; title: Appointed Canon of Mans, and Vicar of Mayenne 22; title: His zealous Labors at Mayenne 23; title: Refuses to take the Oath to the Constitution 23; title: Is ejected from his Vicarage, and silenced 24; title: Appointed Curate of Mayenne, and Vicar-General 24; title: Forced to leave his Curacy 26; title: Goes to Paris, where he remains in Concealment 27; title: Embarks for England 29; title: BOOK II.; title: LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS DURING HIS ABSENCE FROM FRANCE.; title: Declines the Offer of Relief from the British Government 30; title: Gives Lessons in a Boarding- School. Respect of the Principal 31; title: Assists his destitute Countrymen 31; title: By the Aid of his Pupils he perfects himself in the English 32; title: Preaches his first English Sermon 33; title: Opens a Catholic Chapel in London 34; title: Leaves the Boarding School 35; title: Gives Lessons to the Son of an English Nobleman 35; title: Thinks of leaving England 36; title: Is invited to take Charge of a College at Cayenne 37; title: Wishes to join the Bishop of Dol in the Quiberon Expedition 38; title: Receives a Letter from the Abbe' Matignon 39; title: Importance of the Boston Station 40; title: Determines to go to Boston 41; title: Relinquishes his Patrimony 41; title: Sails for Boston 43; title: Joy of M. Matignon on his Arrival 44; title: Appointed Assistant Missionary for New England 45; title: Condition of the New England Mission 45; title: Prejudices against the Catholic Church 46; title: Mr. Thayer 47; title: Tender Friendship of MM. Matignon and Cheverui 48; title: Their exemplary Life, and apostolical Devotedness 49; title: Their Virtue triumphs over Prejudice 60; title: A Protestant Minister attempts to convert them 50; title: Tribute of a Protestant Journal 51; title: The Protestants go to hear M. Cheverus 52; title: Winning Character of his Preaching 52; title: Gratification of M. Matign on at his Success 53; title: Gradual Abatement of Prejudice against the Catholics 53; title: His Instructions to the Catholics, and Influence over them 54; title: He inspires universal Confidence 55; title: Manages the temporal Affairs of many of his Parishioners 57; title: Applies himself to the Study of Belles- Lettres 58; title: Is offered the Charge of St. Mary's Church in Philadelphia 60; title: Visits the State of Maine, and builds a Church at Newcastle 61; title: Learns the Language of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy; title: Indians 61; title: Visits these Tribes 63; title: His first Meeting with the Indians 64; title: Partakes of a Repast with them 65; title: Privations and Labors 65; title: Encouragements of his Mission 66; title: Amiable Traits of Character in the Indians 67; title: Proofs of their Respect and Affection for him 68; title: Anecdote. Their Abhorrence of the Execution of Louis XVI. 71; title: Zeal of M. Cheverus during the Yellow Fever in Boston 72; title: High Respect shown him by the People of Boston 74; title: Consulted by Members of the Legislature 76; title: Opens a Subscription for building a Catholic Church 77; title: The Building begun, and carried on as the Funds are raised 78; title: His Family urge him to return to France. His Irresolution 79; title: Is persuaded by Bishop Carroll to remain in America 80; title: The Church completed, and consecrated by Bishop Carroll 81; title: Ceremony of the Consecration. Illumination of the Church 82; title: Religious Services in the new Church 83; title: He attends two Convicts at Northampton 85; title: Rebukes the Females assembled to witness their Execution 87; title: Overcomes the Prejudices of the Protestants in Northampton 88; title: Correspondence with Madam Seton. Her Conversion 89; title: By his Advice she founds a House of the Sisters of Charity 91; title: He is appointed Bishop of Boston. His Pain on Promotion 93; title: Consecrated by Bishop Carroll in the Cathedral at Baltimore 94; title: Preaches at the Consecration of M. Flaget 94; title: Ecclesiastical Regulations agreed upon by the Bishops 95; title: Simple and modest Life of the new Bishop of Boston 97; title: His apostolical Labors. Anecdote of a Sailor 99; title: Affection of the Catholics. Baptismal Anecdote 100; title: He preaches in Protestant Churches 100; title: His Style of Preaching on these Occasions 101; title: Examples. Influence of these Discourses 103; title: Conferences with Protestant Ministers 106; title: Remarkable Conversions 108; title: His Charity to the refugee Colonists 111; title: Character of these Refugees 112; title: Consecrates the Cathedral of New York 115; title: Letter of Condolence to the Catholic Prelates of Ireland 116; title: His Thanksgiving Discourse on the Downfall of Napoleon 118; title: Death of Archbishop Carroll .119; title: He refuses the Office of Assistant Bishop of Baltimore 120; title: His Letter to the Holy See on this Subject 121; title: Second Letter, entreating