The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-08-10
ARCHBISHOP D4RBOE.
An Interesting Account Of his Treat
ment in Prison.

The Journal Oficlel of Paris has published
the. following letter, which was addressed to
the minister for public instruction. 1t gives
us some very interesting particulars about the
captivity of the late Archbishop Of Paris:
Monsieur le Miriistre-A few days after the
arrest of the hostages joSrneyed from Yer
sailles to Paris. Before my departure you ask
| ed me to try to obtain some exact Information
regarding the fate of Archbishop Darboy, who
was said to have been shot, and to do all In my
power to alleviate his captivity, If he was still
alive. My steps in this direction were not al
together lrultless, and on my return had the
honor TO give you an account OF what had
done. By the assistance of several persons
| whom had seen, the Archbishop was, male
rally. as well eff as he could De In prison,
and from conversation which one of my
friends had with Raoul Rigault, learned that
it was not then the Intention of the Commun-
lists to inhict any violence upon the prisoners.
shall also enter into details about the per-
sons whose devotion to the Archbishop was be.
yond all praise. At the outbreak OF the revolt
N. Core, the director OF the Prefecture OF
Police, who refused to recognize the authority
OF the Central Committee, was incarcerated in
| his own prison, and one Garran appointed In
his place. Madame Core, however, remained d
In the apartments formerly occupied by her
husband. A few days afterwards, President
Bonjean was brought to the prefecture.
Madame Core had several interviews with
him, and did all she could to lessen his suffer
ings On April 4. at halfpast O'Clock Ia the
evening, the Archbishop, his sister, and seve-
raj priests were incarcerated at the pretec-
ture. Madame Core at once placed herself Of
their disposal, providing linen, food and
| money for them. She particularly attached
herself to the Archbishop and his sister. The
Archbishop, by the following letter, expressed
| his thanks to her:
"Aadame-How am touched by those reli.
ginus and patriotic sentiments which you have
expressed toward me Accept my thanks. Above
| ALL thank you for having been so kind to my
sister, who shares my captivity, for what reason
know not. Al! the kindnesses you VIII render
| her will 20 to my heart, and shall make 1t my
| duty to repay you here below, If remain on
| earth, or high above. for they cannot prevent me
request her liberation OF the delegate who is chars
ed with the protection OF Individual liberty. only
do not know what t3 passing IN the outside world.
| Every thing goes so fast that 1t may be that IL.
Protol no longer fills that office. should be glad
to receive your ADVICE on that subject. My sister
Is greatly touched by your tender cares, and will
ever remember them. | was informed OF M.
Cores sad trials. and have been very sorry for
merciful manner In which he exercised his fuuc.
| tIons. Permit me to encourage you TO support
| this grief. hope itw soon en1. Be good
| enough TO convey my expression OF sympathy to
|
myself Of your olrer, II II should be necessary,
| aud again thank you for what you already have
done for my sister and myself.
'Receive madame, the homage OF my respect
and devo ion G., Archbishop OF Paris"
On April G, the Archbishop, M. Bonlean, NJ.
| Core and all the priests were transferred to
| Mazas. TIE Archbishop's sister was sent to
the female prison. Saint Lazare, whence she
was set at liberty. AS soon as Mime Core
learned that Mgr. Darboy was about to leave
/ A., ,oto ofn RI i'm
and after many difficulties reached his cell.
The following interview then took place, ac-
cording to the account of Nine Core:
Mgr. Darboy arose, uncovered himself, and
took her by both hands.
"Monsiegneur:" she said, ''you are about to
leave for Mazas."
81 know It," he replied.
'Courage, Monslegneur {; have one re-
quest, but make no ceremonies about what
am going to tell you. You are, no doubt left
without money"
Upon an affirmative sign of the Archbishop,
"Will youdo me the honor Of sharing what
| I have I"
He accepted. Then he pressed Nine Core
to his heart, and lmprinting kiss upon hi
brow, said:
THANKS, thanks, my child: leave my sis.
ter here a prisoner; will you promise me to be
q sister TO her while these terrible events will
last ?n
| She gave her solemn promise, and knelt
down in tears. The Archbishop extended hts
arms aud gave her his blessing. The same
day Nine Core went to tavern near the
prison of Mazas. and made arrangements that
the Archbishop, M. Bcniean, and her husband
should be regularly supplied with good food
She also sent them frequently change Of linen
at the first meal which Mgr. Dar6oy had al
Mazas he saw that the person who had cared
for him was there. He senta little note to NJ
Bonjean, his neighbor. with these words: ''Oul
good angel follows US. Have you received
your daily meal?'
On May 22d, Mgr. Darboy was transferred tc
the prison La RDquette, with the other hosta
ges. On entering the prisoners van, he per
ceived messenger named Mlet, to whom be
called ont, "Do not forget No. 43 Rue Richie
lieu. Give them Information of me with al
my blessings" And the carriage left. Two
days afterwards the Archbishop was shot al
the Roquette, where Mime Core could not pre-
vent his being treated as one condemned tt
death.
Such Is my account, Monster lie Ministre, O
the steps I took regarding the Archbishop
land OF the admirable conduct Of Nine Core
which speaks for itself.
I remain, &C., GAsPARD.
AN ARCHBISHOP on LOTTERIES. Following
the bad precedent of q "gift concert In aid o
the San Francisco Mercantile Library, In which
the money nriZas an1Ounted 10 S500. 600. 0Old