Barquilla De La Santa Maria BULLETIN of the Catholic Record Society­ Diocese of Columbus

Barquilla de la Santa Maria BULLETIN of the Catholic Record Society­ Diocese of Columbus

Vol. :XXV, No. 7 July 25: St. James the Greater July, AD. 2000 The Rocky Road to Dublin The Travels of James T. Carroll in Ireland July, 1922 by J. Michael Finn, State Historian Ancient Order of Hibernians (Concluded, from vol. :XXV, No. 6) We resume the Carrolls' story with their arrival described him as, "a fine type of young Irish in ClonmelfromMallow, via auto. farmer whose home was in the neighborhood." Carroll explained that he and his party were Clonmel was then occupied by the anti-Treaty attempting to get to Dublin and they would republican forces. It was also the headquarters appreciate the use of one of the many autos taken city for the republicans (whether Carroll was from the Citizens of Clonmel. After much aware ofthis is uncertain). negotiation and discussion the Commandant agreed to the request, but, he would only agree to The group stayed at the Ormond Hotel in transport them as far as Thurles in County Clonmel. While they were looking around the Tipperary. The Commandant then provided tea city, they noticed a Pierce-Arrow limousine drive for Carroll and a lively political discussion into the former army barracks, now occupied by ensued with the Commandant and some of his the republicans. The crowd in town told them men. that Eamonn DeValera was in the limousine. Carroll was still determined to get his group to Carroll, obviously feeling comfortable at that Dublin. Against the advice of his wife, Carroll point, told the Commandant that he would now decided to go to the barracks and seek the help of like to meet with Mr. DeValera. Carroll the republicans. explained, "As I had worked untiringly for his reception in Columbus and had made myself sick Carroll approached the armed guards at the selling Irish bonds to enable him to carry on the barracks entrance and demanded to speak with fight. "3 The officer denied that DeValera was the commandant. Carroll presented credentials, there, even though everyone in town had "with red seals and green seals" from the reported seeing him (DeValera was very tall and governor and officials ofthe United States (what thin and even in a coat and hat would be easy to exactly these credentials were or who issued identify). It is unknown whether DeValera was them is not known). He was admitted to the there but, since Clonmel was the headquarters of compound and escorted to Commandant the republicans and given the limousine, it could Lonergan of the Irish Republican Army. Carroll be considered highly likely that he was there.

49 Carroll left without meeting DeValera but with Griffith was the founder of the Sinn Fein party. the car and driver he had been promised. He was also one of the lead negotiators, along with Michael Collins, of the Anglo-Irish Treaty The group left for Thurles. The road to Thurles that established the Irish Free State. At the time was blocked several times by felled trees and the of Carroll's visit, Griffith was the President of the group was again stopped at a republican Irish Free State, although Carroll referred to him roadblock. Their permit was thoroughly as the Premier. Only 18 days after meeting with checked and they were allowed to continue. The Carroll, Griffith would die of a cerebral 25-mile trip took over three hours to complete, hemorrhage. The following description of their but, Carroll wrote, "We enjoyed every minute of meeting is in Carroll's own words: the drive and the excitement." They arrived in Thurles just in time to catch the train for Dublin. "From Glasnevin we drove to the Royal College of Science on the east side of Dublin to meet with "Dear Old Dublin" the Premier of the Provisional Government -­ Arthur Griffith. Busy with many conferences on Carroll reported that, "Dublin, despite the wreck account of the revolution led by DeValera and ruin of the 1916 effort of the Gallant Patrick against the will of the people of Ireland, he Pearse and his followers, is one ofthe largest and stepped out in the large hall and greeted us finest cities in Ireland." The group left the train kindly. He was all we had pictured -- with and picked up a car and chauffeur for a motor piercing eyes, his broad shoulders and his square tour ofthe city. Their chauffeur told them that he jaw, he looked determined to carry out the will of had played an important part in the fight of the people as expressed by the majority vote in Michael Collins against the Black and Tans (a the Dail and later confirmed by a vote of the paramilitary force introduced into Ireland by the people. Griffith, never given to oratory, the British and infamous for their acts of brutality). quiet, silent, strong man, who welded together Carroll visited the Four Courts building that had the Irish people in the Sinn Fein organization, been occupied by the republican anti-Treaty assured us that the fighting would be over in a forces. Carroll praised Michael Collins for few months and Ireland would begin its career of applying the "force of government" to dislodge prosperity as one of the intellectual and the occupiers. Unfortunately, a large part of the commercial nations of the world. He regretted building and many important historical that he was busy and urged us to call on documents were destroyed in the process. (Michael) Collins at the Army Headquarters."

