Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-12

moment at the mad aud absurd hypothesis OF armed
interyention in Ialyyou will have against you the Ia
iaus and next England Aud how will Sicily be govern
ed England will take possession Of her. for you
will have given her right TO do so. Aud by doing that
Won will have satisfied Austria for II she detes,s Italy
there is something which she hates still more and that
ia the influence and strength Of France There will there
fore remain for the prayers OF Bishops and the
srmpathies of the soldiers Of Castedardo. for my part
prefer the support of the conquerors Of Magenta and Of
Soerino BE ASSURED that the unity Of Italy must be
accomplished Rome will not resist; public opinion il
very clearly fixed on that point; and will the States
be lees liberal than the Ptus5an Parliament, which has
been guided in the expression OF It's sympathes for the
Italian cause by antiAusran feeling, and for that
reason favorable TO France? In order TO touch all
questors, there is painful name which ! must now
pronounce-Venice. Movement. ! am anxious to say
nothing that may compromise the policy of my country
in Ialy but the situation Of Venice ia one OF the great
est msfortunos Of modern times But any inopportune
attempt would be depOrabe. TIL. part OF Italy is to de-
yeope her force organize her army, and when the me-
ment shall have arrived she may with the understand
ing Of France, again demand Venice This is what there
il 10 be DONE and the guarantee for such conduct the
wisdom which the people ftily have shown during late
events. Where can a people be found who after so
many centuries OF oppression have shown themselves
worthy of liberty! France is certainly great nation,
but in such situation everything would have been
turned. In order TO encourage this wise conduct Italy
must be supported by good cOunses from the tribune,
aud from ali the organs OF public opinion. That will give
her confidence. appreciation What will Italy do
when she shall have consulted universal sufrage-hat
suffrage the results OF which disputed By those
VINO after having been its adyersaries now show them
selves such scfupulous guardians of iiy Monesquieu
said that all nations have the Governments which they
merit. When France consulted by universal sui.
frage she said what she wished for We then with.
power, without support; the Government in the
hands Of General an honorable General movement
vhn la hat tba plv AZ nj
veral suffrage then aud will he the same in Italy
Much has been said about the domination of Piedmont
and Of her conspiraces. How does she conspire
when every is of the came mind, and when the
unity of Italy has been the feeling of every heart for
ages (Sensa.ion) When the Italian Parliament shall
have decreed that Victor Emmanuel is King of Italy,
what will take placer Italy will demand capital and
will say that Europe interfere for that non-nter-
veation IS IL public law. The true basis of the liberty
and Independence of Italy is the bucker OF nonnter-
yenton let Rome be given Italy, and her unity Sc
cured (Nurmurs) Have not right to approve the
conduct of the Emperor when il is firm, and at
ment when coalition talked Of in conneIon with the
interview at Warsaw; 1t is the firm conduct of the
French Government under those circumstances which
cured peace, and that bOdness constitutes lis glory
(ApprObaijon.) There now remains the question of the
application cot the Papal power. Certainly the Pops
must preserve his Independence aud become the
SUI ,ct OF new Sovereign This constitutes the great
difficulty OF the question OF Rome, but it is not mpos-
bic to solve the problem. The Pope is the Spiritual
Head OF the Church; could he not reside at ROME with
an amount of independence which would make him nei-
Their the chief the subject Of any oneg The geo.
graphical situation OF Rome, divided by the
fiber into two perfectly distinct cities the Catholic
city and that OF the Vatican the right bank and the
other on the left appears to offer solution. Is it impos
s!be TO secure the independence Of the Pope in one Of
those cities By giving hin garrison, and securing to
him budget guaranteed by all the POwers. The Pope
nv ha If Ghris,
special jurisdiction and with his flag would pre-
serve all his independence. Murmurs Rome would
become as were the sanctuary aud the oasis of Chris
tiaEity IL will, know, be said that these chime
rls; bat many things which have been designated as
such have b,en realized during the last three years
When a diculty presents ssf i. is in vain to hopc to
put It OF for Il must be solved We in presence Of
Italian unity that either be accepted or the policy
OF u. &c Lircchjdquelein adopted-aud the latter
COURSE would necessarily lead to dIsas.eTs. anxious
that the words Nth which his people formerly received
the Pope should not be forgotten. They Courage
Holy Father Let France, who is full of respect aud
sympathy for the Sovereign Pontif say him in her
turn, Wisdom Holy Father | wish for those words
to come from the Senate, which contains his devoted
soEs; and the Empcrors Government inspired with the
words Of our ioFes.hers will say to him DO what you
ought come what may Movement and loud approba.
ton. !"
The debate was continued on Saturday.
Cardinal Matthew, after stang That Prince Nspoleons
speech was 10 BIZ opinion complete denial of ell prl-
cples hitherto Acknowledged wished TO know whether
it was to be taken the expression of the views Of the
Government.
N, Blaul. Minister in reply, qat9i .hat no one had
the right to speak in the a1e CT the government e1.
cep. tao-o VINO its official and recoguiz ID organs
H. B4ult thea entered into elaborate defence Of the
policy OF the French Emperor, passing in review tho
cent events in LAZY
4" Il il the policy of the Emperor (sad NJ BiaulD
q act pl Ia
but to come to an understanding with the other great
Powers This is the for preserving the pace
of the world We are low asked
rha. viii be the Interior line OF conduct Of the Empe-
rOr. TIE question complicated that it would be
inn Os,Dle to lay down any fixed rule of action. All that
can say is his:-If have shown that the Empe-
ror for the last months has done ell that could be
done to maintain the fundamental principles OF our
Government towards Austria, towards the populations
Of Italy and toWaILs the safety and independence of the
Holy Eathor,-if you believe that with Us enlightened
By the past then place confidence in the Emperor and
his policy. loud appause.r
Count De ScgGr G'Aguesseau wished 20 know whether
the French troops ve.e u - Withdrawn from Rome
Mr.. Bulault declined answering that question For II
yos France ha given proofs Of her devotion 10 the Holy
Father, and no one had right 70 suspect her Intentions
lie then passed severe censure upon the 'insuts
aad Oiious illusions" recently expressed agains the
Emperor.
Cardinal Bonnet spoke in favour Of the temporal pow.
OF the Pope and moved thar The Senate should adopt
amendment th2t zoe sword Of France should continue
protect the independence Of the Pope AID the main
ten Of his temporal power.
ii. Baroche (Minter, President OF the Council of
Satc did not think il neQessI:y after the speech of H.
BliaGit, 10 laake any turtle: rcpy. He would only
observe that tue Government was opposed TO the amend
ment.
The general discussion then declared to be Closed