The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-01

which he surrounded and, in my opinion, they have
Firm Without being rash be Without a podpsedns to
such exemes might endanger the of his glorious
dence accomplish the political regeneration of his
Try That he may prove successful must be the wish OF
After what have stated need scarcely add that most
cordially approve of the proposed demonstration Per-
ing the admiration and sympathy of the
people for the beneacor of Italy, and their anxious desire
fed nothing the meeting which might by pos
sibiy afford even pretext the enemies of reform in
sincerely regret that urgent and important public duties
will deprive me of the pleasure Of attending your meeting
i0"'z' very JAMES, ieMsRes'' BUCHANAN,
| To Robert HOGAN. &c.. Committee.
! Letter from the Hon. Reuerdy Johnson.
| BALTIMORE, oath November, 1917.
GENTLEMEN: But for professional and public engage
ments. which render it impossible would cheerful
the demonstration be made in your Broadway Taberna
ce on the 18th inst OF the sympathy with which
and the Italian people for national Independence and con-
with deep soicude the noble assumed by the Pope
in defence OF the unquestionabe rights Of himself and his
A more righteous never animated man in his
struggle for liberty and, under Providence it is imposs
idle deny, and madness know that the approval
Of Christendom to the which strikes for
more nsananeousy arise or Be expressed with greater
zeal and ardor than with Americans who daily and
s ssdi liberty enjoying inc sa''a0'o
There is too in the character of the present head of the
Papa donions independent of the national struggle in
which he is engaged much to reverence His comprehen
vs and liberal hi his ,n %anfes desire the
est evidence Of Christianity his firm and determined will
an aas h% the
or soms hoiabe Of ovid enc shall
such statesman can fail to be triumphant. Sincerely
hoping for such a result,
remain very respectfully y0qE Sesdsp
To ROBERT HOGAN, &C., committee.
Letter from Hon. VIM. H. Se,card
AUBURN, New YORK. Nov. %, 1877.
GENTLEMEN: It me as if the winds must be
breathing more sweey and the sun shining more brightly
again renewing their noble efforts to regain their an
Gent Independence.
and the mighty influence which Rome, in her of
fallen greatness exerts through her her learning her
efforts may be justly regarded harbinger of universal
is well also to remember the truth so beautifully ex
pressed by OF the thousand gifted of Italy, that
Heaven bestows but with sparlng hand
With such motives of respect and affection for Italians
and for their enlightened and benevolent Pontif doubt
thusiasm and unnnimty expressions OF sympathy by the
With due Acknowledgements to the committee and your
- ''' S''''D' WI WlI IIaIf i Il SEWARD.
To RoBERr HOGAN, &C., Committee.
Letter from Hon. Thomas H. Benton
WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 25, 1s47.
GENTLEMEN: Since almost thirty years that have been
member of the American Senate and during which
my position has drawn upon me many honorable
tons, has been agreeable my feelings as
% Monsy IN % ssH YORK; attend The
preston Of public feeling in behalf of his Holiness Pope
Plus the Ninth and of the Italian people contendng under
The present Condition his Holiness and of the Italian
world oo s to excite ali
the passions of the young and the reason
earthly has opened npressivey on the vision
OF man than this contest of of the great powers OF E
arms believe The wisdom not on a. earth Which
andsf he s aanos s hy
but after struggle, feel assured, full of trials and rbua
Arrived stage services in my own coun-
try which, in ancient Rome, would have given the name
for my countrymen and in virtue of that right venture
say that, If events shall render it necessary verify by
your words Of Monday next there form in which
feeling favor Of his Holiness will be manifested to
should have had great pleasure in delivering these
acceptable TO the general committee; and am gentlemen
most respectfully your el0w-c THoaAs y prurou
| To ROBERT HOGAN, &C., committee
Letter from Hon. Albert Gallatin
No. 81 BLsEckER STREET. Nov n, 1917
GENTLEMEN had the honor to receive yesterday
meeting to be held on 18Th to express the
TX and the Italian people in behalf of constitutional
liberty.
No desires earnestly that Italy may be released
from foreign dominion and arbitrary rule, and that the
Italian people may enjoy the blessings of religious po
CAL and liberty. Nothing be graft
Tying, worthy of admiration, than the liberal, ele
waited, and enlightened policy OF Plus TX. He has placed
confidence in his people, called them to his aid and
earessy restored them and legitimate
| of free citizens.
These universally those of the American
people.
am confined by cold, and will not be able to
attend the meeting Permit say that II would be in
consistent with my OF propriey that should appear
to be vice-presdent of meeting at which was pres
ent.
have the honor to be. with great regard, gentlemen
your most obedient servant,
| ALBERT GALLATIN.
| To koBERT HOGAN, &c, committee.
/ Letter from Hon. John c. Spencer
4 ALBANY, November rs, 1s47.
GENTLEMEN have received your letter of the 18th inst
informing me mat meeting will be held Taberna
Gle in your city on the 10Th instant make public de-
monsation OF the sympathy of American peope in the
efforts of that glorious Ponih Plus * the Italian eo
ple for national Independence and Constitutional
beg you, gentlemen that feel highly honored
ny to participate with you in the expression of INV strong
of my desires and ervent prayers for their
The peaceful and lawful revolution in progress the
Roman States is of the most remarkable events Of
modern As friends of liberty, philanthropists
hearts but beat with anxiety for the result Our