The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-06

res of Italy the relations exacted by common ma
iionaity. .
speaker paused; the great bell of the Capital gave
forth It's solemn melodies; the cannon answered
while the crowd shouted, tipa la RePubiica! IRA
Nllid!
The imposing grandeur OF the spectacle To me gave
new force 10 the thought that already swelled my
heart; my nerves thrilled and longed to see In
some answering glance spark Of Rieazi, little o!
tina, sonlwhich made my country what she is; The
american al my side remained impressive. Receiy
ing all his birthright from a triumph Of Democracy,
he was quite Indifferent 10 This manifestation on this
consecrated spot. Passing the Winter In Rome 10
study Art he was nsensihe 10 the artistic beauty Of
the scene-insensble 10 this new life OF that spirit
from which all the forms he gazes al In galleries
einanated He "dd not see the use Of these popu
lar demonstrations"
Again, must mention a remark OF his as speci-
men Of the Ignorance in which Americans usually
remain during their fghty visits 10 these scenes
where they associate only with one another. And
do il the rather this seemed really thoughtful
intelligent man; no vain, vulgar tri1er lie SAID
I" The people seem only to be looking ont 'hey
take no part.p
aWhai people ~ said !.
"Why, these round us there is no other people. Z
There are a. few beggars, GRAND boys and nurse
maids. a#s
1.-THE others are only soldiers"
"SolJir.si' The Civic Guard; all the decent
men in Rome.n
Thus it is that the American, on many points be-
he attaches some value to his crude Impressions and
frequent blunders. II 10 not thus that any seedcorn
can DO gathered from foreign gardens. Without
modest scrutiny patient study and observation, he
spends his money and goes home with new coat
perhaps, bn mind befooed rather than instructed.
II is necessary speak the languages OF these coun
tries and know personally some OF their inhabitants
In order to any accurate impressions.
The flight Of the Grand Duke OF Tuscany followed.
In imitation of his great exemplar he promised and
smiled to the last, deceiying Montaneii, the pure
and sincere, at the very moment he was about to
enter his carriage, into the belief that he persevered
was certainly very difficult but he might have left |,
like gentleman, like man Of honor Twas pity
10 destroy so lightly the good opinion the Tnscans
had of him. Now Tuscany medtaGs union with
Rome.
Meantime, Charles Albert ia filed with alarm. He
Is indeed betwixt two fires Gioberti has published
one OF his prolix weak addresses in which he says
that In the beginning Of every revolution you must
fix limit beyond which you will not go that for
himself, he has done it--others IRE surprising his
mark and he will not 60 any farther. or the want
Of thought of insight to historic and all other truths
which distinguishes the 'nstrious Gioberti : this
assumption Is specimen. But ii makes no differ
ence he and his Prince must go sooner or later, II
The movement continues, nor Is there any prospect
Of being stayed unless by foreign intervention
This the Pope has not yet il Is believed, solicited
but there Ia little reason TO hope he will be spared
that browning disgrace. He has already consented
TO the Indictment Of civil war. Should an interven-
ZION be solicited, all depends on France. viii she
basely forfeit every pledge and every duty, to say
nothing Of her true interest II seems that her
President stands doubtful intending to do what Is for
his particular INTEREST," but II his interest proves op.
posed 10 the republican principle, will France suffer
herself again 10 DO hoodwinked and enslavedl II Is
impossible TO know she has already shown such de.
votion TO the nero prestige Of name.
On England no dependence can be placed She
is guided by no great idea; her Parliamentary lea
ters sneer at sentimental policy, and the jnrgon Of
and the interest Of her present Government is be
coming more md more the crushing Of the demo-
cratic tendency. They are obliged 10 do II at home
both in the back and the front parlor Il would not
be decent as ye, @ have Spieberg just at home for
obs'reperous patriots, but England has 80 many
ships IL Is Just as easy TO transport them 10 safe
distance. Then the Church Of England, so long an
enemy 70 the Church Of Rome, feels decided In.
terest with II on the subject Of temporal possessions
The rich English traveller fearing to see the Prince
Boyhese stripped of one of his palaces for hospital
or some such low use, thinks Of his own twenty
mile park and the crowded village of beggars at lis
gate, and muses.: 81 hope 10 see them all shot vet
these rascally pubicans." ,s
How wish my country would show some noble
sympathy when mn experience 40 like her own Is go
ing on Politically she cannot interiors; but former
ly when Greece and Poland were struggling, they
were nj least aided by private contributions Italy
naturally SO rich, but long racked and impoverished
by her oppressors, greatly needs MONEY to arm and
ciothe her troops. Some token Of sympathy, too
there circle Of persons inclined to trust such
to me- might venture to promise tho trust should
be used to the advantage Of Italy. II would make
me proud 10 have my country show a religious faith
IN The progress OF Ideas, and make some small sacrt.
flee Of lis own great resources In aid Of sister cause
now.
But must close this letter. which Il would be
easy 10 swell 10 a volume from the materials in my
mind. One ortwo traits Of the hour ! must note
Nlazzareli, chief Of the present Ministry was pre-.
late, and named spontaneously by the Pope before
his flight; He has shown entire and frank intrepid
n.y. He has laid aside the title oil Monsignor, and
appears before the world as a layman
Nothing can be more tranquil than has been the
state OF Rome all winter. Every vile has been used
by the obscnrantists 10 excite the people, but their
confidence In their leaders could not be broken. A
little mutiny In the troops, stimulated by etters
from their old leaders, was quelled In moment.
The day after the proclamation OF The Republic
some Jealous ignoramuses nsulted the carriages that
appeared with servants in livery. The Ministry
published grave ndmoniilon, that Democracy
meant liberty not license, and that he who In
rinBed upon an innocent freedom Of action in others
must be declared traitor to his country. Every act
Of the Kind ceased Instantly. An inlimation that It
was better not 10 throw large comfits or oranges
Turing the Carnival injuries have thus been some
lines caused, was obeyed with equal docility.
On Sunday last placards affixed In the high places
summoned the city 10 invest Giuseppe Mazzni with
he rights vt Roman citizen. have not yet heard
he result. The Pope made ltossi Roman citizen
re was suffered 10 retain THAT title only one day II
Vas given him l4th November, he died the 18Th. |
'iazzini enters Rome ~ any rate for the frs, time
n his life deputy to the constitutional Assembly
would be anoble poetic justice, IL he could enter
lao Roman CITIZEN.
2lAt. The Austriuns have invaded Fsnara taken
100000 aud elk hostages and retired This s,sn
g no doubt intended TO determine whether p,ancps
vii resent the insult, or whether she ..vI,, hsrsv
ta'y. II shows also the assurance =, The Ansirian
nat ne Pope will approve Of an rmed intervention
zach sa,,c d.nid wise an these matters will
lOsI rFICE COURTESY.
,,n,r io Tvs zen much complaint throughout the
, aas'" regard TO the overbearing and naughty