The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-16
From the Nep York Tribune.
The POpe's Manifesto.

from Inc 4Nep fUh ITtOuHe.
The Pope's Manifesto.
The publication by the Pope of governmental
decree and amnesty had been the main topic Of
interest in connexion with Italian affairs Both of
these documents will be found below. Great dis
satisfaction is felt every where, and especially in
France, at the limited concessions granted by the
Pope to his people, and at the great number of per-
sons excepted from the amnesty he has granted.
In Rome the irritation felt very great. In
Paris the only paper that approved of the measure
was the ConstitutiOnnel The following the
documents:
x. TO HIS wELLBELovED SUBJECTS
Scarcely had the valiant armies Of the Catholic
powers, who, with true hlial devotedness have
co-operated in the establishment of our liberty
and our independence in the temporal government
of the State of the Holy See, delivered you from
that tyranny which oppressed you in thousand
different ways, when we not only addressed hymns
of gratitude to the Almighty, but we at the
time FASTENED to send to Rome governmental
commission in the persons of three distinguished
prelates. They were charged to resume in
name the reins of civil government, and to advise
on the measures which were called for by circum
stances for the interest of ORDER security, and pub
lie tranquility. We occupied in establishing
the basis of institutions calculated to secure To you,
our well-beoved subjects, suitable liberties, and at
the same time to secure our independence, which
are obliged to preserve intact in the face of the
universe. This measure has. for object to satisfy
those who have merited kindness and our es-
TEEN, and to undeceive those unfortunate mis-
guided men who had taken advantage of our con-
cessions to overthrow social order. To convince
every one that have only at heart your true and
erIns nent prosperity. we have of our accord,
and with the full knowledge and plenitude of our
authority, decreed as follows
HRTIcLE r. There is instituted at Rome Coun
ell of State Ii shall give its advice ON bills before
they submitted To the sovereign sanction. IL
shall examine all important questions in each
branch of the public administration which il
shall be consulted by US by ministers. spe-
cial law shall determine the number and the quail
~ of the councils their duties their prerogatiyes
the rule of their discussions, and all that may be
connected with the regular working of important
concession.
"ART. 2. A State Consulta shall be instituted for
the finances. IL shall give Its opinion the bud
get of the State; il shall examine into the expenses;
II shall advise the establishment of new taxes
and on the reduction of existing ones; on the best
mode of assessment, on the most advisable means
TO be adopted for the establishment of commerce
and ON all that the interests Of the public
treasury. The members Of the Consulta shall be
chosen by from lists presented by the provincial
councils The number shall be proportioned 10
that of the Provinces which number may be in
creased by deterinnate addition of persons
which We shall reserve to us the right To name.
special law shall determine the mode of presenta-
ton Of the members of the Consulta their requisite
qualification, the mode of mana ging the affairs of
the finances, and all which may efIectually and
promptly contribute 10 the reorganization of that
important branch of the public service.
"AnT. g. The institution of the provincial coun.
ellis Is confirmed. The councillors shall be chosen
by US from lists presented by the communal coun-
ellis. The provincial councillors shall discuss the
local interests of the province, the expenses 20 be
laid 10 It's charge, the of receipts and ex-
penses of the interior Administrations that admin
istration shall be directed by administrative
commission, chosen by each provincial council,
and Tor which il shall be responsible Some of the
members Of the provincial council shall be chosen
TO form part Of the council at the chief town of
the province 10 assist in the functions which fllon
Inc A nj Law i.
the mode of presentation, the qualification the
number Of the councillors for each province their
duties, and the relations which 10 exist between
the provincial administration and the great inter-
ests Of the State, and the limit which the latter
Is 10 extend.
CART 4. The representation and the municipal
administrations will enjoy the extensive fran.
chses, far as regards the local interests of the
communes. The election Of municipal councillor,
shall b. based on a large number Of electors prin-
cipally having regard TO property. Those elected.
besides necessary qualifications, must be in the pay
ment of certain amount Of taxes, which shall bs
determined by a law. The chiefs of communes
shall be named by us, and their deputies by the
governors of the province from a triple list pre-.
sentcd by the communal council special law
shall determine the qualifications and the numbsr
of the communal councillors, the mode Of election.
the number Of members Of the municipal adminis-
tration, and shall regulate the duties thereof, max
ing them consistent with the interests OF the prov
ince.
"AsT. 5. The reforms and ameliorations shall
also extend themselves 10 the judicial order as we'll
as the civil, criminal, and administrative egisla-
ton. commission shall be named 10 occunv
themselves with this important object
"ART. s. Finally, being always led by the incb-
nation Of our paternal heart toward indulgence and
pardon, we wish on this important occasion 10 per
form an act Of clcmency toward the misguided men
who we're impellcd TO felony and to revolt by the
soductions, the inccrtitude and perhaps bv the in
ertness Of others. We must have present 10 6ur
mind IN THIS circumstance what is called for by
justice, by the rights of others oppressed or de.
stroyed, by the duty which is incumbent ON us TO
protect you against the return of the misfortunes
which have overwhelmed you, by the obligation 10
remove you frUm the pernicous influences of the
corrupters Of all morality, and from the enemies of
the catholic religion, that eternal Of all hap
piness, of all social prosperity, which has caused
your glory, aud which distinguishes you elect
family of God, and favored with his especial gifts
With these feelings, we will that there shall be pub
lished in name amnesty for the penalties in.
CURED by all those who, within limits which shall
be determined, shall not be excluded from tbi.
benefit Such are the dispositions which, for your
wclfarc we have thought II our duty TO publish be-
fore God AZ the same time that they are com
pa tibe with the duties of our apostolic functions ce
have firm convictions that they NAV il fatbf,Jlv
e1ccued produce the happy result which is desired
by enlightened and honest men. have for omar
tee the Just sentiment Of each Of YOU whose heart
ghs for happiness IN proportion to the trial under
g,1ne. But above all things, let us out our conf
dence in God who even in the midst Of Just anger
never forgcts bis mercy.
90 Done al Naples in the Faulourg Of Portici IN.
18th September ls49, and in the fourth year of our
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