Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-10-13
Fsaaian AEairS.

iHc Aaiis ChsstIs publishes Tie iOiiO-
wing letter, dated Rome, August %:
The French government has Just ex-
perienced one OF the most serious checks
which the diplomacy Of cabinet can sus-
tain; and the Pontifcai government, on the
other hand, has given one of the noblest
and grandsst examples Of courage and in
dependence. After willy course, and
language full Of duplicity, NJ. Rossi. at
last resolved to make, in the name of his
government, the offer of an armed protec-
lion. Cardinal Ferreti. in the name Of
his, replied, with maniness and frank
ness which sstonished the diplomatist.
that the Pope had never implicitly relied
on the intentions of France; and that, after
all that had passed, and her conduct in the
evil days o. last month, and in presence Of
the violation Of the territory of the Pom
tifical dominions by Austria, his confidence
in her had not increased.
He consequently refused French inter-
vention, as he had protested against the
Austrian occupation-the more so as he
could not mel p considering the two govern
men's as bound by secret compact, and
to have hitherto acted with a perfect ac-
cord. The Cardinal then announced to NJ .
Rossi his intention to begin by opposing
force to force. With that view, camp Of
5000 men is to be formed at Forli, and
the frontiers are being placed in state of
defence. The spiritual and moral arms
will next come into action. The resou-
tons Of the Pope have oeen notified to all
the ambassadors. 1t is said that the Nea-
politan government has also offered its
support, which was accepted, but on the
express condition that the proposition
should be directly made BY the King him,
self
The Semaphore de Marselies of the
Goth ult. brings intelligence from Rome of
the 25th. The most perfect tranquility"
says the correspondent oi' the Sema phore,
"prevails in our capital, and in the pro-
vinces. The insult offered to the govern
ment and the nation at Ferfara, is borne
with calmess and dignity, but the indigna
ton against Austria is al its height. 1t is
necessary to be here, to hear all that is
said, and read all that is written from the
provinces, to judge passing events. There
is but one voice and one sentiment. The
town Of Perugia has rendered the Pope
2 600 volunteers aud 800 lnuskets.
From all quarters His Holiness recei-
YES similar offers, and one may thus form
an idea of,he feeling with which the entire
population is animated. The Pope, on his
side, justities every day, more and more,
The confidence aud veneration with which
he is surrounded. He declared that he
would maintain, by all possible means, his
rights, and those ofhis subjects, and has
ordered the immediate formation OF a camp
Of observation. Cen. Beutiveglio, an ole
soldier Of Napoleon's army, Colonies Bni,
Boccanera, and other distinguished chi-
GERS, accompanied by N. Provincial, a
major Of engineers, who also served with
honor under the Empire, left on the oath
to choose proper site for the establish
ment of the camp.
"Ano:her event has augmented the Joy
OF the Romans; that is, the news, generally
cItditcE, Oh Tie arrival OF courier OF me
cabinet Of Turin with declaration Of the
King of Piedmont that he will make com
mon cause with the Pope against all viola
ton of the independence and integrity Of
the states of The Church. Charles Albert
regards That violation in the same light as
if 1t concerned his own dominions.
eve have been assured that Gen. Ro-
marino, and other Polish Generals, have
rendered their services to the Pope Tor the
organization Of his army, and are hourly
expected. The conduct Of the Swiss in
Romagna is greatly lauded. They have
openly manifested their dete,tatirn Of
Austria, on the occasion Of the at empt of
Ferrera, which has produced an immense
sensation all over Italy. Another mea-
sure which has occasioned much pleasure
in Rome, is the appointment Of General
Gabrieli to the War Department, in the
room Of Monsignor NedIci Spada, 4 crca-
ture Of Austria, who has asked 10 be ex-
onerated from that post.