Dublin Diocesan Archives: Murray Papers (4)

Dublin Diocesan Archives: Murray Papers (4)Author(s): Mary PurcellSource: Archivium Hibernicum, Vol. 39 (1984), pp. 62-87Published by: Catholic Historical Society of IrelandStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25487456 .

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Mary Purcell

DUBLIN DIOCESAN ARCHIVES:

MURRAY PAPERS (4)

FILE 32/2. MURRAY 1845 and 1846 1845

ORDINARY 1 John L. O'Ferrall, Metropolitan Police Office, Castle Yard, informing

Murray of the arrangements for the levee and stating where Murray's

carriage is to enter. If Murray's coachman goes to the Castle at times

stated, on any day before the levee, he will be given full directions re

entrance gate, etc. 24 Jan. 1845.

2. Edward Piers, Attorney, Lower Gloucester St., to Murray enclosing a

subpoena and notice requiring attendance as witness in favour of the

defendant (King) in the case Dunne v King on Tuesday 11 February.

Murray is also requested to produce a letter written by plaintiff, Dunne to testify re this document. 7 Feb. 1845. The subpoena and

notice are enclosed.

3 Extracts from the proceedings of a special meeting of the Governors

of the Royal Hibernian Military School held at the Royal Hospital 13 Feb. 1845.

4. Printed notice of the provisions of the new Act concerning solemn

ization of marriages in Ireland and for the registering of such

marriages. 20 Feb. 1845.

5 Printed. Obituary notice of Sr M. Teresa C. Vaughan at the Visitation

Convent, Westbury, Bristol. 7 Apr. 1845.

6 Receipt from the Sisters of Charity, St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin,

acknowledging half-yearly interest on Mr Burke's legacy sent to them

by Murray. 16 Apr. 1845.

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7 Fr Peter Powelle, CC, Barnadarrig (and Kilbride) to Dr Hamilton

stating he visited the orphans and found two of them looking very healthy. The smallest of them, named Mary Duff, looks somewhat

delicate but he has been reliably informed that she is much improved since she arrived at Byrnes. He and his wife have excellent characters and are attentive to the orphans; they instruct them in the catechism;

they live three miles from Powelle but as long as he is in Barnadarrig he will not neglect them. When next in Dublin he will call on Dean Hamilton. 29 Apr. 1845.

8 Mary E. Cogan, South Presentation Convent, Cork, to Murray. Gives news of community and asks Murray concerning interest on certain

moneys which he remits to them through the George's Hill Sisters, that it may be lodged in the same name as the remainder of their

property in George's Hill. Further re finances; she apologises for tak

ing up Murray's time. 7 May 1845.

9 Farewell letter from the Loreto missionary Sisters in Loreto Rath farnham to Mother F. Ball before they leave for Mauritius; with thanks for her goodness. 27 May 1845.

10 Lt-Col. Geo. Colomb, Commandant of the Royal Hibernian School,

complaining to Murray that the Parish Priest of James's Street refused to give a widow a Baptismal Certificate for her son; according to school rules a child's religion must be known when he is admitted so that he may attend services of his own church. June 1845.

11 Fr Henry O'Shea (address in d'Olier St, but he was formerly in

Merchants' Quay and applied to be given work in the diocese of

Dublin); he is despondent at not having obtained any post in Ireland

and thinks of going on the English mission. A relative of his in Jersey is ill and he is going there for two to three weeks. He asks Murray for

a letter of recommendation. 14 June 1845.

12 Fr Grant, P.P., Wicklow, to Murray, informing him that his curate

Mr Burke, died of a malignant fever. He was only ten or eleven days ill; his Rev. brother took his remains to Kilkenny yesterday evening. 14 June 1845.

13 Fr C. Boyle, P.P., Skerries, to Murray. H- has a large sum of money in hand for the building of the chapel and schools in Clontarf (where

he had been curate). He quotes a deed of Trust regarding these funds

which were committed to his care; he is reluctant to hand them over

to the pastor (of Clontarf) not, considering him as good a manager of

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such funds as myself; besides he is bound by the terms of the Deed of Trust, (cf Donnell's Dublin Parishes Vol. IV, pp. 30 ff and

121-2), 23 June 1845.

14 Printed text of a Bill 'enabling Her Majesty to endow new Colleges

for the Advancement of learning in Ireland.' 25 June 1845.

15 Mr Southwell, Roebuck, Dundrum, to Murray:/a report on the

examination, attended by himself and his wife, in some National Schools in Co. Kildare, Rathmore and Eadestown. The National Schools' Inspector examined, the Southwells listened; they found the

children, especially the girls, not good, though they had a first-class mistress who was trained in the Model Schools. These parishioners are tenants of the Southwells and are being neglected, as one priest is not well and the other has the poor house, etc. to attend to and no interest is taken in the schools: they (Mr and Mrs Southwell think it their duty to report this state of affairs to Murray. 26 June 1845.

16 Curtis & Power, Stockbrokers, 42 Dame Street, to Murray enclosing a certificate of Government Stock and giving information re financial

dealings. 24 July 1845.

17 Sir Thomas Fremantle, (Chief Secretary), Dublin Castle, to Murray; he called on Murray but missed him; payment was made on account

of Maynooth College on the 16th (of August?) for the quarter ended

9 July, the amount being ?2,232. Fremantle will call on Murray on

Monday. 23 Aug. 1845.

18 C. Anthony Court (private secretary to the Chief Secretary) to Murray. Blake has resigned from the Charitable Bequests Board. The Lord

Lieutenant wishes to consult Murray about appointing a successor to

Blake and suggests times for a meeting. 5 Aug. 1845.

19 Charles Kennedy, 151 Capel Street, to Murray offering a site and donation to build a school for the Sisters of Charity near the church of St Lawrence (Seville Place). 27 Aug. 1845.

20 M. Hart to an archbishop, hardly Murray, as writer mentions having read Murray's letters to Revd Mother Ball and the only conclusion

he/she can come to is that 'even saints are sometimes deceived'. Mother Ball may not have selected the postulants (for mission) herself

but, with the exception of Gabrielle and Aloysia all appeared quite discontented during the voyage. As for Miss Ross the writer had no

idea that she meant to join. The writer leaves matters in God's hands;

any further comment might only widen 'the breach that lies between us'. 8 Sept. 1845,

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21 Letter, in French, to Dean Hamilton from Ado Lesage at 40 Lr Sackville Street. He received a letter from M. le d* St-Priest re the

Encyclopedia he sent in 1842; 13 vols. No payment was made for 2 vols sent the following month in 1842; the matter has probably been overlooked. ?3. 4 is still due. 18 Nov. 1845 (letters re same in File 31/9).

