The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-08
FATHER DUCEY'S ATTACK
SAYS BITTER THINGS OF Ahch-
BISHOP CORRIGAN.
Charged with Setting Trap, with "e''s
Upkrnefai, and with fe''''
Prosecuting Him.

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between Archbishop C0rriea"
Father Ducey has redcheu u'"' '''ee
who, another statement has been deemed
exuedient by the latter Not"''HS tf.iH4-
20 49,. Arrnblsnops inJuncuon' fathet
~ ~, 'iie 't,n,ies TO be a conspicuous ing
=; tna lexow committee Investigation
,rhts evening he gave out the following
statement: -
,rhe gentlemen of the press are very
,ouiliar with the methods that go al
Madison avenue. | do not say on what
corner / locate these methods. / greatly
regret to be obliged TO allude to MANSON
avenue methods, but when one is Kept, IKE
a cathedral window, constantly on the
gridiron self-preseryation forces one 10
cry out, we are very rotten III ne"
York"
The Rev MIR Newey Is decent enough TO
speak as the Rev. Mr.. Newey. lie Is
not evidently willing 10 act the part OF
gorilla assassin. 1T is very painful 10 the
American public to have the press OF
New York give prominence TO attacks
on personal character, anonymously maze
as coming from persons who sign theH-
selves as Catholic Layman,' 'Disun-
guished Ecclesiastic," Very near the
Archbishop" "A person who knows the
mind OF the Archbishop etc, etc.
His Excellency the Archbishop OF New
York, is greatly to be piti6d for the
course followed by men who claim 70 be
his friends and defenders, 1t Is sad To
think that the Archbishop. who has the
greatest opportunity for good, I'm my judg-
ment. Of any ecciesiastic in the world,
should need defenders He would not
need them. did he act independently, fear
lessly and openly.
The Rev Mr.. Newey Is the acting secreta-
rs OF Archbishop Corrigan. in the absence
Of the Rev. MIR. Conrelly. The Rev. Mir.
Newey, however, does not state that
Archbishop Corrigan has requested him
to speak for the Archbishop Of New
York.
I cannot be tempted into an exposure OF
Archbishop Corrigan's second letter TO me
through the alleged utterances OF his
Grace and his secretary. Father Newey.
It seems to me, should / give 70 the pub
lie Archbishop Corrgals letter, marked
private" on such evidence as | have
now i'm my possession / would he judged
violator Of good form and honor.
Archbishop CorriRan has placed himself
I'm a position OF persistent persecution Of
me for the past ten years. Why his
Grace should have been so misguided, /
cannot fathon. | owe nothing to the
Archbishop of New York and he knows
that he owes much 10 me- From his
coming 10 this diocese, I was kind to him
I'm the extreme. when he was supphant
and a stranger tn New York, and he
knows IT, As cadjutor Archbishop with
the right of succession, he was unknown
and humble in New York. lie came
10 my house almot every week: no rode
with me I'm my carriages and sletEhs be
fore my devotion 10 humanity forced me
10 rid myself Of these vanities.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST PRIESTS.
I was not, in all particulars, like the man
i'm the Gospel could not say that l had
kept in perfection the commandment
from my youth, without spot and blem9h,
but / can say, however, that | nave been
most faithful and sacrificing as a priest
and have never been a frequenter OF dis
reputable places.
The Lexow Committee is seeking 10
know something Of the character of Rosa
Bells. and her successor, Evelyn BellS
house on Thirty-siXth street. Inspector
Williams and Captain Westervelt might
give some ecclesiastical Information as
10 that house TO 1he Senate committee.
The Rev. Mr.. Newey's permission to
me to publish Archbishop Corrigan's let
ter marked Private seems very snail
low trap. / am not prepared 70 be trap
ned | stiH affirm that his Grace. the
Most Rev. Archbishop. has not answer
ed nv letter of November 9th. His sec
oud letter of November oath is not an an
swer 10 nv first letter. on November
9TH | sent his Grace. the Most Rev.
Archbishop. the following communlcd-
ton:
St. Leo's Rectory
is East Twenty-nlnth street
New York. Nov. o. 1894.
Most Rev VI. 4. Corrigan, ID. D., Arch
bishop Of New York:
q o.
yeuber 2ith. sent by messenger 10 my
house. was handed 10 me by my servant
at 4l5 I. NJ. Saturday. when | returned
10 nv residence; hence | could not do
as YOU requested. | shall respect your
Excellcncy's letter Of November 2ith,
which is more kindly than yours OF No
vember 18th.
must take exception TO a few express
sions. | never take for granted any sup
position without first obtaining proof
As a priest and gentleman, | am not
bound. in my opinion, to indicate 10 any
one who the person or persons are who
may give me confidence. | would
not be a true priest or Il man did | in
dictate to you or others the person or
persons who give me condolences, without
their permission.
The grievances alleged against me are
not founded on truth and fact You know.
and God knows, | have been the wronged
person. ! have never entered into
any conspiracy against you or any other
man. | have always fought In the OPEN
and / always hope so TO DO.
Your Excellency cannot be ignorant OF
the fact that priests at the Cathedral
have, by their own letters, given evidence
OF evil methods. You. it IS said, are not
responsible for their acts, but II they
have abused your confidence and Imposed
on your good nature Why do they de
family hold on2 You cannot blame me II
] have reason 10 complain.
/ wish TO be frank, and | inform you
that | have letters Of yours in my posses
sion, sent by you TO the New York press
requesting that it should say certain
things about me. These letters, sent from
your residence, are not typewriter, but
in your own handwriting.
During the troublesome times that have
passed. | have been obliged 10 be on the
defensive. I do not think II is fatheriy 70
deal with priests or laymen as | have
been dealt with by others.
! greatly regret the trouble that has
been augmented anew in New York. The
pacific efforts Of the Apostolic Delegate
are, for the present, apparently nullifie0.
! trust that honorable peace viii soon
reign with all Of US.
Yours truly,
THOMAS J. DUCEY.
on last Monday morning, December 3D.
| sent this brief note TO his E,xceLen-
cy:
81. Leo's Recfory.
IS East Twenty-ninth street.
New York Dec 1Sus