The New York herald., 1877-08-25
ARCHBISHOP BAYLEY.

HIS RETURN FROM EUROPE-sERIOUs ILLNESS
OF THE RENOWNED PRELATE.
Archbishop Bayley, Of Baltimore, returned to this
country IRON Europe in the steamer Russia, which
arrived on Monday last His health had been rather
poor of late, ana he induced in consequence to
make prolonged tour In Europe. He seems not to
have been benefited at all by his seasons soourn
the Continent, and comes back rather the for
his journey. He is, in fact seriously M SO much so
that the time of his death is only question Of few
months.
Bishop Bayley has been for many years an invalid
and various rumors have becn different times crcu-
lated concerning his declining health At one time he
was reported to be Affected with sotsung Of the brain
aud some said that he about be sent TO an n-
sane asylum This rum0r was however, entirely
without foundation Ii has also been thoup ht that Tho
learned preate afflicted with Brghs disease OF the
kidneys Al ono time his eyes wore affected and be-
came 80 weak that he coud not see to read write.
In this condition he was Obliged TO have recourse
the services Of young priest whom he constantly
retained near him TO read tho Office OF tho Church,
winch all the Roman Catholic clergy obliged to say
every day The Bishop accomplished this task
by repeating over the words OF the Office us
the young priest uttered them. Just before he left
for Europe his life was despaired Of HIS friends felt
very anxious about him and feared tnat would
never return alive On account OF the dangerous
dition OF his health and his liability to the
affairs Of his extensive ana important diocese
II was deemed necessary by tho cccesias-
jutor with tho right OF succession. Many named
were mentioned In connection with this high Office,
the being the Oldest In America its incumb
being honored with the digntary title OF Prmato OF
America. After much discussion at Rome tho en- leo
fell on Bishop Gibbons, OF Richmond the fortunate
successor TO tho archdiocese. The coadjutor
chosen on account OF his great p.ey and zeal tho
cause OF tho religion no professed. H. ut once
tered upon the iulnment OF all duties connected with
the management OF the archdiocese, and will continue
IN the administration until Archbishop Bayley able
TO resume his duties, should that occur II IL
probable that the appointment OF q coadjutor
made at Archbishop Bayiey's request
HIS PRESENT VISIT.
Immediately upon his arrival IN this country Arch
bishop Bayicy with his private secretary Father Lee
gam corner or ashngton and Blocker streets, New
ARK, ~ J intending to 20 thence to Seton Hall College
at the conclusion Of the retreat which has just
taken place there. Tho retreat was over yester-
day, but the Archbishop will remain for few
days longer at Newark, as he Is much fagued by his
Journey and the oppressive weather OF the last few
days Although not confined to his bed Archbishop
Bayley Is too I'll 10 60 OF the house and does not
rocoivc visits from his most Intimate friends Tho
only persons he his private secretary Vicar
General Doanc and tho a,tendants at the episcopal
residence.
A HERALD reporter called there yesterday to learn
tho condition OF the Archbishop. He informed
that no one was admitted for of ng the health
0l the Archbishop In his present nervous condition.
when Father Doane was asked concerning the matter,
he reped:-"We, Archbishop Baylcy Is very sick. IL
occupies nearly All my time TO take OF him. His
eyesght however, has improved, and stay at Seton
Hall may do him good. We do not know exactly
what Is the trouble IL some KIND OF nervous do
biliv or prostratlon, suppose. Besides that, tho
Archbishop Is now sixty three DID, and doubt
his age rs beginning to toll on nin. He Will not re
turn to Baltimore until tho cold weather comes"
Archbishop Bayley will go 10 Seton Hall Ia q few
days anu remain there until late In tho falL He has
chosen this as hIs place OF rost on account OF the
tans, Tor which South Orange Is famous and which
makes II a pleasant summer retreat