22 Copy made in 1852 (after Murray's death) of a letter which Murray wrote to a Fr Delany stating that as he had sent a curate to assist Fr Hamilton in Blessington parish, Delany was to devote all his time to the inmates of the workhouse who needed special care; in parti cular Delany was to see to religious instruction not only of the

adults but of the children; these children should be instructed

separately suited to their ages and capacities and be given frequent opportunities for approaching the sacraments; he asks Delany to

write when the arrangements for his chaplaincy are finalised. 1845.

23 Fr Smyth, P.P., Balbriggan to Murray. In reply to Murray's query he

regrets to have to report that the potato crop is in a bad state; three

quarters of the crop is blighted; since livestock, pigs, cattle and horses were all fed on potatoes, it means there is going to be great distress

and the people sell potatoes to the starch mills, two of which are in

Balbriggan; already the mills have bought 8,000 barrels full; this means the poor cottiers and labourers will not have enough to last

them to the end of the year 'and what is then to become of them or

where will they get money to buy meal for their famishing families?

There only resource will be the poorhouses.' He mentions a remedy

suggested by Sir James Murray "cutting diseased potatoes'; but the

poor are so panic-stricken that they give up in despair; what is true of

Balbriggan is true of all Co. Dublin north of the city, also of

Co. Meath. The potato crop was abundant this year; also oats and

wheat. 28 Nov. 1845.

24 Fr Redmond, P.P., Arklow, to Murray. He reports on the wonderful

success of a mission held in the town (by the Vincentians?). Also

reports on the ravages of blight in his area; one-third of crop lost in

the mountainy districts, a half in the midlands, two-thirds in coastal

areas. Work that had been going on building a quay wall and pier is

suspended until April with consequent unemployment. 30 Nov. 1845.

25 Fr Grant, P.P., Wicklow to Murray; further report on the potato crop and the 'mysterious malady'. His letter is practically the same as the

preceding; people now think that the best thing to do is to leave

affected potatoes undug in the ground. He anticipates great distress

among the poor. 30 Nov. 1845.

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26 Fr McKenna, Rathdrum, to Murray. A report in reply to a query by

Murray, on the state of the potato crop in his area. Although the

blight is fairly general in Rathdrum district its effects are not as bad as in other parts. About one-eighth of the crop will be lost; due to

the unwillingness of the people to change from their method of

storing potatoes in old-fashioned pits, he fears the crop will heat in

in the pits and be lost, and they will have no seed potatoes for the

spring; he tells of a method he used with his own crop for storage that has left the potatoes firm and dry; all who see this method

admire it but won't copy it. He expects that neighbouring Parish

Priests have reported to Murray on the state of the crop in their

parishes; the worst hit are fields near the sea. 30 Nov. 1845.

!7 Fr Dunne, P.P., Castledermot, reporting to Murray on the state of

the potato crop in his district. Things are not as bad as elsewhere; one third of the crop is affected; people, especially the poor, fear

they will not have enough for food and seed after the spring. 1 Dec.

1845.

28 Mother Frances Ball, Loreto, Rathfarnham, to Murray. An explana tion of the moneys in dispute between Dr Carew and the Loreto

nuns, re the missionary nuns sent to Calcutta, (cf. File 32/1 No. 197). 'The censure of the public lies heavily upon us for 13 dismissions.' 1 Dec. 1845. (She offers to defray all expenses (?1300) though

pleading that Loreto has been treated unjustly in the matter).

19 Fr Molloy, P. P. Garistown, to Murray. In his area the potato blight is

frightful; very little of the crop can be saved. 3 Dec. 1845.

0 Mother Frances Ball to Murray; The Loreto Sisters who sailed for Gibraltar on 3 December asked for Murray's blessing; eight others have arrived in Mauritius in good health after three months sail; she gives the list of the 13 postulants accepted for Calcutta and then dismissed as unsuitable (cf. 28 above) and encloses Dr Olliffe's letter in which he admits being in debt for vestments. 5 Dec. 1845.

?1 (Attached) Congratulatory letters from the P.P.'s of Goresbridge and

Bagenalstown to Fr James Brennan on his ordination, with letters of recommendation from the same of Brennan, also a commendatory letter from Dr Haly, Kildare and Leighlin, giving Brennan leave to transfer to the Chicago Mission with a letter from William, Bishop of

Chicago, accepting him (last two letters are in Latin). Dates; from 1838 to 1847 (six letters in all).

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32 Printed letter from Fr O'Malley, (copy) sent to Mr Lucas of The Tablet replying to an alleged attack on him by Lucas in that journal. O'Malley writes from 12 Denzille Street, Dublin in typical O'Mailev

style. 23 Dec. 1845.

33 Paper with statement of accounts of Harold's Cross Orphanage from 1 Jan. 1845 to end of that year. 1845.

34 A bundle of reports, furnished by the parish priests of several parishes on the occasion of Murray's visitation; parishes included: Balbriggan,

Damastown, Skerries, Baldoyle, Howth, Lusk, Rush, St Margaret's, Blanchardstown, Booterstown, Finglas, Blackrock, Maynooth and

Celbridge. Dates in 1845.

IRISH BISHOPS 35 Dr Higgins, Ardagh, to Murray. He encloses a letter from the Bishop

of Trinidad authorizing him and Higgins to ordain subjects of the

Bishop of Trinidad in Ireland; but Higgins asks Murray to ordain these men at next ordinations in Maynooth. 12 May 1845.

36 Sir James Graham, Home Secretary, Whitehall, to Murray. He had an

interview with Sir Edmund Vavasour, and discussed the penalty of

banishment for those who took monastic vows subsequent to the

passing of Emancipation in 1829; Mr Watron proposes, in his Bill the

repeal of this penalty but the writer thinks the time is not opportune at the moment and thinks religious feeling is running too high and

there is so much jealousy that the repeal would fail. He wishes to give his candid opinion to Murray on this. 15 June 1845. (A note on out

side of folder refers to the enactment 19 Nov. 1773.)

37 Dr Kennedy, Killaloe, to Murray. He thanks him for his letter and

kind advice; also for a copy of the letter Murray has sent O'Connell; he praises the gentleness of the well-deserved rebuke and wonders if

the archbishop of Tuam will now come forth 'with some bold and

restless declamation'. 4 Aug. 1845.

38 Paper written by Dr Joseph Dison, Professor of Sacred Scripture and

Hebrew in Maynooth (later archbishop of Armagh) stating why his

vote was given to Mr McMahon rather than Mr Gargan for the Chair

of Humanity then vacant. 12 Sept. 1845.

39 Dr Haly, Kildare & Leighlin, to Murray. He explains why he had to

leave Dublin after the Synod without calling on Murray and encloses

correspondence re a person suspected of some matter and asks

Murray to return same when ruad. 6 Dec. 1845.