never to be removed from Boston 123; title: His Esteem and Affection for the Jesuits 124; title: Regard for the Priests of St. Sulpicius 125; title: Educates Priests to aid him in his Ministry 126; title: Their Affection for him 127; title: Establishes a Convent of Ursulines 128; title: His kind Treatment of the exiled Trappists 129; title: Death of the Abbe Matignon 130; title: Funeral Honors. General Regret. Grief of the Bishop 131; title: Increased Arduousness of his Duties. His Health impaired 132; title: Meditates a Return to France 133; title: Recalled to France and appointed Bishop of Montauban 134; title: Conflict of Feelings on receiving this Appointment 135; title: Refuses the See of Montauban and decides to remain in Boston 136; title: Petition of the Protestants of Boston to Louis XVIII. 137; title: The King insists, and the Bishop yields 139; title: Disposes of all his Property before leaving Boston 140; title: Universal Lamentation on his Departure 141; title: Address of the Catholics of Boston 142; title: Reply of the Bishop. His Farewell Discourse 144; title: Departure from Boston 145; title: Tribute to his Character by Dr. Channing 146; title: He embarks at New York 147; title: Gains the Confidence and Esteem of his Fellow-Passengers 147; title: His Shipwreck, miraculous Escape, and Arrival in France 149; title: BOOK III.; title: LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS, FROM HIS RETURN TO FRANCE, IN 1823, TO THE REVOLUTION OF JULY, 1830.; title: Proceeds to Auderville, and thence to Cherbourg 151; title: Meets an ecclesiastical Conference at Cherbourg 152; title: Reception by the Authorities of that City 152; title: Preaches there in French 153; title: Proceeds to Paris. His Welcome at the Metropolis 153; title: Pronounces several Discourses during his Stay 154; title: Learns the Death of his Sister 154; title: Goes to Mayenne. Honors paid him on his Arrival 155; title: Funeral Oration on M. Souge 156; title: The Eagerness to attend on his Preaching 156; title: His pious Labors at Mayenne 157; title: Letter from the Pope urging him to return to Boston 159; title: His Reply. The Pope consents to his remaining in France 160; title: Preaches in Paris before some of the Nobility 161; title: His loyal Sentiments 162; title: His Right to Promotion to a French See questioned 163; title: His spirited Conduct on this Occasion. Receives his Bulls 163; title: Takes Measures for organizing his Seminary 163; title: His Arrival in his Diocese. Solemn Entry into Montauban 164; title: Ceremony at the Cathedral. His affectionate Address 165; title: He organizes his Chapter 167; title: Measures for increasing the Solemnity of religions Service 167; title: Method taken to instruct his Parishioners in the Catechism 168; title: Interchange of Visits with the Archbishop of Toulouse 160; title: Visitation of his Diocese 170; title: General Affection of Catholics and Protestants towards him 171; title: Reconciliation of Differences, — a Mayor and his Curate 171; title: His Benevolence on Occasion of an Inundation at Montauban 172; title: Charles X. expresses Approbation of his Conduct 174; title: His modest Reply to a Letter on this Subject 175; title: His zealous Labors during the Jubilee 175; title: Penitence of an apostate Priest 176; title: Pious Care for the Soldiers of the Garrison 177; title: Is appointed Archbishop of Bordeaux 179; title: Remonstrances of the Montaubanese and of the Bishop himself 179; title: Strong Attachment of his Grand Vicar 181; title: Is named a Peer of France. His Aversion to this Dignity 182; title: Declines applying for the ancient Palace of the Archbishops 183; title: Receives his Bulls in Paris, and sets off for Bordeaux 184; title: Passes through Mans where he receives the Pallium 185; title: Preaches an extempore Discourse in the Cathedral of Mans 185; title: Reception at Bordeaux. Reply to the Address of the Clergy 186; title: Addresses to the Authorities of Bordeaux .187; title: Rules of Conduct prescribed to himself 188; title: Universal Kindness and Benevolence his first Rule 188; title: Respect for all the Acts of his Predecessor his second Rule 1 90; title: His Humility in View of the late Archbishop's Virtues 191; title: Pronounces a Eulogy on this Prelate 192; title: Deliberation as to all official Measures his third Rule 193; title: Visits the several Parts of his Diocese 193; title: Reconciles a Curate with his Parishioners 195; title: Establishes a Fund for the Relief of aged and infirm Priests 197; title: His own liberal Contribution to the Fund 198; title: Regulations in regard to it 199; title: Publishes a new Edition of the Ritual 200; title: His Interest in his Seminaries 201; title: Character of his Instructions to the Students 202; title: Cordial Union between the Superiors and himself 202; title: Encourages the Schools of Christian Doctrine 203; title: His Lessons of Humility to the Pupils 