Mississippi palladium. [volume] (Holly Springs, Miss.) 1851-1852, 1852-06-10

an account, which viii be read with
interest, Of the prompt and effectual
interposition OF Hon. Lewis Cass, r.,
the American charge d'ef'aires at Rene,
for the protection of an American c;ti-
zen against the inso!ent and tyrannical
proceedings OF the French military in
that city:
ROME, april I6, 1852.
TIE close Of Holy Wesk-Ou.ragoous
conduct Of a French Office. to al a
merican-Spirited retoat Of TIE Am
er-icaa,-ond spirited eoadact Of 10.
Cass, the American Charge.
An event recently occurred here of
an outrageous character, which has
created good deal of excitement and
unpleasant feeling among the Ameri-
can residents, as well as the foreigners
generally now in Rome.
The ceremonies of the HOLY Week
closed with the benediction of the
Pope, on Easter Sunday, in the great
square of St. Peters. Vast IS it is, it
was filled on that occasion with an i'm
mense crowd, among whom were pro-
baby to be found representatives from
almost every country in the world
The military came on the ground in
battle order, making an imposing show.
and, with the spectators, formed a con-
course estimated at seventy-thousand.
1t is customary at Rome on all great
religious occasions, upon the approach
OF the Pope, the Elevation OF the Host,
and similar ceremonies, for ali persons
who are present 10 uncover and bend
their heads as a mark OF respect. 1t
happened that one of our countrymen,
Mr.. Innes, an artist OF much merit, was
standing near the coionnade where the
Swiss guard are stationed, when the
roll OF the drums announced the ap-
pearance OF His Holiness. \ French
officer, who was by his side, observed
that he remained with his head cover
ed, ordered him, in an offensive and in
sulting manner, to take off his hat, and
Immediately drew hissword and knock
ed it from his head. Mr.. Innes replied
by blow with his cane, receiving in
return 4 sword cut, which he repaid
with 4 still better stroke. The officer
called for gendarmes, and committed
Mr.. Innes to their custody, by whom
he was dragged to prison. The facts
| of the case were communicated, with
rs little delay as possible, to Mr.. Cass,
the American charge d'afaires, who
immeGiatel ly demanded Of the govern
ment the liberation of Mr.. lnnes, en-
Gaging at the same time to be reSpon-
sible iOr his appearance in the event of
investigation and trial. He was infer
med in reply that his countryman was
in the hands of the French authorities,
aad that 10 them application must be
made for his release. Mr.. Cass re DIN
ed that he knew nothing of the French
authorities in Rome; that he was ac-
credited TO the Roman government,
and that SO long as il claimed TO be an
independent government, it alone was
ponsiblefor the acts committed with
in its territories. The time wearing
on. and our countryman still ia con-
fnement among ielons and criminals
with his wife and family in state
Of painful alarm-Mr. Cass called up
on the French commander-in-chief, ot
whom he required the instantaneous
release OF Mr.. Innes; or, failing that
his transfer to the Pontifcal authori.
ties; and, finally, the trial and punish
ment of the officer in question, whose
conduct he denounced as of the most
Infamous character. After an alterca.
ton of some minutes, an order was is.
sued placing Mr. Innes at the DISPOSE
ton OF the Roman government; but
no satisfactory assurance was given, il
appears, that the offending party should
!. be brought to trial. High words wers
said to have passed on this occasion
and Mr.. Cass, il is understood, chal
lenged the French officer, stating that
if his superiors, from fellow feeling
chose TO connive at his base and un
gentlemanly conduct, there was one
tribunal from which he should not es
]. cape. The officer, however, has sub
sequently been placed in arrest, ane
) thus ameeting prevented. At the Gloss
of the interview, Mr.. Innes was reno
we'd from the French to the Roman
: prison where he was visited by Nlr
Cass, by whom we had the pleasure 0
seeing our countryman brought hom'
; in his carriage within FIVE hours iron
the occurrence of the outrage. From
this event you will see there is little
law in Rome, and that it requires /;
, bold voice TO protect our rights.
A REVIVAL II CoxGREss.-It ha:
been suggested that day be specially
: set apart upon which Christians of ev
cry name throughout the Union viii
meet in their respective places of wor
ship, and pray for Gods blessing upol
the two Houses of Congress now il
session. that there may be an outpour
ing of his grace upon the hearts o
those who are legislating for the wei
! fare Of their feIlow-countrymen ane
mankind. Christians, you should pray
for a revival in Congress.
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