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NON-IRISH BISHOPS 40 Copy of a letter from Revd Thomas Butler (staying for the time

being in Chester) to Dr Brown, Bishop of Liverpool; begging pardon for the scandals he caused in that diocese and offering to make

reparation, if Propaganda agrees, by going on the foreign missions or

leaving the secular priesthood and entering a religious order; in the

meantime he asks Brown to petition the archbishop of Dublin to

allow him to stay in some religious house there until the decision from Rome arrives. Attached to the letter is a statement, retracting and deploring his past misconduct. 26 Mar. 1845.

11 Dr G. Brown, Liverpool, to Murray. He encloses the preceding,

explains the situation to Murray and requests him to receive Butler

whose repentance is very genuine and has been proved by his recent

actions. 27 Mar. 1845.

FRANCE 42 I. Gondon, office of I'Univers, Paris, to Murray. He is the author of a

booklet which he encloses. French Catholics, like Irish Catholics, understand well the duties which the double title of citizen and child of the Church imposes upon them. The French have learned much from happenings in Ireland since Catholic Emancipation in 1829,

especially in regard to the recent Charitable Bequests Act and note the

attacks of the opposition on this; these attacks by opposition leaders

are a matter of regret for those in France who are sincere friends and admirers of Ireland.

3. E. L. Murphy, Paris, to Murray. As she has heard that a branch of the

Arch confraternity of the SacredHeart of Mary was erected in Dublin's

Pro-Cathedral, she sends a photo of the altar of the B.V.M. in Our

Lady of Victories, Paris, the church where this devotion originated and which is continually crowded with associates devoutly praying. She has inscribed Murray's name there so that he may have the bene fit of the prayers offered. She asks him to please leave the moneys

accruing to her to Mrs Curtis, as a lady travelling to Paris will call there shortly and bring same to the writer. 5 Oct. 1845.

BEQUESTS ACT 44 Copy of the address of the clergy of Derry Diocese to Drs Crolly,

Murray and Denvir. A long address imploring the three prelates to

resign as Commissioners on the Board of Charitable Bequests. 22 Jan. 1845.

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SECULAR 45 Lord Heytesbury, Viceregal Lodge, to Murray. He has been instructed

to assure Drs Murray and Crolly that the Government never has had the slightest intention of negotiating with the Papal See on the subject of a Concordat. If Drs Crolly and Murray, or either of them wish to call on him at any convenient hour today or tomorrow he will read Sir James Graham's (Home Sec.) letter to them. 15 Jan. 1845.

46 W. Lambert, Deputy Lt. for Co. Wexford; to Dean Meyler. He asks him to convey his gratitude and congratulations to Murray on his recent public statements. He writes at length on the insubordination of some Catholic clergy to their bishops and to the Pope and con

siders that the wisdom, courage and firmness of Murray has saved

Ireland from great evils. 16 Jan. 1845.

47 Lord Clifford to Murray. His ward, an Irish Sister of Charity, sent

him Murray's Pastoral on which he congratulates Murray; he encloses a copy of a private letter he has sent to Mr Wyse of Waterford recently

mentioned in The Tablet as attacking Mr Lucas (Editor). Clifford

writes at length on Wyse's mistaken idea of Dr MacHale and Sir

Robert Peel, each of whom are working to achieve their own very different objectives. He also regrets that reverses in his own financial

position have not enabled him to help Dean Lyons (Erris) as promised; he asks Murray for the Dean's present address. 30 Jan. 1845.

48 Attached to the preceding. A copy of a letter sent by Lord Clifford to Mr Wyse, M.P., Waterford (and enclosed for Murray's perusal) in

which he warns Wyse that, although Dr MacHale and Sir Robert Peel

are, politically speaking, diametrically opposed, the approaches of

both to the Charitable Bequests Bill and other questions can not

result in the ultimate good of Ireland or Irish Catholics. Having retired from political life Clifford, however, feels incompetent to

advise Wyse on the matter raised in his letter of 22 January; the

opinion he gives is merely his private opinion. 30 Jan. 1845.

49 J. de Courcy Laffan (Rome), to Murray. His last letter was about

Fr Mathew's financial difficulties; this concerns his visit to Rome. He

met Haly, Kildare & Leighlin and Cullen. The latter presented him to

the Pope, who received him graciously and showed him a gift he had

received from Louis Philippe (a Madonna and Child on Sevres

Porcelain). His Holiness asked if it were true that Lord Anglesey had

been a great friend to Irish Catholics and instrumental in obtaining their Emancipation; de Courcy Laffan replied that that was so, but

that Murray kept Anglesey fixed in his intention and Murray was

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highly esteemed by the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel and

Queen Victoria, that he was no agitator, no rebel prelate. Cullen heard all this. The writer is now going to Naples but will return and winter in Rome where the climate suits him. 19 Mar. 1845.

50 R. More-O'Ferrall (London) to Murray. He explains why he did not write to Murray in 1844 re the Charitable Bequests Bill and why he is

waiting on the Bill now before Parliament for the establishment of Teacher Training Colleges in Ireland. As the bill now stands he feels

apprehension re its effects not only on those trained in the Colleges but on the children they will later teach; the long-term effects could

well be 'more fatal to religion in Ireland than the worst effects of the

penal laws'; he would like Murray to confirm or modify his opinions, as he intends taking part in the discussions on the Bill. 17 May 1845.

51 Same to same. He thanks Murray for his reply to the preceding; the second reading of the Colleges Bill was carried last night by a large

majority. Sir Robert Peel's speech indicates that he has no intention of making any material amendment in the Bill or of affording any additional security for the religion of the Catholic students. He him self abstained from voting; some changes might still be made at the

Committee stage, but he regrets to say that not only Protestant but Catholic M.P.'s now take less notice of Irish prelates' views, since some of the latter have actively interfered in politics; he asks Murray to forward suggestions; if these are not followed he will vote against the bill at its third reading. 3 June 1845.

3 R-(name illegible) London, to Murray, (cf. 36 above). If Murray wrote personally to Sir James Graham (Home Secretary) re removing from the Statue Book the law condemning those who took religious vows to banishment he is sure the request would be granted. 10 June 1845.

53 Fr T. Butler at 127 Capel Street) to Murray (cf. 40 and 41 above). He recounts his past errors and repentance and his reconciliation with Dr Brown. He came to Ireland hoping to enter the Dominican

Order, having obtained the requisite permission from Propaganda; but, as the Irish Dominican houses are overcrowded he got permission to go as assistant to Dr Hynes in British Guiana. He regrets any pain his past conduct caused Murray and offers to take any messages

Murray may have for Hynes; he will leave for British Guiana when he has enough money. 12 June 1845.

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ROMAN AGENTS (Acton 8c Weld) 54 Letter from Charles Bodenham, also a letter from Cardinal Weld to

someone he addresses as 'My dear O'Reilly' ... He officially contra dicts the rumour of a Concordat between the British Government and the Holy See;had such been effected it would have had disastrous results for religion both in Ireland and England. He quotes the Cardinal who told him to contradict this rumour; nor is there any foundation for the rumour that an English Embassy was being appointed to the Vatican, with Mr Wm. Petre as Ambassador. Such a concordat would diminish or cancel the independence of the Irish

Hierarchy and the circulation of the rumour must have been started

by persons wishing to create dissension among Irish Catholics.

