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Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
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Twenty-four Nuns of Mount Carmel, the oldest order in the United States established shortly after American Independence, departed Port Tobacco, Maryland, on September 10 for Baltimore after over 40 years, citing their decaying wooden convent, large farm, and slaves as reasons.
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The Nuns of Mount Carmel, of this neighborhood, twenty-four in number, took their departure on the 10th inst, for Baltimore; after a residence among us of upwards of forty years. They are the oldest order, and of the oldest standing in the United States, having established themselves here, a few years after the American Independence, and during the troubles on the continent of Europe.—Their old Convent is situated about two miles from this place, and was under a different regulation and discipline from any similar institution in the country. They have entirely secluded from the world, and have many devotions and deportments not in practice in other Nunneries. They are going to Baltimore to rid themselves of the charge of large farm, a number of slaves, and to shelter themselves from the inclemency of weather. Their present Convent being built of wood is now in a state of decay and dilapidation. They are of the order of "Wendicant" Carmelites "of the reform of St. Teresa." The original founder of the institution came from the English Convent at Antwerp, and have died here within the last two or three years.
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Port Tobacco, Md
Event Date
10th Inst
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nuns relocated to baltimore; convent left in decay and dilapidation.
Event Details
The Nuns of Mount Carmel, twenty-four in number, took their departure on the 10th inst for Baltimore after a residence of upwards of forty years. They are the oldest order in the United States, established a few years after American Independence. Their old wooden convent, situated two miles from Port Tobacco, is in decay. They seek to rid themselves of a large farm and slaves, and shelter from inclement weather. They are "Wendicant" Carmelites of the reform of St. Teresa; original founder from English Convent at Antwerp, died here recently.