Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-01-12
TfE sCoUNDREL King 8 Of : NAPLES LES,

cQnSplcu0iS among me 0kG91ngulShlng instincts or
the strangely compoanded Tyfantof Naples. With
the cfift Of Jesuit, he unisss gross pleasantly
exceedingly agreeable to the baser sort ofcourtier
and ike the STIMULATING Jew in the old Scriptures,
lovingto stab with : smile. Short and fat great
eater, like most Of the Bourbons he yet lacks the
"bowels of compassion" Though he speaks fluent
ly the principal languages of Europe-the Italian
cepted-he nevertheless prefers, and expresses him
self currently only in the base Neapotan patois ::
while his familiar, fdgety manners, in which there
is not particle of dignity, serve at once to betray
the absence of the sovereign sense of responsibility
and to mask the utter insncerity of his character
What could be expected of such man-whose mar
row education withal incapactates him for State a
fairs-who has breathed from infancy the pestifer-
GUS atmosphere of courts where cunning is account
ed wisdom, where cvility supersedes morality, where
religion is vicarious, where probity and honor are
words to conceal ideas? just what revots the world
in the hgh-born policeman of the Neapolitan ty-
ranny.
Flattered and cajoled by the scullions of the pal
ace, he is popular only with the scurvy swarms Of
the lazzaroni whom he rallies in arms at every MUIR
muir of resentment among the people. These crea-
lures of his favor participate also in his pastimcs
and it is but yesterday that read of his enter
tanning them at the chateau of Portico, ondly called
III Huorita, with his favorite old games-foot ra-
cling and tumbling, base bail and wrestling the
g. cock horse ride to Banbury cross" &C., and the
venal Journal of the Empire exults in the ignoble
spectacle. Such mockcry is Of course incompatible
with any regard for the crying wants and sufcrings
of the country, and therefore not at all
priscd to hear that while this g assoluta Padrone
of the lazzaron appropratcs million and half of
the public treasure for single cherished object of
his superstition-the Church of St. Francis, the pa
tron of beggary-hc can accord only three thousand
to the education of poor students and the encour-
agement of letters and that the miserable pancc is
not all expended!
The caprice of despots is familiar lesson, but it
would be difficult to find in all the memoirs of old
desposisms more whimsical compound of the ape
and hycna. He plays with his minions as cat
with mouse, with the same aptitude, the sub
tic ferocity, the same exquisite relish The recent
decapitaton Of the Prince Ischella is characteristic
and illustrative. After friendly interview at the
palace the other day, the assembling Padrone re-
minded his aidde-camp on parting, with the custom
airy cordial shake of the hand of the next meeting
of the Ministry. On opening the Court Journal af-
ter dinner of the afternoon, the Prince was
surprised to learn that Ills Majesty had been gra
ciosly pleased to relieve him of the portfolio of
the War Department.! As all selfrespect has not
entirely died out in the SERVICE the beeaded minis
ter has not dcigned to ask explanation, but, as
private letters tell u.s. is about to visit Paris! This
is the latest, but oy no means an exceptional case
The Marquis Fortunate, who was many years Pres
itlent of the Council occasionally presumed upon
his long devoto 10 offer advice, and finally expert
cnced similar stroke OF royal pleasantly. Having
determined to get rid of the odd Carbonaro King
Bomba was accustomed in the back-sairs circle to
call his chief counsellor, he thus decaely touched
him under the fifth rib:
"My dear Marquis, you are fond of the chase:
they tell me the woodcock (5eccaccin) abound just
now, and would like to join you in hunt. Pray
arrange it for Wednesday,"
Enchanted By this familiar mark of favor the
Marquis fastened to make necessary preparations,
in the lEidst of which he received note from roy
al servant He opens the paper, trembes and van
isheS. In eight days AFTER the old courticr is dead
of the mala,ly they call disgrace.
When Mr.. G!adStone's famous letters, exposing
the nquistoria cruelty and corruption of the Gov
eminent appeared, the Royal Secretary leopold
Corsi) sought conceal the copy received from his
master, who was first informed of the excitement
they had awakened by his Minister in London
(Prncc Castclcicaa.) The timid Secretary confess
cd his delicate regard for the royal feelings the cve-
ming after, during private examination in presence
of the Queen, " the most plous " OF Austrian wo.
mcr
"Popo, "a fond diminutive of Leopold) enough
for the present; come in the morning at an early
hour, we have much to do"
81 will be here at six O'Clock, if your Majesty de-
sire"
Eight will do; but be punctual; apropos, Filang-
Teri has just sent some choice dried fruits from
Palermo; your wife, know is fond of them; tell
the butler to send a box with you in my name, and
take another for the children"
Popo, filed with delight, sezes and kisses the
royal hand ferventy. Every well, very well, dear
Popo; you may now retire, but don't forget eight
O'clock"
The delighted Secretary hastcns home with the
fruit, and while thanking Heaven in his sympath-
zing family for SO good master, receives docu-
Icnt FROM the ma 0rdomo of tine palace. 1t was the
of "dear Popo!"
Such perf,lious abuse of power is perfectly in
keeping with the most cowardy trucking in pres
ot<1
his favorte Mazzi, the INSCRIPTIONS Minister Of Po
lice, was removed the other day on the demand of
the British Government, backed by the threat Of
fleet for an ofense to member OF its Legation
This fertile old instrument of tyranny, who had
succeeded in supporting the reign of terror by
ducing bribery to a system, has since with charac-
tcrstic dupcity, been lifted to higher position in
the Consulta of the Kingdom, with the salary and
emoluments of his old position.
No one need be surprised to learn that supersti-
ton or an afectation of pety, is the natural fruit of
so detestablc character The most minute prac-
tees o. devoton-masscs, fasts. and prayers, are
among the most habitual royal occupations and all
this Is by an almost necessary sequence accOmpa-
MED with hatred or dread of learning and men of
letters The Italian historian Cantu, now an exile,
had within to be presented. The king asked him
his name, age and occupation, and on receiving the
answer turned upon his heel with the pious sneer-
" There already too many histories, and you
had better think Of the salvation of your soul, than
to occupy yourself with such trash'
Such is Ferdinand II, who rules the destinies of
eight millions of people in the airest region of the
globe-such is the man who has undertaken the
hard task Of perpetuating despotsm by torture and
the bastinado. Newark Daily Adoertiser
HEAVY PRICES FOR NEGRoEs.-The sa lie of Mr. E,
p Jones' negroes. advertised in the News took place
in Warrenton according to notice. on the first day
of January, They were exceedingly likely and
valuable but consisted chiefly of women and children
Only seventeen sold, at the following prices,
P. j. Turnbul, Auctioneer:
Wesley 81 Years to r. Carroll &12O5