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<dl><dd>CONTENTS.</dd></dl><p>Translator's Preface i 
Author's Preface xi 
BOOK I. 
FROM THE BIRTH OF THE CARDINAL, IN 1768, TO HIS DEPARTURE FROM FRANCE, IN 1792. 
Birth and Family of Cheverus 1 
His Mother 2 
Traits in Childhood and at School 4 
His first Communion, and Tonsure 5 
Presented to the Bishop of Mans. The Bishop's Interest in him 6 
Made Prior of Torbechet, and Chaplain Extraordinary to Monsieur 7 
Lawsuit in reference to the Income of the Priory 7 
Goes to Paris, and is presented to Monsieur 9 
Enters the College of Louis-le-Grand in Paris 9 
Laxity of the College Discipline 10 
Exemplary Conduct of Cheverus at College 10 
His judicious Choice of College Friends 11 
His Talents, and Distinction at College 14 
Maintains a philosophical Thesis in a public Disputation 16 
Enters the theological Seminary of St. Magloire 17 
His Intimacy with the Abbe' Maccarthy 18 
His ecclesiastical Studies 18 
Disorderly Conduct of the Students at the Sorbonne 19 
His respectful Deportment and Diligence 20 
His Attention to the Graces of Elocution 20 
Liberal Offer of the Superior of St. Sulpice 21 
Is ordained Deacon 21 
Is admitted to Priest's Orders by Dispensation from Rome 22 
Appointed Canon of Mans, and Vicar of Mayenne 22 
His zealous Labors at Mayenne 23 
Refuses to take the Oath to the Constitution 23 
Is ejected from his Vicarage, and silenced 24 
Appointed Curate of Mayenne, and Vicar-General 24 
Forced to leave his Curacy 26 
Goes to Paris, where he remains in Concealment 27 
Embarks for England 29 
BOOK II. 
LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS DURING HIS ABSENCE FROM FRANCE. 
Declines the Offer of Relief from the British Government 30 
Gives Lessons in a Boarding- School. Respect of the Principal 31 
Assists his destitute Countrymen 31 
By the Aid of his Pupils he perfects himself in the English 32 
Preaches his first English Sermon 33 
Opens a Catholic Chapel in London 34 
Leaves the Boarding School 35 
Gives Lessons to the Son of an English Nobleman 35 
Thinks of leaving England 36 
Is invited to take Charge of a College at Cayenne 37 
Wishes to join the Bishop of Dol in the Quiberon Expedition 38 
Receives a Letter from the Abbe' Matignon 39 
Importance of the Boston Station 40 
Determines to go to Boston 41 
Relinquishes his Patrimony 41 
Sails for Boston 43 
Joy of M. Matignon on his Arrival 44 
Appointed Assistant Missionary for New England 45 
Condition of the New England Mission 45 
Prejudices against the Catholic Church 46 
Mr. Thayer 47 
Tender Friendship of MM. Matignon and Cheverui 48 
Their exemplary Life, and apostolical Devotedness 49 
Their Virtue triumphs over Prejudice 60 
A Protestant Minister attempts to convert them 50 
Tribute of a Protestant Journal 51 
The Protestants go to hear M. Cheverus 52 
Winning Character of his Preaching 52 
Gratification of M. Matign on at his Success 53 
Gradual Abatement of Prejudice against the Catholics 53 
His Instructions to the Catholics, and Influence over them 54 
He inspires universal Confidence 55 
Manages the temporal Affairs of many of his Parishioners 57 
Applies himself to the Study of Belles- Lettres 58 
Is offered the Charge of St. Mary's Church in Philadelphia 60 
Visits the State of Maine, and builds a Church at Newcastle 61 
Learns the Language of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy 
Indians 61 
Visits these Tribes 63 
