New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12

The Roman CGmp6gnG, much as il has becl
abused by French and English Travellers as u seem
of Wild and ropusivo dcsola,ion, was regarded b,
Mr. Story with the most intense interest. IL pre-
seated grateful relief TO tho confusion Of tho city
which has now become a fashionable watering
place, and is trodden TO death by tho crowd of tour
ists IN the cities the italian has lost much of bis
original character under the influence of foreign
habits and customs. But in the mountains, off the
dusty highway Of travel, he retains the hereditary
qualities of his ancestors, and wears the ancient
costume Of his people.
One Of the most striking fatures Of tic Campogna is
the herds Of cattle which bred there ard roam
lts nils ana valleys HE oxen estimated ~ number
about 5000, and magnificent beasts they are, with
their soft gfeyishwhite skins that when well cared for
SHINE Ike Six their enormous spreading hOrns meesur-
lag five six feet in width and their large soft eyes
that Homer thought shame TO give to Bo5ps Hcre
They doee and obodcnt thoy are majestic and
p0werul and adorned with scarlet ribbons or bands
they slowly drag along the heavy wains, could
fail 10 notice them for their beauty. The eoBfadnf are
very proud Of them and treat them with the utmost kind.
With their natuo love of color they Irvine around
their horns the Wild flowers they pick along the road
and cstadays deck them in Wrehs and scarlet tasse
and ribbons. The cows when well Sebled and protected
from the weather give blndan and rich milk; aud the
bulls prOdgous in their massive shoulders and knotted
knees would DO 10 easy victories in Spanish
Their HORNS polished carefully, are sold in Rome as
against the evil eye and, whether they subserye this
purpose satisfactorily not they beautiful enough
in themselves to need 10 excuse Of utility.
Bnalocs may also be seen IN herds here and there.
These beasts are still moro powerful than the Oxen
and are used to do all the hardest work. With their
brutal low heads and turnedup shouts their short
angled legs, why coats OF shaggy hair and rugged
semicrclar horns they present very savage aspect;
but though suly they submit TO training. very
gacious. and VIII drag enormous loads. Their eye is
strangely melancholy and pathetic and has the look Of
"A unhappy u,
rows ut its ugiiness. But though ugly. they are
eminenty pcturosquei and Juggling along through the
hoofeep sand Of the coast their rude carts laden with
marble, travertine stone under toll stonepines that
lean back from the constant strain Of gales or wal
lowing up 20 their belly through the grass II the Pontne
marshes-thoy form very striking feature IN the land
scape. In these marshes they used at certain
10 clear the canals Of tie reeds flags aud aquatic
plants with which the Summer las choked the stream.
Driven into the water aud urged on by driyesbn either
bank who gnad them Iith long poles, they stumble
through the weeds tearing them up with their breasts
| and hOofl. and sometimes with only their head 0nd
sn0ut above water. they snort along blowing like lip
pOpotamuses and dragging with them tangled masses
of grass that cling around their horns and broad black
noses. But though generally under control their orig
iral sayagery will sometimes break under great IT.
riaton AID they VIII attack their drivers aud traDplo
them to death. il they get at them. All along tie
outer walls Of Rome. at regular intervals little pens
rallied of with strong beams to afford refuge 10 any
pedestrians in case they may chance 10 mees drove OF
buf'alOes or q oxen.
Tie aocks Of sheep on the Campagna arc estimated %
amount TO go 900. They tended by shepherds.
who In their pointed hats ndorned with gay cords ana
tasses the eye Of pcgcocks feathcI-thrir short
jacket of undrcssed Sleeps wO-ihcir red wustcOats
patched and adedther bIeeches Of goatskn with the
long shaggy hair hanging from thenl-their skin san
dals AID c0c laced over cloth underleggings Which
instead of stockings, are the modern tpye of old
Pan. At their side they carry yeO" gOuTd VI water.
