The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-12
MIR. WASHBURNE'S DISPATCHES
Report Of His Efforts in Behalf of
Archbishop Darb0y.
Interesting Account of His Visit
to the Prelate.
Germans and NUNS Released at
His Request.
THE CASE OF ARCHBISHOP DAaBoy.

TIE CASE OF ARCHBISHOP DANBOY.
Report Of Minister Washburne--yIis Efforts
TO Procure, the EcIense Of Archbishop OAR
boy-AppenIs for Help from His Friends
Ciuseret Unable to DO Anythias--A Visit 10
tho Prisoner-Tle Prelate Prepared for
the Mountaineering Account of His Con.
diiiOu.
WASHINGTON. May IL, 1871.
Minister Washburne has addressed to the Score.
tary OF State the following letters:-
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES
PARIS April z3 1871.
SIR-You are aware that Monscigneur Darloy
the Archbishop OF Paris, was seized some time since
by order OF the Commune and thrust into prison.
devout and excellent man could have but createn a
great sensation particularly In the Catholic world.
APPEALS TO MR. wAsHBURNE.
On Thursday night last / received q letter from
Monsigneur Chigi, Archbishop of Myre and Nuncio
Apostolic OF st. Liege, and also communication
NJ Lazard, the Vicar General or Paris and I'M.
Eousset and Allan, chanvines and members OF the
making strong appeal to me, IN The name or the
right OF nations, humanity and sympathy, to inter-
pose my good offices IN behalf OF the imprisoned
APPLICATION TO GENERAL cLusEREr.
have thought should have oeen only conform.
ing to what believed To be the policy OF orr gov
ernment and carrying out what | conceived TO be
your wishes under the circumstances by complying
with the request OF the gentlemen who have all
vised me. therefore, early TINS morning, put N.Y.
self in communication with General Cluselet, WHO
seems, at the present time, to be the directing man
III affairs here. / told HIM that l applied to HIM,
not IN my diplomatic capacity, but simply iii the
interest OF good feeling and humanity, to see n it
were not possible to hav3 the Archbishop relieved
IRON arrest ana confinement.
CLUssRET UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING.
He answered that 1t W as not a matter within his
jurisdiction, and however mucn he might like 10 see
the Archbishop released he Thought IN consideration
OF the state or affairs IL wond be impossible. lie
said thar he arrested for CRIME but simply
to be held rs q hostage, as many others had been.
Under the existing circumstances he thought II
would he useless to take any steps in That direction
PERMISSION TO VISIT THE ARCHBISHOP.
the present excited state OF public feeling IN par,s
to release the Archbishop. told General Cluserct
situation the CONDITION Of his health and whet6er
he was IN want OF anything. He SAID there wound
he no direction to tnaa' ana no immediately went
upon his application received iTom the pre.ect a
permission to visit the Archbishop freely III any
time.
In company with my private secretary, Mr..
was admitted without difficulty. Beng ushered
into one or the vacant cells. The Archbishop was
very soou brought. must say WIS deeply touched
at tie appearance OF this venerable man. VIII, MS
slender, person. his form somewhat bent, MS
apparently since his inprIsonment-hs face
haqgard vita Ill health, an could net have
failed TO nave m SM ,t the most Indifferent
at the instance OF his friends, Intervening in his
behalf, ana while | could not promise myself the
to be able visit h, 10 ascertain his wants anu TO
assuage the cruel position IN which lie found HIM
self.
TIE ARCHBISHOP PREPARED FOR THE WORST.
he thanked me most heartily and cordially FOR tie
disposition i had manifested toward MIN. ! was
charmed by his cheerful spirit ana interesting con
versaton. lie seemen to appreciated his critical
situation and to be prepared for the llc had
word OF bitterness Or re1roacb FOR his prosecutors
but, on the other hand. remarked that the world
Judged them TO be worse than they really were
lie was patiently awaiting the logic OF events
and praying that Providence might ina a solution
TO these terrible troubles Without The fulther
shed ling Of human blood. lie H. confined
In cell about SIX feet by ten, POSSIBLY
little larger, Which has tue ordinary furniture or
the Mazas lrlsol-a wooden chair small wooden
small window. As a political prisoner ne Is per-
mtted 10 have his food brought TO him IRON outside
the prison; and IN answer 10 my suggestion that
should be glad 10 send hun anything ne might de-
sire furnish aim WITH am money ne might want,
he SAID he was not in need at present. was the
first man he had fron the outside since MS nl
prisonment, ani he had not been permitted TO see
the newspaper TO have ary intelligence of pass.
ing events.
FURTHER Efforts IN mrs BEHALF.
shall make application TO The Project OF Police
be allowed 10 send him newspapers ard other read
ing matter, and shall also avail myself OF tile
mission granted me To visit him. to the end that
may afford him any proper assistance IN my power.
cannot con cal from my self, however, the great
danger he Is IN, and sincerely hope That may he
instrumental III saving him from The fate which
seems To threaten hIl.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully, your
obCdient servant 4. Is. WAouBU kNE.