The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-23
ARCHBISHOP DARBOY
An Interesting Account of His
Treatment i'm Prison.
TEHDERLY CARED FOB BY A LADY.
Interview With the Archbishop Shortly
Before His Execution.

The J0urnd, OMciel has published the following
letter. which addressed to the Minister for Pub
lie Instruction tgves some very interesting par
uculars about the captivity OF the late Archbishop
OF Pars:-
MONSIEUR LIZ MINSTREL few days after the
Paris. Before my departure you asked me to try to
obtain some exact Information regarding the fate Of
ana 10 do all IN my power to alleviate mis- captivity
II he was still alive. My steps In this direction
NOT altogether Ruthless and on my return had the
n0nOr 10 give you an account OF what had done.
BY the assistance OF several persons whom had
seen the Archbishop was. materially, as well OF as
which one 20 Of my friends had with Raoal Raa1it
learned that 1t was not then the intention OF The
prisoners 1 shall also enter into details about
the persons whose devotion to the Archbishop
volt M Core The director OF the Prefecture Of Police.
who refused to recognize the authority OF the Cen
trai Committee was lncarcerated IN ms own prison
Core, however, remained In the apartments formerly
occupied by her husband. A few days afterwards
Madame Core had several interviews with MN and
did all she could to lessen his sunerlngs. On April
bisnop his sister and several Priests We're incarce
rated at The prefecture. Madame Core at once
placed herself at their disposal. providing linen,
tached herself to the Archbishop and his sister.
The Archbishop by the following letter expressed
his thanks TO her,
patriotic Which ySq have expressed s toward me
know not All the kndnesses you win render her win 60 to
hs
the projection Of individual liberty only do no, know
20 FAST may Be roo no
% o. y On
and with ever remember them was informed Of NJ Cores
this ss hope win 20 s
convey EXPRESSION Of sympathy to your husband
be Necessary and again thank you for what you already
& N, respect sqf b.
On April the Archbishop, M. Bonjean, M. Core
and all the priests were transferred TO MaZas. the
ArchblshOps sister was sent to the female prison,
SAINT Lazare, whence she was set at liberty AS
soon as Nine. Core learned that Mgr. Darboy was
about to leave the Concergere she made efforts to
see him. and after many difficulties reached his CELL
the following interview then took place, according
Mgr. Darboy arose, uncovered himself and took
her Dy both hands.
for Mazas.n
al know it,' ne replied.
Courage, Monsegneur; have one request but
make m ceremonies about what l am gong to tell
you You are no doubt left without money"
UrOn an Affirmative sign OF the Archbishop,
''Will you do Inc the honor OF sharing what
havegn
he accepted. Then he pressed Nine. Core to his
ncaTt, anu lmpTntluK u KISS upon ncr DrOW, Salu:-
Thanks. thanks, my child. l leave my sister
here prisoner; Will you promise me to be sister
TO her while these terrible events will lastt"
she gave her so.emn promise and knelt down In
tears The Archbishop extended his arms and gave
her mis- blessing. The same day Nine. Core went to
a tavern near the prison Of MaZas and made ar
rangements tina. the Archbishop, NJ. Bonjean and
her husband should be regularly supplied with good
Iood She also sent them frequently change Of
linen. At the first meal which Mgr. Darboy had at
MaZas he saw that the person VINO had cared for
hun was there He sent little note TO NJ. BOnjean
Ia no tyuh w
follows US. Have you received your daily mealS"
On May ~ Mgr. DarbOY was transferred to the
prison La ROguelte, with the other hostages. On
entering the prisoners van he perceived messen-
ger named Millet 10 whom he called out, mo not
forget No. 43 Rue Rcheeu. Give them infcfinaIIon
OF me, with all my blessngs.' And the carriage
left Two days afterwards the Archbishop was shot
at the ROquette, where Mme Core could not prevent
his being treated as one condemned TO death.
such Is my account, Monsieur lie Mnstre, Of the
steps | took regarding The Archbishop and OF the
conduct OF Nine. Gore, which speaks for
itself. remain, &C., GERSPARH.