Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-31
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magnese involves the Emperor Napoleon, the
lively interest which the Roman Catholic cler-
gy and the friends of the Pope in all parts of
Europe take in this question, the presence of
Garibaldi, and the obstinate bOdness of the
people themselves, all combine to render the
condition OF the Romagna one of the peculiar
interest
1t is noticeable fact that the prelates of the
Roman Catholic Church of other nations not
only interest themselves in the condition of the
revolted Papal states, and deplore the dmnu-
ton of temporal power that their loss would
cause to the Papal government, but they pub
licly express their sentiments.
We learn by the recent foreign mails that
the Bishops of Nantes and Orleans, II France,
and Archbishop Cullen in Ireland, have re-
Gently issued manifestoes in which they openly
"protest'-that is the word-agalnst the revo-
lutionary movements in Italy and against the
independence of the Romagna. 1t may be
fairly asked by what right these foreign pre-
lates attempt thus to interfere in the temporal
affairs of another people The recent address
of the Cardinal Archbishop of Bordeaux to
Napoleon Ill. was but plea in behalf of the
Pope and protest against the struggles of the
Romagncse. The respose, worded with the
careful vaguenese characteristic of the EN-
peror's speeches, certainly could have given
very little satisfaction to the Bordeaux prelate
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engaged in protesting against the popular
movement, the people of the Romagna them
selves seem determined to maintain their 20
sition. Garibaldi, Fanti, and Mezzocapo, with
their forces, are waiting, ready to repel any
attack on the part Of the Papal troops who are
still located at La Cattoca. In the revolu-
ton of the Romagnese, in 1882, this place was
the scene of defeat. The Papal troops at
tackled the rebels and drove them back to Ri
mir nd 1Ul
defeat extnguShed that revolt, Near Cattoli-
ca the advanced posts of Mezzocapo's and
halbermattens forces are now stationed, sep
arated only by a small stream.
The Papal troops, 1t appears, hold the adj
vantage in position, having possession OF a
narrow uountain gorge, protected by strong
fort, into which they can retire if attacked by
the rebels. Gen. Mezzocapo is, however, con
fident in his ability to rout the Papa troops,
and spread the flames of Instruction as far as
Ancona but he can do nothing until orders
are received from the provisional government
at Bologna. This forced inaction is already
creating considerable dissatisfaction in that di-
vision of the army commanded by Mezzocapo,
which is composed chiefly of raw recruits, who
dread illness more than fighting.
Ever since the peace of Villafranca it has
been customary and right to term the condi-
ton OF Rome itself as critical. The recent dis
ullsSdl, however, VI count ue Minerva, the
Sandman minister, and the rumored retire
ment of the Pope from Rome ON account of
the unsafe condition of his capital, together
with the withdrawal of the French troops, to
which Napoleon III. alluded in his Bordeaux
speech, must necessarily have their influence
in Fastening the crisis. ANY revolution in
Rome will have an important effect in the Ro-
magnese provinces and while such revolu-
ton appears so imminent it is impossible to
speculate with any degree of certainty upon
the coming events in the Papal dominions, in
either the portions that have revolted or in
those that at latest dates remained faithful to
the Pope.-N. Y. E0ening Post
Mr.. BEEcHRR INTRODUCED" TO HIS Con-
GREGATIoN.-On Tuesday evening the Rev.
H. w. Beecher delivered his lecture, ''rhe
Bargain Makers" in his own church, to very
crowded audience. To Mr.. Theodore Tilton,
editor of The Independent, was assigned the
duty ofintroducing the stranger to his audience.
Mr.. Tilton said:
"Ihe lecturer insists upon being introduced.
Laughter. This | suppose is from natural
modesty. laughter Yet, perhaps l ought
to say word explanatory, in order that he
may come before you as perfect stranger! l
would therefore say that he is from Litchfeld,
Connecticut, and is minister's son. Laugh
ter. Now, minister's sons, you know, are
amples of their fathers. So l will tell you
queer story that L heard the other day from
Litchfield, By the side Of an old house in that
old town. there stood birch tree, which, when
it had reached the hight OF the second story, put
forth, one Spring, a branch that grew through
an open window into the room. The window
of the airy chamber was not shut down, and the
tree was allowed to grow, until at last robin
came and built a nest in the bough inside the
housed Now, as l am credibly informed,
prominent early branch of the Beecher family
was the branch Of birch laughter -introduc-
ed, l believe on the fathers side. Great
laughter,l AT all events, it has been limited
that that it was the birch. Applause and
laughter. But having been thus vigorously
coaxed in, he found the churcn so good place
that he built his nest in it, and has been sing.
ing there like robin ever since Great APP
plause. will only add further that he has
been for some time past preaching in this
neighborhood, with view to call and settle
ment in new church on Montague flights p'
[Great laughter
Mr.. Beecher was then received with loud
applause and retorted by saying that Mr.. Til
ton would himself lecture in Brooklyn next
week, and that he (Mr. b. would like to be
present to introduce him. Laughter
THE WIDow AND THE PARsoN.-In Latin
sermon on widowhood, by Jean Raulin, a
monk of Cluny of the Fifteenth Century
there is story which Rabelais has told again
in his own way. Raun's version is this
A widow consulted her parish priest about
her entering into a second marriage. She told
him she stood in need of a helpmate and pro-
tector, and that her journeyman, for whom she
had taken fancy, was industrious and well
acquainted with her late husbands trade.
every well said the priest, ''you had better
marry him."
''And yet" reioined the widow, 81 am afraid
to do it, for who knows but l may find my SER
want become my master"
"Well, them" said the priest, don't have
him."
"But what shall | do 2" said the widow.
"The business left me by my poor, dear de-
parted husband is more than | can manage
myself"
"Marry him, then" said the priest.
Gay, but suppose he turns out a scamp"
said the widow che may get hold of my prop
erty and run through it all. :"
Don't have him" said the priest.
Thus the dialogue went on, the priest always
agreeing in the last opinion expressed by the
widow, until at length seeing that her mind
was actually made up to marry the journey
man, he told her to consult the church bells
and they would advise her best what to do
The bells were rung, and the widow heard
them distinctly say
"Do take your man, do take your man."
Accordingly she went home and married
him forthwith, but it was not long before he
thrashed her soundly, and made her feel that
instead of his mistress she had become his
servant. Back she went to the priest cursIng
the hour when she had been credulous enough