(Letters signed by (a) Charles Bodenham (b) Cardinal Weld.) 27 Jan. 1845 and 28 Jan. 1845.

55 Cardinal Acton to Murray recommending Dr O'Donovan who is now

recovered and thinking of returning to Ireland. Donovan has written and completed several works including a guide to the monuments and antiquities of Rome. He hopes his talents may be employed in

Maynooth; he is also a theologican of note. Acton hopes Murray can

get Donovan a professor's chair at Maynooth. 12 Aug. 1845.

TO ROME 56 Draft of a letter from Murray to Franzoni. Corrects an error re a

previous letter. No Pro-president appointed. Re your query. I consider

the amendments good for R.C.'s attending Colleges. Time will tell

and the bishops will be vigilant. Govt, does not intend to oppose Catholicism through the Colleges. Religious instruction is left to

clergy of each denomination. Professors of all religions since students of all religions are appointed, some R.C. Precautions against prosely tism and irreligious teaching. Future outlook re Colleges is good for

R.C.'s. Three Colleges being built; ready about 1848. When they are

ready and the professors appointed and statutes published and halls

of residence completed for R.C students and regulations for them

made known then we'll see whether the amendations to the Act are

sufficient to render the system safe. If not we can then take measures

to warn our flocks against them. Meanwhile I think it wise to wait

until principles of new7 system are more developed. 11 Dec. 1845.

Draft of his Relatio Status being sent to Rome by Murray. 13 Dec.

1845.

FROM ROME 58 Printed grant of an indulgence to Fr O'Connell, P.P., SS. Michael and

John's, for the members of the Confraternity of the Evening Office.

2 Jan. 1845.

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59 Extension of faculties granted by Pope Gregory XVI on 17 April 1842 to Dr Nicholson, the extension being requested by Murray on

22 June 1845. Authenticated as agreeing with the original by the

Apostolic Nuncio in Paris. 18 Jan. 1846.

60 Cardinal Franzoni to Murray. The island of St Helena has many Catholics in great need of a priest. Murray is asked to find two priests to go there and to reply re same. 28 Jan. 1845.

il Document given by the Apostolic Nuncio at Paris; an attestation by Cardinal Franzoni that Fr Francis Joseph Nicholson, O.D.C., Doctor of Theology has lived in Rome since 1836 and is of the highest character. Date signed by Cardinal: 15 June 1844. Date signed by the

Nuncio in Paris: 17 Mar. 1845.

62 Cardinal Franzoni to Murray. Propaganda received a petition from a

sub-deacon, Haverty of Dublin diocese for laicisation so that he can

marry. Propaganda thought it best to transcribe some lines of the

petition for Murray, (quotation given) as they are not sure from the

petition if this sub-deacon lives in Dublin now and who was his

original bishop. Murray is requested to look into the matter and

reply. 7 Apr. 1845.

S3 Original of the document (testimonial to Dr Nicholson by Cardinal

Franzoni) referred to in 61 above. 17 Apr. 1845.

"4 Cardinal Franzoni to Murray commending James Doyle who has

spent several years in the Urban College where he has had a brilliant career and won honours for his work on universal theology. He is now at the end of his course and is returning to Ireland. The Cardinal commends him highly to Murray and hopes that Doyle will be of

great help to religion in his future years. 20 Apr. 1845.

55 Same to same. Dr Francis Joseph Nicholson, Irish Carmelite (ODC) is

leaving for Corfu to undertake duties as Coadjutor Vicar-Apostolic. Murray is asked to help towards the expenses of the journey. 5 July

1845.

66 Same to same. A renewal of faculties to Murray, ordinary and

extraordinary for six years. 6 July 1845.

67 Same to same. A covering letter for the preceding. Dr Joanne Batista Palma has been appointed Professor of Rome University. 19 July 1845.

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68 Same to same @ August 1845. Concerning Secret Societies and

especially Freemasonry. Prohibition of membership of latter by Catholics (as 31 July to vicars apostolic of England and Scotland). Murray to tell this confidentially to suffragans.

69 Same to same. Re Sr Vincent Cantillon, Presentation Sister, who was

in Cork and Cloyne convents, now in Dublin asking Murray to look into the matter of her dowry paid in Cork but which is needed for

her maintenance. Dr Murphy, Bishop of Cork, wrote about this on

17 June. The matter is referred to Murray: 3 Sept. 1845.

70 Same to same. The Cardinal asks Murray's opinion on the new Education Bill. He refers to two letters Dr Crolly (one dated 20

September) one to Dr Crolly, and one from him, copv enclosed, dated 10 October). 27 Nov. 1845.

71 Same to same. Letter he sent Crolly on 20 September. Copy. See

preceding. 20 Sept. 1845.

72 Printed Roman celebret issued to Fr James Maher, Kildare and

Leighlin: 1 May 1844. Renewed 1 Dec. 1845.

73 Grant of privileged altar of the Sacred Heart in Pro-Cathedral, Dublin.

7 Dec. 1845.

74 Grant of indulgences attached to privileged altar of Sacred Heart in

the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin. 14 Dec. 1845.

75 Page with notes for 1845 in Murray's hand.

End of 1845.

1846

ORDINARY

76 Letter to Murray from-Herbert (? signature illegible) 5 Carlton

Gardens, concerning completion of an arrangement for the endow

ment for the parish priests of Irishtown, Booterstown and Bray. He has instructed his agent in Ireland to pay to the Trustees under

the Charitable Bequests Act the sum of ?20 for P.P. Bray and ?90

each for the P.P.'s of Booterstown and Irishtown. Further re same.

19 Jan. 1846.

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77 Notice of a meeting of the North American Colonial Association of

Ireland SGint by Secretary of same to Murray, (a meeting of share

holders) 5 Mar. 1846.

78 Unsigned note requesting recipient to give attention to an enclosed

document regarding which a public appeal will soon be made to him.

(This may be to Murray: opening words, Most Revd Sir, but no

address) 19 Mar 1846.

79 Mary E. Cogan, Presentation Convent, Cork, to Murray (cf. No. 8

above) thanking him for making the financial arrangements re

quested re George's Hill Convent and her own Cork community. 24 Mar. 1846.

80 Letter from Sr C. Murphy, St Clare's Convent, Harold's Cross,

enclosing their accounts for 1845 (cf. 33 above). 24 Mar. 1846.

81 Jas O'Donohoe to Murray. A long complaint about Mr Bourke of

the Pro-Cathedral who, he alleges, is very "imperious" and scolds

his (O'Donohoe's) father when he comes to attend him; sometimes he does not come and the other priests say that they are not on

duty. O'Donohoe's father is an invalid: address 10 North Cumber

land Street. 27 Mar. 1846.