The group visited many of the tourist sites of Although Griffith suggested that Carroll meet Dublin including Trinity College, the Museum of with Michael Collins, there is no mention in Science and Art, and Dublin Castle. They spent Carroll's articles that such a meeting took place. time in Glasnevin Cemetery visiting the graves of several noted persons from Irish history. Carroll St. Enda's College was particularly moved by his visit to the grave of Irish politician and Catholic emancipator Daniel Following their visit with Arthur Griffith, the O'Connell (1775-1847). Carroll party visited St. Enda's College, located outside of Dublin at Rathfranham. St. Enda's, an "The Great Silent Man" all boys college, was founded by Patrick H. Pearse in 1908 to foster bilingual Irish education. While in Dublin, Carroll met with Arthur Griffith. Pearse also started an all girls school, St. Ita's, 50 but financial problems forced it to close. Enda's) is one of the monuments to two of Ireland's noble patriots that should be Patrick Pearse was the commander-in-chief of perpetuated." Carroll referred to his visit with the republican forces during the 1916 Easter Margaret Pearse as, "One of the happy events of Rebellion. Following their surrender, Pearse and ourtour." the other leaders were executed by the British. Pearse's brother, Willie, who had only a minor The Tour Continues part in the rebellion, was also executed, largely because he was Pearse's brother. The executions The tourists from Columbus then traveled to created wide-spread support for the republican Glendalough, "one of the most beautiful valleys movement that had not existed during the actual in Ireland." Again visiting the standard tourist rebellion. The death of the Pearse brothers left sites in the area, the group visited the Seven their mother, Margaret Pearse, to run the school. Churches of Glendalough and they visited several round towers in the area. Each member Margaret Pearse met with the Carroll party and of the group sat on a stone called "St Kevin's received them cordially. Mrs. Pearse was a Chair." According to Carroll each made a wish, De Valera supporter in his anti-Treaty efforts, "that the life and sanctity of Saint Kevin would although she was widely respected by both sides soon reach the hearts of the mischief makers in in the conflict because of the contributions of her Ireland." sons. She personally conducted a tour of the school. During the tour she showed the group The group left Ireland apparently on July 26, Patrick's last letter to her, written in Kilmainham 1922 for further travels in Europe. Before Jail the day before his execution. They also leaving James T. Carroll wrote the series of four toured the small chapel in the school, where articles describing the group's travels and Carroll suggested that the group kneel and say adventures. He concluded his writings on the five Our Fathers for the repose of the souls of following optimistic note: Patrick and Willie. Mrs. Pearsewas visibly moved. She said that no one had ever suggested "Despite the trials and ugly stories coming from that before as a tear trickled down her cheek. Ireland, despite the hundreds of ruins, Ireland After the tour she consented to ride back to presents today a picture ofliving faith, bright and Dublin with the group. glowing as any in her Christian history. The voice of her Bishops and priests will be heard by The next day, Mrs. Pearse came to the her sons and daughters to make her hills and Shelbourne Hotel, where the Carroll party was valleys resound with gladdening chimes of staying. The group had already left for myriad bells, the calling voices of prayer and Glendalough, but she left them a note explaining praise." that an Irish-American group (unnamed by Carroll) had raised a sum ofmoney and agreed to Conclusion free the school from all debt. The funds were diverted or tied up in some way. Mrs. Pearse James T. Carroll's articles provide an interesting requested Carroll's help in releasing the funds . and informative window on conditions in Ireland Carroll writes as follows : "We assured her, in July 1922. The confusion created by the civil though weary of drives, begging, that we would war is apparent in his discussions with farmers, do our utmost to help her continue the school and republicans, business people and historical relieve her of financial annoyances. It (St. figures of the time. Although the radical 51 republicans were determined to overthrow the Parish Captain Amount Free State government, they did not succeed. In May 1923 the civil war ended. Cathedral W. J. Dolan $2,640 Sacred Heart Joseph L. Houston 2,438 Ireland paid a terrible price for the war. Arthur St. Dominic's J. S. Sullivan 2,355 Griffith died on August 12, 1922 of a cerebral St. Francis L.A. Doyle 2,195 hemorrhage. Ten days later, Michael Collins was St. Patrick's John Cook 2,160 killed in ambush by the Irish Republican Army. Holy Family P. J. Finneran 2,010 The republicans lost many good people as well, St. Peter's P. J. Grogan 1,270 including Harry