His first Meeting with the Indians 64 
Partakes of a Repast with them 65 
Privations and Labors 65 
Encouragements of his Mission 66 
Amiable Traits of Character in the Indians 67 
Proofs of their Respect and Affection for him 68 
Anecdote. Their Abhorrence of the Execution of Louis XVI. 71 
Zeal of M. Cheverus during the Yellow Fever in Boston 72 
High Respect shown him by the People of Boston 74 
Consulted by Members of the Legislature 76 
Opens a Subscription for building a Catholic Church 77 
The Building begun, and carried on as the Funds are raised 78 
His Family urge him to return to France. His Irresolution 79 
Is persuaded by Bishop Carroll to remain in America 80 
The Church completed, and consecrated by Bishop Carroll 81 
Ceremony of the Consecration. Illumination of the Church 82 
Religious Services in the new Church 83 
He attends two Convicts at Northampton 85 
Rebukes the Females assembled to witness their Execution 87 
Overcomes the Prejudices of the Protestants in Northampton 88 
Correspondence with Madam Seton. Her Conversion 89 
By his Advice she founds a House of the Sisters of Charity 91 
He is appointed Bishop of Boston. His Pain on Promotion 93 
Consecrated by Bishop Carroll in the Cathedral at Baltimore 94 
Preaches at the Consecration of M. Flaget 94 
Ecclesiastical Regulations agreed upon by the Bishops 95 
Simple and modest Life of the new Bishop of Boston 97 
His apostolical Labors. Anecdote of a Sailor 99 
Affection of the Catholics. Baptismal Anecdote 100 
He preaches in Protestant Churches 100 
His Style of Preaching on these Occasions 101 
Examples. Influence of these Discourses 103 
Conferences with Protestant Ministers 106 
Remarkable Conversions 108 
His Charity to the refugee Colonists 111
Character of these Refugees 112 
Consecrates the Cathedral of New York 115 
Letter of Condolence to the Catholic Prelates of Ireland 116 
His Thanksgiving Discourse on the Downfall of Napoleon 118 
Death of Archbishop Carroll .119 
He refuses the Office of Assistant Bishop of Baltimore 120 
His Letter to the Holy See on this Subject 121 
Second Letter, entreating never to be removed from Boston 123 
His Esteem and Affection for the Jesuits 124 
Regard for the Priests of St. Sulpicius 125 
Educates Priests to aid him in his Ministry 126 
Their Affection for him 127 
Establishes a Convent of Ursulines 128 
His kind Treatment of the exiled Trappists 129 
Death of the Abbe Matignon 130 
Funeral Honors. General Regret. Grief of the Bishop 131 
Increased Arduousness of his Duties. His Health impaired 132 
Meditates a Return to France 133 
Recalled to France and appointed Bishop of Montauban 134 
Conflict of Feelings on receiving this Appointment 135 
Refuses the See of Montauban and decides to remain in Boston 136 
Petition of the Protestants of Boston to Louis XVIII. 137 
The King insists, and the Bishop yields 139 
Disposes of all his Property before leaving Boston 140 
Universal Lamentation on his Departure 141 
Address of the Catholics of Boston 142 
Reply of the Bishop. His Farewell Discourse 144 
Departure from Boston 145 
Tribute to his Character by Dr. Channing 146 
He embarks at New York 147 
Gains the Confidence and Esteem of his Fellow-Passengers 147 
His Shipwreck, miraculous Escape, and Arrival in France 149 
BOOK III. 
LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS, FROM HIS RETURN TO FRANCE, IN 1823, TO THE REVOLUTION OF JULY, 1830. 