82 Letter from an official (unsigned) Dublin Castle, to Murray inform

ing him that the Visitors of Maynooth College intend holding the annual visitation of that establishment on 16 April and asking

Murray to find out from the College authorities if that date will be

convenient. 7 Apr. 1846.

53 Fr Monks, P.P., St Audoen's, to Murray. He is dying and wishes to

settle accounts for the building of the new church of St Audoen's. He has collected and expended over ?10,000, ?200 is still owing for the timbers of the roof; this debt is contracted in his own name and

he asks Murray in the event of his death, to promise to see that this sum is paid. 2 May 1846.

84 Kate Duffy, Longford to Murray. As he did not reply to her per

sonally but to Dr Higgins (Ardagh) on the subject of her late letter, she has now asked Dr Higgins to deal with the matter of her just claims against Mrs Ball (Loreto). 4 May 1846.

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85 Mother Frances Ball (Rathfarnham Loreto) to Murray (cf. the

preceding). Miss Duffy was well looked after, spiritually and tem

porally while in Loreto. Her dowry ?1,000 was paid by instalments, the interest on which paid for her clothing and maintenance. Any

clothing she left in Rathfarnham was given to the poor; they have

her watch and can forward the same to her. No pupil benefited by her teaching, except her niece to whom she taught painting gratis. 6 May 1846.

86 Same to same. Mr Porson (?) called this morning and is prepared to

pay ?1000 for Miss Eliza Brown. Mother Ball saw the greenhouse

open and gave directions to have it opened every day. She hopes that the air in Rahan will benefit Murray's health. 6 May 1846.

87 Letter from an M.P. (?) signature illegible, London, to Murray. He was out of town and did not get Murray's letter until now; he

will do his best to further the cause of the petitioners and will

impress upon the legislature the justice of their claims. 15 May 1846.

88 Same to same. He forwarded a copy of the Times with a report of

the presentation of the petitions (cf. preceding). He wished that his

own contribution (to the debate?) had received more publicity,

especially his mention of Murray and the respect in which he is held

in his province. He heard that the Chancellor is inclined to be favour

able to the petition and the disabilities so justly complained of

may be removed at no very distant period. 15 May 1846.

89 Patrick McCormick (in Rome) to Murray. He asks pardon for his past faults and for leaving the diocese abruptly without acquainting

Murray. He went to a Trappist monastery in France, was refused

admission to the Order but remained there as a penitent for six weeks. As he saw no hope of being admitted to a religious order in

France he went to England and a Mr Corr lent him ?10 to go to

Rome. On arrival there he did a 30-day retreat with the Jesuits and then entered the Hermits of Camoldoli near Perugia. He was a postulant there for 14 months and then was told to leave as they had received an unfavourable report on him from Murray. He came

back to Rome, says Nlass at the Gesu but has to live on 2 paulos a

day. He had permission from the Hermits to say Mass, this has now

been withdrawn. Dr Cullen, of the Irish College, the Jesuits and others he mentions are prepared to testify to his conduct while in

Rome and he asks Murray to grant him dimissorials so that he can go on some foreign mission. 28 May 1846.

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90 John Hussey Walsh to Murray. He gives particulars of the age, educa

tion, stage of present studies etc. of his son Walter and states the

references he has from an Abbe in Arras and a professor in Aire. He

renews his application, made when se saw Murray recently, to have

his son admitted in Maynooth in September. 8 June 1846.

91 J. Archbold, 33 Lr Gardiner Street, to Murray. He regrets that

Murray with others, is a party to a Bill in Chancery filed against him, with a view to expelling him from what rightfully belongs to him and

his heirs. The writer, who was at one time, "the first R.C. Sheriff

in Dublin since 1680", writes a long and involved letter concerning the allegations against him, protests re same and asserts the integrity of his character and actions. 8 June 1846.

92 Mother Frances Ball to Murray. She has four well-educated nuns

ready for Malta, also a lay Sister but lacks the money to pay for their

passage. She has written for the lease of Friars' Hill. She has nuns

willing to go to both places. 14 June 1846.

93 Same to same. She regrets that she was in Dalkey when His Grace

called to Rathfarnham. She forwarded ?500 to Dr Ryan of Limerick

and explains re same. She gives news of the different convents which are now all full and mentions arrangements for a chaplain in one.

14 June 1846.

94 Kate Duffy, Longford, to Murray (cf. 84 and 85 above). She ex

plained the unavoidable delay in replying to his letter; she will

give the necessary receipts but not until they are legally due. 20 June 1846.

95 Same to same; attached to preceding. She is leaving Longford for

Tuam and asks to send the ?600 to her c/o Dr MacHale. 21 June 1846.

96 Fr Pope, Pro-Cathedral to Murray. He refutes the allegation that

he refused to take a sick call. He is glad to have care of the Living

Rosary but the funds have unfortunately been expended on other

purposes connected with the church, to the dissatisfaction of many members who have now left the Living Rosary. Re Murray's wish

that he (Fr Pope) resume vestry duties: these are Mr Bourke's res

sponsibility and he is willing to retain them. Fr Pope's health is not

good and to fast daily until noon and until 2 p.m. on Sundays and

holydays would be too much. 23 June 1846.

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97 Copy of a Memorial from Michael Brenan, native of Sligo, to the

Lord Lieutenant, Lord Heytesbury. A resume of his education and

qualifications, requesting to be appointed Professor of Classics in

Queen's College, Galway or in one of the other Colleges soon to be

opened in Ireland. 1846.

98 (On same Paper) Recommendations of Mr Brennan from six dif

ferent persons, both as to his character and his classical attainments.

May to July 1846.

99 Letter from R.CC, Ballymahon, Longford. In the absence of Dr

Higgins, Bishop of Ardagh, a receipt came for the ?600 sent by

Murray for Miss Duffy c/o Dr MacHale. Miss Duffy is now in the

Presentation Convent, Tuam. Receipt enclosed. 10 July 1846.

100 Copy of a letter from Murray to Mr Ford concerning the Ceme

teries Bill (cf. 102 below) as amended in Committee. Murray has no

objections to it. 4 Aug. 1946.

101 Mr Reddington, Dublin Castle, to Murray. Revd. Mr Keating of the

Smithfield Depot has resigned and Murray is requested to name a fit

person in his stead; their Excellencies will then appoint Murray's

appointee to the office. 5 Aug. 1846.

102 Printed. Copy of the Cemeteries Act (cf. 100 above). 7 Aug. 1846.

103 Joseph Michael John Godfrey Hamilton, Annadale Cottage, Dublin, to his Holiness, Pope Pius IX (elected June 1846) praising him and

wishing him a long and great pontificate. He encloses this in a note to Murray, asking Murray to forward it to the Pope. (Very long and

illegible). 30 Aug. 1846.

