The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-03-01
Pt'isnce, good X ,tha'inr and Bapiislz too,
Upon my life P~truchio mean. bat well.
Though he he blunt, know him passing wise,
Though he be merry, yet wi hal he's honest.


Communications, for week past, have been pouring
in upon us from all quarters, asking, begging, entreat
ing" Where's your interview with Maria Monk l''
Have yon seen the little baggager' "Do you be
lieve her story ~ do give account of YOU
conversation with herr" "Don't let Theodore Dwight
Jr. beat you with the ladies ~
We proceed at to the story-for the idea tina
we should be surpassed by MIR. Theodore Dwight with
the ladies, shall never be permitted TO become current
in the world. Well then, on one day the other week
embarked board Dry Dock stage, in company with
gentleman and believer OF course, Il stood out and
was heather and an unbeliever. On reaching a GER
tain house half way the Dry Dock, dismounted and
was shown into room where was introduced first to
one very pretty girl-hen to another-and then to a
third the pretesr of the lot. Mademoselle herself had
not yet arrived bat say did miss her mate
rally in the company then found myself.
At last Maria was announced. She approached
She urrayed in straw bonnet of the fashion
of 1884 and large cloak of modern construction
Maria laid aside her cloak took off her bonnet, and
shook her rngles to side like any other pretty GIRL
showing fine Madonna face, with very pretty hall
Grecian half Roman nose, and pair of very wicked
eyes. which satisfied me that the subugation of
Father Phean was not more trouble to her than the
conquerng of Italy by Napoleon then introduced
TO Maria. How do you do 7" said L. and shook hands
with her. She then took her by the chimney
ner, and on her left, and the Of the company
spread around like half moon.
On sitting down we were silent for time. At last
the spirit moved, and several questions put to
Maria. Her countenance lighted up-she began talk
ng-she answered every question about the locality of
the Nunnery with great readiness. "Give a bit of
paper" said she, and pencil-Pl draw you plan"
She did so in twinkling. "Here is the Hotel Dieu-
here the Congregational Nunnery- the Church.
here the passage-theres another the river.
Thus she with great volubility and apparent
simplicity, just young girl would tell any sight she
had seen, any wonder she had been present at from
Hannington's Diorama up TO Peale's Museum. l did
not myself ask any questions Of Mara for know very
we'll that you get the truth out of any
by putting questions to her. They always their
guard, and will battle philosophers to nonsense.
Maria however, very plausible, and tells straight
story. If her book is all invention she has wonder
full Imagination. l do not think, however, that ] am
more of believer than ever. don't know rhat to
think about IL. She may, and she may not, tell the
ruh-the whole truth. 1t may be embellished by
Mr. Dwight. Bat l hardly believe that the afro
cities she relates of the priests credible. Men
will not commit vainy than is necessary gra-
tfy their passions. That the Romish priesthood in
other countries and other times have committed crimes
all history testifes-so do the priesthood of every
religion. But it would be wrong charge these crimes
religion in either As the matter stands,
positive in the opinion that it is incumbent the
Catholic Clergy of Montreal, to out and show
their Innocence TO the world. 1t easily be ascer
tanned by the British authorities in Canada if the Sc
passages Between these buildings do really exist.
That is great point to be asccrained.
In this interview Maria told me-a ain writing an
other book half through with it," This book
relates mightier matters than the recent Publication
She is writing it herself but doubt her capacity to do
so-and woud recommend her 10 employ again Mr..
Dwight, and give him another $780, He do bet
ter business at that than any other species of literary
labor. If were not so busy with the Herald, would
cut out Mr. Dwight and do it for $l59-calculaiing
Maria's pretty smiles at $50 in advance.
1 have not yet seen the young Father Phean, Maria,
young boy, but | understand he has a very iHe fat
Humping Irish face.
Before close have one other idea to get off my
mind-a piece of advice to Maria herself. "Gentls
maiden--no that's wrong-Gentle fair one-You ough
to get married The Rev. Mr. Hoyt won't do all. The
Rev. Ogen Bachelorhas been hunting you out and
want to carry you Off He won't do ether-he asso
ciacs too much with the greasy nfdes. will adver
tise for husband for you gratis. Meantime make ha,
while the sun shines. Many people believe your book
Don't make more aidavits about its truth for fear
would break the charm. Rest where you Twelve
thousand copies are sold-and twenty thousand wil
.eIl beC,re the nuhc are satisfied Conaider me van