Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-11-20

[cOtrsspOndsnce Of the Enquirer ]
Concluded from our lost.
Row.. Sept %. 1851.

WhAt Sha1l / say oa TIC peOpI0-Iu0
government--the politics. &c.. at this
country? Really they are as difficult to
comprehend in Italy as in France; and
as you know the amount Of liberty. Of in-
trigues, and Of intricHcies, in the former,
you may put them all down the same tor
the latter with this difference. however.
in favor of the French people, viz, that
they vet possess over the Romans an i'm.
mcnse advantage as well in regard to
political liberty a individual and general
happiness. Both seem anxiously hoping
and waiting for the anno domini 1852
/ Here in fact the people are irrevocably
tired Of clerical government; and Il the.
priests are now powerful, absolute. they
owe it to the presence Of the French sol
diers. Yet, strange contradiction !
French high and low, Romans low and
high, hate each other to their hearts con.
tent and if to-day the French were
70 he forever withdrawn, tomorrow
III . garrison from another nation did
not replace then.) . republic would be
proclaimed. The French who have de-
stroyed the italian republic. are far more
republican at Rome than 10 France. ]
repeat it. no sympathy whatever exists
between the high, or low. civil or militia
iry, Of the two nations. The Pope him
self, considered soworthy. SO Kind heart>
ed. and so popular among all nations for
his liberal intentions, partakes Of those
feelings and he is no longer loved or
respected by his own people. indeed, ]
was surprized. nay panied, tout Of res
pect for the many ut seeing the other
day. such a wonderful falling off in the
manifestation. Of homage to him. The
9th Of Scptember, being the Nasiyity o.
the Virgin Mary. was celebrated in pres
ence OF the Pope and Cardinals in n
church situated In tie Peoples Place.
| where every one was expected to come
10 great pomp and regalia. It was 2
! most beautiful day 1.-THE display Of
| French and Roman soldiers. with thei
| excellent music, was finer-and all. as
thought. bespoke an immense gathering
Of the people. But, whatever sbe. So
lemuity Of the occasion. there was M
manifestation OF enthusiasm no, not
even Of respect--on the part OF the pop
ulace. The whole length Of the STREE
through which the Pope passed, was
silent and as far as the eye could reach,
hardly more than u dozen fag' 'uld be
seen hanging from the windows. Iht
gathering Of spectators clustered in Il"
middle Of the Place, was m :ag'e in the
extreme: and had it not been for can,
non. the ringing Of bells. and the militia
ry display. i. would have been difficult
| to guess what was going on. This, my
friend, indicates great deal! What a
contrast to what would have been pre-,
sented on a similar occasion only swo OF
three years ago! Understand me. how
ever; the Romans generally respect and
reverence tn. Pope as a man. His kind
ness Of heart is we'll known and apprs-
| ciated but he il considered by them
as the victim Of circumstances. and not
responsible for government which the
mass Of the nation are determined 10
hate. ~. t- ss.as
Generally speaking. when abroad am
like go>ahead yankee - the enginery
moves freely. Recollnc,ing The impor>
lance attached TO getting IN audience
with the "ho'y father" l asked myself
if. while at Rome. I could not obtain
tina. privilege ? Ny resolution was soon
taken, TO tryit. And 20 confident in my
recommendations proud Of my title OF
American citizen-quick - thought. ]
sat down to write my petition to the
Pope. and few hours after il was re.
mi.ted into the hands of friend. (my
protector, and chief Of the Roman army
and ON the way to the Vatican. AS ]
knew i had to yait p few days for an
answer. I started to visit Naples. One
day after my return. I had b'ough. me
at my hotel, letter Of Invitation for an
audience. / was quite anxious for it.
ye. as soon rs | had got it l found my-
self quito embarrassed. What were the
conditions, the ceremonies to Be per.
formed. thelapgpags ~ use. she dress
10 wear? A eonsulsatiDRl on fhsse points