Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-08-12

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on that verv day murdered some persons who had
been sent TO parey with them. They, therefore.
neglected the request of the prelate and advanced
and were thus face to face with their enemIes.-
Roproaches and III hreais were exchanged. ana per-
sonal struggles took place, the disastrous copse
ouences of which the ecclesastIcs sought 10 pre-
vent in the name Of religion, and of the Pontff
who came there 10 stop the efRusion of blood, to
save those who had taken up arms, and their wives
aud children.
During these alterations, which for some time
DELAYED the accomplishment Of the holy mission,
musket was fred, bnt ii is not known on which
side or whelhor it by accident or Intentional
w. In an instant a cry of" Treason treason -
arose on all sides. The combatants retired, and
firing became severer Than ever. The worthy
Archbishop was thus placed between two fires
he showed alarm; he never thought OF escap-
ing TO the right or left. He advanced toward the
barricade; and sill accompanied by the Wears
General, be mounted it and reached the summit.
He was thus IN view of bolh parties. The balls
whisted round him, but at this time appeared TO
respect him. One of his attendants had three
balls through his hat.
The mediator showed himself, and what voice
could be more eloquent than this heroic aPPari-
ton ? What thanks ought to fall on the heart of
the pontf, thus Offering and giving his blood and
life for the people intrusted 10 his care! What
glory also both for him and for the faith which
inspires it But his sacrifice waste be completed.
He came down from the Calvary, where death
had spared him, and had scarcely descended few
steps, when he fell pierced in the oins by bal
which appeared TO have come from window Of
the side. A faithful servant, who followed him
unknown TO his master, endeavored to catch him
in his arms, but was himself wounded in the side.
Let us, however, render justice 70 every one the
insurgents 10 his assistance, and carried him
to the Hospital Of the Quinze Ningts, and PLACED
a guard over him. They procured the signatures
of all present to attest that he shot by the
persons 10 whom he had first spoken, and they
appeared very anxious to have his point clearly
stated.
! The news of the event soon spread through the
Faubourg, and produced an extraordinary sensa-
ton. IN an hour afterward the firing ceased not
to recommence. The Christian calmness ard
serenity which induced and sustained the conduct
of the Archbishop never left him. On his Vicar
General, NJ. Jacquemet. reIoining him, the Arch
bishop begged him, n friend. TO tell him what
he thought of his condition. Is my wound Sc
rious - % It is very much so ~ Is my life
in danger 20 alt is.'' " We'll them" replied the
Archbishop. ''Iet God be praised, and may He ac-
cept the sacrifice which again offer him for the
salvation of this misguided people. May my
death eXpirte the sins which | have committed
my episcoPacy.
He afterwards confessed and received the Sa-
CGdtieul Ol EAtrelne OnCllOD preserving tnTOuSn-
out his severe sufferngs all his presence of mind, ,
and expressing satisfaction full of simplicity
and grandeur at having accomplished what he
called his duty. " Life is so Snort" he often
peated, 'and the term which still remained TO me
could have been short; have sacrificed little for
God. for the men created in His image, and
purchased in His blood" On Monday morning
he was carried 10 his palace, and as he passed
through the streets the people all fell on their
knees with feeling of veneraton.
He was escorted to his residence by party Of
the Garde Mobile. The counlenance of one Of
those gallant youths particularly struck him as he
had seen him fighting, and after having received
a wound in the head wrest a sabre from the hand
of the assaiIant. He beckoned him 10 approach
and having still strength enough to raise his arms,
he detached a small crucifx which he wore sus-
pended around his neck and gave it to the young
hero, say wing - Never part with this cross-pace
il near your heart, il will bring you happiness
The young man, whose name is Francois Della
vrignere of the 7th Company of the 4th Battalion.
joined his hands attitude of prayer, and
swore preserve forever the precious sourenir of
the venerable dying preIae. The pain he suffers
is still very severe the ball has not been extract
ed. and ms medical attendants have little hope of
his life.