Proceeds to Auderville, and thence to Cherbourg 151 
Meets an ecclesiastical Conference at Cherbourg 152 
Reception by the Authorities of that City 152 
Preaches there in French 153 
Proceeds to Paris. His Welcome at the Metropolis 153 
Pronounces several Discourses during his Stay 154 
Learns the Death of his Sister 154 
Goes to Mayenne. Honors paid him on his Arrival 155 
Funeral Oration on M. Souge 156 
The Eagerness to attend on his Preaching 156 
His pious Labors at Mayenne 157 
Letter from the Pope urging him to return to Boston 159 
His Reply. The Pope consents to his remaining in France 160 
Preaches in Paris before some of the Nobility 161 
His loyal Sentiments 162 
His Right to Promotion to a French See questioned 163 
His spirited Conduct on this Occasion. Receives his Bulls 163 
Takes Measures for organizing his Seminary 163 
His Arrival in his Diocese. Solemn Entry into Montauban 164 
Ceremony at the Cathedral. His affectionate Address 165 
He organizes his Chapter 167 
Measures for increasing the Solemnity of religions Service 167 
Method taken to instruct his Parishioners in the Catechism 168 
Interchange of Visits with the Archbishop of Toulouse 160 
Visitation of his Diocese 170 
General Affection of Catholics and Protestants towards him 171 
Reconciliation of Differences, — a Mayor and his Curate 171 
His Benevolence on Occasion of an Inundation at Montauban 172 
Charles X. expresses Approbation of his Conduct 174 
His modest Reply to a Letter on this Subject 175 
His zealous Labors during the Jubilee 175 
Penitence of an apostate Priest 176 
Pious Care for the Soldiers of the Garrison 177 
Is appointed Archbishop of Bordeaux 179 
Remonstrances of the Montaubanese and of the Bishop himself 179 
Strong Attachment of his Grand Vicar 181 
Is named a Peer of France. His Aversion to this Dignity 182 
Declines applying for the ancient Palace of the Archbishops 183 
Receives his Bulls in Paris, and sets off for Bordeaux 184 
Passes through Mans where he receives the Pallium 185 
Preaches an extempore Discourse in the Cathedral of Mans 185 
Reception at Bordeaux. Reply to the Address of the Clergy 186 
Addresses to the Authorities of Bordeaux .187 
Rules of Conduct prescribed to himself 188 
Universal Kindness and Benevolence his first Rule 188 
Respect for all the Acts of his Predecessor his second Rule 1 90 
His Humility in View of the late Archbishop's Virtues 191 
Pronounces a Eulogy on this Prelate 192 
Deliberation as to all official Measures his third Rule 193 
Visits the several Parts of his Diocese 193 
Reconciles a Curate with his Parishioners 195 
Establishes a Fund for the Relief of aged and infirm Priests 197 
His own liberal Contribution to the Fund 198 
Regulations in regard to it 199 
Publishes a new Edition of the Ritual 200 
His Interest in his Seminaries 201 
Character of his Instructions to the Students 202 
Cordial Union between the Superiors and himself 202 
Encourages the Schools of Christian Doctrine 203 
His Lessons of Humility to the Pupils 204 
Religious Communities for the Education of young Girls 205 
Society for the Distribution of good Books at Bordeaux 205 
His zealous Efforts in Aid of it 206 
House of Refuge and Mercy ; an especial Object of his Care 207 
Some Account of the Superior of this Establishment 208 
His tender Interest in the Hospitals 209 
His Respect for the Sisters of Charity 210 
Attendance on the Chamber of Peers in Paris 211 
Attention while there to the Concerns of his Diocese 211 
Seventeen Discourses at Conflans 212 
Preaches at the Polytechnic School 212 
Preaches at the Irish Seminary in English 213 
Charity Sermon before the Dauphiness 214 
Complimented by the King on his Success 214 
Frequent Interviews with Charles X. Conversation on Liberty 215 
The King thinks of him for the Cardinalship 216 
Universal Consideration enjoyed by the Archbishop at Paris 216 
Appointed President of the Electoral College of Mayenne 217 
Propriety of his Conduct in this Office 217 
Popular Clamor against the Jesuits 218 
Ordinances against the Jesuits and the lower Seminaries 219 
The Bishops protest. M. Cheverus declines joining with them 219 
His Motives misconstrued. His Meekness under Reproach 220 
The Jesuits more just towards him. His high Regard for them 222 
Sends Missionaries into various Parts of his Diocese 223 
Braves the Severity of Winter to visit his Country Parishes 224 
His Visits of Charity at Bordeaux 225 
His Advice sought at his Palace 227 
Ladies of the Mission 228 
His disinterested Conduct in relation to his Nephew 229 
Agreeable Visit from the Abbe' Maccarthy 229 
Declines the Office of Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs 230 
Is made Counsellor of State, and a Commander of the Order of the Holy Ghost 230 
Letter of M. de Peyronnet announcing this Honor 231 
Political Forebodings of the Archbishop 231 
BOOK IV. 