Boland and Erskine Childers. Holy Rosary James Brady 590 Eamonn DeValera survived and in 1927 came St. John's Thomas Mulligan 385 back into the Irish Free State government under Ancient Order ofHibernians 500 the banner of his own political party, Fianna Fail St. Aloysius J. J. Hally 395 (Soldiers ofDestiny). St. Ladislaus J.C. Finneran 320 Holy Cross M. J. Faistl 220 James T. Carroll was not on the side of the anti­ St. Leo's Edward Morris 125 Treaty republicans, although he had often Miscellaneous Miss Carr 305 supported republican causes and Total Contributions $18,408 demonstrations. Therein lies the crux of the confusion for Irish-Americans in 1922. Carroll SOURCES thought highly of Patrick Pearse, a radical republican of 1916, but thought considerably less -- Carroll, James T. , "A Ten Day Journey in of the radical republicans of 1922. In reality, Ireland"; "Impressions and Incidents of Tour Michael Collins, often portrayed as a traitor to and Stay in Southern Ireland"; "Dear Old the republican cause, never abandoned his Dublin"; and "St. Edna's College", published in republican ideals. He was smuggling guns to the the Catholic Columbian newspaper, October Irish Republican Army in the north of Ireland 1922. while arresting them in the south. It made for -- "News and Notes", The Catholic confusing times for everyone on both sides ofthe Columbian, June 30, 1922, also Catholic Atlantic. This confusion over the issues of the Columbian articles dated June 25, 1920 and civil war also divided Irish-America. January 21, 1921 . -- Costello, Francis J. , Endurinq the Most, The These articles also reveal James T. Carroll as Life and Death of Terence MacSwiney; Dingle straighforward and bold with a firm grip on his [Ireland]: Brandon Book Publishers, 1995 views and his Catholic faith. He continues to be -- Coogan, Tim Pat, The Man Who Made one of the most interesting characters in Ireland, The Life and Death ofMichael Columbus Irish history. Collins; Niwot [Colorado]: Roberts Reinhart Publishers, 1992 NOTES -- Coogan, Tim Pat, Eamonn De Valera, The 3. The drive Mr. Carroll referred to was a sale of Man Who Was Ireland; New York: Harper Irish Republic bonds that were issued in 1920 to Collins Publishers, 1993 aid in the establishment of the Irish Republic. -- For Carroll and his career, see Bulletin of The Catholic Columbian on June 25, 1920 the Catholic Record Society -- Diocese of reported the results of the sale to date for each Columbus, Vol. XXIV, Nos. 1and2 (Jan., parish as follows: Feb., 1999) 52 Abstracts from the honorary decorations of a medal. The Catholic Telegraph Every two months a Bulletin will be transmitted to the (Continued, from Vol. :XXV, No. 5) parents and guardians, reporting the conduct , proficiency and health oftheir daughters and wants. November 15, 1849 During the hours of recreation, the pupils are always Subscriptions: Andrew McKenzie Gambier· under the mild and efficient care of one, or more, of the Mich. Boyle, Mt. Vernon; Samuel Durbin, ' Ladies. Amity, Democracy co., 0 .; R. Gallagher, Chris. The Catholic Religion is the only one professed by the Gallagher, Temperanceville, O.; James Tracy, Ladies of the Institution, but there shall be no interference Sheffield, Meigs co.; R. J. Lilly, Lancaster, O.; with the religious principles of the pupils who profess a Mary B. Reed, Bell Air, Belmont co., O.; J. B. different creed, nor shall a scholar be allowed at any time Tomlinson, Prairie du Long, Monroe co. to conform to the Catholic Religion, without a written, or [state?]. verbal permission of her parents. Uniformity, however, requires that all the boarders should assist at Divine YOUNG LADIE'S LITERARY INSTI­ Worship as performed in the Institution. The system of TUTE. instruction, commencing with the elements of an English And Boarding School of the Sisters ofNotre Dame. and French education, will embrace Orthography, CHILLICOTHE, OHIO Reading, Gram.mar, Writing of various styles, This Institute, forming a branch of the Composition, Arithmetic, Algebra, Book keeping, by single and double entry, History, sacred and profane, one organized in Cincinnati, is under the ancient and modem, Chronology, Geography, the use of superintendence of a Society of Ladies who have been the Globes, and the projection of Maps, Astronomy, engaged in Europe in the instruction of youth. They trust Mythology, Botany, Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. that education and experience will be found to have The French being generally spoken by the Ladies, the qualified them for the duties they have assumed. In all course of instruction in that tongue shall be thorough and institutions of this kind, the moral advancement of the entire, affording in familiar conversation, as well as in pupils should be considered equally important with the recitation, during which special attention shall be devoted development of their intellectual powers, the heart must to purity of accent and idiom, ample facilities for a perfect be educated as well as the mind, and adorned with those acquisition ofthat language. qualities which will beautify the manners and impart Plain sewing, embroidery on lace and muslin bead virtue made attractive and amiable. This shall be an ' ' chenille, shell, hair, pearl and wax work, tapestry, &c.