The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-15

public journals. Ard yet there are those who make
them responsible for VIII at has happened II there ID
any truth and justice in the world let it arise and
come forth. Before you attempt te cast shame
upon the Nunci0, bring proof OF his ostenaton, lit
tie or great He has more than once addressed the
American people; and have even heard him exhOrt
his hearers to make good and temperate use Of
the liberty they enjoy hereto be good citizens as
well good Cathoics-to treat with charity and
love those who differed from them in religion. Look
IT the published reports of his speeches If you doubt
what say, and find, II you can, one sentiment OF an
opposite nature.
Gavazzi has addressed the American people. and
has called lot war on the Cathocs-on the mon
ster Bedni," on the "Papal hyens," "beware Of tho
cross" ETC., etc -sentimenss to which the public
papers have taken care to give wide circulation.
No, sir Mons. Bedni has coarted no publicity; he
has done nothing 10 spirit of ostentation The
Catholic sees in him the representative OF one on
whom every Catholic eye is fxed-to whom every
Catholic heart is turned They view him as the
embodiment Of an influence, but not of fanatcism;
of power, but OF one that divides not his allegiance
from the country, any more than the planet in its
orbit nterieres with the glory OF the king OF day.
If any one Is called to account for the hOnors
paid to the Nunco, 1t Is the Catholic poOulati0n Of
America: and they surely have as much right to
honor him as their fellow citizens had to honor
Kossuth. There is q difference between the two,
however-tbat while Kossuth became unpopular a.
be was better known, Mons. Bedini will be honored
quainted with his character too much for ones
patience to 60 through the oftrepeated Islander in
detail. But let Americans reflect that M. Bedin Is
accused on the authority of Gavazzi alone-no docu.
ment other evidence ever having been adduced in
support Of the charge-that it was never heard
Of until his arrival in America was announced. On
the other hand, it has been frequently denied in the
public journals, by men who had every opportunity
Of knowing the facts and no interest in misrepresen
ing them 1t Is matter OF history that M0nsignor
Bedlni was civil repre entatve Of the Pope while the
Austrians had military possession Of the our Lega
tons, in which capacity he was no more responsible
for Bsssis execution than the Judge of our Supreme
Court is for the conduct Of criminal JUG ges since
prisoners Of war are amenable only to military an.
thority. 1t is q matter Of history that Gavazzi In
London denounced the Austrian General IS the au.
thor Of Bassi's death; and | remember distinctly
having been in italy at the time Bassi was said to
have been taken prisoner and shot BY the Austrians
As to the scraping and dayiDg, with which Gsvaz.
Il charges M. Bedini as . Circumstance connected
with degrading Bassi from his sscerdotal Office
first, it never took place; and secondly, il he had
been degraded, Mons Bedini could not have oficat-
March, ls52-two years after Bassis death. Again,
the ceremony of degradation does not and never has
consisted of scraping Or faying. The part Of it
turned by Gavazzi to this account, was that of pre-
tending to ape the palms of the hands, to sym
bolize the removal Of the holy oils from hands
stained with blood. II is absurd to say that the
skin is removed by this operation. This ought to
be enough to convince every one OF the alseho0d Of
be examined before condemnation Is pronounced
against al innocent man. Gavazz and his friends
are perpefually accusing the Holy See of craft and
cunning; and yet, with strange inconsistency, they
would make Americans beive that Rome had been
guilty Of the impolicy OF sending here of such
antecedeuts as those falsely ascribed by them to
Mons Bedini.
Permit me few words now concerning the second
passage have quoted from your paper. Up to this
time the temperate 6rmness of the authorities de-
serves commendation and not the reprobation it has
received from some Of the public papers for not per-
hitting the German Freemsn TO burn the cathedral
and murder the Nuncio. The press, am grieved to
say, has not done its duty. II has, with few honor
able exceptions published aud republished the
calumnious diatribes of Gavazzi, whilst not much
as doubt has been thrown out of their TRUTH nay.
and Enquirer, has been met and slenced by the
clamors of other editors. OF American common
sense entertain high estimate-let it be brought
to bear this matter and fear not the result. Let
it not be said that single bufoon gull an intel
Igent and educated people. History will one day
pronounce its verdict, when the hearts that beat
now with prejudice and passion are cold. This great
Union was once stranger in the ranks of nations
and struggled to free itself from oppression and mis-
representation. Let it, then, extend to stranger
who has naught his lips in his heart but peace,
that justice and protection which it its glory to
give. LOVER OF JUSTICE AND raUrH.
State Military Convention.
[Fr. m the Albany Jouroal Jan. IL
this morning, WHOM tile Committee tile Code
made OS report recommending the Senate bill az
passed at the last eesi, Of the Legislature, with
rome slight alterations which could be made BY the
committee in the Legislature. The report OF the
committee was accepted and the code recommended
to the favorable action of the Legislature.
The Association met at the Assembly Chanberl last
evening. The numbers OF snowy uniforms, glitterng
in the gas light presented an unusual spectacle fot
that locality. Many Of the Legislators and the Com
mander.in Chef Gov. Seymour) were present
The Governor made some pertinent and encouraging
remarks, after which Gen. Duryea, Of Brooklyn, de-
livered his address. 1t was q well written and ear
nest argument for the encouragement of the citizen
soldery who, as he justly claimed, are the only SOL
booty or for military ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Their SER
vices, unlike those of the regulars always rem
dered on the side Of Law and Order, and from patri
otto motives vote OF thanks to Gen. d. for his
address, and resolution that 1t be printed, were
unanimously adopted.
The association reassembled on the 18th inst.
The discussion on change Of dress was resumed,
but no action was taken upon it. They resolved to
hold their next annual meeting in the city of New
York; after which the following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year.
Observation-Disclosures General z. T. Bentley, OF
Morrisville.
Vice.Presidents- Briuadier General Nelson Ran.
dali, of Buffalo; Brigader General A. T. Durham, Of
Watervilet; Brig0dier General Charles B. Spicer of
New York; Brigadier General J. 7. Blanchard, Of
Saratoga Spa.
Treasurer-C Colonel H. s. Falrchld, of Rochester.
Corresponding Secretary-Colonel c. A. Seward,
OF Auburn.
Recording Secretary Col P 8. Crook.
They availed themselves of the opportunity, after
adjourning, of calling on Governor Seymour.
Theatres and Exhibitions
BOwRRY THEATRR.-A new version Of Uncle
Toms Cabin" is to be brought out on Monday even
ing at this house. The cast includes the names Of
T. d. Rice, w. R. Derr, Stevens J. Dunn Johnston,
Miss G. Dawes, Mrs. Yeomans and many Others.
The scenery Is all new, music new, and the horses
are to be introduced.
BROADWAY THKArRB..-The Cataract Of the
GaDges' is announced for Monday evening, with .
popular farce. Although this piece is in Its fourth
week it seems as popular as ever
Burrows TnKArRz--.The sterling comedy Of
" Paul Pry" is to be given on Monday night, With
Burton and Placde in the principal characters The