LIFE OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS, FROM THE REVOLUTION OF JULY, 1830, TO HIS LAST ILLNESS. 
The Archbishop maintains Peace in his Diocese 233 
Deference to his Opinions by the Authorities of Bordeaux 233 
His Influence in Paris and at Court 234 
The Clergy exempted from the Oath of Fidelity by his Means 235 
Declares his Determination to accept no Office in the State 236 
His Independence, and Freedom from ambitious Views 237 
Universal Charity his only political Creed 238 
His Principles of Conduct under different Governments 239 
His Prudence on the Subject of Politics 239 
Advice to his Priests on this Subject 240 
Diminution of his Income after the Revolution of July 241 
Lessens his Expenses, so that he may continue his Charities 241 
His undiminished Hospitality 242 
Regard for those deprived of Rank by the Revolution of July 242 
Friendly Dispositions of the new Government towards him 243 
Concerts Measures for the Promotion of Religion in the Royal College of Bordeaux 243 
Success of these Measures 245 
Teaches the Catechism at the Normal School 246 
Offers his Palace for a Hospital during the Cholera 246 
Refutes the Reports which attributed this Malady to Poison 248 
Suppresses a Sedition at the Poor-house 249 
Also an Insurrection at the Fortress of Ha 249 
His Grand Vicar, the Abbe' de Trelissac, appointed Bishop of Montauban 250 
Consecrates him Bishop, together with two others 252 
Anecdote of the Bishop of Perigueux 253 
Visits the Diocese of Montauban to install the new Bishop 254 
Enthusiastic Reception at Montauban 255 
His Emotion and touching Discourse on this Occasion 256 
Further Expressions of Affection and Admiration for him 257 
Death of his Grand Vicar, M. Carle 257 
Attack of Apoplexy. Alarm of his Friends. His own View of it 258 
Appoints his Nephew Grand Vicar 259 
Second Attack of Apoplexy. His Energies unimpaired 259 
Affecting Account of two Baptisms 260 
His Interest in the Establishment for the young Savoyards 262 
Asylums for the poor Children of Bordeaux 264 
Ceremony of presenting the symbolical Keys of these Asylums 265 
Society of Rich Children the Supporters of Poor Children 266 
The Sisters of the Presentation 267 
Invited to Bordeaux to prepare Teachers for the Asylums 267 
Schools for the Children after leaving the Asylums 268 
Institutions for poor Orphans 268 
Christian Workshops for the Youth of both Sexes 269 
Indignation of the People at an Insult to the Archbishop 270 
Respect in which he is held by the Jews. The Grand Rabbi 271 
The Government again think of making him Cardinal 272 
His Efforts to prevent it 272 
Letter from Louis Philippe to the Pope on this Subject 273 
Favorable Sentiments of the Pope. He accedes to the Request 274 
Letter of Thanks from the King to the Pope 275 
Gratulatory Letter of the Archbishop of Paris to M. Cheverus 276 
His modest Reply 276 
Is proclaimed Cardinal. Congratulations. His Distress 277 
Apostolical Letters of Admission to the Sacred College 278 
The Cardinal's Reply to these Letters 280 
Ceremony of the Reception of the Cardinal's Hat 280 
Solicits of Louis Philippe the Release of M. de Peyronnet 281 
Attentions of the Archbishop of Paris g81 
Sadness of the Cardinal under his new Dignity 282 
Returns to Bordeaux. Magnificent Reception 283 
Seventy-eight Fishermen of his Diocese perish in a Storm 284 
The Cardinal's benevolent Efforts in Behalf of their Families 284 
Generosity of the Royal Family and others 286 
The Cardinal publishes a Diocesan Code 286 
Assists two illustrious Spanish Exiles 288 
Visits the Canton of Saint-Foy in a Season of extreme Heat 289 
His excessive Labors and Fatigues 290 
Unintermitted Labors on his Return to Bordeaux 290 
Sinks under these accumulated Duties 291 
BOOK V. 
