The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-29
Foreign MISCELLANY BY the Cambria.

SwITzERLAND-Ne,r, Altitude of the Catholic
Church.-The Swiss Directory has just received
communication from the Apostolical Nunclo, ac-
credited to the Confederation, declaratory OF the In
tenion of the Holy See to aid by every means in its
power the social reforms in progress not only In
Switzerland but throug bout the world. The al
in civilization, 1t says, has called LOT aeor
responding change in the views OF the church,
which though infallible in points OF doctrine, deems
it proper to consent to alterations in rules OF world
" conduct to suit the present times. 1t then propo
ses the following basis of general arrangement be-
tween the HOLY See and the Confederation on mat
ters which have of late come under discussion:
l. A definite solution of the difficulties relating
to tide converts, attention being paid to the necess
ties of the present times and to the particular CIR
cllnlsances of each canton. 2. Rectifications in
the circumscrptons of the episcopal jurisdiction,
whenever the wants of the populations seem to de-
mand them g. To examine if there is not occasion
to modify the mode of nominating bishops and DINER
church dignitares so that the position OF the IN
ferior clergy may be improved, and unworthy men
kept out Of the Church. T. To establish rules to
regulate the immunties, property, and income OF
the clergy in those cantOns where difficulties nave
arisen on the subject. 5. The maintenance or toun-
daton of establishments Of education to form among
the inhabitants of the country moral ana Wen
educated Catholic clergy. To introduce hitting
notifications in the discipline now III force felit'e
to mixed marriages, tetes, etc.
If as | hope. says the Nuncio IN conclusion,
these different points should be successfully reg'i-
lated in an amicabe manner between the two atl-
thorities. spiritual and temporal, religious peace
will find itself established on the most firm and
honorable basis throughout the Confederation. FOR
nv part, have TO express my ardent wish that this
idea may be realized by our common efforts
Modification of the Tarif.-The Provisional Co
vernment of Milan has issued a decree abollshmg
all prohibitions of foreign goods, and reducing ma
ny of the existing customs duties.
An Italian Diet-A proposition, recommending
the establishment of an Italian Diet to assemble at
Rome. has been presented to the Pope;
g All the citizens of Italy, with hearts overcome
by.lnspeakable JOY turn full of hope and trust to
the generous Pontff who has initiated the Italian
resurrection. and entreat him to accomplish the
holv work commenced. These people have the
consciousness of their nationality sons of the
same family, and earnestly desire to bind the COM
pact of love and brotherhood, uniting themselves
around their father, their liberator.
. In this urgency, the undersigned beg Of your
Holiness to use your efforts for providing, that,
without loss of time, the representation of the Ital
ian States (which you have promoted) may be CEN
tered in Rome, forming a National Parliament, or
Italian Diet
Gr5- The Delaware river has been raised consl-
derably by heavy rains.