204; title: Religious Communities for the Education of young Girls 205; title: Society for the Distribution of good Books at Bordeaux 205; title: His zealous Efforts in Aid of it 206; title: House of Refuge and Mercy ; an especial Object of his Care 207; title: Some Account of the Superior of this Establishment 208; title: His tender Interest in the Hospitals 209; title: His Respect for the Sisters of Charity 210; title: Attendance on the Chamber of Peers in Paris 211; title: Attention while there to the Concerns of his Diocese 211; title: Seventeen Discourses at Conflans 212; title: Preaches at the Polytechnic School 212; title: Preaches at the Irish Seminary in English 213; title: Charity Sermon before the Dauphiness 214; title: Complimented by the King on his Success 214; title: Frequent Interviews with Charles X. Conversation on Liberty 215; title: The King thinks of him for the Cardinalship 216; title: Universal Consideration enjoyed by the Archbishop at Paris 216; title: Appointed President of the Electoral College of Mayenne 217; title: Propriety of his Conduct in this Office 217; title: Popular Clamor against the Jesuits 218; title: Ordinances against the Jesuits and the lower Seminaries 219; title: The Bishops protest. M. Cheverus declines joining with them 219; title: His Motives misconstrued. His Meekness under Reproach 220; title: The Jesuits more just towards him. His high Regard for them 222; title: Sends Missionaries into various Parts of his Diocese 223; title: Braves the Severity of Winter to visit his Country Parishes 224; title: His Visits of Charity at Bordeaux 225; title: His Advice sought at his Palace 227; title: Ladies of the Mission 228; title: His disinterested Conduct in relation to his Nephew 229; title: Agreeable Visit from the Abbe' Maccarthy 229; title: Declines the Office of Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs 230; title: Is made Counsellor of State, and a Commander of the Order of the Holy Ghost 230; title: Letter of M. de Peyronnet announcing this Honor 231; title: Political Forebodings of the Archbishop 231; title: BOOK IV.; title: LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS, FROM THE REVOLUTION OF JULY, 1830, TO HIS LAST ILLNESS.; title: The Archbishop maintains Peace in his Diocese 233; title: Deference to his Opinions by the Authorities of Bordeaux 233; title: His Influence in Paris and at Court 234; title: The Clergy exempted from the Oath of Fidelity by his Means 235; title: Declares his Determination to accept no Office in the State 236; title: His Independence, and Freedom from ambitious Views 237; title: Universal Charity his only political Creed 238; title: His Principles of Conduct under different Governments 239; title: His Prudence on the Subject of Politics 239; title: Advice to his Priests on this Subject 240; title: Diminution of his Income after the Revolution of July 241; title: Lessens his Expenses, so that he may continue his Charities 241; title: His undiminished Hospitality 242; title: Regard for those deprived of Rank by the Revolution of July 242; title: Friendly Dispositions of the new Government towards him 243; title: Concerts Measures for the Promotion of Religion in the Royal College of Bordeaux 243; title: Success of these Measures 245; title: Teaches the Catechism at the Normal School 246; title: Offers his Palace for a Hospital during the Cholera 246; title: Refutes the Reports which attributed this Malady to Poison 248; title: Suppresses a Sedition at the Poor-house 249; title: Also an Insurrection at the Fortress of Ha 249; title: His Grand Vicar, the Abbe' de Trelissac, appointed Bishop of Montauban 250; title: Consecrates him Bishop, together with two others 252; title: Anecdote of the Bishop of Perigueux 253; title: Visits the Diocese of Montauban to install the new Bishop 254; title: Enthusiastic Reception at Montauban 255; title: His Emotion and touching Discourse on this Occasion 256; title: Further Expressions of Affection and Admiration for him 257; title: Death of his Grand Vicar, M. Carle 257; title: Attack of Apoplexy. Alarm of his Friends. His own View of it 258; title: Appoints his Nephew Grand Vicar 259; title: Second Attack of Apoplexy. His Energies unimpaired 259; title: Affecting Account of two Baptisms 260; title: His Interest in the Establishment for the young Savoyards 262; title: Asylums for the poor Children of Bordeaux 264; title: Ceremony of presenting the symbolical Keys of these Asylums 265; title: Society of Rich Children the Supporters of Poor Children 266; title: The Sisters of the Presentation 267; title: Invited to Bordeaux to prepare Teachers for the Asylums 267; title: Schools for the Children after leaving the Asylums 268; title: Institutions for poor Orphans 268; title: Christian Workshops for the Youth of both Sexes 269; title: Indignation of the People at an Insult to the Archbishop 270; title: Respect in which he is held by the Jews. The