104 Fr John T. Laphen, Pro-Cathedral staff, to Murray. They (the clergy of the parish) object to having collections made outside the church for the new church of St Lawrence O'Toole. This does not occur in

any other city parish. They also object to collection boxes in the

church for cleaning etc. This is scandalous while the boxes for alms for the sick poor are hidden by the confessionals and when the

priests must go to attend to the wants of starving thousands with

only 12 or 16 shillings. They also object to the asking of anything more than the ususal stipend for the dispensation of marriage banns.

They are sure His Grace will see to these matters. 29 Sep. 1846.

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105 Letter from Thomas Synnott, Secretary of the Indian Relief Fund

requesting Murray's attendance at a meeting of the Trustees of that

body on 7 Oct. 6 Oct. 1846.

106 Myles J. Kelly, Kirkdale, to Murray; re the title to a small freehold

in Ranelagh, vested in Murray by the will of the late Bryan Bolger: he encloses the Deed, with his signature as a consenting party. He

has directed the purchase money, ?100, to be invested with the

other assets of the Testator. 13 Oct. 1846.

07 Fr Laphen, Pro-Cathedral, to Murray (cf. 104 above). In his last

interview with Murray he was told that the collections outside the

church for St Lawrence OToole's would cease; but they were held

as usual for the past two Sundays. 19 Oct. 1846.

108 Letter to Murray from (signature illegible) the Chief Superintendent's Office. He had made enquiries re the matters complained of by Frs

Duignan and McCarthy in their letter to Murray (and which Murray forwarded to him) re education in the Royal Military School. Mea

sures are now being taken to prevent all reasonable fears by the

Catholic clergy in future. 23 Oct. 1846.

L09 Letter to Murray from Fr K. Bagnall, Leamington Priors, Warwick

shire. Following a sermon preached by Fr Smyth of Esker for the

relief of the poor in Ireland ?36 odd has been subscribed. As further sums are arriving he has arranged for a prominent parishioner to send

whatever is in hand by Thursday to Murray. 25 Oct. 1846.

10 George Montgomery, Staffordshire, to Murray. He thanks for all the trouble taken on his behalf and the kind offer of a place in the Irish

College, Rome. He does not relish the thought of returning to a

secular life and fears to give his family hopes that he might again become a Protestant. He feels he should either return to the Jesuits or remain with the Passionists; at present he is very melancholy and cannot excuse his vacillation and unsteadiness, except that the

change from being a Protestant minister ? an Oscott divine ? to the life of a Passionist religious is very great; he asks prayers for himself and for his family, for whom he grieves. 17 Nov. 1846.

Ill Catherine O'Connell; Liverpool, to Murray. Her son John, a minor, is getting married against her wishes. She has not got his baptismal certificate which she needs to "prevent the nuptials"; she asks for

same and supplies details. John was born 5 September 1822 and

was baptised the following Sunday by Fr O'Connell; they were

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then living near Church St; she heard that Fr O'Connell since went to America; she hopes Murray can help her to find the certificate as her son is intent on marrying a very "unworthy woman". 20 Nov. 1846.

112 Sophia McCormick, Loreto, Great George's St to Murray. She is

unhappy in the religious life and took vows only because of threats and reproaches from her father and older brother. She asks to be

dispensed from them; she hopes to go to France and stay with the Srs of Charity until she finds a suitable situation there. 10 Dec. 1846.

113 Sr M. Nurray, Poor Clare Orphanage, Harold's Cross, to Murray. They are anxious because the orphans have not the opportunities wished of receiving the sacraments. Mr Cassidy's quarter expires on 21 December; in any case they do not wish the orphans obliged to go to Confession to Mr Cassidy. They mentioned this to Dean

Meyler when he called, but he seemed to wish things to continue as

before; hence this appeal to Murray. 11 Dec. 1846.

114 Writer of 108 above to Murray. The Governors of the Military Hibernian School acting under the powers of the new Charter, wish to appoint an R.C chaplain. Mr Parsley, the Garrison Chaplain, has been suggested. The salary would be ?50 per year; perhaps that would mean Mr Parsley being obliged to give up his curacy. Murray

is asked to advise and to say when he can be called upon about this matter. 29 Dec. 1846.

115 Fr Taylor, Carlow College, to Murray, recommending two students, one for deaconship, the other for subdeaconship (Mr McCoII and

Mr Murphy). 1846.

116 Lists in Murray's hand, of priests ordained and appointed, all of

St Andrew's, Westland Row. 1846.

117 Reports on the parishes of Saggard and Kilquade, given by the

parish priests when Murray visited them. 1846.

PASTORALS; Dr Murray

118 Lenten Pastoral of Murray. 16 Feb. 1846.

119 Copy of a letter from Murray to Revd Mr Whitty. He thanks him

for sending pictures of his "splendid church", also for his interest

in his Alma Mater. He agrees with Murray re the improvements in

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that establishment, and is grieved that it has been considered im

practicable to carry Mr Pugin's designs into execution. Through

illness, he was unfortunately absent from the meeting at which this

decision was taken by' the Trustees, and thinks that things were

"Miserably bungled". The Board of Works, after Mr Pugin's resigna

tion, got leave from iht Lords of the Treasury to commit the work

to their own architect who has no idea of what a College ought to

be. When his plans are submitted to the Board of Trustees Murray will try to do something; he asks Whitty to find out how much of

Mr Pugin's original designs could be incorporated for ?25,000 or

?26,000. The Board of Works architect would receive his usual

salary for his plan so there would be no difficulty in displacing him. 1 March 1846.

120 Draft of a letter from Murray to a member of the House of Lords

(unnamed, but a present or past Lord Lieutenant of Ireland). He asks

him to support the two petitions enclosed, one from the Roman

Catholics of Ireland, one from the secular clergy of Dublin Diocese, when they come up in the House. They ask for the repeal of the law

which inflicts the penalty of banishment on members of religious Orders who take the religious vows. 29 Apr. 1846.

.21 Draft of a letter by Murray to the Lord Lieutenant's Secretary. He

is deeply grateful to H.E. for the honour bestowed on him through his design to appoint him (Murray) to the Privy Council in Ireland.

But, after serious consideration he must decline as he can serve

both Church and State better as he is than if he were under his new

responsibility. He assures H.E. that he will always cooperate with whatever is for the good of the country. 30 Aug. 1846.

IRISH BISHOPS

22 Dr MacHale, staying at Coffey's Hotel, Dublin, to Murray. He will

take charge of the Bank Order for Miss Duffy (cf. 84, 85 and 94

above) if Murray can it sent to him during the course of the day. 30 June 1846.

123 Same to same. He thanks Murray for sending on the Bank Order

which he shall hand to Miss Duffy and community on his return to Tuam. 1 July 1846.

124 A note on an envelope in Murray's hand (attached to the two pre

ceding) stating that he forwarded the ?600 sent by Mrs Ball for Miss

Kate Duffy c/o Dr MacHale, from whom he received a receipt for

same. 1 July 1846.

