Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-06
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Meanwhile a large body Of worlmen had
put up board fence at least fifteen feet high,
around the apartments in the quirinal palace
to be occupied by the Electoral College of
Cardinals. and built up the outside windows
with bricks and mortar, so as to eflectually
prevent all communication. The l4th was
cold and rainy, yet large concourse assem-
bled at the church of ST. Sylpestre, 10 see the
iilty-one Cardinals start in procession, prece-
ded by the papal crucliiX, and escorted by a
large military force, all the clergy chanting the
anthem peai, Creator. After they bad taken
possession of the apartments destined TO be
their prison until after the election was con
summated, the diplomatic corps were admit.
ted 10 make their final communications and
it is said that Count RossT declared, in the
name Of his master LOUIS PHILLIPFE, that the
French Government would in no case use
their veto, for they Were powerful enough not
10 require it; but at the same time he Impress
ed upon the minds Of the cardinals the troub-
led state Of Italy. and warned them that an
unwse choice might call in the Austrian and
French troops. AT ten O'Clock bell was rung
as a signal OF departure; at half past ten the
master of ceremonies walked through the cor
ridors, warning of all who remained, with
extra onples, and ut eleven the door was clos
ed, the keys being in the possession of the
marshal of the conciave, commanding guard
Of 1900
The provisions of the imprisoned electors
were carried 10 the door, and passed in by a
revolving drawer, after having been thorough
ly examined, for fear that they might contain
some information. A II anticipated sitting of
at least a fortnight; but on the evening Of
Monday signal was given within, 10 the
guard and loungers in the ante-room, signify
ing that an election had been completed, while
the revolving drawer brought out suit of the
fortunate candidates clothes, that his pontif-
cial robes might be prepared. Now as all the
cardinals Wore the same dress, the only clue
was the size; the shoe was very small--it
was recollected that Cardinal GIzzI haGa tiny
foot, and in an hour all Rome knew he was
Pope, while courierS left TO carry the news TO
his family.
But there Were other cardinals who had
small feet, and one of them, the Bishop OF I'M
ola. had received a majority, after several bal
lettings. The heads of the various orders went
to his seat and the Oldest asked, "aeceptaSRe
etcctioneBa dc te eaaonice faeig0s IN afmmun1
poatsfeem 2" 81 accept" was the reply. and
nstantaneously the canopies over the chairs
VI lilt otntE SttluiuuS iSi Wy iudNilltl - tut
of the Pope alone remaining. He selected the
name Of PIUs TX, and was the youngest ear
dnal in the college, having been born in 1872,
at Sinigaglia. near Aneona, where he was
christened JONAH MARIA MAsTAI FERRETTI.
Inherting the title of Count, with handsome
fortune, he was one Of the most fashionable
Young men at Rome bat when about TWEEN
ty-one, was disappointed in love affair and
took orders He was placed over the Iaia
Giocanni. a charitable hospitable founded by
a master mason for the destitute members Of
his craft, and in the reign Of PIus VII, sent
as auditor Of the Papal Legation to Chill; be
ing the only cardinal living who has been on
the American continent. Returning, he was
placed at the head Of the largest hospital in
Rome, in 1871 received the milre, and IN 1882,
was transferred to the bishopric Of lmola. He
was named cardinal in 1910, and must say
that have not heard whisper against his
character,
ON the morning Of the 10th, the place Of
The quirinal was literally packed with people,
watching the centre walled up window which
looked out upon the balcony. About half-pastl
nine il was Knocked down from within. and