Grand Rabbi 271; title: The Government again think of making him Cardinal 272; title: His Efforts to prevent it 272; title: Letter from Louis Philippe to the Pope on this Subject 273; title: Favorable Sentiments of the Pope. He accedes to the Request 274; title: Letter of Thanks from the King to the Pope 275; title: Gratulatory Letter of the Archbishop of Paris to M. Cheverus 276; title: His modest Reply 276; title: Is proclaimed Cardinal. Congratulations. His Distress 277; title: Apostolical Letters of Admission to the Sacred College 278; title: The Cardinal's Reply to these Letters 280; title: Ceremony of the Reception of the Cardinal's Hat 280; title: Solicits of Louis Philippe the Release of M. de Peyronnet 281; title: Attentions of the Archbishop of Paris g81; title: Sadness of the Cardinal under his new Dignity 282; title: Returns to Bordeaux. Magnificent Reception 283; title: Seventy-eight Fishermen of his Diocese perish in a Storm 284; title: The Cardinal's benevolent Efforts in Behalf of their Families 284; title: Generosity of the Royal Family and others 286; title: The Cardinal publishes a Diocesan Code 286; title: Assists two illustrious Spanish Exiles 288; title: Visits the Canton of Saint-Foy in a Season of extreme Heat 289; title: His excessive Labors and Fatigues 290; title: Unintermitted Labors on his Return to Bordeaux 290; title: Sinks under these accumulated Duties 291; title: BOOK V.; title: CHARACTER AND DEATH OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS.; title: Introductory Remarks 292; title: Habits of Regularity and Method in the Use of Time 293; title: Early Rising. Morning Devotions. Study of the Scriptures. Official Business 294; title: Dinner. Hospitality. Frugal Table. His Ease, Grace, and agreeable Conversation as Host 295; title: Afternoon Employments. Supper. Evening Devotions 296; title: Accessibleness for Business at all Hours 297; title: Regular Attendance on all religious Services 297; title: Habits of Punctuality 297; title: Aversion to Parties and frivolous Amusements 298; title: Never walked merely for Pleasure 298; title: Declined Invitations to Repasts abroad 299; title: Rigid Economy of Time 299; title: Change of Employment his sole Relaxation 300; title: His Attainments in Learning. Knowledge of Languages 301; title: Acquaintance with History; with Controversial Theology 302; title: Familiarity with the Scriptures 303; title: Fondness for St. Chrysostom 303; title: His Knowledge of Classical, French, and English Literature 304; title: Estimate of modern Authors. Aversion to publishing 305; title: Character of his Mind. Comprehensiveness, Penetration 306; title: His Wit, Readiness, Grace, and Courteousness of Address 306; title: Fairness, Self- Distrust, and Cautiousness of his Judgment 307; title: Qualities of his Heart. Grateful Recollection of Benefits 907; title: His Sensibility. His Friendships 308; title: His Ingenuousness, Sincerity, and Simplicity 309; title: His Humility and Modesty 311; title: His Patience under Injuries. Advice to some who insulted him 313; title: His Indifference to nnfavorable Judgments 314; title: Freedom from Ambition. Aversion to Honors and Dignities 314; title: His simple Tastes. Plain and unostentatious Manner of Life 316; title: Aversion to Attendance, Ceremony, Pomp, and Distinction 317; title: Dignified in his Simplicity 318; title: His just Estimate of Wealth. Disinterestedness 320; title: His Liberality. Cheerful Submission to pecuniary Losses 321; title: His Habits of Mortification and Self-Denial 322; title: His Spirit of Condescension, Compliance, and Submission 324; title: Charity towards Sinners, and those whom he deemed in Error 326; title: Strictness as to Doctrines and Morals. Views of Tolerance 327; title: His gentle, equable, and pacific Temper 328; title: His Gentleness the Secret of his Influence 329; title: His Mildness united with Firmness and Decision 330; title: His Humanity to Animals 330; title: His Abhorrence of Detraction 331; title: Reluctance to think ill of any. Tenderness for others' Feelings 332; title: His Attention to the Ease and Happiness of his Guests 333; title: Charms of familiar Intercourse with him 333; title: Kind and considerate to his Servants 334; title: His universal Hospitality 335; title: His Compassion and Sympathy for the Afflicted 336; title: This the Origin of his closest Intimacies 337; title: Self-Reproach for any Troubles in his Diocese Anecdote 337; title: His Distress in preaching on Future Punishment 338; title: His remarkable Kindness to the Sick 338; title: His respectful and delicate Attentions to the Aged 339; title: His Kindness and Charity to the Poor 340; title: Severe Economy and personal Sacrifices for this Object 341; title: Stated Charities. Discrimination in bestowing Alms 341; title: Contributes to every public and private philanthropic Design 342; title: His humble Estimate of his own Deeds of Benevolence 342