Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-14
THE ENVOY OF THE POPE.
wAsHIsoros, JANUARY 10, 1854

WAsHIsGToS, JANUARY 10, ioo1
To the Editors Of the National Intsligencer:
Having observed in the papers the announcement II
the arrival in this city of his Excellency Monsgn~s
BEDIsI second visit of official business with shiR
Government have taken care to inquire into the
nature OF his visit to this country and into the truth
alsehood Of charges which have been made against HIM
an actor in the political movements in Italy within ts
last five years. Ny motive in doing SO grows out Of tia
belief that he has been unusy accused and in the de-
sire to do justice to distinguished foreigner whose P0
stion, past history and present official relation
Government render him justly entitled to receive the Ls
pitalties of the nation and protection from calumny and
insult.
Monsiguore BEDN visits this country Envoy Extra
ordinary from the Court of Rome, charged with the de-
livery of special messages from his Holiness PUs X-
the PRESIDENT of the United States Though on hrs
route to the Brazs Nunco Papa Ambassador resi-
dent that country he charged to visit the United
States Envoy Extraordinary, and in this capacity
has been received by President and Secretary of tr
He the bearer Of autograph letter from PrUs TX
to President PIERCE and of another from the Carnaa
Secretary of State the Papa States to the Secretary u
State of the United States.
1t is known that since the elevation of Plus TX to ths
chair of ST. Peter the United States have been represent
ed at his Court by diplomatic agent in the capacity O
charge daares which position since its creation
aen Senator CAss The extraordinary mission Of M. EE
this country is reciprocaon the part Of the
sovereign Pon Of the friendly feelings Of the United
States expressed towards him by the mission Of Mr. cAss
to Rome Thus M. BEDISI comes amongst US on mis-
Of peace and friendship The address of the Prnee
whom he represents, and all his addresses Dnde
since his arrival in this country, breathe the most aa
cable and generous sentiments towards the people and
Government of the United States Learning such to be
the character and Of this distinguished gentleman
have been greatly surprised at the harsh accusatDs
which have been made against him in this country having
reference his conduct in the affairs Of Europe previous
his visit to America Common justice demands of
investigate these charges and IL found to be false 10
lay before that public who have heard his
the facts which will establish his innocence In doing
this propose to raise controversy with any man
class of men, to make charges against them in return
but simply the historical facts which
sary be stated in order vndcate the injured chars
ter of distinguished foreigner who is guest and Co
yndicate the cause of American hospitality.
NJ BEDINI has been charged by persons who have
to this country from Europe since the political troubles
Of 1S4S 49, and go with having been the of the
death Of Ugo Bass who is represented in this country
having fallen victim to the of liberty. After
careful and impartial examination Of the facts
compelled to pronounce this charge utterly unfounded
and having the slightest semblance OF reality But
must not stop with the denial of the charge. wi
give you the facts themselves in to the
ton NJ Bedni was, ut the time Of the capture, trial.
condemnation, and execution Of Ugo Bass at Bologna.
the Papa Pro-legate at that place The country In
the possession the The AuStryan
General Gorzkowski the commandant and had, by
the Legge StatariG published the 5th June, 1849 de-
cared martial law All the ordinary tribunals pro-
hibed from exercising jurisdiction over offences COM
mtted against the State. The 7bunate Statoro aloDs
examined and adjudgsd by way of courtmartia Cen
Gorzkowsk in oil his proclamaons and bulletins signed
himself rs ciu and military Governor Of Bologna TIN
functions of NJ Bedni Papal Commissioner Pro-
legate suspended he the civil magistrate
time of peace but by the proclamation Of martial lnY
his functions were suspended Ugo Bass was captured
by the Austrian sodiery with arms in his hands promo.
ting civil war He in holy ORDERS but refused all
protection and immunity by reason of his profession
He tried by the Austrian military tribunal condemn
ed allowed time to prepare for death, and was executed
All this done too, not only without the order
operation Of NJ Bedin but without his knowledge Of the
fact until it accomplished The Austrian commander
kept NJ Bedini in close conversation during these trans
actions in the city, purposey to prevent his having any
knowledge Of them at the time 1t has been charged tnt
NJ Bedn in his capacity bishop, degraded Ugo Bass
the priesthood before his execution whereas NJ Be-
dni not bishop at all till about three years after
the date of Ugo Bassi's execution Ugo Bass had for
feed his life under the laws, and accordingly
cuted. NJ Bedini had jurisdiction his case, did
not counsel the proceedings against him,
knew of his condemnation and execution till they
1t is but just to the memory of Ugo Bassi to stn5
that before his death he made his confession abured th
errors of his and repened for the scandal he had
given.
1t is hoped that this historical outline will relieve the
distinguished stranger who is now amongst mis-
sion of peace and mercy from the unjust and unfouns
accusations that have been made against him. This Is
the only object of my communication. C.
1.-THE above communication from native citizen and
neghbor we yield place to- act Of justice towArd
distinguished foreigner, who, stranger visiting
country and demeanng himself inofensivey, wonla
be entitled to all kindness; but public envoy to on
Government clothed with the invioabity Of minister
Of peace he is whatever his religion politics. invested
with sacred claim the rites Of hospitality and pro-
tecon which every American should be ready to adnf
and defend.-Editors Nat. IaieNl ...