-- especial object with the Principals ofthe Institute. Drawing in Crayon, Indian Ink, and Black Lead, Painting The location of the Academy is one of the most in Oriental Style, in water and body colors, miniature advantageous that could have been selected; the pleasure painting -- Music, vocal and instrumental, Harp, Piano grounds are sufficiently extensive, offering a delightful and Guitar-- in a word, all the branches usually taught in resort during the hours of recreation. Special attention the best schools for Young Ladies, shall be objects of will be given to the physical welfare of the pupils. The attention and study in the Institute. The scholars will not diet will be abundant and wholesome. The most minute be permitted to receive any newspapers, not to retain any attention shall be paid to the neatness, health and comfort books excepting those used in the school, and books of of the pupils, and in case of sickness they shall experience devotion. A library of instructive and interesting works the most affectionate and constant attention. Every will be provided by the Academy, for the use of which a proper incentive to inspire a laudable emulation and to small sum will be paid by each scholar on entering. develop talent shall be employed. At the end of every two All letters sent and received, except the correspondence months, the young lady most distinguished for god ofparents , will be subject to the inspection of the Principal conduct and assiduity in her studies shall be rewarded by of the Academy. 53 The young ladies may receive visits on Thursday St. John the Evangelist Church, afternoon from their parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, Zanesville: Baptisms, 1828-1842 aunts, and such others as are actually authorized by the (Continued, from Vol. XXV, No. 5) parents. The first Thursday of every month, they will be permitted to visit their parents. Those whose parents 1838, continued reside at a distance can obtain leave of temporary absence, Same day [March 26] John, son of Michael whenever visited by them, but not oftener than once a Campbell and Helen [page torn]; spons. John month. In all cases, the pupils must have returned before and Bridget Shannon. dark. For the uniform which is strictly required to be worn on Sundays only, the parents will inquire at the same day Joseph, son of Kundig Boyle and Institute. Elizabeth O'Donnel; spons. John McManimy Each pupil must be provided with a knife, fork, spoon, and Teresa Bech[page torn]. goblet, four napkins, four towels, six changes, two pair of sheets, two pillow cases, a mosquito bar, eight pair of same day James, son of William Barry and stockings, and the rest of clothing in proportion, a sun Margaret Barry; spons. Jerry Murphy and bonnet, a green veil, combs, comb and work box, brushes, Bridget Mallony. C. P. Montgomery &c. Bed and bedding, except sheets, will be furnished by the page 18 Institute, if required, at $5 per session. ----- Jerry, son of ... Wa ... and Mary Barren; The bedding, when supplied by the Parents, must consist spons. Thomas Ward. C. P. Montgomery, of a straw and a moss mattress, of about six by two and a O.S.D. [This is the reverse of the broken half feet, two pillows, two double blankets and a quilt, or page.] counterpane. No advance will bemade by the Institute for the clothing April 1 Mary Ann, daughter of Anthony and other expenses of the pupils, if no sum to meet such Everest and Catherine Gether; spons. Francis expenses be deposited by the parents. This regulation is Rink and Elizabeth Grether. considered indispensable and will in all cases be strictly adhered to. No boarder, or day scholar, will be received same day Alfred, son of Elijah McHenry and for a shorter time than half a session. Susan Keigan; spons. Ann Hasket. CPM The scholastic year consists of one session, which commences on the first Monday in September, and ends April 7 Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of John about the latter part of July, at which time a solemn Linsey and Rachael; spons. Joseph Jeffries and distribution of premiums takes place, followed by an Ann B. Cassilly. CPM exhibition of specimens of writing, drawing, plain and fancy needlework &c. April 8 Rachael, convert, wife of John Linsey; [A list of charges follows, including entrance fee $6, spons. Ann Bridget Cassilly. board and tuition, $100 per session, washing $18, mending if done at the Institute $2, physicians' fee $5 , same day Mary Wiley, convert; spons. Ann vacation time spent at the institute $15, day school Ward. CPM (elementary) $5 per quarter, extra charges for music and painting, etc.] April 18 Julie Ann, daughter of Martin Letters to be addressed post paid, to Donaghou and Helen Flin; spons. Andrew The Lady Superior of the Institute Walker. CPM (To be continued)

