Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-07

hall OF the tights and happiness OF the human
race, when We see the banner Of The Vatican AT
length unurled in their behalf, and its vast inhr-
encc in every portion OF the Christian world ar
rayed on The side of The people? Is it too much
TO nope that il this great movement is seconded
by The friends OF civil liberty throughout the
world, and cheeTed onward by their approving
sympa'hes, the example may extend its influence
among other absolute s0yereisns, and persuade
them mat The best as we'll as sureSt basis ter hu
man power is the confidence and affections OF
the people; that ii is far better to reign in their
hearts, than 10 compel forced. unwilling cbeGi-
encc, by tyrannizing over their bodies7
10 not think this visionary anticipation -
Public opinion has in ourday acquired strength
and vigor which the auxiIiaries rallied around
the Wondering edifce Of despoiic power, which
dreams OF remaining the same when all else
around II has changed, will not long be able 10
resist; and what is mol peaceatly conceded, will
be wrcs,ed by force. Contemporaries OF past
ages, and carnations from state OF things
which has long ceased 10 exist Chose obsolete i'm
practicable governments Of The will of ope) must
ere long necessarily yield before that irresistible
phalanY OF public opinion, and the shacklrs OF
trade unbound and broken by power which in
past ages would have been heard and despised.-
II do not err this is but The beginning Of long
series OF changes, which, if co operated 10 BY the
peaceaoIy; bet il ultimately opposed will, with
still greater certainty, be productive OF violent and
bloody revolutions
II Is in tins view OF the subject thai conceive
TOO much importance cannot be attached 10 the
demonstration proposed by The committee. Re-
saTded only as he poliIica head ct a State la
boring in behalf OF The enra nchsemen; and con-
sequent happiness OF The people, and the general
interests OF humanity, the Sovereign Poniff just
ly claims the best wishes, the hearty cheers and
all proper Cooperation OF The friends OF reform, in
whatever country they may reside, or TO what
ever sect or class they may belong. The pro-
priely OF such encouragement and participation
on The part OF the most powerful ot the American
republics and The one best entitled 10 speak in be-
ha OF the resi- as well as 10 challenge respect tor
It's opinions will be NOT little enforced II il be
.rnc (as is publicly stated with seeming auIhori
IVY that this truly illnstrous man, who has won
The admiration and respect OF the world in so
briel rerioj, and whose position is al this mo-
nen one OF greater iGtefes! TO mankind than that
OF any Other human being, imhihed his love OF
freedom tom Witnessing al an carly period OF MS
youth the struggles AMI lllumphS oi one OF The
States OF his comment.
The committee and yourselves propose The
discharge Of This great duty, which could nowhere
be more appropriately commenced, Of come from
! quarter better calculated 10 give weight and COLI
sequence 10 an expression oi sympathy aGd ap.
probation. When il thus becomes known 10 The
people OF Italy, and their ratri1'ic head, that The
hearts of great nation are with them Il cdnnot
bu, give hope in Their cause, ami energy 10 'neIf
rsrllioDs. arieEiir pray that these eXei!ions
will ne sncce> iul, AID that lay, twice The mis-
'ie,s ot The word--oGce in aims, and once III
arts and li.eraruic--w - c"riduci herself in this
great struggle as 10 mert That G!ea!es, OF all sub
lunary blessings, which, il W ud seem, can never
oe attained but 10y great sacrifices and suffcrinSs;
thai, in her Struggles she will he united; Tor, with
Out union, she i'll become the victim OF these
fatal factions which have heretofore rendered all
her efforts vain; and that, not only in seeking 10
attain, bu, in enjoying The blessings Of freedom,
she may add new laurels 10 The brow Of liberty,
aud exhibit 10 Europe striking cXemp'ifcation
O! the great truth that when people have the
courage 10 assert and acquire their freedom, hey
are always worthy Of its enjoyment.
With these feelings and CONVICTIONS il is with
deep regret that am obliged, by circumstances
net Under my control, TO debar myself the plea
snre should derive from personally participating
in ceremony 10 which so cordially and deep
IS sympalh5e
lam, gentlemen, very respectfully and uuly
yours, VI. VAN bukEN.
