The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-23
Msssrs Gassali, Gavaxxi & Co.
AMEs G. BENNETT, ESQ.,:

DEAR SIR:-The gentlemen whose names head
this communication cannot but be aware that they
are quite cafe in counting controversy with any
Catholic of influence, relative to their vague charges
against Monseigneur Bedini, knowing that thew
wonld have everything to gain, and the opposing
party nothing Those persons Catholic and Protest
ant, who have the honor of enjoying NJ. Bedinis
friendship, know him to be benevolent and accom-
plished gentleman, and those who do not aud choose
to believe otherwise, do not want to be undeceved.
controversy, therefore, with such furious lovers Of
liberty and riot as Cassa & Co., just at this time,
papers, which presume is their chief object.
The only specific charge made by the firm against
Mons. Bedni is that he caused the execution OF Ugo
Bassi. This charge was proved to be totally false
in an article published some months ago in the HER
AID, wherein 1t was stated, and authority giyeo.
that Mons Bedini knew not even of the criminals
trial or conviction till after his execution. It was
also proved beyond doubt that the account of the
SHINING was ridiculous fable.
Those gentlemen also know that M. Bedin is in
foreign land, far from any means OF procuring any
testimony to defend himself, although there are
many Italians in this city (quondam revolutionsts
tOoo who would willingly come forward ag ainst his
slanderers had they not the fear of Sasss fate be-
fore their eyes, They know, also, that NJ Bedipi ia
surrounded by prejudice, and by enemies some Of
whose evidence might easily be procured to sustain
any falsehOod. With such q state of things il NAV
be imagined what chance justice or truth would have
in o controversy of the kind. As / stated BEFORE
the only specific charge made against NJ. Bedini has
been refuted over and over again; still Messrs Cas-
sah & Co. are not satisfied; they are not satisfied
either that he should conduct him elf quietly like a
Christian gentleman, as appears by their lettersIaf
the 10Th list.
The statement that M. Bedin interfered with tnuI
liberties Of American citizens and their property as
regards the Buffalo church troubles Is both unjust
and untrue. As veil might such charge be brought
against any arbitrator called in to settle disputed
account to avoid litigation.
N. Bedin was appealed to by both partiesto decide
vexed question, which he did according to facts
and the best Of bis ability His decision was rejected
by one side, and both parties remain in the same
position as before, without any rights being invaded
or injury done.
But Messrs Cassali & Co. should be satisfied with
the glory they have achieved they have shown what
benefit they be to society in stirring up religious
strife, and how they can bring odium our country
by exciting mobs TO outrage; they have also con-
WINGED Americans how we'll suited Continental Eu-
Iopeans are for . republican form Of government,
and how free it would be from despotism in their
bands.
Had the Irish newspapers taken your advice and
treated the Trades OF Mr. Gavazzi with silence both
he and his friends would long since have passed int
oblivion. CARROLL.