The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-12
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The Lucca correspondent of the 1aHa, speaking
Of Rosa Madiai, says:-"She S allowed ner Bible,
and the use Of any other book she pleases and the
visits of ecclesasc and medical man AZ often as
she wishes for or requires SUCH Now am sorryto
say that this is not the case.
When Madame Madia was confined IN the BargeHo
at Florence the governor of the prison, humane
man. allowed her to have her Bible; but when ner
trial was concluded and the order was received Tor
her removal to the Ergastalo at Lucca ne TOOK tne
Bible from her, telling her he did 80 with regret,
knowing the pain its loss would cause herr but that
as she was going to another prison, and out OF his
jurisdiction he elt he could not allow her to take IT,
az he did not know whether the authorities OF the
prison at Lucca would approve of her retaining It.
No one justly blame his conduct; his course OF
duty plain and like an upright man he followed
it. Madame Madai did, however, succeed IN obtain
ing another Bible and for short period 1t was her
solace in her abode. AS soon as her possession
OF it came to the knowledge Of those in power she
was deprived of it, and the reason assigned for taking
it away was that she was there prisoner for he
resy they could not allow her to retain book which
would so essentially tend to confirm her in her here
teal ideas and sentiments; she was offered the Nor
TIM, the Roman Catholic version OF the Bible, with
notes and commentaries but for her that is not the
Bibe-the pure, unadulterated, inspired writings
With difficulty some chosen parts OF the Mortin Bible
have been conveyed to her.
With regard to the expression, " she has an eccle-
siastic it is necessary from its ambiguity to explain
that the ecclesiastic is a Roman Catholic priest,
whose conversation and teaching cannot be either
very edifyng or consoling to who is undergoing
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which it is his duty and privilege to inculcate. She
is never allowed to see Protestant clergyman and
the only visit she receives is that OF an English gen
tleman who has ever taken the deepest interest in
her case and that Of her husband and who is allowed
| to visit each Of them month"; this favor having
been grudgingy accorded to him through the kind
intercession OF Sir Henry Buwer Doubtless she has
many visits from those of the Roman Catholic faith
| indeed the Dowager Grand Duchess has been to her
CELL and believe the clergy, high and low, OF the
Roman church, evince great anxiety Tor her CONVEX
i Al. hp9r In
her former creed 1t is right to state that criminals
| in the Tuscan dominions-whether jews or Of any
other religious denominatons-ar permitted TO re-
ceye the visits Of their respective pastors ana each
ers but this otherwise universal privilege has not
I been accorded to the Madiais. Francesca Madlal's
cell has been searched three times, and copy OF the
! New Testament, which was found, was taken from
\ him.
The Lucca correspondent is quite correct in stating
that Rosa Madia is not condemned to the degrading
company Of the worst criminals" but she can near,
and does frequently hear, the fearful imprecations
and obscene ess OF the fallen of her sex, her fellow
prisoners; and such is slight aggrayaton OF her
punishment they are not, it is true, in her CELL but
they surround her; and although silence is ncucated
and commanded, the rules are frequently broken,
and the wretched criminals often give free expression
to their depraved feelings and ideas. say not
mind, that this fearful companonship is wfuly and
knowingly inflicted upon Madame Madai-perhaps
ifculties-bu do say exists, and that therefore,
virtually she is surrounded by the lowest and most
degraded class Of her own sex" though not lite
| rally So
Ihaye now, hope, clearly and satisfactorily cor
reced the misstatements contained in the letter of
| the Lucca correspondent OF the Tablet
have felt it my duty to do so, as, from peculiar
circumstances few are intimately acquainted with
all the details as myself, and the case Of the Madais
i is one Of European and universal interest.
1t grieves me to have to add, in conclusion, that
learn from the English gentleman l have already
alluded to, and who yesterday returned from his
monthly visit to the Madias, that francesca Madiai
is seriously ILL., wasted and debilitated and unable
to stand for more than instant His vigorous frame
and robust constitution have at length slccumbed
under the continued influence Of prolonged confne-
ment, anxiety Of mind separation from his wife, and
the hopeless prospect Of Imprisonment for years u
cheered unalleviated at the close Of life, and with
minister Of the creed he processes glores in, and
suffers for It is, however most cheering to be able
to AID that he remains seadfast in the faith"
calmly beholds his approaching end which, humanity
speaking cannot be far distant ana t9 sog
with scorn and contumely he remembers with Joy
and gratitude that he has been thought worthy to
suffer in good cause, and places his hope and re-
lance in that future where !" the wicked cease from
| troubling and the weary are at rest"
The elections Just concluded are favorable to the
government. The liberals view with apprehension
the influence which the new reactionary ministry in
| Spain may have on Portuguese affairs.
The following paragraph, in the Daily Ncrs OF the
25th, may not be new:I"The French government
has arbitrated, in favor of Portugal and against the
United States, on the question OF the General Arm
strong claim, consequent upon its destruction at
Fayal, in lSl4.n
Lisbon letters led us to expect that before Congress
meets there will be an alteration in the tariff The
of the treasury at the lowest ebb and
nothing can be done with the railway projects for
lack of funds.
The United States brig of war Dolphin, is still in
the Tagus.
Turkey.
By way of Vienna, 18th inst. we learn further par
ticulars Of the instruction in Montenegro Affairs
present an alarming aspect. Sputz, the Turkish
stronghold had been twice assailed by the Montene
grins, and to be again invested The fortress Of
Zabliak was surrounded by the Turks and bravey
defended by the insurgents. In the neghborhood Of
Podgorizza several obstinate encounters had taken
place. On the 18th inst in particular, heavy firing Of
artillery heard, but nothing is known of the
suit The Pacha of Scutar is collecting large force
and waits for renforcements from Roumelia. Albania
is very much disturbed, and in the upper province
the inhabitants Greek Chrstians) are preparing to
side with the insurgents From the cruetes inflicted
on the Christians in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there
is every prospect of outbreak there, which would
prove formidable assistance to the insurgents OF
Montenegro.
India.
The steamer Egtto at Trieste, has the overland
Indian mail. Geographic despatch dated 25th,
says no further progress had been made towards
completion Of the Burmese war. 1t was reported
that Gen. Goodwin had been recalled, but this lacks
confirmation The Northwestern frontier Of India
was again in state Of revolt field force was on
the spot.
Cape Of Good Hope.
By the steamer Harbinger at Plymouth, we have
important news to the 10Th November from the Cape
Of Good Hope.
The Cape Town Mail states that the war had
ceased, although peace was not officially reported.
On the frontiers the Caffres exau sted although
it would appear the Gaika chiefs still refused TO sub
nit and continued to commit trihing depredatioDs.
Sandil Stock and lola were fugitives, and Macomo
few cattle in token Of peace, and Chasso has deliver
ed up eighty stand of arms The Tambookie chief
Syolo had surrendered and the TSlambie chiefs had
been transported to Island The Hottentots re-
ported to be dissatisfied with Uithalder. The line
between King Williams Town and the Buffalo River