54 April 25 George Robert, son of Hugh Fanning June [page torn] Francis, son of Matthew and Helen Potter; spons. James Taggart and Coyel and Ann Masterson; spons. John Tool Christiana O'Neil. Fr. A. J. Wilson and Margaret Collins. AJW

April 26 James Peter, son of Arthur Taggart June [page torn] Bernard, son of Thomas and Margaret Cornyn; spons. Cornelius Cradoc and Helen Larenas[?]; spons. John Crossen and Catherine Scallen. Cunnigham and Helen Scott. AJW same day Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Arthur June [page torn] Rose, daughter of William Taggart and Margaret Cornyn; spons. John Christy and Helen Clinton; spons. Michael McDermot and Mary Ann Cornyn. McMurphy and Catherine Coakly. same day Martin, son of John Shearlock and same day Mary, daughter of Thomas Mary Ann McDonnald; spons. Martin Kennedy McCormick and Catherine McCouch; spons. and Elizabeth Kennedy. John Lally and Mary Walsh. same day John, son of Thomas Callahan and same day Denis, son of Michael Murphy and Mary Lee; spons. Bernard Waters and Mary Catherine Coakly; spons. John Kennedy and Ann McDonnald. AJW Catherine McCouch. AJW

May 24 Peter, son of William Koose and June [torn] Catherine, daughter of Edward Mariann Shergle; spons. Remigius Kesinger Kennedy and Mary Shanader[?]; spons. and Odelhita Koose. Thomas Bane [or Barie?] and Gertrude. AJW same day Paul, son of William Koose and June [torn] James, son of Christopher Mariann Shergle; spons. Christian Saver and Mulvaney and Helen Mullen; spons. N. Elizabeth Role. AJW [ nomen?] and Ann Musselman. AJW

