, 1861-01-29


The Rome correspondent Of the z. Andc,
pt7tdcnt writes as follows:
4 THOROUGH OEGAS1zAT1ox.-The citizens
of Rene are divided into twp parties, called
the Whites and the Blacke. The blacks arc
the Priests party, and the Whites are the Lib
eral party. Now tie whites have q most
thorough understanding between themselves,
aad act in concert, making such demonstration
Us the leaders judge proper. They do this oftcn
enough, to let the blacks know that they are
not dead, but 1fide-1tcdkes. Last spring, when
the news Of the victories in the north Of Italy
reached Rome, there was 3 strong inclination
to shout ard Auzza, but the French General
forbade any demonstration, lest:it should dis
turb tile peace of the city. His business was
70 Keep ROME quiet. 4 lew days after, When
this General was returning home from church,
he found ten thousand men crowding the Corso,
leaving only passage for his carriage, aud ali
holding up tier hats, but maintaining q Per
feet siituee. When lie had passed they an put
oa their hats aud walked quietly home. He
f'''';sl not tnd Eault with this act Of polite
ness.
.:-uin: OF another occasion, very large
,lauber Of men were noticed to wear pccl-
)'2r slouched hat IS they walked the streets In
the prosecution of their business. This con-
ttautd for q few days, and then the ordinary
hat Hns used.
AGsin it was somehow understood that no
clan Hill-the fashionable promenade. Now
tbs Italians arc great smokers, but for several
dayE, though Thousands promenade there, no
cigar o. pipe appeared; then the cigar re-
stunned its place These arc signs that prove
tlat there Is thorough organization-that the
Leaders know their strength, aud only blds
their :titnt This organization is the more
hppe!hl on the one hand, and to be dreaded on
the other, IS it is never noisy, Is alTays under
selt-control, and prompt In action.
ASala: tue shops, Preparatory to Christ:
mas, tiu their windows with attractive goods.
In the toyrhops appeared some quaint figures,
painted and dressed with tie three colors Of
iae Piedmont aag: There we're no mottoes
nor Inscriptions on them Their postures were
not peculiarly grave or merry: they were not
caricatures OF pope, cardinul, bishop OF priest.
But they had the hated three colors. red ,r.tte,
and grfen. They we're not arranged Id the
form Of flag, but the three colors were there,
that Was enough. It might mean something
20 al these toys were removed.
WHAT WILL. ROME Do os-Tlis is In almost
cvcry!,oly's mouth, and It is hard question
to answer. II Victor Emanuel shonlG march
to the gates Of Home with SC, 900 soldiers, "tlt
whitcs' within the walls would answer his Lu.
GIGS with the most enthusiastic shouts OF
sa'vc !:ealEe !-WeicoEc! -Eelcolne! What If
LIT The vote be fairIy taken; if the vote is III
favor Of the Pope us their temporal ruler, /
will penceably withdraw my army, and leuye
them to their own chosen ruler. But If thev
elect NE as their king, tlen l shall have the
same right TO the throne Of Rome that you
hAre I'd tnr throne OF Frlnce-thc choice Of
the people? II Victor Emanuel were at the
gates Of Rome with al army, on the first
morning after his arrival, the Piedmont dag
wuuld lc displayed from almost every house,
TIT tri.colorcd cocllade would be generally
Sorn, and the women would appear II tri-col.
oEed dresses. may find myself some morn.
nv in the midst of such an overturning
c,.ce will be offered to the Pope personally. |
He may remain here und go on with his spirit |
1al Duties, protected By and amenable to the |?
:ivil MHs.