The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-21
THE ARCHBIsHOP,S BURIAL.
Impressive Scene I'm Notre Dame-Paris In
y Mourning.


Mourning.
Paris Correspondents London Telegraph.
Within the venerable Cathedral of Metre Dame
which has just acquired new interest from the fact
that lts magnificent pile made narrow escape from
destruction at the hands of the insensate Commu-
nists few days ago-I have to-day witnessed dis
play OF funeral pomp exceeding anything that has
ever been seen, even in this city Of spectaces for
nearly a whole generation. Before describing the
aspect OF the great ednce into which this forenoon
streamed the ministers, the deputies the generals,
the civil dignitaries, and Intellectual celebrities of
France, may state that the funeral celebration was
hvefold In its character.
THE MORTAL REMAINS
Of the Archbishop of Paris, Monseigneur Darboy,
formed indeed the central object of all the solemn
pomp but his gorgeous catafalque was set about by
minor structures, bearing the copses of four of his
principal companions in captivity and death, Dl-
recty beneath the central spire at the crossing OF
nave and transepts, rose the stately catafalque on
which the coffin OF the archbishop was to be de-
posted; 1t was dais raised about twelve feet
above the level of the pavement, and at the angles
OF which four handsome columns-the shafts OF
which were covered with black velvet, while the
capitals were of massive silver-supported a balda
chin or canepy with rich hangings OF the same ma
teTa, adorned and relieved by cords by embroidery
and deep silver fringes.
THE FUNERAL CAR
which bore the archbishops remains was drawn by
six horses, and almost literally covered with silver
while another less gorgeous but still splendid, car
riage bore the corpse OF Monseigneur Surat In the
procession there were signs of public mourning
beyond the presence of the military and the clergy
in considerable strength. The soldiers who pre-
body Of cuiTassie1s, fine men and capltaly mounted,
a detachment of the 2Sd Regiment the general of
division and his staff the 23d 39th, and 4Sth Regi.
ments OF infantry with fixed bayonets aud arms re-
versed. Then following mufled drums came mourn
ing coaches which contained the principal clergy of
the Diocese of Paris, while the and crozeT and
other insignia Of the archbishop carried mme-
diately before the car itself.
After the 'of1ce" had been chanted, the remains
of Monseigneur Surat, Monsegneur Deguerry,
Monsieur Becourt, and Monsieur Sabatier were re-
moved for private interment; absolution having
been previously pronounced on all the five bodies by
the and of the diocese, who surrounded
the corpses, and took part in throwing holy water
upon them. Until O'Clock, however the coffin OF
The archbishop remained on its catafaque; but then
the "VespeTs OF the Dead" were chanted, and the
body of the third martyred Prelate of Paris was
lowered into the tombs of all the archbishops. The
ceremonies were conducted in chief by MonseigneuI
Allou, Bishop of MeauX, the Oldest Of the French
bishops, who was assisted by Monsgnor
Chigi, the Pope's Nunco, and several other dignJa
res of the Church. The arrangements of the occa.
sion were under charge OF the Cnanone Chennailles
the cathedral decorations being carried out under
the care of M. Levy Vallard, manager, and NJ. Go
don, architect of the COmpagne de Ponps Fune.
bres. l may mention that the company has never
undertaken the conduct or more sumptuous fune
raj observance, excepting that for the Duke of Or
leans, which cost 10000 francs On the present
occasion the normal charge would have been 20, ,U0(
francs bat the State has voted only 40 900 francs
for the purpose, the company has undertaken to dc
its wOlk for that sum.