June 4 Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph Rush June [torn] Edward, son of Edward Farrel and and Barbara Weaver; spons. Paul Huffman and Margaret Downy; spons. Peter Cassilly and Anna Maria Huff AJW Mary Mullen. AJW

May 31 Francis, son of Charles Dolan and June [torn] Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Catherine Crow; pons. Thomas and Julia Irony Martin and Bridget McMahon [corrected to [Ivory]. AJW Thomas McMahon and Bridget Martin]; spons. John Grader and Mary Ann Houch. same day Richard, son of John Serie and Eva Bishop; spons. James Mulrine and Mary same day Clara Elizabeth, daughter of James Mulrine. AJW Debolt and Mary Ann Keltz[?]; spons. John Miller and Clara Elizabeth Beusheurts. June [page torn] Jonathan Edward, son of John Rauken and Mary Walker; spons. page 19 Cornelius McCarthy and Sarah Walker. AJW June 29 John, son of Michael Till and Barbara Simmo(?); spons. Norbert Stailey and Anastasia Heyde.

55 same day Genevieve [Jenevivam, perhaps for Aug. 8 Peter, son of Peter Pasti and Barbara Jenny], daughter of Joseph Ruder and Saik; spons. Martin Powel and Maria Etafocet. Anastasia Hane(?); spons. Fidelis Hinbert and AJW Gertrude Fisher. AJW Aug. 17 Mary, daughter of Patrick Handling July 1 Samuel Joseph, son of Philip Rust and and Mary Lorin; spons. Edward Kinsley and Ann Fauch; spons. Thomas Kelly and Ann Honor Hendeyet(?). AJW Rogers. Aug. 19 I conditionally baptised Agnes, adult, same day Barbara, daughter of George Craps daughter of William and Catherine Thomas. and Elizabeth Miller; spons. John Herren and Spons. Ann B. Cassilly. Barbara Shrem. AJW same day Paul, son of John Peter Bertier and July 8 Mary, daughter of John McDonnald and Agnes Thomas; spons. Daniel Durbin and Jane Greer; spons. John and Margaret Mulrine. Mary Herrell.

same day Lucy Milissa, daughter of William same day Mary, daughter of John Peter Bertier Bennet and Mary Fitzsimmons; spons. Peter and Agnes Thomas; spons. John Cassilly and Feilty and Jane Sherman. AJW Cecilia Roberts.

July 27 Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John same day Mary Frances, daughter of Eli Mullen and Martha Ann Browining; spons. Skeers and Mary Ann Dugan; spons. Mary John Mullen and Elizabeth Ax. AJW McCalister. AJW

July 29 James, son of Philip Kesler and Aug. 26 Charlotte Cecilia, daughter of Robert Christina Fetzer; spons. Conrad Berkley and Kashley and Mary ... son; spons. John and Ann Regina Kesler. B. Cassilly. AJW

same day Joseph Henry William, son of Aug. 31 Ann Mary, daughter of Paul Smith Christian Sawers[?] and Mary Ann Tutei[?]; and Jane Cushing; spons. Francis Wolensnider spons. Henry Deppeir and Eva Ernst. AJW and Mary Letzenberge.

Aug. 5 Michael John, son of Thomas Bowlen same day Mary Ann, daughter of Sebastian and Ann Cox; spons. James O'Donneld and Werley [Wehrle] and Mary Wolensinder [sic]; Bridget Purcell. AJW spons. Michael Meret [Morath] and Emily Koose. [Newark names] (To be continued)

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