CHARACTER AND DEATH OF CARDINAL CHEVERUS. 
Introductory Remarks 292 
Habits of Regularity and Method in the Use of Time 293 
Early Rising. Morning Devotions. Study of the Scriptures. Official Business 294 
Dinner. Hospitality. Frugal Table. His Ease, Grace, and agreeable Conversation as Host 295 
Afternoon Employments. Supper. Evening Devotions 296 
Accessibleness for Business at all Hours 297 
Regular Attendance on all religious Services 297 
Habits of Punctuality 297 
Aversion to Parties and frivolous Amusements 298 
Never walked merely for Pleasure 298 
Declined Invitations to Repasts abroad 299 
Rigid Economy of Time 299 
Change of Employment his sole Relaxation 300 
His Attainments in Learning. Knowledge of Languages 301 
Acquaintance with History; with Controversial Theology 302 
Familiarity with the Scriptures 303 
Fondness for St. Chrysostom 303 
His Knowledge of Classical, French, and English Literature 304 
Estimate of modern Authors. Aversion to publishing 305 
Character of his Mind. Comprehensiveness, Penetration 306 
His Wit, Readiness, Grace, and Courteousness of Address 306 
Fairness, Self- Distrust, and Cautiousness of his Judgment 307 
Qualities of his Heart. Grateful Recollection of Benefits 907 
His Sensibility. His Friendships 308 
His Ingenuousness, Sincerity, and Simplicity 309 
His Humility and Modesty 311 
His Patience under Injuries. Advice to some who insulted him 313 
His Indifference to nnfavorable Judgments 314 
Freedom from Ambition. Aversion to Honors and Dignities 314 
His simple Tastes. Plain and unostentatious Manner of Life 316 
Aversion to Attendance, Ceremony, Pomp, and Distinction 317 
Dignified in his Simplicity 318 
His just Estimate of Wealth. Disinterestedness 320 
His Liberality. Cheerful Submission to pecuniary Losses 321 
His Habits of Mortification and Self-Denial 322 
His Spirit of Condescension, Compliance, and Submission 324 
Charity towards Sinners, and those whom he deemed in Error 326 
Strictness as to Doctrines and Morals. Views of Tolerance 327 
His gentle, equable, and pacific Temper 328 
His Gentleness the Secret of his Influence 329 
His Mildness united with Firmness and Decision 330 
His Humanity to Animals 330 
His Abhorrence of Detraction 331 
Reluctance to think ill of any. Tenderness for others' Feelings 332 
His Attention to the Ease and Happiness of his Guests 333 
Charms of familiar Intercourse with him 333 
Kind and considerate to his Servants 334 
His universal Hospitality 335 
His Compassion and Sympathy for the Afflicted 336 
This the Origin of his closest Intimacies 337 
Self-Reproach for any Troubles in his Diocese Anecdote 337 
His Distress in preaching on Future Punishment 338 
His remarkable Kindness to the Sick 338 
His respectful and delicate Attentions to the Aged 339 
His Kindness and Charity to the Poor 340 
Severe Economy and personal Sacrifices for this Object 341 
Stated Charities. Discrimination in bestowing Alms 341 
Contributes to every public and private philanthropic Design 342 
His humble Estimate of his own Deeds of Benevolence 342 
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<dl><dd>Hamon, M. (André Jean Marie), 1795-1874</dd>
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