To RonsRT HOOK, &c, Committee,
frnM non. ". M. j/1Ht>j FHe fitS'H'ht.
WAsulNoroN Nov "a, 1917.
GENTLEMEN: Admitting as do very sincerely
the pubic acts of enlightened ibrraiity ard indie
! peniencc by which Plus Y. has already iuslra-
| led his Poniificaie iee much regret al being de-
| barred by fixed enga semenls tom joining 10 The
demonstration" you are preparing 10 make on
Monday next.
Their own history and Institutions render il i'm
possible Tor the a mefican people motto sympa,hize
vi h the pres nj la ian Progress towards Ma.
| uonai Union and Cuns utioDa Freedom. These
g.ea, blessings are always difficult 10 establish
more difficult perhaps To establish in Italy than
| anywhere else; and we, who actually enjoy them,
owe 10 our fellow beings elsewhere struggling Tor
their attainment, The watmcst cheer OF applaud
| ing encouragement. In The character Of the Pope
We see every thing to inspire confidence. There
is hope in the real soiemniiv OF hi, senius-thee
| is hope in his calm and Christian, yet unfalierng
couraee-ihcie is hope III his direct practical sa-
sacy-lhere is hope in the benfilcence and Wis
! dom with which he looks TO and relies upon The
| masses of his counlrymen-lhere is hope in the
unassaabe purity OF his life. In ine there is
hope in rare combination oil intellectual and mo.
raj excellencits flung him Tor the love and lea
| dership of rcviying people.
Ii resurrection IL The Roman be possible, we
NAV expect i. now. II is in view of the noble
! task to which he has Dedicated himself in The no.
bIesl manner that most heartily exclaim, "God
| speed The Pore !"
have lie honor to be, gentlemen,
| Very respectfully, your most obi servant,
G. Nj. DALLAS.
| To RcRsRr HooGN, SC. Committee.
| From Hon. James Buchanan Secretary of STATE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1S47.
Gentlemen IL have mad the honor of receiv-
| -
| ing proposed 10 be held in The city of New York
on Monday next 10: The purpose OF expressing
| The "carnest sympathy win which The American
| Prone r,nar! the eilors OF Pope Plus TX. and
the Italian people Tor national independence and
const ulonal ireccon,' and al The same time ex-
pressing the hope that approve OF the propo-
sed demonstration"
While il has always been our established poll
cy nc, TO interfere with Inc forms o! government
or the domestic institutions OF o'her countries IL is
impossible tia, The American People can ever
become Indifferent To the cause OF Constitutional
Freedom and liberal reform in any portion Of the
world. Their sympalhies must ever be warmly
enlisted in favor OF any movement which presents
| reasonable prospect Of amel.oratiEs The con-
di.ion OF any portion OF the human race. The
| olories of the ancient time and the bright pro-
mise of the present, render Italy an object OF pc
Collar interest to the American people.
Although my present position may be peculiar,
feel myself at liberty as an American CT izeD,
10 express The sentiments OF my heart in favor OF
ne wise and juiicious measures OF Pope Plus
| TX 10 reform ancient abuses and promote The
welfare OF his people. These can afford no jus,
| cause Of offence 10 any European nation. The
papal States End the other independent Sove-
rsienies Of Italy have the inheren, right 10 re-
form ami liberalize ih-if institutions, and improve
the condition Ct their people without Inc inter
ference Of any Foreign power. They alone pos
sess exclusive authority 10 decide what reforms
are practicable ami bcs! adapted to secure the
libs!ty and pros re,ily Of the people cf Italy.
have watched with intense anxiety the move
menrs Of Plus TX in he difficult and dangerous
| circumstances by which he is surrounded; and,
| in nv opinion ltey have been marked with con-
sumrna;e wisdom and prudence. Finn, withou,
being fash-i LIBERAL, without proceeding 10 such
extremes as might eniange! the success .. his
| glorious mission-be seems 10 be an lnstrumen
destined by Provide nee 10 accomplish The poli,i-
cal regener alton Of his county. That he may
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