The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-29

parish OF the Assumption. In 1927 he was appointed
clerical confessor OF the Due de Bordeaux ana
during the following year became instructor OF the
young Orleans princes. Early III 1880 he received
the position OF almoner OF the Dauphiness. soon
after the revolution broke out and Charles was ex-
PEELED from the throne. This event was wholly nm
expected by him. as at that time he had not taken
any prominent part in political affairs. His Official
positions he resigned anG IN 1891 founded the
Academy OF St. lyacinthe. Three years later lie was
charged with The Conferences OF Notre Dame, and
during the same year named superior or The
minor semnares OF Paris, but ne declined the
charge Of experimenting their studies. This 20.
silion he retired from IN 1885 ana went 10 ST.
Roch as first vicar but IN 1897 being appointed su
perior OF the new minor semlnares he left there ut
the same time declining two offers OF curate In the
most important churches or Paris NJ. Dupanloup
was one of the most intimate personal friends OF The
celebrated Taleyrand, at whose request he attended
his deathbed In May. 1888.
Al this time NJ. Dupanloup was Vicar General OF
Paris, and on Withdrawing from that otilce he was
sent on a delicate mission 70 Rome in which he
ceeded so well that on his return he was named
titular Grand Vicar as mark Of confidence. In
1S4l, while holding the position OF professor OF the
ology at the S0fDonne. he was so severe in his lee
lures against the writings OF voltaire tnat riot
broke out among the students and The lectures
suspended. In l845 he ceased to be Superior OF the
Summaries and Vicar General OF Paris. retaining
only his ttuar canonshp OF otre Dame
me revolution OF lS4S found NJ. DupanOup pre-
pared, and as soon as 1t was accomp shed he used
his lnnucnce III opposition to the views or the
socialists. From the entrance Of Napoleon into the
political arena he supported him. and, in return for
MS services was appointed Bishop OF Orleans
the 9Th OF April 1910. The energy and ability
ne displayed In the performance OF the duties
attached 10 his new and important Office gained him
the favor OF the government He was liberal III
his religious views and advocated the study of the
classics on an extensive scale as compatible with
Christian education. For This advocacy he was
sailed with great vehemcncc by the UnirerS, and
sharp controversy ensued III which other bishops
took part, and which was not closed until an oraer
came from Rome forbiddng its continuance. He
instruction under the new law OF 1850 and held the
position two years, during which time he was deco
rated with the Cross OF the Legion Of Honor
From about this time Bishop Dupanloup became
famous for his writings against all attacks upon the
ropes temperatures, and engaged In wOray
warfare on the subject with Edmond About,
He had previously published numerous reli-
EiOus works and has since then added 10
their number. Although an avowed supporter Of
what Is known as the Galcan Church, his address
at the Roman Catholic Congress held at Mallnes in
september 1864. gave great encouragement TO the
ultraInontane party. When the troubles occurred
letter. advising moderation and obedience; but,
finding the Pere obdurate, wrote him second time,
Sharply crtlcising his course At the Ecumenicat
Council he opposed the dogma OF mfallibty but
alter 1t had been agreed to by the Council gave in
his adhesion TO A. What his views are on the pre-
sent struggle in France the reader IL already aware
and some idea may be formed from them OF the side
on which ms influence will be cast in the coming
struggle between republicanism ana Imperialism.