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125 Dr MacHale to Murray. He has written to the Bishops of Tuam Province re the Belgian Bourse, the subject of Murray's recent letter to him. 18 Aug. 1846.

SCOTTISH and ENGLISH BISHOPS

126 Dr Carruthers, Vicar Apostolic, Edinburgh, to Murray. A request to ask Murray use his influence with "those in high places" on behalf of Mr Calvert, a C of E. gentleman well known to him and of high character; Mr. Calvert would be a valuable acquisition to any literary institudon. 23 Apr. 1846.

127 Dr Briggs, Vicar Apostolic, York, to Murray. He draws Murray's attention to an extract from the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Army which states (a) that the Catholic soldiers and their children are numerous; the children are obliged to attend the Regi

mental schools, conducted by Protestants, to learn the Protestant catechism and prayers and join in prayers. The Scottish and English Bishops are presenting a Memorial asking for a redress of this state of affairs and they want the Irish Bishops to join in the Memorial and

place their names at the head of the list of signatures, also (b) that a

copy of the Douay Bible and a Catholic Prayer book be given each catholic soldier at Christmas instead of the Bible and book of Com

mon Prayer now given, (c) that Catholic soldiers be marched to their own church on Sundays. He has sent extract from the Army regula tions to each of the Irish Archbishops with a copy of the suggested

Memorial. Dr Briggs has been told by two army officers that many Catholic children lose their faith through being instructed by Pro teststants in the Regimental schools. He adds a copy of the Regula tions in question (extracts relevant to the subject of his letter; also

copy of an advertisement in the Limerick Chronicle for a Protestant

schoolmaster for the 34th Regiment). 3 Nov. 1846.

128 Printed. Dr Griffiths, Vicar Apostolic, London to his clergy. Some

instructions re the Jubilee, also an appeal for alms ( to be made to

their congregations) for the distressed people in Ireland; as the poor in London are also in great need the appeal is also to be made for

them and the collection divided equally between London and Ireland.

29 Dec. 1846.

FRANCE

129 Faded and illegible letter from Patrick Malone/MacKeone (?), P.P.,

Montacher, (France) to Murray. (Cheroz, Yonne Department). This

is practically a repetition of his letter in 1844; (cf. File 32/1, No.

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198 - last entry in that file). He wants to set up a business to sell

vestments, breviaries, missals etc., to the Irish clergy seeing the

inferior and unliturgical altar vestments in use in Ireland. 2 Feb.

1846.

130 Letter from Eliza Fallon, Paris, enclosing ?10 for the starving poor. 16 Apr. 1846.

131 Sr M Agnese to the Bishops of Ireland. Sent from Fouvriere, Lyons. She is Superior of the Jesus-Maria nuns. In accordance with the

wishes of the Bishop of Verdun, they wish to establish a house in

the mission of Agra. To do this English-speakers are needed, so

they wish to have a house in Ireland. 29 Oct. 1846.

32 Secretary General of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Paris, to Murray,

enclosing their annual report for 1845 which they hope he will read.

They attribute the successes they have had to Almighty God and the

French Bishops' encouragement and support. Thanking Murray for his benevolence and asking his prayers for themselves, their

members and the poor they visit. Paris, 16 Sept. 1846.

133 Lady Lucy Foley, Murveille, France, to Murray. She is a widow, aunt of the Duke of Leinster and has instructed Court's Bank, Lon

don, to pay Murray ?100, as per her husband's will, for the distressed

poor. Although in her name it is really from her cousin, the Duke of

Richmond. 30 Dec. 1846.

FOREIGN BISHOPS

134 Dr D. O'Connor (ex-Vicar Apostolic of Madras) to Murray. He knew the soldier Jordan. Mr Moriarty left Madras but he has written to

him (re Jordan?) and will reply either to him or Murray. 14 Apr. 1846.

135 Dr William Clancey (V.A. of British Guiana ? Demerara) to Murray.

Writing from Capel Street he announces his arrival home. The fevers and agues endured during eight months in "that most deleterious climate" gave him heart trouble and rheumatism in his feet. The

passage from Georgetown to England took 56 days; when he is rested he will call on Murray. 18 June 1846.

136 Letter in Latin from Peter Ricardus to Fr James Murphy, Jefferson, Cole County, Missouri, U.S.A.; announcing the death of Pope Gregory XVI; Mass is to be said for the dead pontiff and the faithful asked to

pray for him: Mass and prayers are also to be offered for Pope Pius IX (elected 16 June). 15 July 1846.

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137 Dr Cortin, Vicar-General of Malines, to Murray. He informs Murray of a decree of the King of the Belgians dated 21 November 1843, which will be of interest to young Irishmen wishing to study theol

ogy. This Decree affects bourses formerly enjoyed by the Irish. He

refers to a house bought in Ghent by the Bishop of Tournai in 1644; the buildings of that establishment were sold in 1805 following a

decree by the Minister of Public Instruction stating that the revenues

of that college would be reunited with the bourses for theological studies in the seminary of Tournai, the 1843 Decree stipulating that these bourses are primarily for Irish students, failing them

Belgians. The Decree names the Cardinal-Archbishop (of Malines) and

two other collaters of the bourses. After giving further information he asks Murray to inform the Irish prelates that there is a bourse of

900 francs available for a theological student, first preference to be

given to an Irish seminarist; application must be made before 1 Oc

tober 1846. This letter (in French) adds that the Cardinal-Arch -

bishop, presently in Rome, must receive an application before 15

September 1846. 2 July 1846.

138 Letter, in French, from the Cardinal-Archbishop of Malines to

Murray. He forwards the collation of the bourse, mentioned in 137

above, for Thomas Ryan of the Diocese of Clonfert who was re

commended by Murray. He explains the reason for delay in sending same notice; it is essential thatT. Ryan applies himself to his studies, so that he may derive benefit from the theological course. 6 Oct.

1846.

EDUCATION

139 An application to the Commissioners of National Education by Revd Dr Stewart, Broussham, Antrim for an increase in grants of

?8 per annum as the parents of the children attending the school are poor and unable to pay. 24 May 1846 (Full particulars of the

school are given).

ROMANAGENT

140 Cardinal Acton to Murray. He is glad to inform Murray that the

Vatican is appointing Dr Walsh, who had the majority of the votes

of the Ossory clergy, to the vacancy in that See. Dr Walsh was also

the unanimous choice of the Bishops of the Province and was re

commended by Murray; those who supported the second candidate

(Dr John O'Hanlon) were very active in Rome on his behalf but

the Cardinal is sure that they will accept the Pope's decision and

pay Dr Walsh all due respect. It is reassuring to see how the Leinster

bishops all support Murray in every way. 16 Apr. 1846.

