The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-07-22
Death OF the Archbishop Of Paris.


On Sunday evening the Prelate, accompanied
By two OF his yicar-generals, proceeded By The
Rue St Antoine 10 the Place de Ia Bastille, where
the combat still continued. The welcome which
he had received from Gen. Cavsimac vas but
prelude 10 what he met with in the places neal
the scene of the combat His resolution was
praised; he was surrounded by citizens, soldiers,
and women, who fell on their knees, and were
unanimous in calling down blessings ON the head
of the envoy Of God, and imploring his benedlc-
ton. Some among them, more prudent than the
rest, represented TO him the danger, perhaps use
less, which he would incur. His reply was, ''lt
is nv duty TO offer up my life" and he was heard
frequently to repeat 70 himself, Bonus amen pas
Tor dat rifant sudla pro 0Uibus SINS.
On his route he entered several OF the dmba-
ldnces, giving his blessing and dissolution to the
wounded On reaching the scene of combat,
which was going on with great severity, he asked
the colonel who was in command whether II was
not possible 10 stop his fire tor a few moments
He hoped by such plan that OF The insurgents
would also be suspended, and that during this
temporary truce be might make himself known
and coms. to O Farley with them The colonel,
admiring the feeling OF the Archbishop, yielded
20 his REQUEST arid the anticipations of the Prelate
were realized, 70. the firing ceased simultaneously
on both sides. The insurgents mounted on the
Top Of their barfcade, and held The ouit-ends oil
their muskets IN the air
The Archbishop and his two vicar-generals, NJ.
Jscguement and NJ Ravinet, advanced toward the
bafncade. One man alone, dressed ID blouse,
prsretled him, carrying branch Of tree in his
hand ms mark CT Cancellation. The insurgents,
on theis part, descended from their barrieade,
some of them appearing pacifically Inclined, and
Others with menace in their features and IN their
language BY a zeal which can readily be under
stood. the coubeuants ON the side OF order could
not reconcile il 10 themselves TO see the Arch
bishop thus exposed 10 the rage OF men who had
on that very day raurdered some psrsens . =. :
been sent 10 pafIsy win them- lhey, therefore,
neglected the request OF the freiate, and IA
ya1ced and were thus face 10 face with their enc
mics. Reproacfa,s and threats Were e5changed,
and personal struggles took place, the disastrous
consequences of which the ecclesiasilc sought 10
prevent in the narae of religion, anil OF the Ponti
who came there 20 stop the cffusion OF blood, TO
save those who had taken up arms, and Their wives
and children.
DELAYED The accomplishment of the holy mission,
a musket was fired, hut il is not known on wnlcn
side, or whether il was by accident or intention.
ally In an instant a cry OF "tfeasonl tseasohi
arose on all sides. The comoa1ants retired, and
the firing become more severe Than ever. Inc
worthy Archbishop was thus placed between twj
fires: he showed no alarm; he never thought Of
| escaping to the right or left He advanced To-
ward the baTicade; and still accompanied oy his
vicars-general, ne mounted II and reached he
summit. He WIS thus in view OF both PARTIES
The balls whistled round him, but at this time ap
| peared TO respect him. One OF his attendants hae
/ three balls through his hat.
| The mediator showed himself, and what voice
could be more eloquent han this heroic apParf
ton? What thanks ought TO fall on the heart
The pontiH thus offering and giving his blood ana
his life for the people entrusted TO his carei VIVA
glory also both fc him and for the faith which IN
spires id But This sacrifice was TO be completed
i He came down from the cavalry, where death has
j spared him, and had scarcely descended afev
i steps, when he.iel, pierced IN the IONS BY bal
u which appearedto have come from a window a
d the side. A faithful servant, who followed hin
unknown " hisnnssfef, endeavored TO catch mn
4 IN HE arns but was himself wounded in the side
Let as, however, render justice 10 every one; IN
insurgents ran to. his assntance, and carried hr
to the Hospital of the Quimp vingts, and placed
It,uard over him. They procured the signatures 9
il present to attest that he wss not shot oy IN
!. persons 70 whom he bad first spoken, and the
! appeared very anxieas TO hasethis point clear
! stated
III The news Of lie event soon spsead through u
|. Fauboa5g, and produced ~ eztr.ordlpay sens.
tion In an hour aftsrward tie firing ceased not
recomaence. The Christian cahnness and ser
|, nifty which indaesd and sustained The conduct
Z he Archbishop never LEFT him. TN his vicarse