and IN their pocket - stuffed black wedge Of bread
and few onions 20 lunch upon. Al day long leaning
upon their poles which they plant dagonally before
them and spreading ont their legs 50 ~ Ia form q
tripod they stand watching the herds, or gazing va
going II Il
dog OF the St. Bernard breed always accompanies them
lie intelligent as his master thoroughly knows his
over tic sheep driving hsm here and there, prevent
ing them from s,rnylng, and directing them IN all Their
courses 20 savage arc these dogs that j. always wen
10 DO armed with god stick IN ones excursions on Tue
main roads into the heart Of the Caspagna for IN case
the shepherd be out 81 the way asleep they VIII In
stantly attack any one who approaches TOO near the
flock The sheep follow after the shepherd. and are not
driven before him and at nighfdl after his dog has
gathered them oil together lie eads them TO ther fold
IL Is picturesque sight 10 them then, all rOcking
along over the Campagna WITH the shepherd marching
graYsly at their head. Tho fold, which Is movable,
and pitched now In one spot and now In another Is
made " d network Of twne, stretched upon stakes
planted at equal distances in the gvnnd. and about
three feet In hight. Ii Ia the semo sheepfold as that
which used In the CRsars time, and in ancient
5aI,o resro at Ince Bundel Of these RITA" may
DO inclosing some goats and pigs. The dormiory
sra as : snd rSs sesss made Of thick matted
ON his hands and knees There. on q straw bedding,
over which lie spreads his blanket he sleeps. Some
nre built into lofty cone and here they cook their food
and live together In manner rudcT than the American
Indians. you visit them you VII hEd tho waTi4est
Hospitality and native couresy and good breeding
without loss Of Independence ~ character which
amount VI oppression has been able 10 crush ol OF them
They are very ignorant. bat delighted 20 learn, and
look with wonder on all you say. Cicero they know
by name Julius Casor Is On established fact; they
acquainted with -. Ovid aud they swear by Bacchus
bat France. America AID England IRE noS h're IN thor
imaginatons or loom vaguely up out Of The distance
Ike m ty dream lands Rome j. 81 them he world the
1iber the king u rivers and Tie Gran Snsso a liza
their ;opmost Hlmaaya peak lhey are glad. However
10 hear that In England and America there are cities
and ALWAYS ask Whether there ntaus and rivers
with a certain air u patronage.
Mr.. Story presents picture OF lie meat market in
Rome sufficiently repulsye TO make the least iasid-
ious traveller forswear the use Of animal food in that
city, but his ample aud appc,izrg stores OF fruits
and vegetables fully make up for the lose.
The principal fruit and vegetable narhe, Of Rome Is
hold every Wednosday and Saturday in the Piazza Ma
yona and on theno occasions 1t presents mo5. Hil
mated picturesque. and Characteristic scene. Humid
red. u booths and stands Of every description mr. tlcn
erected end into the lnp Of this capacuus plSa tic
Camplgua and kitchen gardens pOlr their treasures.
The way Is everywhere Blocked W. Heaps If iucGte
,in ettucss and celery enormous cabbHgcs ind pump
kins big enough 10 make Cindere!l1s carriage creamy
oauHowers brstng GItchoAes, clusters OF saIe and
onions red tomatOcr and nonstons red and Yellow NM
ocs Of ees and unbcd on 10 the pavement
Huge baskets over with potatoes yellow e9cEitL
and infant pumpkins or iueeiese and IN worI VIII
eyery one Of those vegetables u which Cav. Marino
prop0ses In his F8chlata 10 weave garland In honor OF
Aiuftola In " these baskets may be seen dried
mushrooms Of which the Italians make Toat use III tho
Vinter aad excellent uuies 10 cause the epicure
mouth 20 water These grow In great quantities IN tho
country round Rome and especially at Spoleto and used
30 be very cheap before the French bought them up so
largely ir the Partisan markets. Here and there great
canldrOus Hhero moro of these vegetables are
boiling pour fourth their unsayory steami and beside
them leaps already cooked arc lying for sale. At GER
tuin seasons these oaulrODs bubble with Kissing on,
chonuad vegetables and frttera drODpel