American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-11-28


Of yery recent date, we learn that the 81 and odd
cburchmen who wear the Cardinals hat had not yet
decided which of their numbers should be selected
as St. Peters successor Meanwhile the caplta' OF
the Catholic world was as much scene Of intrigue
and corruption as an English close borough before
an election. The Austrian influence was SAD 10 be
exerted to exclude Gonsalvi from the PaIal Chair'
and the French ambass ador had procured the polu-
cal annh;ation of Cardinal Flesh. Some speak OF
Zuria, who is a kind Of sarant, has written book
on geography, but being Venetian, he detests
the Austrians, and is likely on that account 10 be
set aside. 1t is most probable the Sacred College
will fix upon some meek Old dotard, who Will give
them little trouble while living, and Will soon have
The civy TO depart and leave the triple crown TO
more ambitious competitors. Ii VIII De diibcGt 70
find in every respect a man more 10 their mind, or
a man better calculated for his high office, han his
late Holiness, and yet, strange to tell It is reported
at Rome. that he has not gained that ready admls-
sion into Paradise, which his mild reign and plous
services would seem to have merited in the eyes Of
our Catholic brethren. 1t is well known that from
his advancement to the pont6cate Plus VII was
governed by Gonsayi, and, that Gonsalv was gov
erned by his secretary. On these facts, and the late
conduct OF tie secretary, a story has been framed
respecting his deceased Holiness, which at present
makes great noise in the capital OF Chrlstendom
1t is stated in this story, that when Plus VII died
and went according TO custom 10 knock at the gates
Of Paradise, ST. Peter, usual, appeared to demand
|" Who was there - Pope Plus Of course told his
predecessor what had happened. and begged admls
sion ST. Peter said he had no objection TO receive
him but asked little delay TO consult superior au-
thorty. He accordingly went TO The Virgin Mary
and delivered this message. The Virgin expressed
some surprise at the delicacy OF his Holiness, and
said that he might of course open the gates and
come in without asking questions, for he h'mSelt
had the keys ST Peter therefore returned, and
desired his Holiness to his keys. Plus VII. re-
piled, that he had leh them with Gonsalvi. ce-
lestal messenger was Immediately despatched to
Gonsslv the late Pope standing all the while shiy-
lering at the gate. The expedition was useless =
the keys were not to be found Gonsalv said, that
they were in possession of his secretary. Search
was Immediately made in the house of the secreta-
~, but It was found that he disappeared few days
before with celebrated baliera, or opera dancer.
and had the keys along with him Plus VII. is
hei eiore obliged to stand AZ the gate till The secre-
,ary be found. II this story should seem 10 SAVIOUR
of rreverence towards the Catholic faith, or to be
tray an unbecomng levity to@ards its late vencra
BILE chief, be it remembered that Il is no Protestan!
invention, but Matched in the Vatican, and pas.
SEES current among the members Of the Sacred Col
lege and existing fathers Of the Church.