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141 Dr Cullen, Rector, Irish College Rome, to Murray. He forwarded

Murray's letter, which he translated, to Mgr Brunelli and to Cardi

nal Franzoni. Nothing has yet been done about the schools question as the new Pope (Pio Nono) is fully occupied. Re the Colleges, the

modifications suggested by Murray seem very important; some

control over the appointment of professors seems necessary. He

gives an example of what happened in France where panteism was

taught and the church was powerless to interfere, the appointment of professors being solely in government hands. He writes at length on the new Pope, his work, his anxiety to provide work for the

coming winter as the harvest has been bad, his immense charity to

the poor etc. 12 Oct. 1846.

12 Grant of faculties by Pope Gregory XVI to Fr F.J. Nicholson, ODC, dated 14 December 1845; authenticated 15 Apr. 1846 by John Scandella.

TO ROME

143 Copy of the proceedings and decision taken at the meeting of the

Ossory clergy on 15 January 1846, to vote on a successor to Dr

Kinsella, late Bishop of Ossory who died on 12 December 1845. The first choice was Dr Edward Walsh, the second John O'Hanlon, the third Dr Edward Aylward. 15 Jan. 1846.

L44 Draft of a letter from Murray to Propaganda. The worthy Bishop of Ossory, Dr Kinsella, died on 12 December 1845. In accordance

with Canon Law, the clergy of that diocese met on 15 January 1846 and submit the three following names to the Holy See for

appointment as Bishop: Rev. Edward Walsh, Revd John O'Hanlon and Revd Edward Aylward. Murray gives a resume of the qualifica tions and qualities of each, adding that Fr Aylward received only a few votes. After mature consideration Murray recommends Dr

Walsh for the vacancy. (This draft is not in Murray's handwriting) 16 Jan. 1846 (cf. 145 below).

145 Postscript (to a document not in file) in Murray's hand (1845 or

1846) in Italian, describing "a kind of university, in Belfast, called the Royal Institute, similar to the new Colleges." Some professors teach Arianism; some Catholic prelates saw no reason for alarm, since Catholic priests can give religious teaching but the head of the

presbyterians has objected. Notwithstanding the fact that arianism is

propagated the Government continues to subsidise this College. 1845 or 1846.

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FROM ROME

146 Letter, in Italian, from Giovanni Batista Palma, to Murray. Dr Charles O'Connor who has returned to Rome from Dublin, brought him Murray's letter and the gift. (The gift "astuccio di rases" -

razor-case) He thanks Murray and assures him that he is always ready to serve him in any way he can. 8 Jan. 1846.

147 Number of printed pages, headed Articulo II (in Italian), on the election of the bishop of Ossory. They give the Italian translation of 143 and 144 above, also a letter, in French, from Dr Richard

Smith, Vicar-Apostolic in Trinidad,, recommending Dr O'Hanlon

(Dr Walsh received 14 votes, Dr O'Hanlon 13) for the vacancy, Dr O'Hanlon worked in Trinidad from 1858 in the Grand Seminaire and was later appointed Professor of Theology in Maynooth and also of Canon Law. He writes at length on O'Hanlon's suitability as can didate for the vacant bishopric. 25 Jan. 1846.

148 Cardinal Franzoni to Murray. On the new Colleges. He received all the letters sent by Murray and the other Irish prelates on the teaching in the Colleges and the controversy re same. Propaganda is giving careful consideration to this matter and will write in due course.

17 Mar. 1846.

149 Same to same. The Fathers of St Vincent de Paul are well establish

ed in Murray's diocese and under his special protection. They are

in charge of Vicariates in many lands, especially in the East Indies.

Murray is asked to state whether Rev Rudolph Kickhain has all the

qualities for a Vicar Apostolic on these missions and to report also

on Rev T. Macnamara and Rev J. Lynch all Vincentians and reputed to be men of learning virtue and zeal. 11 Apr. 1846.

150 Same to same. As Fr Edward Walsh has been appointed Bishop of

Ossory Cardinal Franzoni is forwarding the necessary briefs and

faculties which he asks Murray to forward. 26 May 1846.

151 Printed (1846) A statement in Italian on the controversy re the

Queen's Colleges in Ireland and the divided opinion of the bishops on

same. The Archbishops of Tuam and Cashel, with sixteen bishops

oppose the system ? reasons given. The Archbishops of Armagh and

Dublin and five other bishops support it. Letters of the Archbishops of Tuam and Dublin to Propaganda are quoted, the opinion of Mgr

Corboli, to whom Propaganda submitted the matter is given and the

document ends with the question: What reply should be given (by

Propaganda) to the Irish prelates on this matter? 1845-6.

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152 Angelo Cucagni, Rome, to Dean Meyler, Westland Row. He received the money sent and changed it (gives amount in Italian and English

money). Further re moneys for "y?ung Daly" and Fr Nicholson;

reports Daly's progress as an artist and refers to various paintings.

Daly is not a* bad fellow but does not practise his religion faithfully. He gives information on Corfu; Dr Nicholson has been appointed

Archbishop of Hieropolis and Coadjutor of Corfu. (In Italian and rather illegible) 30 May 1846.

153 Murray to the Holy Father asking faculties for the clergy of his diocese to celebrate certain feasts of Our Lady and to recite her office on these feasts. On the same paper Cardinal Franzoni an nounces the grant of faculties. 16 Aug. 1846. (Original and copy attached).

154 Cardinal Franzoni to Murray. The Superior General of the Irish Christian Brothers petitioned Propaganda for faculties like those

granted by Pope Benedict XIII to the Brothers of the Christian Schools in France, concerning goods acquired, possessions etc.

Murray is asked to give his considered opinion on the matter. 31

Aug. 1846.

155 Same to same. Certain questions have been submitted by Irish

priests to Propaganda; these are enclosed for Murray's considera

tion; Murray is asked to inform Propaganda after having given thought to the matter, whether he thinks these questions (theo logical?) should be answered now and what is his own opinion re same. When replying he will please return the enclosed documents. 3 Oct. 1846.

156 Same to same. Dr Nicholson, the Coadjutor to the Archbishop of Corfu, has petitioned Pope Pius IX to confer a doctorate in Sacred

Theology on Dean Meyler and Dr Hamilton with the title of Do mestic Prelate to His Holiness. Propaganda accept that both are

worthy of such honours but wish that Murray should give his opinion before the Pope replies to Dr Nicholson. 10 Nov. 1846.

157 Same to same. He received Murray's of 22 September. He praises Murray's prudence and wisdom in not implicating himself in secu

lar affairs, excusing himself on the plea of having many new cares

placed upon him* 16 Nov. 1846.

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158 Printed. In Latin. Encyclical letter of Pope Pius IX, Divina Provi

dentia to all Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops and Bishops. 9 Nov.

1846.

159 Printed. In Latin. Apostolic Letter of Pope Pius IX announcing a

universal Jubilee to implore the help of God. 22 Nov. 1846.

End of File 32/2 1845-1846

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